Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center

"The AAYTE AfterSchool Tennis 'N' Tutoring Program is a key component in our partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Department of Recreation during the school year, combining homework help with tennis lessons during the fall and spring. The goal is to encourage children to succeed both on the court and in life.

The program is staffed by a certified teacher and a certified tennis instructor. The youngsters split time between the classroom, getting homework help from the teacher as needed, and the tennis court - learning the game, performing drills and learning the benefits of physical fitness. In inclement weather, "Short Court Tennis" is taught indoors using Nerf balls and small nets. Thanks to the generosity of Comcast Spectacor, this year we will be distributing FREE tennis racquets to all the children in the program!"