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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

Pickleball 101 & 102

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

Youth Tennis Program Update

We're taking a break, but don’t put away your rackets just yet—we'll be back soon! Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for more fun on the court.

Thanks for your enthusiasm and support. Keep practicing, and we’ll see you again soon!

RichmondYDN

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.

Learn more and view our training calendar to get involved.

Family Nights

BREATHE EASY! PARENT NIGHT

SAVE THE DATE!

Join RichmondYDN for Breathe Easy! Parent Nights. Wellness Thru Healing: An Evening of Rejuvenation and Mindful Living.

Do you sometimes feel exhausted or stressed out by your daily demands?

Does the state of the world ever feel overwhelming to you?

Is it a struggle to find balance sometimes?

If you would benefit from a space for grounding, rest and healing, this workshop is for you! As a mom of two, I juggle multiple responsibilities between parenting, my job, and household demands. It is difficult to find time to decompress and rejuvenate. When I am able to find that balance, however, everything in my life flows better. As a healer and a personal coach, I am excited to invite you for a night of rejuvenation and mindfulness, where we will engage in breath work, story telling, dialog (if desired), and gentle movement. Challenging times call for radical self care, and I am honored to facilitate a night of healing for you!

Florencia Fuensalida is a passionate holistic and community healer, Reiki Master, and transformational coach, with over a decade of experience in communal and individual healing work. She is Latinx, a proud mother of two, and a seasoned practitioner in community engagement and social justice. Florencia believes that collective liberation begins with inner healing, as trauma can be a barrier to creating a just world. She emphasizes the importance of healing in community so that we can extend healing and liberation to the world.

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.