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SquashSmarts

A program that pairs squash with fitness training, school help, leadership work and long-term mentoring. It is based at the Lenfest Center in North Philadelphia.

  • Kids OK
  • Clearances needed
  • Background check

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What they do

Young players take part in squash, fitness, academic support and leadership work. Adults can volunteer as tutors or squash coaches on weekday afternoons once their clearances are done, or join the Young Friends Network, a group of college students and young professionals who mentor and help out.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Kids, Teens

When and where

Tutoring and squash coaching happen on weekday afternoons, most often 4 to 6 pm during practice hours, with times worked out one on one. The site does not publish a student practice schedule.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Times
Daytime

Lenfest Center, 3890 N 10th Street

Address
3890 N 10th Street, Philadelphia PA 19140
Part of the city
North

Arlen Specter US Squash Center (SquashSmarts West Philadelphia)

Address
25 N 33rd Street, Philadelphia PA 19104
Part of the city
University Southwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Call 215-221-6860 to ask how a young player enrolls. To volunteer as a tutor or coach, fill in the volunteer form and finish the clearances first..

What to expect

Volunteer tutors and coaches work with young players most weekday afternoons, from 4 to 6 pm, and the schedule is set one on one. Before a first shift you need a child abuse clearance, a State Police check and an FBI check, and the site says these last five years. The site does not describe what a family does on a first visit, so ask by phone first.

Tips for your first visit

  • Start the clearances early, since they must be finished before you can volunteer.
  • Call 215-221-6860 before you go, because the site does not describe enrollment steps.
  • Plan around weekday afternoons, when most tutoring and coaching happens.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The site gives a phone line for questions but does not describe how a new player or family joins. Volunteers need a form, three clearances and a shift sign up before they can start..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The site does not state a program fee. It names two scholarships, the Clif Wright and Carols Kids scholarships, without amounts or eligibility rules.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
The contact page names the Broad Street Line, Erie Avenue stop, and the 53 bus from Broad and Erie to the Lenfest Center. The West Philadelphia site is reached from the Market Frankford Line at 34th Street, with a trolley connection to 33rd Street, and visitors check in at the front desk.

Requirements

Pennsylvania child clearances

This group works with children. Pennsylvania law says adults who volunteer with children need clearances. The usual ones are a child abuse history check and a State Police criminal record check. Some people also need an FBI fingerprint check. Ask the group which ones you need and how to get them. For unpaid volunteers, the clearances last five years.

Read about the clearances on the state website

  • This group asks for a background check.
  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • squashsmarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, Requirements, First step, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life
  • pysc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
  • squashsmarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Contacts, Access
  • squashsmarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, Requirements, First step
  • squashsmarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do

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