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826DC’s after-school writing lab is a free after-school writing workshop for students grades K to 8 to build community with other young writers while working towards a published anthology at the end of the semester.

El laboratorio de escritura extracurricular de 826DC es un taller gratuito de escritura después de la escuela para estudiantes de kinder a octavo grado para construir una comunidad con otros escritores jóvenes mientras trabajan para publicar una antología al final del semestre.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Arts (General); Literacy/Reading
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff
How to Register: Students may sign up for either a Mon/Tues or Wed/ Thurs cohort. Email Andrea (Andrea@826dc.org) with the subject line “After School Writing Lab". Puede inscribirse en el cohorte de lunes y martes o miércoles y jueves. Contactarse a Andrea (Andrea@826dc.org) con el asuto “Laboratorio de Escritura después de la Escuela”.

5 week summer camp July 6-August 6, 2021, 9am to 5pm including Breakfast & Lunch

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Restricted
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Character Development; Sports, Recreation
How to Register: Application is required. Contact Keith Stubbs at keith.stubbs22@gmail.com or at 240-463-9904 or DeAndre Wallace at deandre.wallace@k12.dc.gov or at 240-432-8749, Application is required.

Beacon House athletics program includes competitive football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, and basketball.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Athletics; Sports, Recreation

Beacon House provides afterschool education and youth development services to children ages 5-18. Our education program includes homework help, tutoring, enrichment activities and STEM-based projects.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Homework Help; Social Emotional Support
How to Register: Registration is completed through registration applications.

Beacon House provides afterschool education and youth development services to children ages 14-18. Our education program includes homework help, enrichment activities.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Athletics; Homework Help
How to Register: Registration is completed through applications.

The Clubs are open when schools aren't. provide a safe. confortable, and fun opportunities for ages 6-18. We are open afterschool and summer during the week days. We serve the regions kids and teens through our Formula for Impact, to help ensure members achieve our priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Our programs include but are not limited to Arts, Academic Enrichment, Sports & Fitness, STEAM, Music Recreation, etc

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Fee
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Character Development; Social Emotional Support
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: Parents/guardians are required to complete an online application.

The Clubs are open when schools are not, and provide a safe, comfortable, and fun opportunities for youth ages 5-18. We are open afterschool and summer during the week days. We serve the region's kids and teens through our Formula for Impact, to help ensure that members achieve our priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Our programs include but are not limited to arts, academic enrichment, sports & fitness, STEAM, music, recreation, etc.…

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Fee
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Sports, Recreation; STEM
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: Reach out to Membership Clerk & or Branch Director per location to get more information on registration.

Youth entrepreneurship program designed to increase on-time high school graduation and college enrollment.

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): College Readiness; Entrepreneurship; Personal Development
How to Register: Participating schools sign MOUs with BUILD Metro DC and create class schedules that best suit their school's specific needs. Students interested in BUILD should check to see if their school offers the BUILD program and what enrollment requirements may exist at their specific school.

Capital Juniors is a competitive rowing program in Washington, D.C., that develops middle and high school students’ discipline, fitness, camaraderie, and community stewardship. By advancing the sport of rowing and providing comprehensive academic support, Capital Juniors Rowing will empower DC-area youth, especially those from wards 6, 7, and 8, to reach their full potential as athletes and students.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Fee,Financial Assistance,Free Program,Slide Scale based on income
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Athletics; Environmental Education; Sports, Recreation
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff
How to Register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/su1.asp?studioid=268185&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=&view=&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=6%2f22%2f2022&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1

After-school tumbling/dance class for 2nd grade students at Payne Elementary.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Dance
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location

After-school hip hop dance class for kindergarten students at Payne Elementary.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Dance
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location

CMI Kidz works with aspiring dancers, ages 5-12, with a love for dance, but not necessarily prior dance training. Under the direction for Taylor Hawkins & Vihky Smith, the CMI Kidz learn hip-hop and basic technique fundamentals from experienced and talented choreographers.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Financial Assistance,Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Dance; Mentoring; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff
How to Register: Register at https://www.capitolmovement.org/cmi-kidz

