Project Description

Over the summer, teens at COA’s Goldin Center participated in programming with Cream Skills Incorporated, an organization whose mission is to promote entrepreneurship skills through sports. Cream Skills is a unique basketball program. As a microcosm of the NBA, youth in Goldin’s teen program had the chance to participate in a draft, playoffs, and even an all-star game complete with a three-point contest. This year’s games were hosted at the Goldin Center.

In addition to showing their skills off on the court, each participant attended weekly training camps at MATC. These training camps focused on teaching financial literacy, and life, health, and fitness skills. A memorable training session occured when representatives from BMO Bank visited COA’s Goldin Center to teach youth how to open a checking account and answer additional banking questions. Teens also learned more about auto mechanics, gaining important skills such as how to change a tire, check their car’s oil and more.

Nigel Harvey, Director and Founder of Cream Skills Inc., shared that at CSI, he and his staff strive to “create a nurturing environment where, win or lose, all participants feel like they are a part of a family.”

COA Youth & Family Centers has been a proud partner of Cream Skills Inc. since its founding in 2016 and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership in the years to come.