CCS Family Engagement
December 2, 2022
We combine youth-centric instruction with unique and engaging activities that keep kids captivated,
challenged, and eager for more. Our goals are to teach our campers courage, confidence, and problem solving skills, all while providing an environment where they feel comfortable pushing their own limits.
Autism Society Central Ohio aims to connect those in the Autism community to offer support share resources, and provide a sense of belonging. Connect with peers, parents, and professionals through support groups, events, and learning sessions, to share information and realize that you are not alone in the journey.
We offer job training, volunteer and employment opportunities to people with different abilities in a dog daycare, boarding and grooming setting. Our approach combines professional development with a deep commitment to animal welfare, creating a space where both our participants and the animals they care for can thrive.
Be WISE is a STEM designed to develop interest, excitement, and self-confidence in young women. Be WISE hopes to provide girls with the confidence and motivation to enroll in more STEM classes at the high school and college levels to prepare them for careers in a STEM field. Our camp is designed to provide real-life, hands-on experiences in STEM using problem-solving and thinking skills.
Challengers baseball is part of Little League America, offering teams for special needs payers who range in age from 5-18 (or who remain in school.) Players with intellectual and physical challenges, as well as individuals who have an IEP, 504 or those who have trouble with typical team play are aided with a buddy on and off the field to aid in play.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio gives kids ages 5–18 years the support, guidance, tools, and skills to succeed in life. Clubs are open both after school and during the summer, providing youth with a safe, welcoming space, caring mentors, and proven programs so they can learn, grow, and prepare for a great future.
Camp Nuhop is a week-long residential summer camp and respite program for children diagnosed with (but not limited to) ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and other neurodiversities. It provides a structured environment where all campers have the opportunity to make friends and feel good about themselves.
Camp OFLA is a residential elementary foreign language camp for students in grades 3-8. Students have the opportunity to learn Spanish, French, German, Russian, Japanese, or Korean in a small group setting and practice their skills through cooking, dancing, singing, playing sports, hiking, and making arts and crafts.
Cancer Support Community is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all people affected by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by the community. Programs and services are offered to all those affected by cancer: patients, families, children, friends, coworkers, and caregivers at no cost so no one faces cancer alone.
The PLTI program is a two-generation strategy to bolster parental involvement while promoting the lifelong health, safety, and learning of children. Parent voice, Social justice, Racial equity, Inclusion, Advocacy, Civic engagement
Central Ohio Parent Leadership Training Institute (COPLTI) offers a transformative 20-week program empowering Parents with civic engagement and advocacy skills.
Capital Kids is an after-school enrichment program for children in grades K–5. Our trained staff take a comprehensive approach, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, field trips and high performance standards to bolster your child’s academic achievement. The program is currently offered at four community centers:
Feddersen Community CenterBeatty Community Center
Sullivant Gardens Community Center
Marion Franklin Community Center
Fee: $100 for eight-week camp
Financial assistance is also available to qualified applicants through our PLAY Scholarship Fund.
Campers enjoy a summer of fun, creativity and learning in a safe environment. Days are filled with a variety of activities including computer lab, reading, academic assistance, research projects, gardening, swimming, presentation, field trips and recreational activities. Meals and snacks are provided daily.
Applications will be available online or at any of our community centers. Priority is given to youth who are currently enrolled in the Capital Kids school year program.
This program was established to develop the city leaders of
tomorrow by providing an orientation of the City of Columbus to
include Science, Technology, Arts, History, Education, Health &
Nutrition, Social Services, Law Enforcement, Safety, Government,
Economic Development and Community Service through hands-on
learning opportunities and meetings and mentoring by current city
leadership. The hope is the selection process will render a very
diverse group of forward-thinking children, eager to learn all about
their city. 614.645.3330
Community centers offer themed, week-long camps for youth ages 6-12. Campers experience many activities including, but not limited to, arts, crafts, sports, games, science experiments and nature exploration. Register for one session or for the entire summer.
A confirmation email will be sent immediately after registering online. Prior to registration, there is an option to add desired camps to a wish list.
Columbus Children's Theatre inspires, enriches, and empowers young people through the transformative power of the arts. Offering a variety of camps and programs, CCT provides hands-on theatrical experiences that encourage creativity, build confidence, and foster lifelong skills in a fun and inclusive environment.
Participants will live on-campus during College Preview, and explore the city with chaperoned trips to sites of interest such as the Scioto Mile, Otherworld, and the Franklinton Arts District. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a public-facing exhibition as the culmination of this program.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium provides learning opportunities
for people of all ages! Visit our website, www.columbuszoo.org for
program information and scholarship opportunities.
Dynamic Agility Sports is designed to teach children the core values to achieve personal success through a fun, active, and competitive environment. We offer multi-sport/sport-specific day camps, evening sports clinics, and speed & agility training. Serving ages 5-13 with full-day and half-day options.
Epilepsy Alliance Ohio through training about seizures and epilepsy, support groups, camps, art therapy, information and referral services, and by being a resource and support for anyone living with epilepsy, their families, friends, and anyone else who wants to know more about seizures and epilepsy.
The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) is a county agency providing support to children and adults who have developmental disabilities. Services are provided to residents of Franklin County, Ohio. Helping people to live, learn, and work in our community, FCBDD supports parents and family members with life-long services where needed.