Real World History is a yearlong, honors-level high school course. Students build skills in using primary and secondary sources, culminating in an oral history project where students conduct an interview with a Washingtonian who was part of the Great Migration. These interviews are then housed at DC Public Libraries. Students also complete an internship at a historical site or museum and participate in the annual National History Day competition.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Career Readiness/Exploration; Civic Engagement; Civics/Social Studies
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

The Conflict Resolution Training program provides at-risk youth with the skills to be peacebuilders in their communities by teaching conflict resolution, covering a variety of topics, such as Looking Inward, which deals with Trigger and Soothers and Self; Looking Outward, which focuses on Empathy and Perspectives; Transforming Conflict, which deals with the Cycle of Violence and Communication; and Restorative Justice, which teaches Peace Circles and Compassion.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Behavioral Support; Conflict Resolution; Mentoring
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops

The Conflict Resolution Training program provides at-risk youth with the skills to be peacebuilders in their communities by teaching conflict resolution, covering a variety of topics, such as Looking Inward, which deals with Trigger and Soothers and Self; Looking Outward, which focuses on Empathy and Perspectives; Transforming Conflict, which deals with the Cycle of Violence and Communication; and Restorative Justice, which teaches Peace Circles and Compassion.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Behavioral Support; Conflict Resolution; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location

Youth will complete homework with help from instructors; and engage in STEM related activities. Youth will participate in social activities including theater, games, group reading, journaling, singing, and dancing facilitated by certified teacher, assistants, and volunteers.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Restricted
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Comprehensive; STEM
How to Register: DCPS Portal

Workshop

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Visual Arts
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location

The Young Playwrights Projects partners with The Black Women's Playwright Group who guide, mentor teens into developing their 10 Minute Plays into One Act Plays. The Young Playwrights Project will present May 24th-26th, 2023 at The Anacostia Arts Center.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Leadership; Study Skills; Theatre
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: Youth may register on CLT website: childrenslegacytheatre8@gmail.com

Participants assigned through DOES with coaching from staff members create, direct, and perform 5 to 6 10 minute plays written our youth.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Theatre
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Theatre
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

Participants assigned through DOES with coaching from staff members create, direct, and perform 5 to 6 10 minute plays written our youth.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Theatre
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

A chance for young teens to be able to write and show their own play and creativity to an audience as a real play.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Theatre
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

Participants assigned through DOES with coaching from staff members create, direct, and perform 5 to 6 10 minute plays written our youth.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Theatre
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

Local expeditions for students on days when school is not in session

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Civic Engagement; Sports, Recreation
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site,Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

The DREAM Connections program is an after-school dance program providing weekly dance classes, performance opportunities and mentoring at participating elementary school sites throughout Washington, DC.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Fee
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Culture; Dance; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Bilingual Services

LEAF is an excitement-filled class of hands-on farming, cooking, eating, and learning. Youth participate in the full farm-to-table cycle by caring for our Youth Garden, harvesting veggies, preparing a meal, and then sitting down to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Youth are encouraged to share what they learned on their farm with their families by taking home the recipe.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Cooking/Culinary Arts; Environmental Education; Health
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops

Academy DC “Makin Moves” program will teach various aspects of travel to the youth in our area. The program will also teach young people how to plan and book trips, learn airport protocols, such as how to go through TSA, flight safety. We will also aid youth in getting a passport and proper identification for travel.

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive; Culture; Life Skills
How to Register: Participants may register online at https://theacademydc.com/

Program focused on photography and youth-led social change to improve schools citywide

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Activism; Civic Engagement
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

In this comprehensive dance education and enrichment program, Dance Institute of Washington offers DC students access to daily after school dance training coupled with academic support, emotional support, mentoring, life skills workshops, creative projects, field trips and performance opportunities.

En este programa integral de educación y enriquecimiento de danza, Dance Institute of Washington ofrece a los estudiantes de DC acceso a entrenamiento de danza diario después de la escuela junto con apoyo académico, apoyo emocional, tutoría, talleres de habilidades para la vida, proyectos creativos, excursiones y oportunidades de actuación. (Google Translate)

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Financial Assistance,Free Program,Slide Scale based on income
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Comprehensive; Wraparound Services
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services (Spanish and English)
How to Register: Visit www.danceinstituteofwashington.org or dial 202-371-9656 for program information and to seek registration assistance.

