GEICO GAME ON!
The GEICO Game On! program introduces children ages 5-11 to the sport of tennis through developmental drills, team-building games, and fitness fundamentals, offered two hours per week for eight weeks.
JTCC coaches travel to approximately 15 schools and recreation centers per year. This year’s partner sites include:
Bald Eagle Recreation Center Barry Farm Recreation Center
Fort Davis Recreation Center LaSalle Elementary
Marie Reed Elementary North Michigan Recreation Center
Palisades Ridge Road Community Center
Stokes Elementary Takoma Education Center
Thomson Elementary Truesdell Elementary
Whittier Elementary
GEICO provides significant funding for this JTCC Community Impact program as a major supporter of JTCC.
The Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs (MOLA) provides funds for outreach within DC Latino population schools.
SANDY SPRING BANK
ADVANTAGE PRINCE GEORGE’S
The Sandy Spring Bank Advantage Prince George’s program introduces children ages 5-11 to the sport of tennis through developmental drills, team-building games, and fitness fundamentals operating at approximately 15 schools and recreation centers throughout Prince George’s County, MD.
A 10-week after-school and summer program is offered at no charge to participants at each site one day a week for two hours. Participating sites include:
Beltsville Community Center Capitol Heights Elementary
Deerfield Run Community Center Glenarden Community Center
Glenn Dale Community Center Kentland Community Center
Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center Palmer Park
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex South Bowie Community Center
Suitland Community Center Tucker Road Community Center
Vansville Community Center
Sandy Spring Bank is a valued partner of JTCC and provides significant funding to underwrite this program.
VIRTUAL TENNIS PROGRAM
During the height of the pandemic, JTCC offered free online 10-week sessions for the GEICO Game On! program in Washington, DC and Sandy Spring Bank Advantage Prince George’s and Police Athletic League in Maryland.
The 45-minute classes introduced youth to the fundamentals of tennis, including stroke development, tennis knowledge, hand-eye coordination and fitness, preparing them for success when they first step on the tennis court. Additionally, participants were offered a tennis racquet and a can of tennis balls at no charge.
Virtual tennis was highlighted in the 2021 GEICO Champions Celebration – check out the video below!