Mary and Frances Youth Center

Summer Programs

Lobs & Lessons and Discovery camps are offered for rising first through ninth graders.

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YPQI

Improving the quality of youth programs.

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Youth on Campus

VCU is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for minors who participate in VCU programs.

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Recent News

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Police Help Richmond Campers Beat the Heat

Jul 28, 2017

On July 19, officers and academy recruits from the VCU and Richmond Police departments met with campers at MFYC.

Lobs & Lessons Celebrates 8th Year of Young Aces QuickStart Tennis Tournament

Apr 20, 2017

More than 200 fourth and fifth graders from Richmond will showcase their QuickStart tennis skills April 27 at the eighth annual Young Aces Open at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mary and Frances Youth Center.

2015-2016 At a Glance

In the 2015-2016 Academic Year, the Mary and Frances Youth Center:

Served 910 youth in the Richmond area
Had 194 volunteers
Facilitated 2,600 volunteer hours

Award for Lobs & Lessons

In 2011, Lobs & Lessons was named one of the National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapters of the Year!

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