Discovery Camp uses a theme-based curriculum to help children get to know themselves and the world around them. Children will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-EverythingAnd-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Fee
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Sports, Recreation

Little Explorers Camp uses a theme-based curriculum, taught by experienced early childhood development staff, with a staff to child ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. Children will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-Everything-And-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Fee
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Sports, Recreation

Little Explorers Camp uses a theme-based curriculum, taught by experienced early childhood development staff, with a staff to child ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. Children will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-Everything-And-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Fee
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Sports, Recreation

Little Explorers Camp uses a theme-based curriculum, taught by experienced early childhood development staff, with a staff to child ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. Children will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-Everything-And-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Fee
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Sports, Recreation

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Fee
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Sports, Recreation

Youth will be engaged in poetry writing, spoken word performance sessions that will culminate in a youth poetry open-mic, publication of their original poems and they will participate in poetry competitions sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and The National Endowment for The Arts. They will produce videos and coordinate a virtual town hall based on the book "The Teen New Deal."

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Media Arts

Youth engaged in poetry writing, spoken word performance, sessions that will culminate in a youth poetry open mike, publication of their original works. Sponsored by DC arts and Humanities and NEA.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Media Arts

The Before and Aftercare program at Eagle Academy, PCS service as an extension to the school day program. Students are offered academic support and introduced to enrichment activities that are typically not offered during school day. Before & Aftercare program operation hours are 6am to 8:15(Before care) and 4pm to 6pm (Aftercare)

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Accepts Child Care Subsidies,Fee
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Arts (General); Character Development
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities
How to Register: Parents/Guardians can enroll at anytime of the year by completing an application and submitting their child/ren health certificate and dental record. Application can be picked up in person at the school or a parents/guardians can request to have a copy of the application sent via email.

The Before and Aftercare program at Eagle Academy, PCS service as an extension to the school day program. Students are offered academic support and introduced to enrichment activities that are typically not offered during school day. Before & Aftercare program operation hours are 6am to 8:15(Before care) and 4pm to 6pm (Aftercare)

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Accepts Child Care Subsidies,Fee,Free Program,Slide Scale based on income
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Arts (General); Character Development
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities
How to Register: Parents of enrolled students were sent application during the summer to invite them to enroll in the "Before and Aftercare" program. However, students can enroll through the school year at anytime. Also, drop in service is avail. Parents/Guardians must complete an application and submit their child/ren current health certificate and dental records with the application.

The Music Program is an afterschool enrichment program held at the Riverside Center every Monday from 4 - 6pm. The class includes music creation and music history

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Music
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location
How to Register: Present forms at the enhancement center or the Riverside Center

Dance and movement is a class designed to introduce the students to different genres of dance. Hip Hop, Jazz, Classical and modern. The youth have a chance to create their own dance routean as well.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Dance; Health; Personal Development
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location
How to Register: In person at the Riverside Center or at the enhancement Center

Creative writing through meditation and music.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General)

Homework Help Club

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Cooking/Culinary Arts; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

Homework Help Club

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive; Homework Help; Social Emotional Support
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops

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Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops

The After-school program are for youth impacted by the child welfare system between the ages of 9 and 18. These programs engage young adolescents in activities of academic support, extracurricular instruction, community service, relationship building, group mentoring, and some good fun after school and during the summer.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Character Development; Mental Health; Personal Development
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site,Transportation Provided from Site Home,Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: Register in office.

Global Kids serves high school youth to learn about global issues and to take action in their community.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Civic Engagement; Global Education; Leadership
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location

Global Kids serves high school youth to learn about global issues and to take action in their community

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Civic Engagement; Global Education; Leadership

Global Kids is a non-profit educational organization that inspires youth to achieve academic excellence and empowers them to take action on critical issues facing their communities and the world. We are seeking high school students with the passion to make change in their communities and around the world  -- to join our Leadership program. 

