HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

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.

Our girls are doing big things down at Xavier University 💅🏾🎾 Shoutout to HJTEP alums Nyla, Valaine, and Asadah for holdi...
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 🤍

West Harlem, we’re back! 🎾💚 Join us for our West Harlem Tennis Clinic: Swinging Back to School on Monday, October 13th a...
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

10/06/2025

About a week agooo! We had such a fun time at our 5th Annual Golf Outing and hope that everyone who joined did too. The weather was beautiful, kept us fed, and the golf was top tier. Special shout out to some of our student athletes who joined in on the fun (and beat many of the adults).

We’re excited to keep the tradition going and can’t wait until next year!

West Harlem, we’re back! 🎾💚 Join us for our West Harlem Tennis Clinic: Swinging Back to School on Monday, October 13th a...
10/03/2025

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 through the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the flyer!

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

What an incredible day on the course ⛳️💚Thank you to everyone who joined us for HJTEP’s 5th Annual Golf Outing at Wykagy...
09/30/2025

What an incredible day on the course ⛳️💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for HJTEP’s 5th Annual Golf Outing at Wykagyl Country Club. From start to finish, it was a day full of community, fun, and support for Harlem’s youth.

A huge congratulations to all of our winners and a heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this day possible. Big love to Walter’s Hot Dogs for keeping our players fueled on the course, and of course to Wykagyl Country Club for hosting us once again.

Your support helps us provide access to tennis, education, and wellness programming that changes lives. We could not do it without you.

Until next year… we can’t wait to see you back on the course! 🏌️‍♂️✨

🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨Join us for HJTEP’s 5th Annual Golf Outing ⛳ at the beautiful Wykagyl Country Club in New Ro...
09/25/2025

🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨

Join us for HJTEP’s 5th Annual Golf Outing ⛳ at the beautiful Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle. This is one of only two major fundraisers we host each year, and your participation directly supports Harlem’s youth with tutors, mental health counselors, program scholarships, and tournament opportunities that open doors to college.

📍 Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY
🗓️ Monday, September 29
🕚 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

~ Schedule of Events ~
11:00 AM Golf Registration
11:00 AM Golfers Lunch
12:30 PM Shotgun Start
4:30 PM Happy Hour & Dinner Opens
5:30 PM Dinner Remarks & Golfer Awards

Spots are closing today. Register now through the link in our bio and help us make an impact, one swing at a time. 💚

⛳️ The countdown is on! We’re ONE WEEK away from HJTEP’s 5th Annual Golf Outing at Wykagyl Country Club. Only a few spot...
09/22/2025

⛳️ The countdown is on! We’re ONE WEEK away from HJTEP’s 5th Annual Golf Outing at Wykagyl Country Club. Only a few spots remain, so secure yours before registration closes this Thursday 9/25.

Get ready for a full day of golf, community, and impact, all in support of Harlem’s young student-athletes:

✨ Schedule of the Day ✨
11:00 AM | Golf Registration + Driving Range, Putting & Practice
11:00 AM | Lunch, Learn & Links Clinic (for beginners too!)
12:30 PM | Shotgun Start
4:30 PM | Happy Hour + Dinner Opens
5:30 PM | Dinner Remarks & Golfer Awards

📍 Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle
🗓️ Monday, Sept 29 | 11 AM to 7 PM

Join us for sport, good vibes, and giving back. Together, we’re breaking barriers and creating opportunities, one swing at a time. 💚

A US Open memory we’ll never forget: our very own Jack and Haylee had the honor of serving lemonade to guests in the pre...
09/18/2025

A US Open memory we’ll never forget: our very own Jack and Haylee had the honor of serving lemonade to guests in the presidential suites, including the incredible . 🍋 Moments like these remind us how far HJTEP kids go, not just on the court but in opportunities that connect them to culture, legacy, and inspiration. 💫

Calling all golfers and HJTEP supporters! We have a few foursomes available for our outing next Monday, September 29, at...
09/18/2025

Calling all golfers and HJTEP supporters! We have a few foursomes available for our outing next Monday, September 29, at Wykagyl CC.
Register Now using the QR code in the photo or the link below.
Help build champions in life through tennis, education, and wellness

Today, announced its investment to NYC Civic Corps, increasing opportunities across the city. HJTEP is thankful for Ame...
09/09/2025

Today, announced its investment to NYC Civic Corps, increasing opportunities across the city. HJTEP is thankful for AmeriCorps service in NYC and proud to be hosting a member of the 2025/2026 cohort this year.

09/04/2025

SO PROUD of Lula as she finished her HJTEP journey. Our athletes had jokes, cheers, and nothing but love for Lula as we sent her off 💙 She’s heading to SUNY New Paltz on both a tennis and academic scholarship. Go do your thing, Lula! 🎾✨

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40 W 143rd Street
New York, NY
10037

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

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+12124913738

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