Cincinnati youth education programs can help your child plan their future.
Cincinnati education programs for children of all ages.
STEM Programs, acting classes, and youth docent programs in Cincinnati.
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Youth programs downtown, in the West End, and all over Hamilton County.
Children can begin to learn life skills as early as elementary school. Even though this happens inside the classroom and at home, it’s always nice to have it reinforced.
These Cincinnati youth education programs will help children gain responsibility, community service, social awareness, and more. Just in time for their college careers!
Mentoring and tutoring programs are available for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students. The following enriching programs for multiple grades may help with academic achievement, leadership development, career goals, and more.
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Education Programs for Children
Extracurricular activities not only help students get ready for college, they also provide them with lifelong competencies to be successful.
Otto M. Budig Academy
Cincinnati Ballet
Ages: 2 and up
Boys and Girls
World-class training to develop artists and aspiring dancers for the Cincinnati ballet.
Modern Jazz & Creative Dance
MamLuft & Co. Dance
Boys and Girls
Ages: 3-18
Dance programming for young people ready for more severe environments and more advanced expectations.
Saturday Hoops
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
Ages: 3–18
Boys and Girls
Provides a variety of creative, instructional, and physical activities meant to stimulate, engage, model cooperation, and, most of all, have fun.
Homework Help at the Library
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Ages: 5-14
Boys and Girls
K-8th-grade students can get no-cost, one-on-one homework help in reading and math at local library branches.
Academic Intervention
Inner City Youth Opportunities
Ages: 5–18
Boys and Girls
Individualized or small group instruction on critical fundamental skills like reading, phonics, writing, vocabulary, math, science, and social studies.
Youth and School Gardens
Civic Garden Center
Ages: 5–18
Boys and Girls
Children strengthen their development and connection to the natural world and learn to grow food through the use of school gardens.
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STEMulates
The Gaskins Foundation
Ages: 6-18
Boys and Girls
Increase math, science, and technology opportunities while experiencing a hands-on, fun environment. The program encourages youth to enroll and participate in advanced math and science classes.
Art Classes
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Ages: 7–12
Boys and Girls
Interactive and fun theater education and training classes teach kids to work together. Subjects include dance, acting, vocals, and more.
STEM Girls
Cincinnati Museum Center
Ages: 7–14
Girls
Discover authentic and relevant STEM experiences in this free program. Visit labs, facilities, and offices of women actively working in STEM fields.
Youth Circus Camp
My Nose Turns Red
Ages: 7–18
Boys and Girls
Learn how to juggle, balance on the rolling globe, and the basics of creating a clown character. Students play various circus games that build teamwork, cooperation, trust, and friendship.
The Cincinnati Image
Millville Recreation Center
Ages: 7–17
Boys and Girls
The Cincinnati Image is a drill, drum, and dance team that offers a fun and exciting way to express yourself through music and movement. You don’t need any prior experience, just a passion for creativity and teamwork. Join us at the Millville Recreational Center from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday for practice and sign-up.
Cincinnati Boychoir
Cincinnati Boychoir
Ages: 8-18
Boys
513-396-7664
Enhances and deepens every boy’s creative expression, community engagement, and cultural appreciation through the vocal arts.
Sigma Beta Club
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Ages 8-18
Boys
Focuses on culture, athletics, social and educational needs by developing values, leadership skills, and social/cultural awareness for youth during their developmental years.
Boyz II Men Athletes
First Generation Leaders of America
Ages: 10-15
Boys
An enrichment mentoring program providing content on Leadership Development, Career, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Athletics.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Acting Classes
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Ages: 10-18
Boys and Girls
Weekly acting classes where students work on creative collaboration and teamwork through the theatrical arts. Scholarships are available.
Girls STEAM Academy
Queen City (OH) Chapter of The Links Incorporated
Ages: 11–14
Girls
Science, technology, engineering, arts and math professionals and mentees conduct engaging and informative workshops and experiences for all involved. African American female students in grades 8 and 9 are welcome to join. Register today!
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ~ Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
Ages: 11–14
Girls
Exposes young ladies to scholarships in math, science, and technology. Young women learn about service, sisterhood, and cultivating interpersonal relationships among their peers.
Khula After School Program
Never The Less, INC.
Age: 12-14
Girls
Promotes character, values, and the ability to rise above circumstances to become critical thinkers and strong forward-thought leaders.
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Youth Development Program
Cincinnati Museum Center
Ages: 13–18
Boys and Girls
Meet new people, participate in college preparation and tours, and attend summer trips while volunteering at the museum.
