In addition to adult supervision, comradery, and Social-Emotional-Learning, the program offers a litany of benefits including–healthy nutritional meals, improved life skills, improvement in attitude, open communication skills, a renewed optimism, and new skills to deal with anger & anxiety.
Students between the ages of 6 and 16 are excited to arrive at Concrete Orkidz because they know they are welcome and have a safe and fun place to go–once they are dismissed from school. The After-School Program offers snack-pack meals, tutoring, a positive environment, and one-on-one Counseling is available with trained, certified professionals. 1 out of every 4 Children in Franklin County are not sure where their next meal will come from according to Mid-Ohio Food Bank. The After-School & Youth Summer Camp Programs are instrumental in proving support to children who suffer from food insecurities.
Not only are the planned activities designed to incorporate motivation, values, and expectations, but are in place to support family, school, and Social-Emotional-Learning (SEL) Initiatives.
According to The Ohio Department of Education, not only is there a growing number of economically disadvantaged youth in Franklin County, but there is also a 29–32-point gap in math and reading scores between low-income and non-low-income students.
Students have access to laptops, the internet, and the supplies they need to complete their homework or group assignments to enable them to close the gap. Concrete Orkidz remains open until 5:30pm to allow students time to have a snack, complete homework and receive one-on-one support, as needed.
The Youth Summer Camp Program runs for 8 weeks—June through August.
During the Summer Months when the students are not in school, students may experience challenges, if they do not have access to snack-pack meals, peer-to-peer interaction, or Adult supervision. 1 out of every 4 Children in Franklin County are not sure where their next meal will come from according to Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Both the Youth Summer Camp Programs & After-School Programs are instrumental in proving support to children who suffer from food insecurity.
Not only are the planned activities designed to incorporate motivation, values, and expectations, but are in place to support family, school, and Social-Emotional-Learning (SEL) Programs.
Each year we are proud to 450+ youth and their families through our Annual Community Outreach Events:
• Holiday Party
• Turkey & Ham Giveaway
• Big Hearts Warm Hands
• Back-2-School Backpack Drive
