Out of School Time programs provide measurable benefits to youth and families on outcomes directly related to program content. Academic OST programs can demonstrably improve academic outcomes and do not necessarily reduce program attendance at the elementary level. Program quality and intentionality influence outcomes. Youth need to attend regularly to measurably benefit from programming. Read more by downloading the document below. Credit : Rand Corporation
Afterschool programs in Ohio keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors. Unmet demand for afterschool programs in Ohio is high. Visit Afterschool Alliance to learn more about Ohio programs and click below to download an Ohio fact sheet from Afterschool Alliance. Source : Afterschool Alliance
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Afterschool Programs
Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio
Free specialized homework support, subject matter tutoring, snacks and fun activities.
Bold Girl Collective
Helping girls discover their voice, value, and power.
Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio
Enabling young people to reach their full potential.
Central Community House - TRANSIT ARTS
Enabling young people to reach their full potential.
Columbus Literacy Council
Increase employability, enable future education, encourage civic involvement and promote family stability and support.
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Inspire reading, share resources and connect people.
Columbus Recreation and Parks
Explore the great outdoors with our nature programming
Community Development for All People
Developing young leaders who build skills in social emotional intelligence, health and wellness alongside academic enrichment.
Community for New Direction
Through innovative programs and positive relationships, CND empowers individuals to achieve their potential.
Community Refugee & Immigration Services
To help refugees and immigrants reach safety and stability, sustain self-sufficiency, and achieve successful integration into the Central Ohio community.
Concrete Orkidz Foundation
Serving youth through year-round support and encouragement, to close the achievement gap and lessen the burden of families in need.
Directions for Youth and Families
Improving lives of individuals, families, and communities through counseling, education, and support.
The Dowd Center
Build the capacity for youth-led prevention programming within Franklin County, Ohio.
Driven Foundation
Serving and enhancing our community through family and youth-focused outreach events, programs, and services.
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
Academic support focusing on math and literacy, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, cultural enrichment, and professional development.
Girls on the Run Central Ohio
Inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Highland Youth Garden
Grow minds, grows food and grows community in partnership with our Hilltop neighbors.
Homeport
Create strong communities by developing quality, affordable homes on a cornerstone of dignity, security and opportunity.
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Provide a safer place, programming, and leadership opportunities so that youth can be free to explore who they are and empowered to become their confident, truest self.
Kingdom Image Arts
Empowers all generations through inspirational arts, performances, education, and influential programming contributing to personal wellness, economic impact, and social change.
Lower Lights Ministries
Safe after-school space for middle and high school students to connect, receive school support, and explore their interests.
Miller Factory
TBD
The Opportunity Zone
TBD
OSU LifeSports
Sport-based positive youth development programming.
The PAST Foundation
STEM programs that provide a variety of activities and choices for students to pursue and engage different interests that they may have outside of a traditional school setting.
See Brilliance
Provide youth and families with educational opportunities rooted in Black and Latinx cultures that equip them to discover their innate brilliance.
TECH CORPS
Deliver meaningful, career-connected technology programs that create opportunities for K-12 students and educators.
We Amplify Voices
Heal communities through creative expression.
YMCA of Central Ohio
Give youth a safe place to go before and after the bell and help youth realize who they are and what they can achieve.
YWCA Columbus
Nurture children's learning and development through STEAM activities, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.
Program Supporters
The City of Columbus
- Office of the Mayor
Our work is possible because of support from the City of Columbus Education Department.