Evanston, IL
Community Program
Combe Tennis Center
2311 N Campus Dr
Evanston, IL 60208
Program Dates
Fall 2025
Sundays
September 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (ages 5-18)
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (ages 5-18)
Financial Info
$120
Scholarships
ACEing Autism strives to keep costs affordable for families and can provide an ACEing Autism scholarship to families in financial need. We also offer information on the Dick’s Sporting Goods Grant for those that qualify.
Program Directors
Nicky Crane
I am a student at Northwestern University studying Anthropology and Global Health on the pre-med track. I transferred from Case Western Reserve University after my freshman year and have been involved with ACEing Autism as a volunteer ever since. Having a brother on the autism spectrum, this cause is especially close to my heart. I feel fortunate to be part of such a great organization and always look forward to volunteering every Sunday. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the progress of both the participants and the volunteers throughout the season. I’m excited to continue growing the club alongside Hanna and expanding its impact within the Northwestern community.
Hanna Schiciano
I am a sophomore at Northwestern University studying Communication Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Spanish. Tennis has always been a central part of my life; I first started playing at the age six and am currently a member of Northwestern’s club tennis team. I am so grateful to be able to teach tennis and share my passion with children through ACEing Autism, many of whom are around the same as when I first started learning. I have volunteered with similar programs to ACEing Autism since middle school, and it has been a joy and inspiration to see the growth of the participants week after week. Being a court lead for the past five sessions has been an amazing experience, and I am looking forward to continuing to develop the program with Nicky as program directors.