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Global Education
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

Global Kids serves high school youth to learn about global issues and to take action in their community.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Civic Engagement; Global Education; Leadership
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff

Global Kids is a non-profit educational organization that inspires youth to achieve academic excellence and empowers them to take action on critical issues facing their communities and the world. We are seeking high school students with the passion to make change in their communities and around the world  -- to join our Leadership program. 

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Global Education
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

The Helping Our People Empowerment Group Inc. After-school Program for DC Youth in Ward 8 for ages 6-14years is a social/emotional enrichment program. Our mission is to empower youth with holistic learning through learning experiences.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Character Development; Conflict Resolution; Life Skills
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: Please register your child by coming to the Oxford Manor Apartments Community Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:00pm. You can fill out the application on site. You may take an application and return it at a later date.

Out-of-school time program for middle school scholars advancing academic and social-emotional development.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Mentoring; Social Emotional Support
How to Register: Higher Achievement accepts students on an application basis. This application can be found at higherachievement.org.

Out-of-school time program for middle school scholars advancing academic and social-emotional development.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Mentoring; Social Emotional Support
How to Register: Higher Achievement accepts students on an application basis. This application can be found at higherachievement.org.

Out-of-school time program for middle school scholars advancing academic and social-emotional development.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Mentoring; Social Emotional Support
How to Register: Higher Achievement accepts students on an application basis. This application can be found at higherachievement.org.

Through survey data from 2021, our current families requested increased school year enrichment. In response, we seek to launch a revamped Saturday Academy in the 2022-23 school year to provide greater academic and SEL support.

Daily Model: Weekend only
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Humanities; STEM
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site,Transportation Provided from Site Home

The House, Inc.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Attendance Intervention; Leadership; Mentoring
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

The YWECI is a leadership empowerment, safety training, and career exploration program. This training is for black African-American girls ages 12-17 and up to 22 for students with an IEP. The free training comes with American Red Cross first aid certificates, CPR/AED certificates, babysitter certification, and academic and career coaching. Two cohorts of participants are planned for 2023. Cohort 1: January 14, 2023, to February 25, 2023. Cohort 2: March 11, 2023, to April 15, 2023.

Daily Model: Weekend only
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Career Readiness/Exploration; Leadership; Mentoring
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Bilingual Services (English French)
How to Register: Register at: https://www.gwed.org/mentoring

Teach and train DC Children and youth from 6 to 18 years old traditional African and Chinese cultural arts. The course explores kung fu, lion and dragon dance, and African djembe drumming along with other percussion instruments.

Daily Model: Weekend only
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Culture; Life Skills
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff
How to Register: Go to website www.jowga.org

The Teen Center is a place that allows Washington, DC teens to grow, develop, and learn in a supervised, structured and enjoyable environment. It's a place where teens can participate in a variety of diverse activities (Recreation, College and Career Readiness) designed to keep them engaged and to support their mental, social, and emotional development.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Community Service/Volunteering; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services (spanish )
How to Register: Participants can register through Jubilee Housing Virtual Portal and also receive a hard copy registration form.

JYS Afterschool program catering to participants attending the 4th-6th grade at school.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Community Service/Volunteering; Conflict Resolution; Tutoring
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Bilingual Services (English Spanish AAVE)
How to Register: Complete an online application

Early Start provides K-3rd graders after-school programming with the goal to improve outcomes in the following areas: academics; STEM; health and wellness; community service; belonging; community building; and socio-emotional growth. We do this by employing a youth development approach that aims to serve the whole child through strong relationship building and community focus.

Early Start ofrece a los estudiantes de jardín de infantes a tercer grado programas extracurriculares con el objetivo de mejorar los resultados en las siguientes áreas: académicos; MADRE; salud y Bienestar; servicio comunitario; pertenencia; construcción comunitaria; y crecimiento socioemocional. Hacemos esto empleando un enfoque de desarrollo juvenil que tiene como objetivo servir al niño en su totalidad a través de una sólida construcción de relaciones y un enfoque comunitario.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Community Service/Volunteering; STEM
Available Service(s): Bilingual Services (English Spanish)

Kid Power provides academic support (homework help/tutoring) and implements enrichment activities (STEM, VeggieTime, citizenship, art).

