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TENNIS AND ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP

Grades 2-12

After-School program

New HYTEs provides a free, long-term program for students from elementary school all the way through college admissions, combining academic support with tennis instruction and mentorship. Program participants are primarily low-income students in the New Haven public schools. Students move through our program, growing on and off the court, while New HYTEs staff and volunteers provide the support, guidance, and opportunities students need to succeed in school and beyond.

Students are a good match for our after-school program if they:

  • Are interested in playing/learning tennis 
  • Want to improve their math and reading skills and are willing to spend after-school time working with a tutor
  • Can meet our high expectations for behavior and sportsmanship
  • Are able to attend regularly

Also see our FAQ page for more information.

This year, we are in a unique position as we are in the process of building a small facility of our own. The facility, at 371 Derby Ave in West Haven, will have three classrooms and one outdoor tennis court. We are very excited, but we also recognize there may be disruptions.

  • Fall programming will happen at sites around New Haven (see below). 
  • Most of our winter/spring programming will move to our new site.
  • The start of January programming may be delayed if construction is delayed. 
  • Our after-school program for 2026-27 will be kept small while we focus on the move. But, we hope to expand our after-school program in the near future!
 

2026–27 Application Process

All 3 steps are required:

  1. Attend an in-person info session
    New and returning students must attend with at least one parent/guardian. We’ll keep it brief but need to share important construction updates. We’ll serve pizza!
    Choose one and RSVP at this link.
    • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6–7 PM — Wilson Public Library
    • Saturday, Sept. 19, 2–3 PM — Mitchell Public Library
      Additional parents and siblings are welcome.
  2. Complete the application
    New and returning students use this link. Complete before or after the info session.
  3. Complete waivers & logistics
    Sign waivers and set up the attendance app at the info session.

Placement: We’ll notify you during the week of Sept. 21 if a spot is available (sooner if possible).

2026-27

elementary school after-school program

Who: Students currently in grades 2-5

What: Free after-school programming that includes math tutoring, reading, and badminton/ping pong/games. 

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 pm. Fall dates are from October 6-December 15 (closed election day and the week of Thanksgiving).

Where: Dwight Hall on the Yale University campus, 67 High Street.

How: Bussing can be arranged from some schools, or parent/guardian drop-off at 4 pm. Parent/guardian pick-up at 6 pm. 

Optional: Elementary school students in our program are invited to play tennis on most Mondays from 4-6 pm at Yale Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, 279 Derby Avenue, West Haven.

sign up here for the the required information session
Click here to fill out the application

2026-27

middle school after-school program

Who: Students currently in grades 6-8

What: Free after-school programming that includes math tutoring, reading, tennis, and entrepreneurship classes.  

When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm. Fall dates are October 5-December 14 (closed Indigenous People’s Day, early release Wednesdays, and the week of Thanksgiving.)

Where: Mondays: Yale Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, 279 Derby Avenue in West Haven. Wednesdays: Truman School, 114 Truman Street in New Haven. 

How: Mondays are parent/guardian drop-off and pick-up. Wednesdays bussing can be arranged from some schools or parent/guardian drop-off at 4 pm. Parent/guardian pick up at 6 pm.

Optional: Play on our winter and spring competitive tennis teams. Extra tennis practice for interested students is Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm at Yale Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, beginning Tuesday, October 6. Matches are typically Saturday afternoons. 

Sign up here for required information session
Click here to fill out the application

2026-27

high school program

Who: Returning New HYTEs students currently in grades 9-12. We do not accept new high school students.

What: Free after-school programming that includes tutoring/homework support, tennis, and college/career prep. 

When: Mondays from 4-6 pm. Additional tennis option Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 and additional tutoring option Thursdays 2:30-3:45 pm. Advising meeting times TBD. Fall dates are October 5-December 15 (closed Indigenous People’s Day and the week of Thanksgiving.)

Where: Mondays and Tuesdays: Yale Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, 279 Derby Avenue in West Haven. Thursdays: Dwight Hall, 67 High Street, New Haven

How: Parent/guardian drop-off and pick-up for Mondays and Tuesdays. Bussing can be arranged to Dwight Hall on Thursdays; parent pick-up or public bus home at 3:45 pm.

Optional: 

  • Apply to help coach and/or tutor younger students. 
  • Apply to be a member of the Student Leadership Council.
  • If 14 or under, play on our winter and spring competitive tennis teams. Matches are typically Saturday afternoons
  • We encourage students to play on their high school tennis team.