Afterschool Programs
The Mary and Frances Youth Center offers a variety of afterschool programming to promote the whole child through tennis and other sports based activities.
Mission
MFYC afterschool programs strengthen life skills, promote academics, and create a path to higher education through the sport of tennis.
Six Core Values
- Getting along with others
- Regulating emotion
- Being coachable
- Practicing healthy habits
- Learning the sport of tennis
- Promoting college and career exploration
Impact Statements
- Provide civic engagement and career discovery opportunities for VCU students.
- Explore and promote career and college pathways with youth.
- Develop/Build a tennis pipeline for youth, families and community members.
- Cultivate/Develop/Build social emotional learning skills in staff and youth.
Spring Programming
Details on afterschool programming will be announced soon!
Youth Zone Programs
Our goal is to make it easier to find a program that is right for your elementary-aged child, and to keep them in the game with multiple program, lesson, and team tennis options. Find your Zone based on your child’s age below!
Description: Designed for beginner to intermediate tennis players learning the basics of strokes and how to rally through introductory drills and games. Weekly small group tennis clinics based on age and skill level. (12 spots per class.)
Family Pickleball Club (NEW!)
What pairs better with tennis than pickleball? Introducing our brand new, family pickleball club. For rising 3rd-12th graders and parents can sign up too! We will provide all equipment and instruction for the program, working toward a family play day at the end of the session.
Policies and scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis and based upon financial need. If awarded, the enrollment cost is reduced by 50% for the program.