Community partner program
The community partner program serves up to 40 youth a day, offering afterschool programming five days a week. Youth in the program are participants with one of several community partner organizations.
Participants come to the center on selected days during the week, with some youth coming to the center once a week and others attending twice a week. This program gives students the opportunity to participate on and off the tennis court during their time at the youth center.
Program activities
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Missed out on Pickleball 101 & 202 this fall? Don’t worry—these popular sessions are coming back in the spring! Get ready to learn the basics or take your skills to the next level. Stay tuned for dates!
Youth Tennis Program Update
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The Greater Richmond Youth Development Network (RichmondYDN) unites individuals involved in out-of-school time, youth development, and education sectors for networking, fostering relationships, and collaborative learning. Our mission at the Greater Richmond Youth Development Network is to advance the quality of youth programs. We believe this begins with equipping youth program professionals with culturally responsive and comprehensive professional development training.
BREATHE EASY! PARENT NIGHT
Join RichmondYDN for the December 2024 Breathe Easy! Parent Nights. Artist Alfonso Pérez Acosta will lead collaborative drawing and painting activities to remind us of our childhood creativity. Open to all parents, registration required.
¡Únase a RichmondYDN para Breathe Easy de diciembre de 2024! Noches de padres. El artista Alfonso Pérez Acosta dirigirá actividades colaborativas de dibujo y pintura para recordarnos nuestra creatividad infantil. Abierto a todos los padres, se requiere inscripción.
In collaboration with Parenting On Purpose and Richmond Virtual Academy.
Parenting On Purpose is a workshop by Yolanda Hall, owner of Unbreakable Minds Coaching. Yolanda Hall provides mindset coaching to youth 15-25 individually and in groups, as well as workshops and training for youth and their village members.
With Parenting On Purpose unlock the secrets to intentional and empowered parenting with interactive workshops tailored for parents of TEENS. Pick up new tips and insights to build stronger connections, manage stress, create safety, and foster well-being on your parenting journey. Plus, enjoy plenty of fun, laughter, and delicious food in a supportive environment where you can meet other parents, share experiences, and grow together.
Description: "Inner Child Rock Painting" is a participatory art experience led by the artist Alfonso Pérez Acosta, inviting parents to paint rocks with messages for their inner child.
Descripción: "Pintura rupestre del niño interior" es una experiencia de arte participativo dirigida por el artista Alfonso Pérez Acosta, que invita a los padres a pintar rocas con mensajes para su niño interior.
Bio: Alfonso Pérez Acosta is a Colombian artist living and working in Richmond, Virginia. With a formation in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Education, his practice sits at the intersection of art and education, employing multimedia languages in a variety of community-based projects, with a special interest in contemporary drawing and healing practices. Most relevant works include the Settling Tables project with the VMHC, the Together We Rise mural for the Mending Walls project and the creation of Casa Lápiz Art Program for middle school students at the Sacred Heart Center in Richmond. His recent exhibitions include Lengua Twister at Art180 and Healing Circles at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Alfonso Pérez Acosta es un artista colombiano que vive y trabaja en Richmond, Virginia. Con formación en Bellas Artes y una Maestría en Educación, su práctica se asienta en la intersección entre arte y educación, empleando lenguajes multimediáticos sobre una variedad de proyectos comunitarios, con especial interés por las prácticas sanación y el dibujo contemporáneo. Entre sus trabajos más relevantes se encuentra el proyecto de Settling Tables con el VMHC, el mural Together We Rise para el proyecto Mending Walls y la creación del programa de arte Casa Lápiz en el Centro Sagrado Corazón, para estudiantes de escuela media en Richmond. Sus exhibiciones mas recientes incluyen Lengua Twister en Art180 y Healing Circles con el Jardín Botánico Lewis Ginter.
This event is open to all parents and families. (Workshop limited to 25 registrations.)
Materials, youth sports activities/childcare (ages 5+) and food provided.
No skills or experience required.
Contact garlandvw@vcu.edu for more information and to register.
Este evento está abierto a todos los padres y familias. (Taller limitado a 25 inscripciones). Se proporcionan materiales, actividades deportivas juveniles/cuidado de niños (mayores de 5 años) y comida. No se requieren habilidades ni experiencia. Comuníquese con garlandvw@vcu.edu para obtener más información y registrarse.
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