Real experiences. Real opportunities. Real impact.
Helping young people connect what they learn today to what they can do tomorrow
The future is shaped by the opportunities young people have today. Whether preventing summer learning loss, developing leadership skills, or building financial confidence, SMART Sports programs help scholars discover their potential and prepare for success long after the final whistle.
Summer Enrichment and Sports Camp
A dynamic summer program that combines academic enrichment, STEM, sports, leadership, and hands-on learning to help scholars build confidence, strengthen essential skills, and prepare for success in the school year ahead.
Pathways & Leadership Academy
More than a leadership program, the Pathways & Leadership Academy helps high school student-athletes discover who they are beyond the game while building the skills, relationships, and confidence to succeed in life after sports.
Smart Money Lab
An afterschool financial literacy program where scholars learn to earn, save, invest, budget, and think like future leaders through hands-on activities, entrepreneurship, and real-world financial experiences.
Smart Sports does not parachute into a community and leave. We build partnerships with the schools and organizations we work with, so that programming is consistent, trusted, and designed around what the scholars in that specific community actually need.
SMART Sports is currently partnering with schools and community organizations across Chicago to deliver programs that expand opportunities for young people. As we grow, each new partnership strengthens our ability to reach more scholars and communities.
Whether you are a school, organization, or community leader, there is an opportunity to bring Smart Sports to more young people.