Education Initiatives
The Nationals Grand Slam Schools program exposes students to baseball through co-curricular engagement. We expand educational opportunities for students by providing educators with fun and strategic ways to engage learning associated with the national pastime of baseball and their local team, the Washington Nationals. Program components include:
- Winter Writing Challenge
- Professional development for health and physical education teachers
- Baseball themed STEM C=curriculum developed in collaboration with DC Public Schools
- Field Day support in collaboration with the Youth Baseball Academy
The Nationals convene a cohort of students from the academies who take part in an experiential practicum that educates them about the operations of a professional sports team and how those opportunities interact with their curriculum. Students are assigned a mentor from the Nationals organization to monitor and guide their experience in the program as well as assist in their professional development. Participants are nominated for the program by their schools.
The Washington Nationals understand that sports can play a significant role in supporting education initiatives, especially in areas where kids may be at higher risk of falling behind academically. By partnering with schools, libraries, and other educational organizations, the Nationals provide programs that bridge the gap during the summer, promoting reading, literacy, and learning in a fun and engaging way.
The Nationals partner with USA Baseball to bring Fun At Bat to DMV-area schools and physical education professionals. Fun at Bat is an entry level program for kids with an emphasis on character development, functional movement, active play and fun. The initiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals.
If you are interested in your school system being trained for Fun at Bat, please email communityrelations@nationals.com
The Nationals Grand Slam Schools program exposes students to baseball through co-curricular engagement. We expand educational opportunities for students by providing educators with fun and strategic ways to engage learning associated with the national pastime of baseball and their local team, the Washington Nationals. Program components include:
- Winter Writing Challenge
- Professional development for health and physical education teachers
- Baseball themed STEM curriculum
- Field Day support in collaboration with the Youth Baseball Academy