The Netter Center is currently operating remotely. Please contact nettercenter@upenn.edu for general inquiries.
View the latest "Letter from Netter": Information & Virtual Enrichment Activities for University-Assisted Community Schools families.
The Netter Center is currently operating remotely. Please contact nettercenter@upenn.edu for general inquiries.
View the latest "Letter from Netter": Information & Virtual Enrichment Activities for University-Assisted Community Schools families.
Young Quakers Community Athletics has the following goals.
For Penn Student Athletes:
Women’s lacrosse captain Tory Bensen, C’14 feels the team grew as much as the school children did. Whether they were teaching lacrosse skills, leading academic activities, or chatting with the students, Tory realized the Penn athletes were becoming closer as a team – and so were their young counterparts. The experience also helped the communication major sharpen her career focus. She understands even more now that not all children have access to the same academic opportunities, and she hopes to one day work for an organization that promotes educational equality.
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For West Philadelphia students:
Below are student responses to the question 'How would you describe Young Quakers to someone who isn't apart of the program?':
"Through Young Quakers, I learned how to play lacrosse, but I also learned how to show sportsmanship by being respectful to others, not being a sore loser, and playing fair." (Young Quaker Spring 2017)
"I would describe the Big Quakers as good teachers, even though they aren't teachers. And they don't just teach us new things about our sport. They help us out through our problems." (Young Quaker Spring 2017)
"I come to Young Quakers every week because I know that practice is going to be fun. There's always going to be something. Also, the Big Quakers are motivating and push me to be a better athlete and person." (Young Quaker Spring 2017)
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For Broader Impacts at Penn and Higher Education: