CLCP participants practice jump shots on one of the Hoop Magic basketball courts.

(FAIRFAX, Va.) — It's a slam dunk for citizens of western Fairfax County.

Hoop Magic, a fitness and educational facility on Murdock Street in Chantilly, Va., sponsored a two-day workshop for students from the Fairfax County Computer Learning Centers Partnership (CLCP). Students participated in computer training in Hoop Magic's 25-seat computer technology resource center, as well as basketball drills and practice in the expansive facility that houses seven basketball courts.

Tabitha, a CLCP student, commented that "Hoop Magic was great! The computers were very fast and the lab had space so people were not crowded. The place seemed to be a good place for family and friends to hang out."

Jonathan, another CLCP student said that "Hoop Magic was a cool place because it had space and had many basketball courts so everybody could play basketball, and it was fun."

"Hoop Magic is a tremendous resource to the entire metropolitan area, but especially to the underserved children that participated in this week's program," said Paulette Armstrong, CLCP program manager. "Hoop Magic's approach to educating and training athletes is a valuable experience to the young people that participate in our programs."

Founded by former Black Entertainment Television executive, Curtis Symonds, and his wife, Pat, Hoop Magic offers indoor recreation activities, fitness and exercise, meeting facilities for the community and a computer lab with a mentoring program for area youth.

CLCP, sponsored by the Fairfax County Office of Partnerships (OP), administers 14 computer learning centers to provide technology access and training to assure digital equity and increase overall literacy for underserved children throughout Fairfax County.

OP connects businesses, civic, faith and community organizations, and private citizens and other county agencies to address pressing issues, find solutions and develop innovative programs to meet community needs.

For more information about CLCP or the Office of Partnerships, contact Glynda Mayo Hall at (703) 324-5237 or online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/partnerships. Information about Hoop Magic is available online at www.hoopmagicsa.com.