Access Youth Academy: San Diego
Access Youth Academy
San Diego
Founded 2006
Executive Director: Renato Paiva
Board Chair: Richard Shapiro
One full-time staff and one part-time staff
40 students served (school year)
18 students served (summer)
School: Preuss School
School Year Program: Squash Instruction and Competition, Academic Tutoring, Community Service, Mentoring, Cultural Outings, Book Club, and Hike Club
Summer Programs: Overnight Squash Camps at Princeton University, Dartmouth College, and Williams College, Local Squash Camp at San Diego Squash, Space Camp in Alabama
Facility Partners: San Diego Squash Club and University of California-San Diego
2010-2011 Operating Budget: $205,000
One data-driven success: During our first 3 years, Surf City Squash/Access Youth Academy's attendance is 99% after more than 300 practices. Our average GPA among our 30 students is 3.52.
“In the past three years that Surf City Squash/Access Youth Academy has been running, my life has truly transformed. We not only practice squash and study, but we learn about life and the twists and turns that come along with it. Renato and all those invovled with Surf City/Access instill good qualities that will provide us with the attitude and determination needed to be successful in life. I am definitely looking forward to seeing myself grow as a student and young adult.”
-Sharon Vongvanith – Surf City Squash/Access Youth Academy 11th grader and 4th year teammember
