Many local organizations offer youth-specific technology programs and services. The resources below provide a brief description of each organization, the technology programs and/or services they offer, notes about enrollment or access requirements, and details for learning more and contacting the appropriate party for further information.
ABOUT DAKOTA CENTER
Located in the Inner-West Dayton MacFarlane neighborhood, the Dakota Center offers an after-school club with homework help and meals, volunteer opportunities for high school students, basketball and cheerleading programs, and a month-long summer camp for K-6 students.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Homework assistance and technology lessons through the Homework Club afterschool program
On-site computer lab
CONTACT INFORMATION
33 Barnett Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-228-8961
Website: https://dakotacenter.org/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Dakota Center Homework Club is a curriculum-based after-school program open to K-8 students in Montgomery County, offered from 2:00pm -6:00pm on school days. Enrollment is required and opened in August and December with a one-time $40 fee.
ABOUT DAVID'S PLACE
David's Place is a program at Daybreak, a shelter for vulnerable and homeless youth. David's Place provides outreach and support for LGBTQ youth, including those who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness. David's Place is an inclusive, safe place that provides LGBTQ-inclusive education and programming, individual counselling and group support, meals, personal care, hygiene items, and free contraceptives, wi-fi and computer access, and referrals for other assistance and services.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
WiFi and computer access
CONTACT INFORMATION
605 South Patterson Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45402-2649
Phone: 937-395-4600 ext. 154
Website: https://daybreakdayton.org/davids-place/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
David's Place is open to LGBTQ youth on a drop-in basis. It is located within Daybreak and has the following hours of operation:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
ABOUT DAYBREAK DROP-IN CENTER
Daybreak’s Drop-In Center serves youth ages 18 to 24 who are couch-hopping, in danger of losing housing, living on the street, or staying in an adult shelter. Daybreak provides these youth with food, clothing, a place to shower and do laundry, hygiene items, access to the internet and phones, and case management while helping them find a safe place to live.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Internet and Computer Access
Phone Access
CONTACT INFORMATION
701 South Patterson Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45402-2649
Phone: 937-395-4600 ext. 121
Website: https://daybreakdayton.org/how-we-help-youth/drop-in-center/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The drop-in center and business hours phone are open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ABOUT DAYTON METRO LIBRARY
Dayton Metro Library is the Dayton area's library system. There are 17 library branches in the region, 6 of which are within the city of Dayton. Dayton Metro Library branches offer programs and resources for literacy, including digital literacy, for people of all ages.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Access to public computers, laptops, and wifi at all locations
Youth coding classes
Youth homework help
247 Online Homework Help and Entertainment
CONTACT INFORMATION
Main Library
215 E. 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-463-2665
All Locations: http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/locations
Website: http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Library programs vary by location. See the library program guide for current offerings.
Library hours at every branch are as follow:
Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:30am - 8:30pm
Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:30am - 6pm
Closed Sunday
The Dayton Department of Recreation offers a variety of youth programs at its Recreation Centers, including recess after school and a computer lab.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Recess After School programs with homework help, including support for online activities
Computer Lab
ADDRESS
Greater Dayton Recreation Center (GDRC)
2021 W 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45417-2540
Lohrey Recreation Center
2366 Glenarm Avenue
Dayton, OH 45420-2729
Northwest Recreation Center
1600 Princeton Drive
Dayton, OH 45406-4757
CONTACT
Phone: 937-333-4REC (4732)
FIND IT ONLINE
Websites:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After School programs require registration. They operate Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 5:30pm during the school year. See this page for details.
All recreation centers, including computer labs, are open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
There is a daily drop-in fee to use the centers, and annual and monthly passes are also available. Contact the recreation center to learn more.
ABOUT EAST END COMMUNITY SERVICES
East End Community Services is a non-profit serving children and adults in Dayton. Programs for children and youth provide activities and experiences to help close the academic achievement gap, develop positive pro-social attitude, and emotional resiliency. The Center partners with Dayton Public Schools to provide afterschool and summer programming for kindergarteners 6th graders. and offers the Youth Champions Program for middle and high school students.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
K - 6th grade Miracle Makers after school and summer learning programs include digital and coding skills
6 - 12th grade East End Champions program include digital skills for homework and college prep support
CONTACT INFORMATION
624 Xenia Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410
Miracle Makers After School Program
Ellen Mays
Phone: 937-259-1898
Email: ellen.mays@westcare.com
Youth Champions Program
Phone: 937-259-1898
Website: https://www.east-end.org/children-youth
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
East End Community Service Programs require registration. Please visit the website or call for details.
ABOUT KIND
KIND is a Christian community-based youth organization open to any child from kindergarten to 8th grade who live in zip codes 45403 and 45410. The organization provides free youth services including transportation, reading and academic tutoring, social-emotional learning activities, Bible study, meals, computer access and homework help, arts and crafts, and field trips.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Computer Access
CONTACT INFORMATION
2338 East Fifth St.
Dayton, Ohio 45403
Laura Helsby
Phone: 937-938-1991
Email: lhelsby@kinddayton.org
Website: https://www.kinddayton.org/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIND requires registration for its programs and services. Its hours of operation are as follows:
School Year: M-Th 4:00pm-6:45pm
Summer: M-Th 10:00am-3:00pm
ABOUT SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is a community center in Dayton offering recreational, educational, and spiritual programs to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit. Kroc hosts clubs and programs to serve a variety of interests and age groups, offers recreation and fitness resources, and hosts a tech center.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
STEAM Club for youth
Tech Center with wifi, computers, gaming systems, and VR sets
CONTACT INFORMATION
1000 Keowee Street
PO Box 10007
Dayton, OH 45404
Phone: 937-528-5100
Email: swokroc.info@use.salvationarmy.org
Website: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/dayton-kroc
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accessing the Kroc Tech Center requires membership or a $3.00 day pass. Visit the membership page to learn more.
The youth STEAM club costs $10 per class per child and occurs on a scheduled basis. Visit the education page to learn more.
ABOUT URS
United Rehabilitation Services offers Daycare Services with Early Childhood Education and School-Age Programs for children with and without special needs, ages 6 weeks to 17 years. After-school and full-day summer programs are also available. Services include computer activities, art-enrichment programs, outdoor play, reading and literacy support and assistance with homework, and URS provides full care for special needs children.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
School Age and Latchkey programs with computer science activities
CONTACT INFORMATION
4710 Old Troy Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
Tracy Pohlabel, Youth Services Manager
Phone: 937-853-5428
Website: https://ursdayton.org/services/youth-services/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Before and after school daycare and full-day summer camp is available for school-age children, 7 to 12 years of age. The Latchkey program is the only regional program designed to meet the special needs of students with disabilities ages 12-17, providing a nurturing and engaging environment for social interaction and educational experiences before, during and after school. Contact Tracy Pohlabel for enrollment information.