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Civic Engagement; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Kid Power provides academic support (homework help/tutoring) and implements enrichment activities (STEM, VeggieTime, citizenship, art).

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Civic Engagement; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Kid Power Provides academic support (homework help/tutoring) and implements enrichment activites (STEM, VeggieTime, citizenship, art)

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Civic Engagement; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Kid Power provides academic support (homework help/tutoring) and implements enrichment activities (STEM, VeggieTime, citizenship, art).

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Civic Engagement; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Kid Power provides academic support (homework help/tutoring) and implements enrichment activities ( STEM, VeggieTime, Citizenship, art)

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Civic Engagement; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Kid Power Provides after-school programming for Stanton 3rd -5th grade elementary school students. Students participate in STEM, VeggieTime, Civics, Art with a purpose and Club activities

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive

Kid Power provides academic support (homework help/tutoring) and implements enrichment activities (STEM, VeggieTime, citizenship, art).

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Civic Engagement; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Kid Power Provides after-school programming for J.O. 3rd-5th grade elementary school students. Students participate in STEM, VeggieTime, Civics, Art with a purpose, and club activities.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive

Kid power provides after-school programming for Garrison 1st -5th grade elementary school students. Students participate in STEM, VeggieTime, civics, Art with a purpose, and club activities

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive

Te Guio mentoring program provides youth in 9th-10th grades with a mentor to guide them on the path to graduate high school, enroll in higher education, and transition to a healthy adulthood. Once students complete the Te Guio program, they are transitioned into the Listo program. Te Guio mentoring program focuses on academic and personal goals during the school year through a variety of weekly workshops and events and emphasizes career goals.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Mentoring; Service Learning; STEM
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops

Te Guio mentoring program provides youth in 9th-10th grades with a mentor to guide them on the path to graduate high school, enroll in higher education, and transition to a healthy adulthood. Once students complete the Te Guio program, they are transitioned into the Listo program.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Mentoring; Service Learning; STEM
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Bilingual Services (English, Spanish)

Listo is a free after-school intensive college prep program designed to support 11th – 12th-grade students on their pathway to college and a potential career. Listo offers academic support, college visits, team-building activities, networking with current college students and professionals from various careers, and mentoring for college and financial aid application completion. Listo is held at Francis L Cardozo Education Campus and Calvin Coolidge Senior High School.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Career Readiness/Exploration; College Readiness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Bilingual Services (English, Spanish)

LISTO is a free after-school intensive college prep program designed to support 11th – 12th-grade students on their pathway to college and a potential career. LISTO offers academic support, college visits, team-building activities, networking with current college students and professionals from various careers, and mentoring for college and financial aid application completion.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Career Readiness/Exploration; College Readiness; Study Skills
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Bilingual Services (English, Spanish)

The MLOV After-School Program is an annual program that brings DC youth together to create an intersectional space where kids and young people across city can find community, self-empowerment, and a healing space. Our curriculum is embedded with academics, social-emotional learning and a call to action. MLOV works to empower immigrant students across the District and to bring justice to immigrant communities.

El programa juvenil de MLOV es un programa anual que reúne a los jóvenes para crear un espacio interseccional donde los jóvenes de todo el Distrito de Columbia pueden encontrar comunidad y empoderamiento. Nuestro programa trabaja para empoderar a los estudiantes inmigrantes en todo el Distrito para llevar justicia a las comunidades inmigrantes. Nuestro plan de estudios aborda temas académicos, el aprendizaje socioemocional y hace un llamado a la acción comunitaria.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Career Readiness/Exploration; Civic Engagement; Leadership
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Bilingual Services (Spanish, English)
How to Register: Email info@mlovdc.org

We believe that youth deserve a seat at the table with city and school leaders who make public policy. This youth councils serves as policy experts and advocates, helping Washington, DC stakeholders and city leaders make public policy decisions that significantly impact youth citywide. When young people are involved in decision-making processes that impact their lives, better decisions are made.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Civic Engagement; Civics/Social Studies; Community Service/Volunteering

