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After-School Program
The Ohio Hispanic Coalition's After-School Program was founded in 2002 to ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP) Latino/Hispanic students were receiving education assistance, bilingual reading, science and technology activities, social-emotional learning, and cultural enrichment. It operates across three sites in Columbus, providing a safe space for students to learn, grow, and connect with their heritage.
The Program takes place Monday to Friday in the afternoons, throughout the school year and enrolls students in Kindergarten through 7th grade (6-13). Enrollment for the After-School Program takes place in September each year. To enroll your student in the program, please call the respective site.
154
Students Enrolled
9136
Meals Served
17
Nationalities Represented
While attending the program, students receive and engage in physical activities such as:
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Homework Assistance.
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Bilingual Enrichment Activities like
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Reading, Math, etc.
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STEAM Learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
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Zumba
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Educational Gardening
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Field trips throughout the school year
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Social-Emotional Development
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Meal Provided
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Content Creation, Digital Skills
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Soccer
Participant
Impact
Lucas, a 5-year-old boy, faced challenges starting at age 4 due to the deportation of his father figure. He went to live with his American grandmother, who feared that Lucas might lose his connection to his Latino culture. Since his father’s departure, Lucas had stopped speaking. Concerned, his grandmother enrolled him in the Ohio Hispanic Coalition’s Education Program to help him reconnect with his identity and improve his reading skills in both Spanish and English. After months of educational and social-emotional support, Lucas spoke again, saying “thank you” when he received his lunch. Today, Lucas continues to build his Latino pride and make academic progress.