May is Tennis Month & Mental Health Awareness Month!
We are celebrating both at Excite All Stars! Join us on Saturdays for great fitness, a lot of fun, new friends, sno balls, smoothies, and more!
All parents & teachers participating in Tennis Tykes & Titans will receive a free racquet, water bottle, and towel!
May 3-May 24
Joe W. Brown Park Tennis Center
Saturdays
6-9 yr olds 9:00 am to 10:30 am
10-14 yr olds 10:00 am to 11:30 am
15-18 yr olds 11 am to 12 pm
Adult Parent & Teacher Red Ball Event! 12:00 to 1 pm
NO COST, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Limited Space-Reserve your spot today!
Join the All Stars Movement – Year-Round Excellence Starts Here
Excite All Stars isn't just a camp—it's a commitment to your child's growth, leadership, and lifelong success.
As one of New Orleans’ premier youth development organizations, we offer a one-of-a-kind, year-round experience for children ages 6–15. Families gain access to the most comprehensive, impactful, and inspiring programs in the city—including our award-winning summer camp and Tennis Academy. Thanks to Generous Local and National sponsors, our youth and families are able to access to high impact programs in our community.
This is more than programming—it’s a pathway.
Through hands-on learning, creative expression, sports, entrepreneurship, and community-building, your child will be supported by a team of elite mentors and professional educators committed to helping them thrive for years to come.
🌟 Why Families Choose Excite All Stars
Access to year-round programs that build confidence, character, and leadership
Enrollment includes our nationally recognized summer camp
A safe, vibrant, and modern facility at our Innovation and Wellness Center in New Orleans East
Unmatched value—premium programming at one of the best prices in the city
A true community of care, consistency, and excellence
Lifelong impact through access to New Orleans’ top youth mentors
At Excite All Stars, we believe in staying the course—from childhood to college and beyond.
This is not just a program—it’s a partnership for life
Current Programs! Reserve Your Spot Today!
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Calling All Parents & Teachers! Join us for Tennis Tykes & Titans! Saturdays in May!!
Adult Red Ball is a great way to learn Tennis & get in shape! Adult Red Ball Tennis" is a fun, social version of tennis for easier play and success for beginners!
Every participant will receive a complimentary racquet, water bottle, and towel.
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YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS NOW INCLUDE SUMMER!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS FOR ONLY $ 800.00 PER YEAR, INCLUDING SUMMER CAMP!!!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR SUMMER ONLY $ 125.00
LIMITED SPACE!
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Beginners Tennis @ Joe Brown Park Tennis Center
No-cost, but registration required. Sessions fill up quickly. Sign up TODAY! Ages 6-18. Feb 1 to April 26.
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Excite Tennis Academy Returning Players-By invitation
This session is for returning intermediate players. Contact admin@exciteallstars.org for details.
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Adaptive STEM @ EAS Innovation Center
Coming this spring! Saturdays in April from 2 pm to 4 pm. No cost, but registration is required. Students of All abilities are welcome.
WHO WE ARE!
Excite All Stars (EAS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to become world-changing leaders. Excite All Stars (EAS) programs have become a beacon of hope for our kids. Throughout our history, Excite All Stars has been a steadfast provider of essential community services. Excite All Stars offer a wide range of programs in the Arts, Academics, Athletics, Leadership, and Empowerment. What sets DIY apart is our commitment to providing a 360-degree support system to youth and families. Excite All Stars understands that having a caring adult, access to quality mentors, and year-round programs are crucial in shaping the next generation of leaders. We work closely with schools to deliver high-impact in-school and after-school programs, ensuring that our services reach those who need them the most.
All Stars in Every Arena!
Providing a 360 support system to help shape kids into leaders!
18 years of service
11,000 families served
50,000 hours
of programming per year
OUR PROGRAMS
Leadership
Leadership = LIT (Leaders In Training) Academy - Ages 14 and 15. This our introduction to Leadership program for 8th and 9th graders. This 8 week hybrid program takes young leaders on a journey of self-reflection, growth and exposure.
Excite Dream builder Academy: This Social Entrepreneurship program teaches youth how to run a 360 photo booth business, while learning to give back to their community at the same time
Excite Ambassador Program- This is a capstone program for High School seniors preparing them for college, careers, and life. Seniors earn a stipend while representing Excite All Stars in the community, sharpening their leadership skills, and serving as mentors to younger All Stars.
