Events

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ASAP HS Debate Match

Central High School (1700 W. Olney Ave.) 1700 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, United States

Public and charter high school debate teams from all over Philadelphia compete in a 9-match season from November through March in The Philadelphia Scholastic Debate League. The season culminates in a final match and award ceremony at The University of Pennsylvania in April.   The matches are located at Central High School, on Wednesdays from […]

ASAP Scholastic Elementary & Middle School Chess League – Match 4

School District of Philadelphia ( 440 N. Broad St.) 440 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, United States

Join ASAP Chess for our fourth and final match of the Elementary & Middle School Scholastic Chess League regular season. Elementary and Middle School chess teams from across the city are coming together with their best players to duke it out for the title of Chess Champions!

New Speech Coach Training

Zoom

If you'd like to learn about ASAP’s new Speech clubs, join this training! Speech is an activity that builds students’ public speaking skills, critical thinking skills, and confidence while engaging them in after-school club meetings and competitive opportunities where students will receive feedback. The topics can be something that students are passionate about and relevant […]

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Drama Beginner Club Leader Training

Beginner Club Leader Training is designed for site staff and teachers to be able to gather tools that ASAP Drama provides in their lesson plans and curriculum. They will leave the training with a toolbox to be able to lead drama club for the spring semester.

Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League #3

School District of Philadelphia ( 440 N. Broad St.) 440 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, United States

From November through February, ASAP runs the Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League with more than 130 students competing in novice, intermediate, and advanced divisions. The Scrabble League is open to Philadelphia public and charter schools and transportation is provided to after school matches for elementary and middle school teams. To join ASAP’s Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League, […]

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ASAP HS Debate Match

Central High School (1700 W. Olney Ave.) 1700 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, United States

Public and charter high school debate teams from all over Philadelphia compete in a 9-match season from November through March in The Philadelphia Scholastic Debate League. The season culminates in a final match and award ceremony at The University of Pennsylvania in April.   The matches are located at Central High School, on Wednesdays from […]

ASAP Scholastic High School Chess League – Match 4

School District of Philadelphia ( 440 N. Broad St.) 440 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, United States

Join ASAP Chess for our fourth and final match of the High School Scholastic Chess League regular season. High School chess teams from across the city are coming together with their best players to duke it out for the title of Chess Champions!

17th Annual ASAP/PECO Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon

St Joe University (ARC) 730 S 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join ASAP Chess in partnership with PECO, for our 17th Annual Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon! This fun packed event will include a STEM fair, pep rally, special guest appearances and most of all, CHESS!

New Debate Coach Training

Zoom

If you'd like to learn how to run a debate club, join this training!  Co-led by expert debaters from Penn For Youth Debate.  RSVP here!  You must RSVP to receive the Zoom link.  This training is only eligible for clubs within the city of Philadelphia.  Contact debate@phillyasap.org for more info.

Volunteer Orientation

Zoom

Please join us at ASAP’s monthly Volunteer Orientation. At this session, new volunteers will learn more about ASAP and our different volunteer opportunities, meet other new volunteers, and fill out paperwork needed to complete required clearances to work with youth. To register and receive the Zoom information, please contact Caroline at chenley@phillyasap.org

New Club Leader Training (Scrabble & Debate) In Person

MLK Recreation Center 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Looking to expand your school's after school community? Look no further! ASAP is hosting in-person Debate and Scrabble Club leader trainings on 2/1. Come to the training, stay for dinner, and leave with supplies and resources to start your club!   Join us at MLK Rec Center 2101 Cecil B Moore Ave from 4:00-6:00PM   […]

Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League Finals

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Finals of the Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League! Who will be crowned champion in Philadelphia?   For more information, please contact Devonna Marshall, dmarshall@phillyasap.org or 215-607-2069