Youth Dragon Boat Team
“They Tried to Bury Us- But they Didn’t Know We Were Seeds”
Check out our Team Video from 2024
In 2024- DP officially Launched our Youth Dragon Boat Team.
Students came out in Early Spring to begin land workouts and team exercise in local parks. We grew from there and trained hard together all year. Over 47 students learned this cultural sport with us in 2024 and received support to exercise, eat healthy, join gyms, and empower each other.
-On June 1, our students exceeded all expectations and won the Regional Youth Cup at the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta! They qualified for the B Division and raced serious adult teams from across the region. Parents came out to cook and cheer, and our team came together through teamwork.
-Funds ran out, but students chose to keep practicing in the early mornings all summer. In August, we hosted the second annual Southeast Asian Water Festival. Incredibly, our youth won 2 Gold Medals and won the entire event! They even beat the adult team who trained us. Practices continued all Fall, with new students replacing graduating seniors. At the Northeast Dragon Boat Challenge, students won Silver in the Community Division, losing by 0.5 seconds.
-All Students are new to Dragon Boat Racing and very few were into sports or physical fitness. Our team teaches collaboration, communication, hard work, and ways to incorporate healthy living into daily life in the city. Everything is provided free to all students!
-Our team got noticed by coaches from around the region. 5 students have been selected for Team USA! We will be working harder than ever in 2025 to grow, get in shape, help each other, and have fun competing.
We need your support to make it happen!
Donations are needed to help pay for uniforms, race fees, healthy snacks, gloves, and crucial supplies for students.
Reach out to adam@discoverypathways.org with any questions
Youth Dragon Boat Team
Sponsors Needed
Donations and Sponsorships are currently needed for our Youth Dragon Boat Team to continue!
Any amount helps!
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“I had never joined a sport before. I was shy and afraid to be ridiculed. This Dragon Boat team taught me the importance of getting stronger and improving my health. This team has become like my family. I love all the beautiful moments we share together... out in nature”
— DP Youth Team Member
Teamwork, Hard Work, Have Fun
Our Youth Team is comprised of all low-income students of color. We work to break down all barriers so that any family can access these programs. DP provides uniforms, snacks, water, meals, gear, and family support.
We train youth in exercise, stretching, healthy eating, and more!
Our team primarily gets help from Khmer Naga.
Contact Us with any Questions
First Race Video