Academics
Participants are recruited to StreetSquash beginning in fifth grade, and commit to at least three days of programming each week through high school graduation.
We actively engage students in real-world, meaningful projects. Students explore complex, open-ended questions and challenges, developing deep content knowledge and critical 21st-century skills.
The Academic Program enhances educational experiences through:
• Personalized tutoring
• Project-Based learning
• Financial Literacy
• Test preparation
• Student-led community projects
College Access
The College Access, Success & Alumni Support (CASAS) program is a core component of the after-school program. Beginning in high school, StreetSquash staff provide:
• Intensive support and guidance throughout the college admissions & selection process
• Career exploration and readiness workshops
• College tours
• Test preparation
• Guest speakers
• Career assessments
• Hands-on job and internship placements
Squash
StreetSquash students learn to play squash at our SL Green StreetSquash Center in Harlem under the guidance of experienced coaches who have competed at the highest levels.
All participants begin in the recreational track, learning to play squash, and developing a love for the game alongside discipline, fitness, and a sense of achievement. Structured practice and competition foster teamwork, perseverance, and goal-setting—essential skills for both squash and life.
By the time program participants reach high school, many move into our performance squash track and compete in regularly scheduled matches and tournaments, with a growing number of graduates playing squash at the collegiate level with the College Squash Association.
Social Work
The Social Work program supports the physical and emotional well-being and personal growth of StreetSquash participants. Five key pillars serve as the foundation of the program: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. In addition to group workshops on topics such as mental toughness, resilience, and mindfulness, students receive individual counseling, school support, health education, crisis support, and conflict prevention.
Summer Discovery
StreetSquash’s FREE six-week Summer Discovery program offers rising 5th through 8th graders in Harlem an exciting summer experience. Participants will explore the sport of squash, receive swim instruction, engage in academic enrichment, and take part in college and career exploration. The program also provides cultural experiences and field trips throughout New York City, creating a well-rounded and compelling summer adventure.