Surf City Squash: San Diego
Surf City Squash
San Diego
Founded 2006
Executive Director: Renato Paiva
Board Chair: Richard Shapiro
One full-time staff and one part-time staff
40 students served (school year)
18 students served (summer)
School: Preuss School
School Year Program: Squash Instruction and Competition, Academic Tutoring, Community Service, Mentoring, Cultural Outings, Book Club, and Hike Club
Summer Programs: Overnight Squash Camps at Princeton University, Dartmouth College, and Williams College, Local Squash Camp at San Diego Squash, Space Camp in Alabama
Facility Partners: San Diego Squash Club and University of California-San Diego
2008-2009 Operating Budget: $227,650
School Attendance Rate for Participants: 99%
Grade-to-Grade Matriculation Rate: 100%
Program Attendance: 99%
College Attendance Rate: N/A, currently only middle and high school students
One data-driven success: Since Surf City Squash began 18 months ago, only one student of thirty has dropped out of the program due to her family relocating, and attendance is 99% after more than 170 practices.
“In the past two years that Surf City Squash has been running, my life has truly transformed. We not only practice squash and study, but we learn about life and the twists and turns that come along with it. Renato and all those invovled with Surf City instill good qualities that will provide us with the attitude and determination needed to be successful in life. I am definitely looking forward to seeing myself grow as a student and young adult.”
-Sharon Vongvanith – Surf City Squash 9th grader and 2nd year teammember
