The Optimist Club of Herndon is a respected and well established civic organization serving the greater Herndon area for more than four decades. Our Club averages 75 active members throughout the year. The Club's mission is to serve the youth of greater Herndon in a variety of activities. Our predominant area of activity is in youth sports where the Club supports Commissioners and coaches, many of whom are not members of the Club yet provide vital volunteerism and leadership to ensure that more than 3,500 kids are provided productive and wholesome recreational opportunities in boys baseball, girls softball, boys and girls basketball, boys football, girls cheerleading and boys and girls lacrosse.

Our educational and recognition programs includes the award of annual scholarships, conducting an oratorical program for boys and girls under 16 years of age; hosting a Respect for Law dinner with the Herndon Fraternal Order of Police and providing marshals at the ever popular Friday Night Live and the Herndon Festival.

We have created a website for club members and future members to visit as a means to keep our members informed regarding Optimist Activities, General Membership meetings and Special Initiatives. You will find links to our numerous sports program websites, current newsletters, and membership applications.

The Herndon Optimist Club continues to adapt and evolve as our community changes. Volunteerism is a precious resource and we encourage and support getting involved in the betterment of our community. The Club is rebuilding and will be using strategic initiativesand Branding to increase Club membership as well as expand meaningful programs for our kids.

Members are asked to help pursue the 2009-10 Action Plan and related initiatives for the next two years. Simply let us know if you want to help by clicking on the Volunteer Link. Your help will make a difference for our future.