Programs

  • Program 1 [2018]

    I Can Excel (ICE) Afterschool ProgramFigure Skating in Harlem combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to help girls achieve academic success, physical health and emotional well-being. 175 girls ages 6-18 participate in our ICE: I Can Excel Afterschool program from October to May. During the school year, girls spend 3-6 days per week engaged in tutoring, academic and self-advocacy/leadership classes, skating, fitness conditioning. Periodic career and field trips broaden their horizons while middle and high school guidance and workshops prepare them for success in school and college.Our students made make important advances over the season. 92% of our students demonstrated increased STEM knowledge based on pre- to post enrichment unit assessments. In our other academic classes, 84% received Great or Excellent marks in Communications; and 82% of students improved their financial literacy comprehension from pre- to post test. 78% of students improved their Math or ELA scores from pre to post Renaissance Learning standardized tests. 84% achieved and maintained a B average or above in core subjects. All our 2018 graduating seniors were accepted to multiple four-year colleges, many with full, or close to full, merit- and need-based financial aid. On the ice, 81% of the girls tested passed at least one United States Figure Skating Basic Skills Level, demonstrating a mastery of 5-7 new skating elements, and 23% passed two Levels.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $1.3M

  • Program 2 [2018]

    Expansion to DetroitExpansion to Detroit has been a major milestone and extensive undertaking this year. Administratively, we set up the legal framework for the expansion to occur, created operating manuals and have assumed the systemization and tracking of all Figure Skating in Detroit income, expenses as well as supply HR and administrative support. On the ground, this has required the efforts of many, and our CEO in particular. From creating partnerships with a local rink, to staffing and training, drumming up local support from the pillars of the philanthropy, business and skating worlds and securing buy-in from community participants. After introducing the community to our unique model through series of workshops in FY17, in FY18 we enrolled 65 girls in a week-long summer camp in August and 50 girls into our full afterschool program.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $330.7K

  • Program 3 [2018]

    Summer Dreams CampSummer Dreams 2017 served 88 students in July and August In response to parent feedback, we introduced an early drop-off options for campers starting at 8:00am. Each morning, students engaged in educational classes including an all-new, activities-based math curriculum, ELA/book discussion, STEM through the lens of figure skating, and Leadership/Self-Advocacy classes.?The theme of the summer camp?Dream Like A Champion, weaved discussion and projects that enabled students to reflect on their aspirations, draw?conclusions and form plans about how to achieve their dreams for their futures.?Each day after classes,?FSH transported students by bus to and from City Ice Pavilion in Queens for an afternoon of skating instruction. Students participated in weekly cultural and educational trips, includingEight Is Enough, a live improve show: a puppet show at Central Parks Swedish Cottage; a Night At The Museum themed scavenger hunt at The American Museum of Natural History as well as a scavenger hunt at The Central Park Zoo; a ferry ride to Governors Island hosted by GrowNYC where they were exposed to farming, learned the history of the island and got a chance to tour The Harbor School, where students pursue careers in marine sciences.? They also visited the world-famous Apollo Theater for a dance workshop that exposed them to the relationship of popular hip-hop dances and dances of the past.? In addition, they participated in in-house workshops like the Goldman Sachs sponsored Financial Literacy Day and?Beautifully, Naturally Me, a workshop on self-care and beautification.?
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $89.4K