Jumpstart Your Future
Never The Less, INC.
Age: 14-17
Girls
Empowers young women to have a positive and productive future. Encourages their vision for their future and teaches them how to achieve it.
Achievers Program
YWCA of Greater Cincinnati
Ages: 14–18
Boys and Girls
This college readiness and career exploration program provides teens with the essential tools. These tools allow them to pursue higher education and identify different career opportunities. This is done through workshops and college tours.
Black Girls Stay Lit
Black Girls Stay Lit
Ages: 14–18
Girls
Black Girls Stay Lit is a locally based literacy movement to affirm, support, and empower Black female adolescents. Our innovative educational programming combines evidence-based cultural and gender-specific approaches to positive development with a strong focus on quality literacy instruction and practice.
Leaders of Tomorrow
National Black MBA Association
Age: 14-18
Boys and Girls
Cincinnati youth education programs students tackle a countywide problem and then design and implement a plan to address it locally. The program offers participants resources, knowledge and opportunities in the way of mentoring relationships, scholarships, and internships.
Teen Docent Program
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Ages: 14-18
Boys and Girls
Expose students to a museum environment where they can improve their historical acumen and professional leadership skills.
INROADS College Links Program
Inroads
Age: 14-18
Boys and Girls
A college and career readiness program provides high school students with professional and soft skills tools. These tools include goal-setting and planning skills and access to career immersion activities.
Delta GEMS
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ~ Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
Ages: 14–18
Girls
Instilling academic excellence and providing tools to sharpen and enhance skills. This program assists girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures.
Beautillion Militaire
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ~ Queen City Alumnae Chapter
Ages: 16-18
Boys
Promotes the educational and personal development of African-American high school junior and senior males. Youth are exposed to monthly activities such as career and life choices, interviewing skills, resume writing, community activities, and more.
Debutante Cotillion
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ~ Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
Ages: 16-18
Girls
Enhances young girls’ personal, professional, and civic development. Doing so through workshops, events, and rehearsals. All while cultivating scholarship, achievement, self-confidence, grace, and good citizenship.
2024 EMBODI ACT Prep Course
Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Ages: Students in grades 10 and 11
Boys only
A six-session ACT prep course. Sessions will be held on Saturdays for six consecutive weekends.
INROADS Internships Program
Inroads
Age: College
Boys and Girls
Gain access to career-related paid summer internships and training for corporate readiness with business soft skills.
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Youth Enrichment Organizations in Cincinnati
Youth Enrichment Organizations offer experiences beyond the classroom, fostering valuable skills for college and future success.
ArtWorks
Community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages.
BLOC Ministries
Building healthy, personal relationships and activities to build hope, purpose, and vital life skills.
Boys & Girls Club of Cincinnati
Tutoring and college prep to wellness and community engagement.
BYE Institue
Opportunities to support personal, educational, and professional growth.
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Top-notch theatrical productions, performance, and employment opportunities.
Cincinnati Urban Promise
Create holistic change in the lives of youth by meeting their physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs.
Elementz
Embraces and leverages the richness of Hip Hop culture to continue to help young people be catalysts of change and engage in creative futures.
Found Village
Connect youth affected by abuse, neglect, or trauma to community resources.
Guiding Light Mentoring
Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to make positive decisions that lead to a successful life.
Isaiah 55, INC
Educate and guide youth in making better decisions to break the cycle of poverty and lead more successful lives.
Q-kidz
Dance instruction and educational programs that build strong character, confidence, and teamwork.
R.E.A.L. Truth
Public safety training, active shooter preparedness, and self-defense classes.
Santa Maria Community Services
Social and emotional skills groups focused on developing peaceful conflict resolution skills, youth safety, and healthy relationships.
Save Our Youth Kings & Queens
Mentorship and after-school activities to prevent youth gun violence.
Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses
A safe haven and second home for youth in the West End neighborhood.
SuperSeeds
Assists all areas of the educational process through collaboration and intervention programs.
Sweet Sistah Splash
Services that educate and empower cultural and artistic enrichment, economic and entrepreneurship development, and holistic mental and physical health.
Urban League of Greater Cincinnati
Job placement, obtaining credentialing of apprenticeship, or continuing education.
Wesley Chapel Mission Center
After-school programs for grades 7-12.
Young CEO Program
Education and entrepreneurship work training for students ages 10-21.
YWCA
School-based initiative programs.
College and the real world can be rigorous. Outside-of-school programs offer a large variety of coursework to contribute to student success. If there are other Cincinnati youth education programs that we have missed, please contact The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
Written by: Marissa Staples
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