Kid Power, Inc.

Focus: Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities throughout the District of Columbia.

Director: Andria Hollis

Schools Served: Amidon-Bowen Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, Barnard Elementary, Chavez Prep, H.D. Cooke Elementary, Tubman Elementary, Miner Elementary, Browne Education Campus, Sousa Middle School, Malcolm X Elementary

School District: DC Public Schools

County: District of Columbia

Schedule: M, T, W, Th, F 3:30 - 6 pm

Ages: 7-14

Capacity: 425

Membership/Pricing: Free

Setting:

Kid Power provides after-school and summer programming to 425 youth at schools throughout the District.

History:

Educators Max Skolnik and Caroline Sholl founded Kid Power in March 2002 and initiated programs in October 2003. In 2008 and 2011, respectively, Kid Power completed acquisitions of Linking Communities for Educational Success and Facilitating Leadership in Youth, non-profits east of the Anacostia River. In 2012, Andria Hollis succeeded Founder Max Skolnik as Executive Director. Kid Power seeks to promote academic and civic achievement; artistic and cultural enrichment; pathways for service, leadership, and social entrepreneurism; community collaboration; and healthy youth and family development.

Field Trip Destinations: Local independent high schools, local farmer's markets, museums, Fuel Pizza, college tours, pool (seasonal)

Program Information: Academic Power Hour: Students participate in homework help and engaging, hands-on activities that align with the Common Core Standards with the help of one-on-one mentors from local independent high schools and universities.

2) The Citizenship Project: Using a literacy-building and civic engagement curriculum, students study US history and the building blocks of citizenship and implement community action projects to improve their communities.

3) The VeggieTime Project: Students study math, science, nutrition and the environment, operate citywide gardens, participate in cooking classes, bring fresh produce into their homes, sell produce at local farmer's markets, and implement nutritional service projects

4) The Summer Leadership Academy: Youth participate in advanced academic, enrichment, service, and recreational activities and benefit from regular field trips.Academic Power Hour: Students participate in homework help and engaging, hands-on activities that align with the Common Core Standards with the help of one-on-one mentors from local independent high schools and universities.

2) The Citizenship Project: Using a literacy-building and civic engagement curriculum, students study US history and the building blocks of citizenship and implement community action projects to improve their communities.

3) The VeggieTime Project: Students study math, science, nutrition and the environment, operate citywide gardens, participate in cooking classes, bring fresh produce into their homes, sell produce at local farmer's markets, and implement nutritional service projects

4) The Summer Leadership Academy: Youth participate in advanced academic, enrichment, service, and recreational activities and benefit from regular field trips.

Slogan: Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities throughout the District of Columbia.