Franklin Park Conservatory is a botanical garden that offers a paid educational internship to teens 15-18. During this work based learning opportunity, you will learn about gardening, customer service, and jobs related to our local food system and horticulture, all while building valuable work and life skills.
The CDF Freedom Schools model engages scholars and college-age Servant Leader Interns who staff the program to make a difference in themselves, their families, their community, and the world. We expect our teachers, parents, children, and staff to set high expectations for themselves and to become equipped to excel through the challenges of personal growth and transformation.
At Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland, we have an extensive history of partnering with schools, community centers, faith-based institutions and youth organizations/camps, etc. From opportunities to engage students with field trips, to our camp properties, to our community outreach programs which uplifts girls who might not be able to experience Girl Scouts otherwise.
I Know I Can is the only college access program in Columbus and one of the largest and most successful in the nation. Since its beginning, I Know I Can has made higher education a reality
for tens of thousands of Columbus City Schools’ students who dreamed of a college education and worked hard to get it.
Kaleidoscope Youth Center is dedicated to serving and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults ages 12-24. In addition to our drop-in programming, which runs 3:30-close each day, we have a Summer Institute -- a free, four-week program featuring team building and leadership development activities, creative projects and more to foster community with other LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-18.
The Law & Leadership Institute (LLI) is a non-profit in Ohio that works with high school students from under served communities to educate them about and prepare them for careers in the legal profession. LLI is free, providing participants with year-round, four year programming to learn about the law and build their reading, writing, public speaking, critical thinking, networking, professional, and leadership skills.
The Central Ohio Leadership Academy (COLA) is a high-impact leadership development experience designed for rising high school junior and senior student leaders throughout Central Ohio. COLA Week creates life-changing experiences for our community’s young leaders, develops their leadership skills, increases civic engagement, and enables them to work with others, lead with purpose, and make positive changes in their schools and communities.
Learning Aid Ohio’s mission is to connect families with tutors to help students stay on track toward their unique academic goals, specific to their individual needs and based on the curriculum their traditional teachers set. We provide students on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) funding for in-person, supplemental learning support.
MUCAI Academy is a non-profit, performing arts school designed to make dance accessible for students of all ages and abilities. From creative dance to special needs intervention to pre-professional training, MUCAI offers classes and workshops for all. Staff teach understanding and respect for all cultures and ethnicities and connections that exist with dance.
OCECD’s programs help parents become informed and effective representatives for their children in all educational settings and assist youth in advocating for themselves. Through knowledge about laws, resources, rights, and responsibilities, families are better able to work with agencies to ensure that appropriate services are received for the benefit of their children.
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is the preeminent research center in sustainable and safe mobility in the United States Camp CAR is a free*, weeklong summer day camp for students who will have completed their first year of high school, ages 14-18/rising high school sophomore, junior or senior, rising college freshman/gap year.
EFNEP is a FREE nutrition education program for adults, young adults, and youth, available in English, Spanish, and Somali. The adult program serves limited resource adults with children in the household. EFNEP teaches caregivers how to make healthier, safer, and lower-cost food choices for themselves and their families.
The Translational Data Analytics Institute hosts a free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. Students who learn these skills can combine them with an unimaginably wide range of interests, from business and biology to health care and education, to city planning and social services.
The Explorations in Neuroscience Summer Camp is designed for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in learning more about the brain and spinal cord in health and disease. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and students carrying out neuroscience related research.
medicine.
Aspirations Ohio is a part of the Nisonger Center’s Social Programs (Autism College Experience and Next Chapter Book Club). The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center and the Department of Neurology, Aspirations is a group-based social skills and support program that supports adolescents and adults (13-30 years) with high functioning autism and their family.
The TOPS Program at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center offers individuals ages 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) a unique opportunity to engage in academic coursework at Ohio State and gain meaningful work experiences while developing independent living skills and participating in campus and community organizations, social and volunteer activities, and other events.
A free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. Held in person on Ohio State’s campus, participants will work in student teams and with mentors to develop analytical and problem-solving skills, learn from scientists and students across the data spectrum., discuss biases in data, explore educational and career opportunities in data science and analytics.
Remember Us Urban Scouts programs provides youth with personal and professional development to enter the workforce or entrepreneurship. Our skilled trades training programs in landscaping and braiding allow youth to learn more about industries they already do and how to turn it into a business.
Our cycling program provides bicycle safety training & education, community rides, and documenting roadway issues.
St. Vincent Family Services is one of central Ohio's leading providers in pediatric behavioral health care. St. Vincent Summer Prep Academy is a day treatment-style therapeutic summer program specializing in addressing the social emotional health of children ages 3-12 and their families. Children will enjoy fun summer activities and expert behavioral health care, tailored to address their specific needs.
TECH CORPS develops technology programs and deploys tech-savvy talent to assist K-12 students and teachers. TECH CORPS programs fall into one of three categories: Awareness, Exploration, immersion, and support students in moving along a technology pathway
which ultimately prepares them for college, credential, or career.
UPS features paid internships and co-ops in career areas ranging from engineering and IT to special programs such as the Flightpath internship for aspiring pilots. INROADS is an internship program designed to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
