Summer Hoop Sessions

Registration Deadline Sunday July 23rd

Hillside Connection, Downtown Colorado Springs & COS Black Chamber of Commerce is excited to present our Summer Business Immersion

Students will have a FREE opportunity to build their professional network and develop skills beyond the court/field by engaging with local business leaders and entrepreneurs across Colorado Springs.

Who: ALL Boys & Girls (6th - 12th). First come first serve!

* HC High School youth can serve as mentors for the next generation while learning new information and building a valuable network with leaders in the Pikes Peak Region. No kid is bigger than the program! :) #GIVEBACK

When: 10am to 1:45pm each day

Business Collaborations:

• Monday July 24th: Catalyst Campus & BlueStaq TBD
• Wednesday July 26th: Firma IT Solutions with Rodney Gillette
• Friday July 28th: WHealthy Unlimited with Juaquin Mobley

We are back at it this Summer with HC FACTORY workouts providing equitable sports training for 20+ youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds in our community for FREE!

Summer workout locations included: Memorial Park Volleyball Courts, "The Hill", and Memorial Park Basketball Courts!

6th Annual Back to School Drive

*RSVP BACKPACK BY MONDAY JULY 24TH

Hillside Connection would like to show their appreciation to the HC Family for all the support by hosting our annual backpack drive. Free haircut coupons will be provided by Mr. Ricardo at Hot Cutz Barbershop!

Important Details:

• Availability: You must RSVP using the form below to reserve a backpack and school supplies. Only 100 bags available.
• Who: Past & Present HC Participants
• Pick-up: You will be able to pick up your backpack at HC Enrichment Space (601 S. Institute St.) from 12pm- 1:15pm

ShepUp Speed & Agility Camp

*Registration Deadline Friday July 30th

ShepUp & Hillside Connection are calling all boys and girls from southern Colorado Springs to join us for a one-of-a-kind speed and agility experience with former NFL player and HC Alumni JaCorey Shepherd. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for the youth!

Who: Southern Boys & Girls

Who: Sunday August 6th

• 1st-5th: 11:30am to 12:30pm
• 6th-8th: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
• 9th-12th: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Where: Location TBD

Volunteer Support

We are looking for reliable VOLUNTEERS in our network who are interested in supporting us this Summer!

*Please reach out to HC Support if there any questions in regard to supporting our cause at info@hillsideconnecion.org

2023 Opportunities - August & September

(More opportunities are in the works!)



• HC Grassroots Camp with D1 Basketball Players Javonte Johnson & Dominque Clifford (Late August TBD)
• HC Family Giveback with Myron Stratton Home (Mid-Late August)
• Ladies 3v3 Tournament (Late August - Early September)
• Inaugural HC Ball Night of Gratitude: Saturday September 23rd (6pm - 9pm MT) at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum

KING SOOPERS REWARDS PROGRAM

Donate to Hillside Connection by using your King Soopers rewards card! Follow the steps below to support our cause. 



1. "CLICK HERE" to sign in or create a digital King Soopers rewards account
2. Search our organization by typing "Hillside Connection" or our NPO number "DN831"
3. Select " Hillside Connection", click "enroll", and then save!

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