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Strengthening youth, families, and communities through a holistic, faith-based, and relational approach. BYA nurtures resilience and restoration by creating a foundation of hope that endures for generational change.
BYA
provides access to East Baltimore County elementary and middle school youth, regardless of family situation, financial circumstances, or transportation needs. BYA is a Christian Community Nonprofit.
Six Ways BYA is Unique
- Proactively serve elementary and middle school youth
- Give access to over ten different sports, outdoor expeditions, and the arts
- Serve churches, youth/families, and schools
- Combine athletic/artistic, personal/spiritual, social/emotional, and intentional leadership development.
- We strengthen the community by developing youth leaders and hiring them as they enter high school.
NEW NAME - SAME MISSION
BSA is now Baltimore Youth Academy
This name change more accurately reflects the programming.
Our mission is holistic and extensive. BYA offers faith-formative, creative arts, and sports-based activities, along with life skills lessons, to build resilience and an enduring hope for generational change.
Our nonprofit status is still registered under the name Baltimore Sports Academy with the
EIN # 92-0690061
Before and After School Program-Sign Up Now, only 5 Spots Left. No contracts. Pickup from home is available in the mornings, including yoga, check-ins, and snacks. Afternoon pickup from school, snacks, a different sports session each day, art, music, homework help, mentoring for relational, emotional, and faith growth, lessons on character, teamwork, and faith formation, archery, roller skating, water games, sports fields, art room, a game room, and more!
It is the Most Affordable and Holistic Program Around! (We don't accept government vouchers)
$200 a month for the Before and After Program, and $100 a month for the After School Program. Register on ProCare.
Call Dakota at 443-242-4267 or email at dfistek@baltimoresportsacademy.org
Sports
Teams
Ignite Girls Soccer Team 8-9 years old. (Born 2017 or 2018) Practice starts in March, once a week. Girls receive high-level instruction, mindset development, and faith formation lessons. The team is gearing up to play travel soccer in the fall and will scrimmage travel teams in the spring and summer. (5 spots left) Players must try out at a practice before being selected.
7 V 7 Instructional Flag Football- Ages 5-10, starts on April 22 for six weeks from 6:30-8:15 PM. Players will receive high-level skills, game management, and play-calling training, the chance to learn different positions, and the opportunity to compete in games. All players receive shirts, medals, mindset, and faith lessons. $70. Two age groups: 5-7 and 8-10, limited to 18 players per group.
Soccer Clinic- Ages 5-9, starts April 27th from 6:30-7:45 PM for six weeks for grades K-3. Players receive a high level of instruction from a former D-1 and professional player and teacher, who understands the skills, knowledge, and methods needed to elevate play. Mindset and devotions are also provided, with shirts/medals. $70
For Clinics and Teams, call Kevin Good 443-527-9982 or Kgood@baltimoreyouthacademy.org
Summer Camp - Starts the last week of June and runs through the first week of August. Camp is from 9-3, but it offers before- and after-camp options that start at 7:30 AM and run until 6 PM. Each week, there are trips to the pool and other adventures, sports, arts, teambuilding, water games, a bouncy house, fitness, gymnastics, boxing, archery, and more! Also, lessons on faith formation, character, growth mindsets, and social skills. $550 for the 9-3 camp and $625 for the extended.
“I love this program. Sure, sports/arts are great, but my children get much more. BSA programs are not just about enriching activities; they are about shaping young lives and inspiring them to reach their full potential. - 3rd Grade Parent
Help Keep Our Fees Affordable for All Families!
(Fees cover 28% of our expenses)
- Host a snack drive or an Amazon Wish List Day for your business, church, or group.
- Donate a monthly gift or a one-time gift to support our scholarship funds.
- Donate a one-time gift to enhance our equipment, supplies, and purchase a used van.
- Volunteer as an assistant to our staff, art teacher, or driver.
- Introduce us to your church mission committee, a family foundation, an individual, or a business.
Business Partners
Scott Garvey-State Farm
Trent Gladstone at Keller Williams
Chick-fil-a (Martin Plaza-Middle River)
Elevate Sports in Columbia
Rosedale Bank
Donohoe
Church Partners
Eastern AGC
Central Presbyterian
Echo Church
Church of the Resurrection, Anglican Church in Lutherville
Foundations
Anonymous Family Foundation
American Endowment
Anonymous Family Foundation
Crane Family Foundation
Our Programs
Relational, Faith-Based, and Holistic
" This program was sent from heaven; it is just what I needed to provide for my son; the sports are great, but the other lessons on school, character, confidence, and life are what sets them apart."
Mom of a 3rd-grade player
" So thankful BSA makes it possible for my son to play sports, but even better, they motivate him in school and to be a better person."
Dad of 3rd Grade Player
About Us
Come and see why we are so passionate and committed to seeing youth and families restored and thriving


