Team Partners
Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts is a free intensive out-of-school time program changing the lives of Philadelphia’s public school students. SquashSmarts is a 501c3 non-profit academic and athletic mentoring program with a proven track record of keeping kids in school, in shape, and on track for graduation.
SquashSmarts students are selected in 5th-8th grades based on commitment, effort and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Students are recruited from five partner middle schools: Esperanza Academy Charter, Morton McMichael Elementary, E.W. Rhodes Elementary, Overbrook Educational Center and Carver Engineering & Science Middle School.
Operating out of two facilities, the Lenfest Center (North Philadelphia) and the Arlen Specter US Squash Center (West Philadelphia), students attend practices three days each week focusing on our Four Pillars and Seven Skills.
An eight-year commitment to each child ensures long-term success by providing a team, a family, a safety net and a sense of belonging. Strong one-on-one relationships with staff and volunteers are the key to fostering every child’s success and breaking the cycle of Philadelphia’s public school drop-out rate. Put simply, SquashSmarts is giving kids their best shot!
The Racquet Club is regarded as a highly competitive athletic, as well as full-service social club. The Clubhouse is home to all levels of racquet enthusiasts as within its historic walls the club contains one Court Tennis court, six International Squash courts, the country’s first Doubles Squash court, and a Racquets court. The Fitness Center is open 24-hours a day and members enjoy complimentary fitness classes with their membership.
The Club also offers its members formal and casual dining served at the Gold Leaf Café and the 1889 Pub & Grille. The Club also boasts a richly appointed reading room, elegantly furnished overnight accommodations, sauna and steam rooms, indoor swimming pool, and access to private meeting and dining rooms. The club also offers affinity clubs within the club focused on interests such as community service, outdoor adventures, sailing, and wines
