Our Core Purpose and Mission
Building Critical Pathways
OWLS exists to empower youth by opening pathways to growth and opportunity.
OWLS combines the powers of lacrosse, mentorship, and academic support to promote personal growth, school success, and postsecondary readiness for youth in underserved communities.
591
student-athletes served in the 2025-26 school year
71%
of Junior Academy students earned a 3.0 GPA or higher
100%
of the OWLS Academy Class of 2026 enrolled at four-year universities
Get Involved
Outreach + School Partnerships
Getting kids in the game
Each year, OWLS Outreach programs introduce lacrosse to students within our school partnership network by way of formal PE curriculum and seasonal clinics, developing foundational athletic skills, social emotional learning, and encouraging lifelong engagement in sports and personal growth.
OWLS Junior Academy
Academics + Interscholastic Play
Support middle school students with quality interscholastic lacrosse programming, educational enrichment experiences, and individualized academic intervention to prepare them for admission into best-fit high schools and lifelong success.
OWLS Academy Scholars
Educational Advancement
OWLS Academy is a year-round intervention program focused on enriched academic support, career exploration, service-learning, and post-secondary education access. We actively seek out opportunities for participants to obtain financial aid, scholarships, professional development, and volunteering opportunities.
