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Monday 4pm - 8pm Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 4pm - 8pm Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm Friday 4pm - 8pm Saturday 11am - 5pm

HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

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HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program is a Tennis, Education, Life-skill and Wellness Program for

Since 1972, our renowned youth tennis program has offered urban youngsters the chance to learn an unfamiliar sport and sharpen their skills on and off the courts. Participants transition from the Grassroots and Munchkin levels to the Tournament Level. Our top-level players are selected to participate on the Jack Shapiro Team. Admission to the HJTEP programs is on a first-come basis with preference given to returning students and Central Harlem residents. While learning tennis, our players are hitting the books as well as the courts. We urge them to do all they can academically, to complete high school and to enroll in college. A 2.0 GPA is required in our program, but our participants average a 3.1 GPA. Our Tennis Against Obesity (TAO) program is designed to help schools, students and parents recognize, address and combat a growing obesity epidemic. TAO has four keystones: fitness, nutrition, discipline and fun.

12/05/2025

Please support the HJTEP Family Fundraiser! Spread the word and encourage all your family and friends to buy a HJTEP hoodie to show their support. All proceeds go to HJTEP programming for our kids, and this our chance for us all to show and wear our HJTEP pride!

Help Build Champions in Life! Your generous support is crucial to our ability to provide equal access to the sport of tennis and deliver HJTEP’s proven educational and wellness programs to youth in our community. As a nonprofit organization, we heavily rely on financial contributions from individuals and institutions to make a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals. By donating, you will play a vital role in empowering and transforming the lives of these deserving youth.

Every contribution, no matter the size, goes a long way in supporting our initiatives. Your donation will help fund tennis equipment, coaching, educational materials, and other essential resources needed to sustain and expand our programs. Additionally, it will enable us to provide scholarships and financial assistance to ensure that all interested youth can participate, regardless of their economic circumstances.

Please consider supporting our work with a donation today. Your investment in HJTEP creates a ripple effect of positive change in the lives of young individuals, fostering their personal growth, well-being, and future opportunities. Together, we can make a tangible difference and empower the next generation.

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11/20/2025

Out Executive Director, , received the sweetest handwritten letter from a 13-year-old who donated part of her Bat Mitzvah gifts to support HJTEP 🥹🎾

Charlotte, your heart is huge. Thank you for pouring into our kids. We appreciate you so much. 💙✨

11/19/2025

Big news from DREAM Charter School. Our first session is officially in the books and Coach Charles had the kids movin. We’ll be back every Tuesday and Thursday, and we can’t wait to watch these young players level up. 🎾✨

11/11/2025

The Armory will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day 🇺🇸

We’re taking this time to thank and celebrate all who’ve served. See you back on the courts tomorrow! 🎾❤️💙

11/06/2025

Coach Doug turned Halloween into bootcamp with that obstacle course 😭🎃 and if you make it to the end, the kids’ coach impressions will have you crying 😂🎾

11/03/2025

Halloween had Sam as Coach Charles, Kaya as Coach Brian, and Bintu as Coach John 😭 scary how good the impersonations were 👻

10/29/2025

Halloween, HJTEP style 🎃 Obstacle course ➡️ candy ➡️ pizza. Coach Doug really did his thing! 👏🏽

10/21/2025

We had A BLAST at least week’s West Harlem Tennis Clinic and were already looking forward to our winter one! Our student-athletes killed it on the leadership front and really made all of our clinic attendees feel special 🎾

10/14/2025

The rain tried it but we weren’t letting that stop the fun. 🌧🎾 Our West Harlem Tennis Clinic was a hit! When the weather switched up, we took the energy straight into the gym and kept things rolling. Big shoutout to our student athletes who showed up and showed out, helping clinic attendees with their form, drills, and games like true leaders. 💪🏾💚

Huge thank you to Joanna Castro from the West Harlem Development Corporation for coming out and showing love and support for our community. 🙌🏾

Proud is an understatement.

10/13/2025

RAIN OR SHINE, we’re having FUN TODAY! Come have a blast with us at our Swinging Back to School clinic in West Harlem at Riverbank State Park, today at 1pm! And rain doesn’t stop the party either. In the chance of rain, come keep the fun going at the athletic gymnasium on site. We can’t wait to see you!

10/07/2025

Our girls are doing big things down at Xavier University 💅🏾🎾 Shoutout to HJTEP alums Nyla, Valaine, and Asadah for holding it down on the court. Y’all make us proud 🤍

10/06/2025

West Harlem, we’re back! 🎾💚 Join us for our West Harlem Tennis Clinic: Swinging Back to School on Monday, October 13th at Riverbank State Park. Free admission, good energy, and a whole lot of tennis love for ages 5–18. 🫶🏾

Pull up, bring the kids, and come have a great time with us. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

📍 679 Riverside Drive (near W 138th entrance)
⏰ 1–3 PM

Address

40 W 143rd Street
New York, NY
10037

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 8pm
Tuesday	4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	4pm - 8pm
Thursday	4pm - 8:30pm
Friday	4pm - 8pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12124913738

Website

http://www.hjtep.org/

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