The Multicultural Career Intern Program at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus Provides an out-of-school time program for 100 at-risk middle and high school children and youth - with academic, social and health and wellness wrap-around services on a daily basis throughout the school year. The program goal is to have every child succeed in their middle and high school work with a view to preparing them for college enrollment.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Arts (General); Career Readiness/Exploration
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Bilingual Services (English, Spanish, French, Amharic)

The Musicianship Virtual General Music Class will use a mix of digital tools to provide engaging and inspiring group music lessons. Experience is not necessary for children participating in this class. This class will focus on vocal and instrumental music appreciation, introduction to musical concepts, creativity, and expression.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Music

A Novice to Experienced group of musicians will come together to play music in unison.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Music

The Musicianship will be providing after school instrumental instruction as well as mentorship to aid in the pursuit of higher education and career pathways.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Media Arts; Music
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

The Musicianship Virtual General Music Class will use a mix of digital tools to provide engaging and inspiring group music lessons. Experience is not necessary for children participating in this class. This class will focus on vocal and instrumental music appreciation, introduction to musical concepts, creativity, and expression.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Music

Music Industry Development Program

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Media Arts; Music

The Musicianship will be providing after school drum line instruction as well as mentorship to aid in the pursuit of higher education and career pathways.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Media Arts; Music
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Music Production Program

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Media Arts; Music

Washington Youth Choir

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Music

The MusicianShip Band Program is an after-school ensemble for students who are interested in learning woodwind and brass band instruments (i.e. flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone and trombone). Students will have the opportunity to participate in unique arts-based field trips and performances, and will learn from upbeat and well-rounded mentors. Students will also participate in after-school literacy and math enrichment by completing assignments and games on digital education software.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Music

The Musicianship Virtual Instrumental Music Class will use a mix of digital tools to provide engaging and inspiring group music lessons. This class is intended for brass and woodwind players who have at least one year of experience on their instrument.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Music

The Musicianship Virtual General Music Class will use a mix of digital tools to provide engaging and inspiring group music lessons. Experience is not necessary for children participating in this class. This class will focus on vocal and instrumental music appreciation, introduction to musical concepts, creativity, and expression.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Music

The Musicianship Virtual Vocal Music Class will use a mix of digital tools to provide engaging and inspiring group music lessons. Experience is not necessary for youth looking to sign up for this class. This class will focus on instructing youth in music theory, music history, vocal technique, and performance.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Music

Saturday School is an academic and enrichment program that focuses on Literacy, math, and social emotional.

Daily Model: Weekend only
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Literacy/Reading; Social Emotional Support

We welcome K-8 DC students living in Marshall Heights, Carver-Langston, and Kenilworth-Parkside. The 5-week virtual summer camp blends art, socio-emotional skills, reading, critical thinking, and team-building through interactive projects and in-person field trips. Camp fee is $50 per week. Families can opt to participate on a week-to-week basis. Space and financial aid are still available for late registrations! Camp is from July 1 - August 6, 2021 and are from 9AM-3PM Mon-Fri.

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Fee,Financial Assistance,Slide Scale based on income
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); STEM; Wraparound Services
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
How to Register: Contact Program Director, Caprice Casson. Mobile: (202) 424-3156, Email: npllcprograms@gmail.com.,

The NOMIS Boxing Academy is an afterschool and out of school time program that introduces youth participants to the fundamentals of Olympic Style Boxing, provides opportunities for structured sports training that focus on self-discipline, strength and conditioning, health and wellness and sports mentoring. Healthy snacks are provided daily to youth participants.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Athletics; Sports, Recreation; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: Youth participants have to have a consent formed signed by a parent and/or guardian

"Through Fly By Light DC youth engage in a dynamic process of creative arts, personal transformation, social emotional learning, restorative justice, and community engagement that nurtures leadership and communication skills as pathways to violence reduction, academic achievement, health and wellness."

Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Health; Wellness
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Bilingual Services

Program starting in February 2023, running through April 28, 2023

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Arts (General); Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff
How to Register: Registration closed for the Spring. Program in progress.

