The Bayport-Blue Point School District has been hosting ISF, Inc. this summer. The events are for the Inclusive Sports and Fitness for students in Bayport-Blue Point as well as areas that are outside the district.
ISF is a summer program that allows people with different abilities an alternative and safe environment to learn skills needed to encourage lifelong physical fitness. Much like the programs across Long Island that promote the United Leagues, the ISF program provides an engaging space for school-aged athletes four days a week for six weeks.
Athletes are paired with peer mentors, who volunteer their time to participate in the event and they have peers from middle school-aged students to high school and even occupational therapy graduate students. This year, the program will have around 170 volunteers.
Everyday the athletes and mentors partake in fitness exercises, such as walking or running on the track, playing sports and doing yoga as well as social group activities, such as crafts. Many athletes move on to participate in organized sports after the program ends.