SquashSmarts Afterschool Youth Program

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2013 & 2010 Grant Recipient, Fund for Health & Human Services in Philadelphia -Pew Charitable Trusts

2012 Host, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Campaign Launch to The United States Council of Mayors

2010 Winner, Robert P. Levy Award for Service to the Community -The Philadelphia Sports Congress

2009 Champion-in-Action Award for Youth Programming -Citizens Bank, NBC10, Philadelphia Inquirer

 

 

OUR MISSION

 

SquashSmarts mission is to keep Philadelphia’s public school students in shape, in school and on track

for graduation.

 

SquashSmarts

is a 501c3 non-profit organization operating

out of West Philadelphia’s

Drexel University and North Philadelphia’s Lenfest Center

 

VOLUNTEER

 

Become a volunteer

in the classroom, on the squash court or in the community. Individuals like you help give our kids their best shot! Call or email us.

215-221-6860

info@squashsmarts.org

 

DONATE TODAY

 

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PROUD PARTNERS

 

SquashSmarts is a founding member of the National Urban Squash & Education Association, a founding member of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, and a proud partner of the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association, U.S. Squash and the U.S. Open Squash Championships at Drexel University

 

 

The Philadelphia

Youth Sports

Collaborative

 

 

 

 

SquashSmarts Graduation

 

June 8, 2013

11:00am-1:00pm

The Lenfest Center

Join us for our Annual

Student Awards Celebration

 

SquashSmarts in the News

 

“Turning A Life Around – Playing Squash”

 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Philadelphia Daily News

by Ronnie Polaneczky

 

SquashSmarts BestShotBall

 

Thanks to the 250+ friends and 30+ sponsors

who raised over $100,000 in honor of our

Students and Past Board Presidents

 

 

(L-R) Vince McGuinness, Jr., Andrew Holliman, Lisa Stokes,

Belkis Garcia, Matt Stern, Marcus Major, Andy Nehrbas

Friday, November 11, 2012

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia

 

SquashSmarts Kids Day @ 2012 U.S. Open

 

 

100+ Philadelphia Public School Students

joined in SquashSmarts Kids Day at Drexel University

to kick off the 2012 U.S. Open Squash Championships

Monday, October 8, 201

Kids Day Details

 

SquashSmarts Celebrates World Squash Day

 

 

Thanks to Players and Friends Around The World

Who Celebrated World Squash Day with our Kids

Saturday, October 20

What Is World Squash Day?

 

Let’s Move! Michelle Obama at SquashSmarts

 

 

First Lady Michelle Obama selects the Lenfest Center

to promote her new health initiative for kids.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Press Release

 

More Information

 

Student Video

Hear What The Kids Have To Say About SquashSmarts

 

More News

The Latest Activities and Information about the Program

 

Make A Donation

Support our Students’ Academic & Athletic Achievement

 

Naming Opportunities Available Now!

Physical   Student

Make A Permanent & Lasting Difference

 

Volunteer Today

In the Classroom, On the Squash Court, In the Community

 

OUR STAFF

 

Stephen Gregg

Executive Director

 

Jeanie Shanahan

Executive Assistant

 

Katie Bicknese

Program Director

 

Jessica Kaszycki

High School

Academic Director

 

Stephen Brown

Middle School

Academic Director

 

Christopher Wert

Squash & Fitness Director

 

Dana Sanders

Development Director

 

Mithun Das

CAA Coach-Mentor

 

Devonte Harris

CAA Coach-Mentor

 

Sakora Miller

CAA Coach-Mentor

 

Kareem Price

CAA Coach-Mentor

 

Read Full Staff Bios

 

LOCATIONS

 

North Philadelphia

The Lenfest Center

3890 North 10th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19140

215-221-6860

Directions

 

West Philadelphia

Drexel University

33rd & Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215-221-6860

Directions

 

INITIATIVES

 

Local and national collaboratives include the Alliance for a Healthier Generation healthy out-of school project,

Up2Us CoachAcrossAmerica Coach-Mentor program, Nutritional Development Services meals provider, After School Activities Partnership.

 

 

 

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SquashSmarts is Giving Kids Their Best Shot!®

SquashSmarts, c/o Lenfest Center, 3890 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Ph 215-221-6860    Fax 215-221-6866    info@squashsmarts.org