U.S. Open Education expo
The METROsquash Experience
METROsquash will host an educational exposition as part of the 2010 U.S. Open event in Millennium Park. Chaired by Clare Muñana, Vice President of the Chicago Board of Education, the event will give Chicago Public School Students an exciting opportunity to learn about the unique ways in which squash, academics, life skills, culture, and community service interact to build confidence and capabilities of Chicago’s youth. At the exposition students will interactively experience what METROsquash has to offer
On September 30 and October 1, over 2000 Chicago Public School students will have the opportunity to visit the Park to learn about what makes METROsquash such an effective program. The unique mix of squash, education and enrichment draws students into the program and keeps them hooked.
Upon arrival at the Park, students will receive METROsquash Experience Passports. They will tour educational exhibits set up around the grounds and receive stamps to fill up their passports. Here’s what they’ll learn.
Know Your Squash: A Squash Exhibit
Squash is a global sport that people of all sizes, shapes and ages can play. CPS students will have the opportunity to learn about the game of squash, which is one that affords skilled players the opportunity to gain access and scholarships to top boarding schools and colleges. Some will have the opportunity to try their hand a the game.
Know Your Future: An Academic Enrichment Exhibit
There are many academic enrichment and scholarship programs that complement what METROsquash has to offer. Students will learn more about the opportunities available to them and how they can qualify for these opportunities.
Know Your Health: A Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness Exhibit
Students will participate in nutrition games, mini fitness sessions and healthy cooking classes.
Know Your Money: A Financial Literacy Exhibit
Students will learn about budgeting and money management – a skill that will help them regardless of what educational or career path they choose.
Know Your Technology: A Digital Literacy Exhibit
Students will be exposed to emerging technologies that can given them unprecedented access to information and inspire them to learn.
Know Your Culture: A Local and Global Culture Exhibit
Students will learn about art and culture, their city, and the world around them.
Opportunities for Sponsors
As part of a 2010 U.S. Open sponsorship, companies can choose to host a tent at the METROsquash Experience educational exhibit which will associate their brand with topics that are important to Chicago Public School students and their families. Sponsors will have access to 1000 students per day, plus another 1000 students, parents and event patrons per evening, from September 29 through October 2. They will be given brand exposure both at the event and at the University Club, where preliminary tournament matches will be played earlier in the week.
Learn more at Metrosquash.org
