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.

08/11/2025

⛳ Save the Date! Our 5th Annual HJTEP Golf Outing is happening September 29, 2025 at Wykagyl Country Club! 🏌🏾‍♀️

We’re bringing together friends, supporters, and community for a day of great swings, great food, and even greater purpose—all to support our incredible student-athletes. 💛🎾

📅 Mark your calendars & stay tuned for registration details!

From the court to the canvas 🎨✨ Our grassroots crew took a trip to the Drawing Museum last week and showed off their cre...
08/08/2025

From the court to the canvas 🎨✨ Our grassroots crew took a trip to the Drawing Museum last week and showed off their creative sides. One of our young artists even sketched Coach Brian, and safe to say the resemblance is uncanny 😂🙌

The heat ain’t stoppin’ our tiniest tennis stars! ☀️🎾 Our Grassroots crew has been out at Howard Bennett Playground lear...
07/29/2025

The heat ain’t stoppin’ our tiniest tennis stars! ☀️🎾 Our Grassroots crew has been out at Howard Bennett Playground learning, laughing, and loving the game—sweaty foreheads and all! 🥵❤️ Huge shoutout to Coach Patricia and Coach Brian for keeping the energy high, the drills fun, and the smiles nonstop. These little legends are too cute on the court! 😍👟💪

07/28/2025

⛳️ Join us for our 5th Annual HJTEP Golf Outing — a full day of golf, good food, and giving back.

📍Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY
🗓️ Monday, September 29, 2025
🕚 11AM–7PM

For over 50 years, HJTEP has empowered more than 20,000 youth from NYC’s underserved communities through our unique blend of tennis and education. 95% of our students graduate high school, many head to top universities—and 25% earn tennis scholarships. This event helps fuel that impact.

Whether you’re playing a round, hitting the clinic, or just vibing at happy hour, it’s all for a powerful cause.

🎟️ Register now — link in bio

Brains in motion at Fordham University! 🧠✨ Our summer campers are staying sharp with fun learning games and creative cha...
07/24/2025

Brains in motion at Fordham University! 🧠✨ Our summer campers are staying sharp with fun learning games and creative challenges led by the amazing Ms. Renee. Who says summer learning can’t be fun?

07/21/2025

🎤 Mic’d up and serving personality! Catch Nasir on the court giving us elite tennis and commentary. The energy is unmatched at HJTEP Summer Camp at Fordham 😎🔥

What a day in Harlem! ☀️🎾 We just wrapped an incredible Fun Day—and for the tenth year in a row, our student-athletes ...
07/18/2025

What a day in Harlem! ☀️🎾 We just wrapped an incredible Fun Day—and for the tenth year in a row, our student-athletes showed up with heart, hustle, and so much joy. From tennis drills to pure fun on the court, the energy was unmatched.

A massive thank you to our amazing partners and for making this all possible and continuing to pour into our Harlem community. The weather was beautiful, the vibes were high, and the future of tennis is in very good hands. 💪🏾🖤

Big laughs and even bigger energy on 135th! 🎾 Our Grassroots group is soaking up the game one swing at a time. They’re l...
07/16/2025

Big laughs and even bigger energy on 135th! 🎾 Our Grassroots group is soaking up the game one swing at a time. They’re learning the basics, making new friends, and showing us what pure fun looks like. This is where the love for tennis begins. 💛

07/15/2025

Serving up cuteness and forehands 🎾 Our Grassroots group is off to an incredible start at Howard Bennett this summer! These rising stars are learning the fundamentals, growing their love for the game, and keeping us all laughing along the way. From first-time serves to silly footwork drills, it’s all about building skills and having fun. The future is bright and sweet 😄✨

We’ve teamed up with and for the tenth year in a row for the Fun Day. Together, we’re bringing tennis & education pr...
07/14/2025

We’ve teamed up with and for the tenth year in a row for the Fun Day. Together, we’re bringing tennis & education programs to youth in Harlem! 🎾

Join us on Friday, July 18 at the Howard Bennett tennis courts on 32 W 136th St for a big day of fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/11/2025

Another week of summer camp in the books at Fordham University and our student-athletes are locked in! 💪🏾 From drills to match play, the hustle is real—and the results are starting to show. Proud is an understatement. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🎾🔥

07/03/2025

🎤 We mic’d the kids up this week at HJTEP Summer Camp at Fordham and it was non-stop laughs 🤣 From hilarious commentary to mid-rally snack requests, they kept us entertained all day. Future stars with big game and big personalities! 🎾🎧

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

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+12124913738

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