KidzFirst
The KidzFirst Youth Development Network is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging regional youth from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in sports, recreation and enrichment programs that promote their social, emotional, physical and academic development.
At KidzFirst, we believe that investing in children and youth is one of the most effective ways to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for them and their communities.
In the news…..
KidzFirst and the NYS Laborers were honored to donate over 50 winter coats along with hats and gloves to students at Troy Elementary School 14. A HUGE THANK YOU to the NYS Laborers Senior Advisor of Market Share Development, Joseph Mirabile and Senior Projects Field Representative, Glenn Marek, for your continued support.
The KidzFirst Girls High School Flag Football League is up and running. Teams from 8 Section 2 High Schools are competing every Sunday and are focusing on improving entering the 2026 season.
❊ KidzFirst Youth Development
Developing. Nurturing. Creating.
Providing After School Programming for 4 School Districts
KidzFirst Youth Development is currently serving the Albany, Troy, Schenectady and Rensselaer City School Districts providing after school programming. KidzFirst offers schools 11 different sports options along with Gang, Drug Prevention and Character Development programming.
Pioneers in the Creation of Section 2 Girl’s High School Flag Football
KidzFirst Youth Development were pioneers in bring Girl’s High School Flag Football to Section 2. Troy High School was the first Section 2 school to field a Girls Flag Football team and we are proud to see the explosion of interest from the rest of Section 2. Girls High School Flag Football is here to stay!!
High School Trade Unions Recruitment Program
KidzFirst takes pride in starting a first of its kind High School Recruitment program with the New York State Trade Unions. Representatives from the NYS Labor Unions hold informational sessions at area high school educating students on careers involving the many Trade Unions. Troy High School, CBA, Shenendehowa, Albany Leadership Academy and Albany High School have all participated in this amazing program.
❊ Testimonials
Loved by Schools, Trusted by Parents.
Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
This is my sons 2nd year participating in KidzFirst programs at School 18 in Troy. He enjoys the variety of sports and really has improved overall with his attitude and grades. Thank you for supporting him!
— Sarah G., Parent
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KidzFirst is a great addition to my childs after school programming. Karate, Flag Football, Soccer…..she loves the variety and looks forward to attending daily! Keep up the great work!
— Beverly R., Parent
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Great instructors, super friendly atmosphere created for my son. He was very shy at first, but has really become excited about his karate class. Thank you KidzFirst.
— Caroline T., Parent
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Developing. Nuturing. Creating.
