Accelerated Children's Education

This non-profit service was started with the same vision that Arthur Ashe and the other co-founders of the National Junior Tennis Association shared. Tennis has the capability of changing lives and teaching valuable skills in a fun and healthy way.

Mission:  Develop the character of youth from all backgrounds through tennis by providing a platform to teach life skills, cultural enrichment, freedom of expression, and healthy living choices.

Vision: By learning the game and developing the necessary skills to become proficient tennis players, young people are educated and empowered to become successful citizens ofthe community for which they are responsible and in which they are proud to be involved.

Values Statement: The A.C.E. Foundation core values include:

• Honesty and Integrity

• Observation and Inspection

• Introspection

• Healthy Lifestyles

• Volunteerism, Partnering and Community Involvement

• Family Involvement

The A.C.E. Foundation offers programs throughout the year for children ages 4-18, regardless of family income levels. Programs are open to everyone who wants to play and learn. The foundation will never turn a child away due to lack of funds.

The foundation strives to keep children healthy and active with programs specifically designed to serve as a platform from which to build self-esteem, and encourage interest in physical activity which will instill a lifelong love of tennis.

• Provides various educational opportunities through hands-on interaction with expert instructors and professionals of all backgrounds.

• Provide a forum that encourages free exploration of expression and creativity in a culturally rich environment.