Since spring 2024, HOOPS & BOOKS has been a weekly program at PS 145 in Morningside Heights! This sememster classes meet Mondays at 4:30pm. Students and parents can sign up though the school.
Others interested in the next free HOOPS & BOOKS class outside of P.S. 145, please check back here for updates. 26 West 84th Street Pro Reps Gym @ Church of St. Matthew & St. Timothy Please register by texting: 917-749-6605
Hoops & Books isa 501 (c)(3) non-profit with a unique platform combining the love of basketball with a passion for reading, specifically for kids ages 8-10. We offer FREE classes with personalized basketball & reading instruction, with the goal of helping young students understand the importance of the mind-body connection.
We believe exercise is critical to the development of young people's mental health, both emotional and academic. Exercise clears and sharpens the mind, as well as regulates emotions. Unfortunately, in many schools, PE is often first to be cut when budgets are tight, and too many kids don't have regular access to sports.
Through our combination of basketball training and our curated collection of "Who Is?" books about athletes (that each child gets to keep!) we also show that reading is fun when you are inspired by the topic.
Join us on this journey where the love of the game merges with the power of knowledge.