SIHLE- an Evidence Based Intervention for African American young women.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Health; Nutrition; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

SIHLE- an Evidence Based Intervention for African American young women.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Health; Nutrition; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

SIHLE- an Evidence Based Intervention for African American young women.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Health; Nutrition; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

Comprehensive sexual reproductive health programming.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Health; Nutrition; Wellness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Service for Children with Disabilities,Bilingual Services

Free summer camp for kids ages 5-12 years old.

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Dance; Music
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
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10-11 week program that offers multi-discipline art classes.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Family Engagement; Social Emotional Support
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: http://projectcreatedc.org/

Project Create hosts Saturday workshops for children and their families on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. All ages are welcome to attend our free arts workshops.

Daily Model: Weekend only
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Family Engagement; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff
How to Register: bit.ly/pcdcfamilyartday

the primary mission of the RWLC has been to provide quality academic, enrichment, tennis, and health programs to District children and teens during non-school hours, weekends, and summer hours. The organization is located in Ward 8. The SETLC is a tennis facility and educational center, complete with classrooms, a computer lab, sewing center, library, tennis courts, and a fitness room.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Design/Fashion; Sports, Recreation
How to Register: Inquire Within

"Sasha Bruce Youthwork will be conducting programming at the Richardson Youth Center. We will be focusing in particular on Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health and Safety, also known as PASS, and using the corresponding curriculum. The PASS curriculum aims to reduce teen pregnancy and associated outcomes. Youth will participate in 10 psycho-educational groups and activities focused on life skills, sexual health, wellness, decision making and healthy coping skills. They will also receive individualized support as needed throughout programming. "

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Life Skills; Personal Development; Social Emotional Support
Transportation: Transportation Provided from Site Home
Available Service(s): Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities

Our overall goal is to provide a structured, safe, and embracing after school environment where up to 65 students experiencing instability, homelessness, or at highest risk of homelessness, received academic and social-emotional support to positively impact their wellbeing.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Character Development; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

Afterschool Enrichment

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive
How to Register: APLICATION.

Our Arts Afterschool Program offers afternoon classes for kindergarten through adult during our semesters. Classes are in dance, drama, digital arts, music, visual arts, and creative writing.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Slide Scale based on income
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Life Skills; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Bilingual Services (English and Spanish)
How to Register: For more information please visit sitarartscenter.org.

Program teaches the Youth about training about Environmental friendly products and services Youth will create Green Cleaning products for demonstration

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Beautification; Global Education
Transportation: Transportation Provided from Site Home
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location
How to Register: Youths/Parents can walk in to the center and register

Female youth explore/address critical teen/tween issues (i.e. education, drugs, hygiene, bullying). The group helps youth to develop social skills and provides a support system to all in attendance.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Conflict Resolution; Life Skills; Social Emotional Support
How to Register: In Person

House of Ruth host a Girls Group that empowers young women to achieve emotional and self-sufficiency. Youth meet monthly and dicuss a variety of topics.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Life Skills; Mental Health; Social Emotional Support
How to Register: In Person

Find Your Fit 202 was established in 2020 as a Health, Wellness, and Fitness Company dedicated to the education and implementation of knowledge and skills to improve overall life and allow individuals to make informed and effective decisions regarding their personal, professional, physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Nutrition; Sports, Recreation; Wellness
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: In Person

Program designed for the Youth to learn about Social Management Training. Training that is important on how to behave in a socially responsible way, and understand that there are guidelines for being successful as a person

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Character Development; Life Skills; Personal Development
How to Register: Youth/Parents can walk in and register

main virtual camp that all students attend

Daily Model: Full Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Comprehensive; Literacy/Reading; STEM
How to Register: , , ,

Prepping incoming 9th and 10th TMA students.

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Character Development; College Readiness
Transportation: Accessible bus/Metro Stops
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location,Certified Staff,Service for Children with Disabilities
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LOOKS AND BOOKS, will Services to be provided: Looks and Books will deliver lively literacy-oriented activities and outings. Summer learners will be exposed daily to new books, outings, movies and local children's books authors. Summer learners will read 12 physical books, take five field trips and learn the practice of borrowing books from their neighborhood library.

