Team Walker is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Jersey City’s youth through structured academic and recreational programs that empower their minds, bodies, and spirits.
Instilling a commitment to consistent effort, accountability, and personal growth.
Cultivating the drive to persevere through challenges—whether in the classroom or on the court.
Teaching structure, self-control, and respect as the foundation for lifelong success.
Founded in 1996 by Jersey City natives Jerry and Jasper Walker, Team Walker honors their grandfather’s legacy by offering safe, constructive alternatives that keep youth off the streets and on the path to success. Our after-school and summer enrichment programs, coupled with a focus on the 3 D’s (Determination, Dedication, Discipline), cultivate confidence, teamwork, and academic accountability. Children gain access to mentorship, structured environments, and supportive adult role models. Through this foundation, Team Walker equips youth and families with the opportunities needed to rise above poverty and build brighter futures.
The Walker Skills & Development Center is a dedicated facility offering hands-on learning, life skills training, and academic support tailored to the needs of our youth. Serving students throughout the school year and summer with services ranging from tutoring to enrichment activities, it ensures that students receive focused guidance in a safe and structured environment. By providing long-term solutions and personalized development pathways, the center reinforces Team Walker’s mission to nurture empowered, resilient, and successful individuals.
Your support fuels academic success, safe spaces, and life-changing programs for youth in Jersey City. Help us continue the mission.
