Racquet Up is an out-of-school youth development program which uses the sport of squash, in combination with fitness, academic tutoring, community service, college exposure, summer opportunities, and mentoring to make a difference in the lives of Detroit youth.

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For more information about the program please contact:

Derek Aguirre
Executive Director
TEL: 313 600 9593
derek@racquetup.org

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NEWS & EVENTS

Racquet Up Detroit visits Detroit Athletic Club

Our sixth grade students can now cross the following items off their to-do list: meet former #1 world ranked squash player, receive sweaty wristbands from said squash player, practice on-court with touring pros, and visit a historic club in Downtown Detroit. Continue reading →

Lovely Planet: Travel Writing from Detroit

Last week, Racquet Up writers revised stories, crafted haikus, and finished drawings in preparation for our upcoming publication. Featuring all Racquet Up students, the book will highlight our unit on travel destinations, as well as the fun activities we’ve done … Continue reading →

Students Speak: Born and Raised Detroit

What is Detroit? Racquet Up students share opinions and experiences about their city. Continue reading →

Tetrahedrons, Hexahedrons, Dodecahedrons, and Icosahedrons

What, you mean you never learned about Platonic Solids in 6th grade? Continue reading →