SUMMER TENNIS & READING PROGRAM (STRP)
* PARA ESPANOL, CLIC AQUI
In 2009, Tenacity’s Summer Tennis & Reading Program (STRP) served over 3, 500 Boston youth of all ages with tennis, literacy and fitness programs in partnership with the City of Boston’s Centers for Youth and Families. Recent academic research has shown that a large part of the urban-suburban school performance gap can be attributed to differing summer activities. Tenacity works to narrow this gap, providing urban kids a daily dose of literacy activities throughout the summer months.
2010 SUMMER PROGRAM OVERVIEW (BOSTON)
We are working on improving the Summer Program to make it better than ever!
Expanded Age Limits: | This summer we will accept any Boston resident between the ages 6 to 16. Minimum 2 week participation required. Children who register for a greater number of weeks will have the best opportunity to play on a team and compete in the Mayor's Cup Tournament at the end of the summer. |
Session Schedule: | Studies have shown that youth ten and under learn best in short time blocks and all kids learn best amongst their peers within the same age and ability range. Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for Ages 6 - 10 years ONLY Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for Ages 11 - 16 years ONLY |
Program: | We'll be using the innovative QuickStart Tennis format with our 6 - 10 year old players to build their enjoyment of the game, while developing and refining their tennis skills more quickly and efficiently. Visit http://consumers.quickstarttennis.com/ for more information about QuickStart. During the afternoon session we'll have an expanded team tennis league so older participants will have more opportunity for competitive play. Our Improved literacy curriculum is appropriatley tailored by age to ensure that Tenacity students maintain or increase their reading level over the summer. |
| Program Cost: | The program is FREE, but we are inviting families to consider making a voluntary contribution. |
BOSTON
| Neighborhood | Site | Times |
| Allston | Ringer Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Boston - Downtown | Boston Common | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Boston - Northeastern University | Carter Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Boston - North End | Prince St Park | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 |
| (Formerly North End Park) | ||
| Brighton | Cassidy Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 |
| Brighton | Rogers Park | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Dorchester | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 | |
| Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 | ||
| Ripley Playground | Mon.–Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 | |
| East Boston | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 | |
| East Boston | Memorial Park / Sartori Stadium | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 |
| George Wright Golf Course | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 | |
| Hyde Park - Readville | Iacono Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Hyde Park | Martini Shell/Moynihan Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Jamaica Plain | English High | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Mattapan | Hunt/Almont Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Mattapan | Ryan Playground | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Roxbury | Malcolm X/Washington Park | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| Moakley/Columbus Park | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 | |
| West Roxbury | Billings Field | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
| West Roxbury | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 or 1-4 |
For more information contact Ananth Pandian at phone: 617-562-0900 ext. 27 or email: summer@tenacity.org
2010 SUMMER PROGRAM OVERVIEW (WORCESTER)
For questions about our Worcester Program please contact Tony Brissette: TonyBrissette@tenacity.orgor (508) 842-3753.
Expanded Age Limits: |
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Session Schedule: | Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Participants may sign up for morning sessions, afternoon sessions, or both. |
| We'll be using the innovative QuickStart Tennis format with our players to build their enjoyment of the game, while developing and refining their tennis skills more quickly and efficiently. Visit |
Program Cost: | The program is FREE, but we are inviting families to consider making a voluntary contribution. |
Neighborhood | Site | Times |
Worcester | University Park / Clark University | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 & 1-4 |
Worcester | Crompton Park | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 & 1-4 |
Worcester | Newton Square | Mon.-Fr. 9-12 & 1-4 |