Daily Model: Partial Day
Registration: Drop-in
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Comprehensive
Available Service(s): Service for Children with Disabilities

EPIC Book Club is a literacy and trauma-informed care-based activity for students in grades 3-5. Each book club cohort will read age-appropriate books focused on a key theme and complete activities that invite students to think critically about how the text applies to their daily lives.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Fee
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Character Development; Literacy/Reading; Social Emotional Support
Available Service(s): ADA Accessible location
How to Register: Parents can enroll their child in EPIC by completing an application.

The YOUR Aid Program serves as a virtual support system for teachers, students, and families as a whole. The program supports the following. * Classroom curriculum support * Relieve teachers/staff of students with small breakout groups * Ability to create and develop activities that will support teacher curriculum * Pre-developed lesson plans (math, reading, social emotional develepment) * Ability to provide homework assistance to students both during and outside of school hours

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Family Engagement; Social Emotional Support; Tutoring
Available Service(s): Certified Staff
How to Register: , Registration for YOUR Aid program can be completed on organization’s website, www.yourcommunitycenter.org, , Registration for YOUR Aid program can be completed on organization’s website, www.yourcommunitycenter.org

Y.O.U.R. Community Center promotes academic, social and emotional development; improves computer literacy, helps build self-esteem and strengthens the leadership skills and confidence of our students both in and out of the classroom

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Homework Help; Social Emotional Support; STEM

The HSIP combines five critical programmatic elements: 1) year-long paid internships, 2) mentoring from an adult professional, 3) case management from a youth development professional, 4) professional skills training, and 5) life-long post-program support for alumni.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required,Restricted
Focus Area(s): Career Readiness/Exploration; College Readiness

BASE is a year-round academics and athletics-focused out-of-school time program for 3rd-8th graders.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Athletics; Character Development
How to Register: Parents and guardians can register their children for Academy programs here: https://washingtonnationalsya.leagueapps.com/

Arthur Ashe Children's Program - provides educational and tennis programming.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Life Skills; Sports, Recreation

Arthur Ashe Children's Program is an after-school program serving students within underserved communities at District of Columbia Public and Charter School sites primarily in grades 1-5 through game-based academics, life-skills, and tennis instruction four days a week Mon-Thurs 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Academic Support; Life Skills; Sports, Recreation
How to Register: Through teacher at school - Mr. Kenneth Duff.

Tennis Tots serves approximately 250 preschoolers ages 2-4 in 15 preschools and daycare centers in Wards 7 and 8 with free tennis learning, physical activity, and nutrition lessons to promote developmentally appropriate motor and social/emotional skills that ready very young children for Kindergarten.

Daily Model: Partial Day
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Nutrition; Sports, Recreation; Wellness
Transportation: Transportation Provided to Site,Transportation Provided from Site Home
Available Service(s): Certified Staff

The Words Beats & Life Academy is a pre-vocational after-school Hip-Hop program primarily for youth ages 12-22 in Washington, DC. The Academy is focused on handing down the history, techniques, and traditions of Hip-Hop, advancing the pursuit of a post-secondary education, nurturing and protecting a community of young artists, scholars. We offer both in-person & virtual classes.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Arts (General); Music; Visual Arts
How to Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolYearEnrollment

The Youth Justice Campaign (YJC) develops youth leaders as system change agents who mobilize and advocate for rights, resources, and accountability for DC youth. Currently focused on our Mental Health Campaign, which aims to strengthen school-based mental health programming, connect youth to services, and expand classroom-based health education.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Civic Engagement; Leadership; Mental Health

YEI's unique model that holds weekly after-school, in-school and summer programming in which students are educated about a variety of disciplines in the entrepreneurship.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Entrepreneurship

Students learn the importance of soft skills and entrepreneurship. YEI staff provides hands on opportunities for students explore different types of business ventures. Our goal is for students gain knowledge about business and create a platform that they can use to become entrepreneurs throughout this program.

Daily Model: Afterschool
Cost: Free Program
Registration: Application Required
Focus Area(s): Entrepreneurship; Personal Development; STEM