The South Side Red Bears is an athletic program that serves the Little Earth community, but also invites youth from other parts on the city. The program offers a variety of activities to Club youth including volleyball, softball, baseball, and basketball from ages 9-18. The program offers healthy lifestyles to participants through sports, mentorship, and access to other BGCTC programs as well either during of after each season. Through South Side Red Bears, the Little Earth and South Side Village Clubs are able to reach around 100 youth and their families every year.
The older age groups are also exposed to a higher level of competition through tournaments and opportunities to meet recruiters that are looking for collegiate athletes.