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Former winner of National Library of the Year, CML is an amazing resource in the community. With 23 locations throughout Franklin County, they provide a lot more than just books, including a lot of free online resources, school help, specialized programs, community events and a lot more.
Media program for teens to work on music, video, photos, design and podcasts with skilled mentors: columbuslibrary.org/teens
Kindergarten readiness programs: columbuslibrary.org/ready-for-k
Adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities: columbuslibrary.org/adaptive-services
After-school help with school work for students in grades K-12: columbuslibrary.org/school-help
ESOL and GED referrals: columbuslibrary.org/adult-education
Digital navigator program for training with computers and internet: columbuslibrary.org/adult-education
Scholarships for adults to complete their high school degree: columbuslibrary.org/adult-education
Free coding, tech, IT and job skills classes: columbuslibrary.org/adult-education
96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-2275
columbuslibrary.org
Provides free after school programs for elementary and middle-school aged youth, programs including academics, enrichment activities, and health and fitness. The ASAS Columbus program serves at several Columbus City School locations (specific schools are listed on their website as they change from time to time).
1743 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 257-1678
ASAS Columbus: columbusasas.org
ASAS Ohio: asasohio.org
Offers one-to-one community-based and school-based mentoring programs, as well as week-long, overnight camps during the summer for youth. Visit the website or call to find out how to enroll a child.
MENTOR Central Ohio / Main Office
1855 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 839-2447, bbbscentralohio.org
Serves youth ages 6 through 18 from across the city. For a low cost, the nationally-acclaimed club provides members with access to after-school and summer programming oriented around three pillars: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character & Leadership. Club members have access to tutoring, gym space, teen-specific areas, field trips, career-readiness opportunities and mentoring. bgccentralohio.org
Offers academic programs and a safe place to learn and play after school and during the summer for a very low cost. Children can get homework help, tutoring and a nutritious snack and/or hot meal. They also offer anger management, substance abuse, violence prevention and recreation and enrichment activity (like field trips, drama and art) programs are offered.
Administration Office
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-3330Beatty Community Center
247 North Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 645-3218Freddersen Community Center
3911 Dresden Street, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 645-3083Marion Franklin Community Center
2801 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 645-3160Sullivant Garden Community Center
755 Renick Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 645-5587
columbusrecparks.com/community/capital-kids
Allows youth to take part in a variety of activities all day, throughout the week, at Columbus community centers. It is designed to meet the needs of working parents.
columbus.gov/SchoolsOut
Offer fun, healthy safe experiences during the school year and throughout the summer, building academic, career, artistic, and physical strengths for boys of color ages 9-15 years old whose families earn 200% of poverty or less.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
cul.org/initiatives/i-am-my-brothers-keeper-iambk
Contains comprehensive information for providers and professionals about after school care.
Willis Education Center
74 West William Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(833) 626-6446
oanohio.org/find-a-program
Serves: Single Adults & Families, Youth & Teens
Their programs, services and initiatives are for men, women and children of all ages covering health and fitness, swimming, age-specific activities, child care, camps, juvenile justice, housing, programming for infants and children with special needs (ECRN+), loanable adaptive equipment, and more. In their YMCA Stable Families coordinated service program, families with children (from Pre-K to 12th grade) who live in Franklin County have access to a service coordinator who can help in increasing household income, obtaining/maintaining safe and stable housing, and increasing the academic achievement of school-aged children. Visit the website or contact a YMCA center for additional information.
YMCA Administrative Office: 1907 Leonard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 389-4409
YMCA Stable Families: (614) 636-3208
ymcacolumbus.org
YMCA Stable Families: ymcacolumbus.org/stable-form
YMCA Locations & Contacts: ymcacolumbus.org/locations
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