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Palatka PAL
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ABOUT Palatka PAL

Our beginnings actually started back in the 1910s when Captain John Sweeney of the New York City Police Department had the insight to offer inner-city youth some positive experiences, which involved law enforcement. The POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) was founded in 1956 to combat juvenile delinquency by providing Cleveland children from low- to moderate-income families with centers for organized recreational activities. 

PAL Mentoring Program

Along with sports we never forget the importance of mentoring to our youth. We provide our youth with the opportunity to go places they have never been and access to resources they never had! From tutoring to field trips and from sports to art we get our kids involved in the community and provide support!

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Camp Higher Ground - Summer Camp

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Basketball

 Join an exciting team of players and coaches! Build relationships and skills with a 3-month long season of basketball ages 5-12 years (K-6). Join our Basketball program this season!

PAL eSPORTS

Our Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming. It involves players or

Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming. It involves professional players or teams competing against each other in various video games, often in organized tournaments or leagues.

P.A.L Cheer Squad

PAL Runners Track and Field

Our cheer focuses on skills, building trust, relationships.  They will perform for spectators and cheering for the basketball team! We have squads ranging from ages 5-12 (K-6)! 

PAL Runners Track and Field

PAL Runners Track and Field

Join our Track and Field team during spring season. Athletes ages 5-18 can join the team. Track includes running, sprinting, jumping and throwing. Athletes will compete against other PAL chapters in the state and have opportunities to win medals and trophies. 

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110 N. 10th Street Palatka, FL. 32177

(386)329-0115

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