Educational and Athletic Programs Index

The Denver Nuggets are proud to support a number of youth programs that focus on education, health & fitness and teamwork. Every year, players and coaches can be found in the classroom using basketball principles to get students excited about school. The team is also committed to helping children with health and athletic programs by having the players and coaches share their knowledge about fitness, nutrition and basketball skills. Click on the different links listed below to learn more about the Nuggets educational and athletic programs throughout the Denver community.

Team Fit sponsored by The Children's Hospital Team Fit focuses on teaching kids about nutrition and fitness fundamentals. The program is available for classroom grades 3-8 throughout Metro Denver. For more information, click here. *School registration for this program for the 2010-11 season begins on September 15, 2010.* Register Now

Junior Nuggets/YMCA Basketball League Established in 1993 and the largest youth basketball league in Colorado, the Junior Nuggets Basketball League program includes over 9,000 boys and girls, ages 3-17, and provides them with the opportunity to play basketball in YMCAs across Colorado's front range. For more information, click here.

Nugget for a Day sponsored by The Children's Hospital and Conoco The Nugget For A Day recognizes "quality kids" in the community who demonstrate solid academic achievement, positive attitude, good citizenship, good behavior, and community involvement. For more information, click here. *Please submit your nominations for this program by March 5, 2011.* Apply Now

Nuggets/Avalanche Prep League By creating a sports league (volleyball, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball and flag football) for the middle schools of the Denver public school system, the Nuggets/Avalanche Prep League filled a glaring 30-year void for these students. For more information click here .

Quality Time sponsored by The Colorado Beef Council Quality Time provides a forum for parents and students from several elementary schools and non-profits in Denver to spend an enjoyable evening together at a Nuggets home game at Pepsi Center. For more information, click here. *Register Now for this program for the 2010-11 season.*

Qwest Leadership Challenge Kroenke Sports and Qwest Communications offer the Qwest Leadership Challenge™ as a leadership development program for high school varsity athletes. The program promotes and inspires community involvement and rewards community service. For more information, click here.

Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge sponsored by The Colorado Beef Council and Arby's The Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge provides a unique opportunity for children to learn the fundamentals and participate in a fun and exciting event to help improve their basketball skills! For more information, click here. *Register Now for this program for the 2010-11 season.*