The paper evaluates the impact of Racchette in Classe, an initiative designed to raise awareness and promote the practice of racket sports among students. The program aims to encourage youth participation in sports by enhancing their physical and mental well-being as well as their social interactions. As part of the initiative, students from secondary schools in Turin participated in physical education classes that included a padel course held at a newly established sports facility in the city. This study investigates whether and to what extent participation in the program influenced students’ perceptions and attitudes, particularly regarding their physical well-being and interest in sports activities. Employing a quasi-experimental design, the paper finds an increase in reported mental well-being and positive mood. Heterogeneity analyses show that the effect is larger among students who attended courses in winter. It is plausible that during the winter months, the program serves as a more meaningful break from routine compared to the spring, when students tend to be more fatigued and have a wider range of independent leisure opportunities.