Where We Work
Active, in-school programming designed to expand
Great Lakes Academy (GLA)
Smart Sports is currently delivering programming in partnership with Great Lakes Academy on Chicago’s South Side.
Scholars engage consistently, apply what they learn, and gain exposure to opportunities they may not otherwise see.
Great Lakes Academy
South Side, Chicago, IL
How We Work
Programming is shaped in partnership with the young people we serve.
Schools
We partner directly with schools to deliver structured in-school programming that integrates with the academic calendar and supports student success.
Community Organizations
We work with community organizations to reach young people in their neighborhoods and create consistent, trusted touchpoints for engagement.
Shared Spaces
We bring programming to gyms, recreation centers, and community spaces, meeting young people where they already are.
The Work Is Already Happening
Currently operating in Chicago. Our goal is to scale Smart Sports to communities across the country where young people need access to structured opportunity.
Expand Smart Sports to Your Community
Whether you are a school, organization, or community leader, there is an opportunity to bring Smart Sports to more young people.