Every weekday, Kid Power works with Title I DC Public Schools to provide daily academic and enrichment programming to 425 students (99% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). But this isn’t your average after-school program. After Academic Power Hour (mentoring and tutoring with college staff and high school volunteers), a rotating series of enrichment activities focuses on building students’ civic engagement, leadership, and healthy behaviors. Urban gardens are paired with lessons in nutrition, cooking, and environmental science; history and citizenship lessons offer a real-life perspective through Kid Power Congress and service-learning projects; art classes integrate wellness principles like mindfulness and self-expression. Together with a five-week Summer Leadership Academy and monthly in-school wellness programming, Kid Power reaches 1,000 students each year. These kids will power our future. You can power them!
COVID-19 Update:
When Kid Power first learned of DCPS closures, the team jumped into action, creating a series of online professional development webinars to equip staff with strategies and tools to best support youth; launching a needs-assessments with youth and families; and compiling and distributing mission-driven resources for families. Weekly phone calls, live virtual programming with feedback channels, one-to-one tutoring support, and food and supply access, give youth a sense of belonging and safety – and help make school interesting and fun.
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