Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation provides free after-school services to underserved communities and operates over 70 Champions Clubs in New York City public schools in all five boroughs. The SASF flagship program, each Champions Club combines sports, arts and academic activities between 3pm to 6pm throughout the school year. With ESD/VP funding, SASF operates eight comprehensive Champions Clubs at the public schools listed below. By design, Champions Clubs offer an integrated mix of sports and arts activities tied to academic assistance, providing positive alternatives for students during the critical time when school is not in session. Students receive academic enrichment, individualized tutoring, homework help, technology skills training, project-based literacy and math activities, skills-building sports and literacy-based arts instruction, conflict mediation skills training, health, safety and wellness workshops, and cultural and educational trips. Parent participation activities are incorporated into the overall design, including after-school trips, parenting workshops, and Parent Involvement Initiative.

Goal #1:            To increase opportunities for students to participate in structured, skills- building sports and arts activities, designed to improve academic abilities, social skills, fitness and artistic skills.

Goal #2:            To establish a safe space for children during the vulnerable after- school hours of 3pm to 6pm under the guidance of caring adults and positive peer role models.

Goal #3:             To improve student academic achievement through tutoring, homework help and project- based learning activities built around problem solving, listening, speaking, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Goal #4:              To involve parents and families as partners in their children's education through parenting workshops, the Parent Involvement Initiative, Parents Club and participation in trips, activities and culminating events.

Goal #5:            To strengthen the comprehensive safe schools plan with school administrations and staff to ensure student safety in and around the schools.

Goal #6:            To raise awareness about health and wellness in the community through a Community Health Fair to address issues about physical, mental and emotional health of youth.