RISING ATHLETES CHASE EXCELLENCE
RISING ATHLETES CHASE EXCELLENCE
Programming
Our programs connects underserved neighborhoods with accessible health and wellness education and empowerment for the youth to build healthy habits, develop confidence, and engage actively in their communities.
After-School Program
R.A.C.E. partners with schools to provide structured programming that supports student growth through sport-based activities. The program creates a safe, engaging environment that reinforces both academic and personal success.​​
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Health and wellness education including nutrition, body recovery and healthy habits
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Leadership development through intentional mentorship, skill-building strategies, and team-based activities
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Academic accountability with attendance and behavior support
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Community Wellness & Leadership Program
R.A.C.E. extends its impact beyond the classroom by actively delivering health and wellness education to youth across the community, creating consistent opportunities for growth, exposure, and development.​
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Community-based fitness and wellness programs that promote nutrition, recovery, and overall well-being
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Field trips, competitions, and experiential learning opportunities that broaden perspectives
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Ongoing mentorship focused on leadership development through structured strategies and team-based activities
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At Swift Fit, our cohorts take part in fitness training while also engaging in hands-on food-making sessions at the gym’s in-house juice bar. Here, youth learn how to prepare smoothies, healthy snacks, and meals that fuel their growth and physical performance. By blending nutritional education with active training, participants see firsthand how healthy choices impact their strength, energy, and recovery.
The Rising Athletes Gym is a safe and supportive space where youth can grow, learn, and lead. In partnership with Rising Athletes Chase Excellence, Inc., this gym serves as a hub for confidence-building, life skills development, and advocacy training, all reinforced through the power of movement. Through active, movement-based programming, youth not only improve their physical health but also engage in interactive workshops that promote personal growth, teamwork, and leadership.
The young ladies of the Frankford Chargers are building healthier futures. Through our collaboration, they take part in hands-on workshops that strengthen nutrition knowledge, encourage them to practice healthy habits, and highlight the importance of recovery to support both athletic performance and overall well-being.
At Samuel Pennypacker School, we integrated health and wellness into students’ everyday lives through ongoing assignments designed to support their growth and development. To make learning fun and impactful, we also introduced engaging fitness games that helped youth better understand their bodies while emphasizing the importance of overall wellness in an interactive way.
For PA United: Philly Track and Field Club, we focus on youth wellness, sports-based mentorship, leadership development, and academic engagement through holistic wellness programming for Philadelphia youth. Our programming for athletes ages 10–14 also emphasizes nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention as essential components of overall health, performance, and personal growth.