The CSGA Links Volume 2 Issue 2 April, 2014 | Page 32

The First Tee of Connecticut Announces 2014 Programs

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he First Tee of Connecticut introduces the game of golf and its
inherent values to over 63,000 youth annually across the state. In
partnership with 14 golf facilities, 140 schools and partnering youth
service agencies like Hartford’s Camp Courant and the Channel 3 Kids Camp,
they’ve helped positively impact countless young people from all walks of life
by teaching them values like Integrity, Respect and Perseverance through
the game of golf. In addition to learning fundamentals of the golf swing
and the game, young people are introduced to character education and life
skills programs which help prepare them for success on the course, in the
classroom and beyond.

The First Tee Life Skills Experience is one of the unique features that differentiates The First
Tee from other youth initiatives and junior golf programs. The Life Skills Experience helps young
people build character by focusing on Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect,
Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment and Nine Healthy Habits: Energy,
Play, Safety, Vision, Mind, Family, Friends, School and Community. The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits
were created through collaboration among The First Tee, the ANNIKA Foundation, and Florida Hospital
for Children to promote healthy, active lifestyles for young people.
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Spring Programs held April – May; registration currently available
Summer Programs held July – August; registration begins Monday, June 2
Fall Programs held September – October; registration begins Monday, August 4
Summer Camps held July – August; registration begins Tuesday, April 1

Locations across the state include Cromwell, Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, Prospect, East Granby,
Madison and Pawcatuck.
Thanks to corporate partners and generous donors, The First Tee of Connecticut is also able to offer
a variety of educational and leadership national opportunities for participants each year. These events
often become life-changing experiences for our participants as they become aware of the possibilities
that surround them. During the past year participants from Connecticut were selected for and traveled
to events including the Nature Valley First Tee Open (Official Champions Tour Event) at Pebble Beach,
The First Tee’s Network Meeting in Nashville, TN and the Healthy Habits Summit in La Quinta, CA.

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Connecticut State Golf Association