Figure Skating in Harlem
Opportunity. Education. Empowerment.
Our Programs
Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) asks students to make a strong commitment to themselves and the program. Girls who participate in FSH sign a Skater's Contract and are responsible to maintaining a B-average or higher in school. The organization has two essential components: off-ice education and character development classes and our on ice skating instruction and performance. Each student attends FSH a minimum of six hours per week during the school year. Students come back year-after-year averaging an attendance of five consecutive years.
Education
Education comes first at Figure Skating in Harlem. Before Lacing up their skates, our students participate in a comprehensive Leading Edge Academic and Character Education program off the ice that helps strengthen their academics and improves their study, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Skating
We see figure skating not only as a fun physical activity, but as an ideal tool to teach our students about perseverance, risk-taking, discipline, hard work and accomplishment. Each of their successes on the ice models how they can set goals for themselves and pursue success in all aspects of their lives.
The Future
We believe every young girl should have the opportunity to find her own pathway to success. So, after more than a decade of service, Figure Skating in Harlem itself is excited to embark on a new journey that will take our organization and its participants to new heights.