| First of all, good for you for channeling your extra time and energy in such a positive way. I have a question... are you a student at a public school? If so then I would suggest getting involved in something at your school. Most sports at public schools require an athletic fee and then some purchase of clothing. Every school is different, but I would expect that to be more than $100.00 for the entire school year. However, the rest of the activity is then free. Most schools also have a scholarship program through their athletic office that can help individuals with the afore mentioned fees. All schools have sports which are open to all participants (no cuts) like track (more than just running) swimming, wrestling, football, lacrosse, etc. Depending on the particular school and interest of students in a particular sport other sports can also be open to all participants. For instance, at our high school, it is often difficult for them to find enough girls to play basketball so usually everyone that shows an interest can play.
If you are home schooled or definitely don't want to do something through school I would suggest finding a buddy to work with on skills/drills if you can, this will make it even more fun. You can purchase the minimum amount of equip used and find workout suggestions on line. Then before the season starts, start looking for places to play. Check your community parks and rec guides, YMCA, community ed programs, local churches, Boys and Girls clubs and search on line. Don't worry about lessons just start having fun.
As far as cheap sports to get involved with I would suggest
running: just get a good pair of shoes. You can find all kinds of marathon training programs on-line.
Tennis: you can buy a used racket, balls are pretty cheap, and outdoor courts are free.
Frisbee: my son plays this all summer long.
Soccer: you just need a ball and shoes
Baseball: again used equipment and shoes
Basketball: outdoor courts are free
Good luck!
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