Academics
TechN.O.Kids
TechN.O.kids (STEM Enrichment)
Adaptive Stem: Join our inclusive STEM program, a 4-week intensive designed specifically for kids with intellectual disabilities, offered in both the Fall and Spring. Our program provides a supportive and engaging environment where participants can thrive through personalized activities and skill-building exercises. Experience growth, fun, and friendship while unlocking each child’s potential.
STEM Enrichment (In-School)- Our in-school enrichment program for grades 3-5 offers a 12-week journey into the fascinating worlds of biology, rocketry, robotics, drone flight, and coding. Currently available at two schools, this program provides hands-on, engaging activities that ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning. Join us to explore new horizons and develop essential STEM skills right in your classroom!
STEM Enrichment (Excite Innovation Center) Discover the wonders of STEM at the Excite Innovation Center with our two 4-week intensives designed for ages 9-15. Dive deep into captivating focus areas such as biology, rocketry, robotics, drone flight, and coding through hands-on, interactive activities. Unleash your potential and ignite your passion for innovation in a dynamic and supportive environment!
Arts
StepN2theLight: Arts Program: StepN2theLight Arts program offers a vibrant 8-week summer camp and two 4-week intensives that immerse participants in the transformative power of the arts. Featuring activities like art therapy, our program fosters creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being. Join us to explore your artistic talents and experience personal growth in a supportive and inspiring environment!
Athletics
Sports Orchestrating Social Change (SOS) : Our Sports programs were inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. Returning in the fall on Saturdays in Joe W. Brown Park. AGES 6-18.
Excite Tennis -At Excite Tennis Academy (ETA) Three locations: Excite All Stars Innovation Center (our headquarters), Joe W. Brown Tennis Center, and Atkinson Stern Tennis Center.
Golf at Excite We offer an intro to golf through our Excite Summer Camp (8 weeks) in partnership with First Tee of New Orleans.
Soccer at Excite We offer 2 soccer clinics annually (4 weeks each)
Summer Camps
Summer Adventure Camps
Teen Camp- Ages 12-15
At Excite All Stars, we are excited to offer our 8-week innovative teen camp designed to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
Our camp offers a dynamic blend of entrepreneurship training, leadership development, outdoor adventure, and STEM exploration.
Kiddie Camp- for ages 6-11. Field trips, engaging STEM exploration, sports and physical activities, and creative arts
About Us
Excite All Stars is a non-profit organization that empowers kids to become leaders that change the world. We do this by providing a stable support system, exposure to all-in-one All Star experiences in leadership, academics, the arts & athletics and trailblazing thinking that teaches kids to create change in their community.
All Star Success Stories
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2025 Ambassador Jazz Myers
Jazz is a senior at St. Mary’s Academy, pursuing a career in journalism. Jazz has been with Excite All Stars for over 10 years.
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2025 Ambassador Madisyn Washington
Madisyn is a senior at Ben Franklin High School and wants to pursue a major in Mass Communication. Madisyn has been an All Star since 2014.
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2025 Ambassador Xavier Ramsey
Xavier Ramsey is a Senior at the Willow School and plans to pursue a career in Film. Xavier has been with Excite since 2013.
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2024 Ambassadors
Brooke, Imari, Tyronne, Brooke, Heaven, LaNiya, Adia
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“I got a full ride to Stanford”
Since joining Excite All Stars when he was 6 years old, Tino has flourished. He can’t wait to be an Excite coach one day.
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"Working with Excite has allowed me to have an impact on youth within the city, which brings me joy."
Our Excite Ambassadors have accomplished amazing things—and they’ve just graduated high school!
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"I got a full ride to Tulane University!"
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.
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"I have a newfound confidence in myself!"
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"I have met so many people and had so many opportunities because of Excite!"
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"Being a part of Excite All Stars has helped me grow into the leader I am today."
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Kennedy Scott “Coach Grace”
“I maintained a 4.0 gpa and received over 1.5 million in scholarship offers!”
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Excite All Stars successfully hosted the “Big Game, Bigger Impact” event last week at Fannie C. Williams Charter School, bringing together over 200 youth for an inspiring day of sports and mentorship. Powered by esteemed partners Laureus Sport for Good USA, Gatorade, and Dove, the event highlighted the importance of leadership and community engagement. Special acknowledgments go to our dedicated community partner, StarsTeam NOLA, for their exceptional efforts in making the event a reality. Additionally, the presence of sports legends Tyjae Spears, Eric Reid, Collette Smith, Jen Welters, and Odessa Jenkins added to the excitement, providing invaluable insights and motivation to the young attendees as they aspire to become the leaders of tomorrow.