Our events bring the community together to support youth
development through sports. Whether attending a sports clinic,
participating in a fundraiser, or volunteering, every event is an
opportunity to make a difference.
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run is a free skills competition that gives boys and girls ages 7–14 the opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball abilities and advance through local, team, and national levels.
Top performers can earn the chance to compete at the National Finals during the 2026 MLB World Series!
PHR is a great way to get outside, play, and compete in a fun and healthy competition. Registration is FREE!
🚀 Get ready to explore, create, and discover at WHJESP STEAM Camp! Join us for two weeks of exciting hands-on activities, creative challenges, and interactive projects that bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math to life. This free camp is open to coed students in grades 5–8 and runs Monday through Friday, July 27–August 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Nativity Miguel Middle School, 128 Wilson Street, Buffalo, NY 14212. With only 25 spots available, space is limited! Register today at WHJESP.org.
Learn More & Register NowThe Willie Hutch Jones Educational &Sports Program wants to inspire everyone to 'PlayBall!" Whether it's developing the ability to drive the ball to the opposite field or just running as fast as you can around the bases, just getting on the diamond and playing our National Pastime brings out the future stars of the game while also providing healthy exercise and uniting friends and communities.PlayBall Weekend will be celebrated in communities across the country.
TBDThe Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Program hosted its 11th Annual S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2026, bringing together students in grades 3–12, families, educators, and community leaders. Students presented their projects to judges, keynote speaker Keith B. Wiley inspired attendees, and award winners were recognized from elementary through high school.
On June 14th at Walden Park, the Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Program partnered with the Buffalo Bisons to host another exciting Play Ball Weekend — a day dedicated
It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, sportsmanship, and smiles as young athletes took the field for this year’s Pitch Hit & Run 2025 competition, sponsored by Major League
Sports Legends of Color offers youth participants a 30-minute mental-emotional wellness activity conducted by facilitators and the Black Mental Wellness Response Team. Topics and activities are related to a Sports
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our staff, coaches and volunteers for their outstanding efforts in coordinating our 4th Annual MLB Pitch Hit and Run event. This
1MLB – WHJESP 4th Annual Play Ball Weekend Hits a Home Run. Blue skies filled with clouds like cotton candy appropriately adorned the day to kick off the WHJESP/MLB Play
The Willie Hutch Jones Science Fair proved to be a resounding success, marking another milestone in its journey. The event, which had outgrown its previous venue, found a new
