For the 2022-2023 school year, we had 9 clubs to help our students find their passions and explore areas of interest. We offered Art History, Harry Potter Club, Star Squad (Student Council), Resource Center, Best Buddies, AMLA, Drama, Brain Games, and Art History. Mouseover any image to learn more about our clubs!
You must fill out a permission slip to participate in a club. Please contact the Main Office or Mr. Jerrick Medrano (jmedrano@neacademy.net) to request a permission slip.
If you have any other questions, please email Mr. Medrano.
Outside Sports Programs
As part of a growing number of programs partnering with Esperanza to offer a wide berth of opportunity to our student-athletes, Esperanza has been working with the SquashSmarts program hosted at the Lenfest Center. We are proud to partner with Squash Smarts to offer this exciting connection.
What is SquashSmarts?
SquashSmarts is a free, intensive out-of-school program changing the lives of Philadelphia’s public school students. SquashSmarts works with 7th-12th grade students who are selected based on commitment, effort and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Operating out of two facilities, the Lenfest Center (North Philadelphia) and Arlen Specter US Squash Center (West Philadelphia), students attend practices three days each week focusing on SquashSmarts’ Four Pillars: (1) Academic Support, (2) Squash & Fitness, (3) Camps & Leadership, (4) Service to the Community. Students also participate in competitive squash opportunities, community service projects, cultural outings and special events.
Esperanza Van Pick-up: SquashSmarts vans will pickup students at 2:30 pm outside the main door at Esperanza Middle School. Vans will depart at 2:45 pm for the Lenfest Center. At 6 pm, students will need to be picked up or walk home from the Lenfest Center.
For more information see Mr. Davis or reach out to the following contact information below:
www.squashsmarts.org | info@squashsmarts.org | Call – 215.221.6860
Squash Smarts Permission Slip | Squash Smarts Participation Form|
Squash Smarts Participation Form (Spanish)
The First Tee is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance through the game of golf. And it’s making a difference. The First Tee helps young men and women become better golfers but more importantly better people.
MORE THAN A GAME
85% OF ALUMNI SAY FIRST TEE HELPED THEM BECOME A BETTER STUDENT.
At First Tee, kids and teens are learning to play golf along with life lessons and leadership skills. And it’s making a difference. Our programs are positively impacting youth, their families and their communities.
WHO CAN PLAY?
First Tee offers group lessons to youth up to age 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Our coaches are trained to make kids feel comfortable and assure they have a positive, non-intimidating experience. All we ask is young people come with an open mind and positive attitude.
For more information see Mr. Davis or reach out to the following contact information below:
www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org | info@thefirstteephila.org | Call – 215-482-3370
First Tee Flyer
Snider Hockey builds lives and unites communities by positively impacting the lives of our students while preparing them for success on the ice, in the classroom, and in their community.
FREE after-school programming! >>> Open to ages 5 – 18 <<<
Please contact Mr. Davis from Esperanza or Snider Hockey directly via phone or email to get started with Snider Hockey:
Contact >>> 215.952.5271 | RFigueroa@sniderhockey.org
Social >>> Snider Hockey on Facebook | @SniderHockey on Twitter
Philadelphia City Rowing – Learn to Row Summer Camp – Middle School
Philadelphia City Rowing is an entirely FREE, youth rowing program for Philadelphia public and charter high school students. Free tokens and a daily snack are provided every day for students. Each Learn to Row session will be 3 weeks long Monday through Friday.
Summer Learn to Row Camps:
PCR’s Summer Learn to Row Camps are located at Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row. Student-athletes in this program participate in both on and off the water rowing. They learn basic rowing technique and receive a general introduction to fitness, environmental education, nutrition, and the sport of rowing. This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Participants MUST be rising 7th through 11th graders and enrolled in a public or charter school in Philadelphia. All sessions are three weeks long and run Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to noon.
Proof of swimming ability is not required for participation in our summer programs.
www.philadelphiacityrowing.org | 215.765.3072 | info@philadelphiacityrowing.org
We Are Accepting New Riders!
Interested in joining the Work to Ride program? Apply today! We accept program participants on a rolling admissions basis. Applicants should fill out and follow all instructions on the application. If you have any questions or concerns regarding eligibility, please contact us before filling out an application.
We will inform accepted program applicants directly.
Once accepted into the program, new Work to Ride program participants begin in “The Sunday Program,” which they attend for 3 hours, weekly all year round. Here, students learn the foundations of horsemanship, care, and riding. When appropriate and space permitting, riders graduate to the “Saturday Program” in which their weekly time commitment gradually increases and they learn more technical equestrian skills. At this point, academic tutoring is also available. Before moving to the Saturday Program, participants are evaluated and parents/guardians are consulted to ensure that all parties can commit to the additional time commitment to the Saturday Program.
Once accepted into the program, new Work to Ride program participants begin in “The Sunday Program”, which they attend for 3 hours, weekly all year round. Here, students learn the foundations of horsemanship, care, and riding. When appropriate and space permitting, riders graduate to the “Saturday Program” in which their weekly time commitment gradually increases and they learn more technical equestrian skills. At this point, academic tutoring is also available. Before moving to the Saturday Program, participants are evaluated and parents/guardians are consulted to ensure that all parties can commit to the additional time commitment to the Saturday Program.
Please contact our Director of Outreach & After-School Programming, Irene Lobron at irene@worktoride.net or 215-917-9875 for more information. Please check out our website for full details on the programs we offer.