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Mission

The mission of the Academy is to provide RRHA youth opportunities to participate in a variety of sports and cultural-related activities while receiving intensive, case management services. Bringing youth together from all communities is an opportunity for youth to gain enhanced socialization skills and respect for one another. The Academy deters gang and other anti-social behavior by providing opportunities for youth to interact positively with RRHA and non-RRHA youth reaching across various socio-economic levels.

Program Overview

The Academy is a comprehensive, prevention program that uses sports as a catalyst for engaging youth in organized, structured programs. Once youth are engaged in the various sports, fine arts, education, and career exploration programs, they are provided intensive case management services including, but not limited to, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, leadership, cultural enrichment, social, career, and other programs aimed at helping youth aspire to reach their fullest potential. Youth enrolled in the Academy are required to participate in all activities to remain in good standing.

Requirements

All Academy participants, to remain in good standing, must maintain satisfactory academic performance in school or be in a program designed to assist them in reaching the goal of solid academic performance. They must also have satisfactory attendance and behavior in school and the Academy, and participate in all scheduled activities and workshops. Current report cards must be on file at the Academy. Youth must also attend an orientation session prior to enrollment.

Partnerships

City of Richmond, Recreation and Parks Department
City of Richmond, First Tee Golf Course
City of Richmond Police Department
Richmond Ice Zone
Rotary Club of Innsbrook
Richmond Rotary
U.S. Tae Kwon Do College
The Dive Shop
The Black Dolphin Divers
The Hand Workshop
Friends Association for Children
Richmond Career Advancement Center
Verizon
U-Turn Sports Performance Academy

Current Activities

Golf
Swimming (Learn-to-Swim; Swim Team; Lifeguard School)
Scuba Diving
Dance
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Book Club (TBA)
Tennis
Cycling
Tae Kwon Do
Boxing
Junior-Senior Club
Tomorrow’s Promise Scholarship Program

Volunteers and Sponsors are Needed!
For more information contact Joan Seldon at (804)780-4933

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority
901 Chamberlayne Parkway
Richmond, VA 23220
804-780-4933
Joan Seldon, Assistant Director for Resident Services