Capitol Squash

Guided by an inch wide, mile deep philosophy of youth programming, Capitol Squash begins working with students in elementary school and engages them in intensive, year-round programming through high school and college. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Capitol Squash completed its tenth year of programming. Based at Trinity College, the program provides instruction in squash, academic enrichment, and community service opportunities. In 2023-2024, Capitol Squash served 58 students in third grade through second year of college.Beginning in elementary school and extending through high school graduation, each Capitol Squash student has a minimum of three afternoon practices a week with one hour of squash and one hour of academic tutoring. Over the course of the regular school year, our students receive more than 100 hours of supervised academic instruction and more than 100 hours of supervised squash instruction. Capitol Squash graduated its third class of high school seniors and had its first student graduate as salutatorian of his class. Capitol Squash students have matriculated to Wesleyan University, Vassar College, Mount Holyoke College, Central Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut, and Capital Community College. Expenses $362,954.

Less in-kind contribution of facilites, not reported in expenses.

Squash court time donated by Trinity College. Approximately 34 weeks at 31 hours per week with an estimated value of $15,940.