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
Join us for our Pickleball 101 and 102 community programs at the Mary and Frances Youth Center! Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an intermediate player aiming to refine your skills, our programs cater to all levels of experience.
Pickleball 101 kicks off Tuesday September 10th, and concludes on October 22th. Dive into the fundamentals of pickleball every Friday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Following that, Pickleball 202 begins on Tuesday November 5th, running until December 10th, offering participants the chance to take their game to the next level.
No need to worry about equipment—we've got you covered. Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm to learn and play!
Payment is conveniently accepted via check or card on the first day of the program. Please note that we do not accept cash payments. Checks should be made out to the Mary and Frances Youth Center. The total cost for all four weeks of either program is $100, with no partial payments accepted.
Special pricing for VCU Students and Staff. Don't forget to bring your VCU ID.
Remember, separate registration forms are required for each individual participant.
Have questions or need more information about pricing? Reach out to Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu. We look forward to seeing you on the court!
Youth Tennis Program
Join our Youth Tennis Program, a comprehensive 6-week instructional course designed for students aged 8-15 years old who are eager to learn tennis. No prior skills or equipment are required. Sessions will be held every Friday at MFYC from August 30th to October 4th, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to improve your tennis skills and have fun!
Register your child at this link & we will see you on the court!
EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series aims to empower educators and youth development professionals in creating spaces where youth can engage in transformative learning experiences while also addressing and supporting emotional well-being. Speakers recognize the interconnectedness of education and healing, aiming to empower youth to navigate challenges, thrive in their educational journeys, and cultivate resilience for a brighter future.
Sponsored by RichmondYDN, VCU Mary Frances Youth Center & VCU Minority Education Center
BREATHE EASY! PARENT NIGHT
Tasha Moore, has served inner city youth and their families in a variety of capacities over several years after graduating from VCU with a BS in Psychology. She's had experience in the areas of early-childhood education, school-based behavioral counseling, in-home counseling, alternative school-based counseling; foster care and private agency placement, social work in the areas of reunification & permanency, supporting children with disabilities, community engagement coordination for Richmond Public Schools, the Director of the Teen & Community Center with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, and now the Family & Community Engagement Manager at Peter Paul Development Center.
Tasha is the founder of WE UNITE LLC. WE UNITE, LLC, was formed on an ideal, that WE as a nation of people, need to focus more on UNITING our strengths, passions, God-given talents, and desire for the change we want to see in the World. Instead of engulfing ourselves in the ridicule of others, limiting ourselves to only what we THINK we have the power to create, or idly sitting in silence; Tasha believes we need to UNITE together to take action.
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.