Plant City Champions for Youth

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Plant City High School Electricity student Daniel Boxtha-Hernandez who placed 8th IN THE COUNTRY in Electrical Construction Wiring competition at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta on June 1-5, 2026.! We are proud of Daniel and thankful to be a part of the success of the students of Plant City High School’s SkillsUSA program! Way to go!

06/10/2026

Special thanks to the Plant City Family YMCA for inviting us to their facility this morning and enlightening us about their programs. It was very cool to be a part of the day's kickoff with the summer campers. We are proud to be a sponsor assisting area youth to participate in the excellent programming available for them!

06/04/2026

Spread the word about this great Plant City Hoops/ Raider Basketball Camp for Plant City area youth!

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/dmeZeg3KZ5

05/25/2026

It is an honor to be part of our Plant City community and recognize Memorial Day for what it stands for, remembering those that gave their all to give us the freedoms we cherish. Thank you to the Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26 for hosting and organizing the remembrance. https://alpost26fl.org/

05/13/2026

We had a great time hosting Marshall Middle Magnet School's Gentleman's Quest club and members of our Plant City Police Department as we recognized two outstanding members of the PCPD. The interaction between the two groups showed what is right with the youth of Plant City and the mentorship of our officers. Congratulations to the club’s 2026 Telecommunicator of the Year Mikayla Lilly and Officer of the Year Patrick Theodore.

https://www.pcchampionsforyouth.org/law-appreciation-dinner

https://www.plantcityobserver.com/plant-city-champions-for-hold-youth-law-appreciation-dinner/

05/02/2026

We are proud to be a part of the Workforce Development Partners Future Career Academy Future Fair Hiring Event at the Hillsborough College Trinkle Center on April 24, 2026. We handed lunch to the hundreds of high school seniors from Plant City, Durant, Strawberry Crest, and Simmons high schools in attendance. These students were connected with over 50 Plant City area employers to help provide opportunities for their lives after graduation.
https://www.facebook.com/WorkforceDevelopmentPartners/posts/pfbid02aHHRQVAaVF4Sy8BbseLBMjY5TG7h6mKs3Tbw7fbXahqUTU1pApdVYgVxQhHezkFml

04/27/2026

Come out and have a fun morning wetting your hook with your family! Always a fun event to enjoy as a family!

Our anticipated Reelin’ with a Ranger Fishing Derby is back and we know you’ve been waiting for this one! 🎣

Bring your crew of anglers (ages 3+) and enjoy a morning full of fishing, laughter, and “reel” good memories. See who can land the biggest, smallest, or most fish—no experience needed, just good vibes and great company. Our McIntosh Preserve Rangers will be on site to assist all who attend and help make sure everyone has a great time on the water.

🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 Plant City Stadium (back parking lot off Gordon Food Service Dr)
💲 $12 per team (up to 6 anglers)

📣 Registration is now open!
https://www.register.plantcitygov.com/plantcity

04/27/2026

We are extremely proud to sponsor this activity for all 29 years since its inception!

04/27/2026

What a great morning it was at the Soccer Skills Challenge on Saturday, April 25, 2026! Thanks to Plant City Parks & Recreation for coordinating this annual event, attended this year by over 110 participants! We are very proud to have been a sponsor for all 29 years this activity has been a part of our local Parks & Rec programs. Here are some photos we took, more photos are available at the Parks & Rec Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=pcrecandparks&set=a.1566684128790771

04/18/2026

Have you got soccer skills? Even if you are a beginner, come on out and be a part of the Plant City Parks & Recreation Soccer Skills Challenge on Saturday April 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex! We hope to see you there!

Get ready for the 29th Annual Soccer Skills Challenge! ⚽

Calling all young players—come test your dribbling, passing, and shooting skills and see how you stack up.

Location: Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex (2402 E. Cherry St.)
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (awards to follow)
Gear: Tennis shoes or cleats required (no bare feet)
Ages: 6–14 (as of event date)

🏅 Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group. Boys and girls compete separately.

This event is free and open to everyone—you do not have to be in our Rec League to participate.

Rec League players: please plan to arrive 15–20 minutes early if you’d like to participate before or after your game.

Co-Sponsored by: Plant City Champions for Youth