While most summer activities were either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Highfields’ residential students were able to participate in basketball camp in late-August thanks to a grant…
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Journey into Adulthood
Jordan is learning life skills at Highfields to become an independent adult. At 17-years-old, Jordan is one of the oldest students in Highfields residential program. It shows, too. He…
The Right Way
At Highfields’ Residential Treatment Program, Marshaun is learning how to break his bad habits and get his life back on track. Growing up, Marshaun never thought about the consequences…
Coaching On and Off the Court
Thanks to generous donors at our Golf Outing, our residential students participated in one week of basketball camp! Maurice Benson from Games Solid Skills Training took the opportunity to coach…
Tyree Stays Focused at Highfields
Tyree is only 13-years-old but he tries his best to act like a grown-up. It’s gotten him into trouble in the past; hanging out with the older crowd and…
School’s (Almost) Out For Summer! Now What?
Summer opportunities at Highfields keep kids on the right track. Summertime can be a nightmare for working parents. Why? While parents work all day, their kids are at home…
Highfields Wins MAAA State Championship
“How do you want to be remembered?” – Head Coach, Matt Rau For the first time in over a decade, Highfields’ basketball team brought home a State Championship from…
Basketball Season Motivates Youth
During the 2015 Highfields Annual Golf Outing, many generous Highfields supporters donated to provide new basketball uniforms for the boys to wear this season. In the picture above, three players…
Gym Renovated In Time for Basketball Season
The gymnasium located on Highfields’ Onondaga Campus has received a face-lift over the past few months. Thanks to the support of our donors, the gym has been updated with…
MAAA Gives Opportunities to Students
Coach Vamario Allen awards basketball player Rhishy with the Sportsmanship Award at the Highfields Basketball Awards Ceremony. When a teenage boy is faced with disappointment, it’s not always easy to keep composure.…