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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AIMS Columbus Afterschool Programs
Bold Girl Collective
Bold Girl Collective helps girls discover their voice, value, and power, as well as connect with accomplished women of color. Contact them to learn more about their after-school programs.
Community Development for All People develops young leaders by building skills in social-emotional intelligence, health, and wellness, alongside academic enrichment.
Activities include education, STEM, art, music, dance, fitness, recreation, life skills, and homework help. They aim to reduce risky behavior and increase positive decision-making.
BGCCO's programs are focused on helping students with health and well-being, character and leadership, academic success, life, and workforce readiness.
CRIS programming focuses on inclusion, health and wellness, arts, activities, field trips, and wraparound services, while promoting cultural understanding for all.
This is a safe, engaging space where youth can hang out after school to rest, learn, have fun, explore interests, build positive relationships, and grow holistically.
This safe, inclusive environment improves leadership skills and social-emotional development and helps teens explore new interests and practice healthy living habits.
TRANSIT ARTS engages young people, ages 12-21+, with a wide variety of interactive, multi-disciplinary arts workshops, and performance and exhibit opportunities.
Concrete Orkidz Foundation serves youth through year-round support and encouragement to close the achievement gap and lessen the burden of families in need.
ETSS provides academic support focusing on math and literacy, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, cultural enrichment, and professional development.
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.