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CitySquash
602 E 187th Street
Bronx
NY
10458
http://www.citysquash.org
Contact Name:
Lucas Frankel
Contact Email:

lucas.frankel@citysquash.org

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About:
Program Description:
Founded in 2002, CitySquash serves 150 elementary, middle, high school and college students. For our participants, CitySquash is an intensive, year-round commitment that includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, culture, high school placement, college prep, and career support. CitySquash begins working with students in third grade and serves them through college graduation.
Established:
2002
Number of Students Served:
150
Mission Statement:
CitySquash is a not-for-profit after-school enrichment program based in the Bronx at Fordham University. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households in the Bronx fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential.
Objectives:
CitySquash’s goals are to build self-esteem, improve physical health, develop sportsmanship, broaden horizons, provide positive role models, serve the wider community through public service, and teach life lessons such as responsibility, honesty and accountability. Five key goals that we have for our students are that they: Develop upstanding character Improve their academic performance Become competitive squash players Attend quality high schools Graduate from college
Services Provided:
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
Grade Levels Served:
Elementary (K-5):
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Best Time to Meet With Students:
Day:
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Participation:
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Requirements for Participation:
Academic:
Yes
School Attended:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Percentage of Students Served:
Percentage of Students that go to:
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