About us
Built in New Haven, for New Haven boys
The Leopard Youth Boys Program is located in and operating out of New Haven. We run seasonal camps and activities during summer and winter breaks, and we stay with our boys through the school year with sports and self-control programming.
Our mission
Supporting your child through tough times with care and encouragement.Helping your son turn challenges into growth.
Why we exist
School breaks are the hardest weeks for a lot of families in this city. Parents work; boys are home with nothing structured to do. That gap is where a young man can drift, and once he drifts it is hard to pull him back.
So we fill it. Summer camp and winter camp give boys ages 5 to 16 a place to be every weekday — moving, competing, eating together, and learning how to handle themselves when things do not go their way.
Our sports programs and self-control sessions carry that same work into the rest of the year, and our outreach reaches the boys who need the most from us. That is the program in a sentence: we keep showing up, and we expect them to grow.
Why a boys program
Most programs around New Haven bring boys and girls together. Ours is built just for boys ages 5 to 16, so the room, the coaches and the attention belong to your son. For a young man who needs a place of his own, that is a real start.
A safe space to be vulnerable
A boys-only setting lowers the social pressure. It lets a boy let his guard down, take risks, express his emotions, and build deep camaraderie, without the pressure to perform or show off.
What we stand on
Four things we do not compromise on
Show up
Consistency is the whole thing. Boys who know an adult will be there every week learn that they matter.
Keep it honest
Clear rules, applied the same way to everybody. Praise when it is earned, correction when it is needed.
Build the man, not just the athlete
Sports get a boy in the door. Self-control, responsibility, and respect are what he takes home.
Never turn a boy away
If a young man is struggling, that is the reason to bring him closer, not push him out.
At a glance
Who we serve
Ages 5–16
Boys in the program
Summer & winter
Seasonal camp breaks
New Haven
Where we work
Boys only
Built just for boys
Want to help or get involved?
Call us at (475) 392-6962 — we are always glad to hear from people who want to support local boys.
The Leopard Youth approach
“Give a boy a team, and he stops needing to prove himself alone.”
Coaches and mentors who live in the neighborhood. Small groups. Clear rules, enforced kindly. A boy who shows up gets better — in the gym, in the group session, and at home.
Working together
Proud Community Partners
At Leopard Youth Boys Program, we believe it takes a village. We are proud to partner with our local police department to host our specialized youth programs directly inside their Community Substation. This unique collaboration provides our boys with a safe, structured, and inspiring environment where they can build positive relationships with local leaders while mapping out their futures.
Come see what your son becomes
Apply for a season and let him join a group that expects something from him — and gives him more back.