A free national free-throw competition for kids ages 8–13. No tryouts, no fees — just practice, sportsmanship, and a shot at advancing all the way to the national finals.

• Six age/gender brackets: boys and girls, ages 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13
• Contestants shoot 25 free throws (5 warm-up, 10 scored, then 15 more scored)
• Local winners advance through district, state, and regional rounds toward the national finals
• National champions have their names inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

The nation's largest all-volunteer drug and alcohol use prevention program. Since 1982, Elks volunteers have partnered with schools, families, and law enforcement to educate kids about the dangers of illegal drug use and the misuse of legal and prescription drugs.

• Free, age-appropriate educational materials for students, teachers, and parents
• Community events, school presentations, and informational trailers/displays
• Funded largely through Elks National Foundation grants, so materials reach schools at no cost
• Open to partnership with local schools, law enforcement, and community groups