• Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Program

    WHJESP Summer 20256 Sports Programs Registration Now Open! For over 40 years, WHJESP has provided free summer programs for our community’s youth.

  • We are excited to offer a wide range of free summer activities for youth of all ages and skill levels. Please review the options above and click "Register" next to the sport(s) of your choice to complete your registration. Some programs have limited space and will close registration once capacity is reached. Each link will take you directly to the appropriate registration form. These programs are made possible through the generous support of our community sponsors! We look forward to seeing you this summer!

  • Program Locations & Dates:

    Swim – Register
    The Belle Center, 104 Maryland St.
    TBA

    Ages 6-16

     

     Basketball – Register
    Buffalo State University – Houston Gym
    TBA

     Baseball & Softball – Register
    Walden (Bakos) Park 

    TBA

     Tennis – Register

    McMillan Courts (Delaware Park)

    Ages 6-16

    TBA

    Crew - Register

    West Side Rowing Club1 Rotary Row Buffalo, NY 14201

    Ages 11-16

    TBA

    *Have To Know How To Swim*


    Sponsored Special Events (No Registration Fee Required)

    • Softball/Baseball League – Walden (Bakos) Park – Register
    TBA

     • PlayBall Weekend – Walden (Bakos) Park – Register
    TBA

     • Pitch, Hit & Run Contest – Walden (Bakos) Park – Register
    TBA

    Ages 7-8. 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

     • Soccer League Play (Teams Only, Middle School Age) – Register

    TBA

    •WHJESP Basketball Summer League 2025 - Register

    St. John's Family Life & Wellness Center, 833 Michigan Ave.
    14U Co-ed League

    Saturday and Sundays only

    TBA

     

  • How Did You Hear About Us

    Every day our community faces new challenges that increase the need for our work. To do that, we need your help. When you donate to Willie Hutch Jones Education and Sports Program, you are improving the community by making the WHJESP program free to all people who otherwise could not pay for services. Your donation, regardless of size, helps address critical needs and concern in our neighborhood. Some examples are: Improving the academic gap, fighting hunger and food insecurity, keeping children of all ages safe, and Secure access to health and wellness resources.

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