About our Programs

Amber Harris began working with Team Walker in 2009 as the Director of Programs. In that capacity, Ms Harris oversaw the day to day operations of all Team Walker Programs. More recently, Amber has concentrated on the Academic Programs offered by Team Walker and has been instrumental in that program’s development and growth. Ms Harris is a true scholar athlete. She was voted the outstanding High School female basketball player in the state of Pennsylvania in 2003. After High School she continued both her basketball and academic careers at Seton Hall University where she received her BA degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and ultimately received her MPA degree in 2009.

After School Tutorials

Children from Jersey City can take advantage of after-school tutoring and study hall sessions as part of Team Walker’s approach to building the mind and body. Demonstrating that children can blend academics and athletics, Team Walker tutors work to assist children in academic disciplines and supplement their classroom instruction.





The After School Cultural and Recreational Enrichment Program (ASCREP)

The ASCREP program is designed to teach teamwork, promote critical and creative thinking skills, and encourage cross-cultural awareness and understanding among youth and parents. This cultural program offers all student participants the opportunity to explore and learn about their culture and history through innovative programming and field trips. Past trips have included: Dorney Park, the NJ Nets, Solomon Smith-Barney trading floor, PSE&G Power plant, Columbia University, and the Liberty Science Center and Museum of Natural History. ASCREP also provides youth the opportunity to participate in the Team Walker Steppers Group, basketball and track teams – all of which teach youth valuable lessons of group interaction (working in a team environment), problem solving and help to develop basic team building skills.

The ASCREP Program, which operates during the academic school year, is open to both boys and girls, ages 8-18. Participants are selected through an application process and are grouped in activities according to their age.


Team Walker Summer Programs

The Team Walker Day Camp and the Summer Youth Tournament are composed of boys and girls ages 8 through 18 who attend camp and have the opportunity to compete in championship sports as well as participate in educational and cultural activities. This summer program is held at P.S. #22 from 9am – 3pm. Team Walker Day Camp Program provides breakfast and lunch for each child that attends. Various recreational activities include basketball, football and cheerleading by the Team Walker Steppers. The tournaments, which feature upwards of 30 teams, are held from 4pm – 8pm during the summer months. Educational and cultural field trips are also highlighted activities.


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