I Can Excel

Figure Skating in Harlem's Premier After School Program

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I CAN EXCEL

I Can Excel is FSH’s premiere school-year program, created to strengthen academics, promote healthy and active lifestyles, and build leadership skills for girls in grades 1-12. Within the afterschool model, every part of the program—Education, The Edge Life Skills & Leadership curriculum, Go-Fit conditioning, and On-Ice instruction—works together to develop strong, confident scholar-athletes.

OUR IMPACT

88%

of students maintain a "B" average or higher 

Students consistently report greater confidence, motivation, and achievement.

100%

Of our seniors graduate highschool and matriculate into college

100% of students advance to the next grade level 

  • Opportunity

    Economic Empowerment
    Diversity & Inclusion
    Gender Equity

  • Wellness

    Skating Instruction
    Teambuilding
    Fitness
    Health & Nutrition

  • Education

    Academic Classes
    Financial Literacy
    Tutoring
    College Prep

  • Leadership

    Mentorship
    Career Exploration
    Cultural Field Trips

Raven

Figure Skating in Harlem will forever be home to me, and I am eternally grateful for everything I has given me.

– Raven, FSH ’22
Cynthia

Thank you for being in Emily's village and fostering her growth to another level. We are forever grateful.

– Cynthia, high school parent

Figure Skating in Harlem is the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to build champions in life.

Our Impact

100% of our graduating seniors go on to higher education, attending colleges like Brown, Northwestern, Howard, Spelman, Georgetown, Boston College and many more.

37% higher than New York City Public Schools

Awards and Recognition

  • 2025 Sports Business Journal Celebration of Service Award
  • International Olympic Committee: Women in Sport Award
  • US Olympic Committee: Rings of Gold Award
  • Beyond Sport: Sport for Education Award