Washington Tennis & Education Foundation

Description

WTEFâ  s PROGRAMS ARTHUR ASHE CHILDRENâ  S PROGRAM serves at-risk students in Elementary, and Junior High Schools in Wards 5 to 8. This after- school program combines tennis, literacy and life- skills lessons. Participants consistently achieve higher reading and self-esteem scores than their peers. TENNIS CENTER PROGRAM offers year-round free or low cost instruction and competition. It also contains an Hispanic Outreach effort. ARTHUR ASHE READING IS FUNDAMENTAL ROOM is only one ofâ  ---such programs in the nation. Its literacy program and donated library are free to all TENNIS CENTER PROGRAM participants. CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE, WTEFâ  s acclaimed college prep program, has for the seventh year in a row sent 100% of its graduating class to college on scholarships totaling over $2mm in scholarships. TEEN- ACE (Academic & Career Enrichment) Program provides personalized support to students who are seeking alternatives to college. WTEF ACADEMY is our elite program for our most committed student athletes, which combines education with advanced tennis training. SUMMER PROGRAMS combine tennis camp with education. Our OUTREACH CAMPS make our facilities available to other camp programs, and our MINI- CAMPS offer tennis to individuals.