The program helped 92% of students maintain or improve their ELA standardized test scores and 7% move from below proficiency to approaching, meeting, or exceeding proficiency. Furthermore, according to DCPS school-day teachers, because of Kid Power programming, 63% of Kid Power showed improvements in regular classroom attendance, 43% showed an improvement in academic performance, and 51% showed an improvement in classroom participation.
Our Programs
Kid Power’s FREE programs serve more than 1,600 DC youth.
Our Impact
The program helped students increase their civic knowledge, ability to design a service-learning project, and their confidence with debate and public speaking skills by 21%. Further, 73% of students reported increased understanding of the importance of helping others and 95% of parents said Kid Power helped their child understand the importance of community service.
Students showed a 17% increase in their nutritional, environmental science, and gardening knowledge. Highlights included a 32% increase in students’ ability to identify different parts of a plant and a 16% increase in healthy food knowledge. 95% of parents reported that because of Kid Power programming, their students both understand the importance of making healthy food choices and able to make healthier food choices. Additionally, 91% of parents reported that their children now help cook healthy meals at home. In terms of social-emotional growth, 95% of parents said that their children have better conflict resolution skills, while 68% of surveyed students said that they have better self-confidence. Additionally, 73% of youth demonstrated increased positive social behaviors, such as assertiveness, while 67% showed increased creativity
On average, positive social-emotional scores increase 3% over the summer. Our daily Summer Leadership Academy serves 125 students and runs 7 hours/day for 5 weeks. Students participate in morning academic classes (ELA, Math, and Civics) and afternoon enrichment sessions based on the VeggieTime and Citizenship Programs. The Academy provides workforce development skills such as public speaking, marketing, financial literacy, team-building, and goal-setting. In just 5 short weeks, Kid Power saw significant growth.
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Our next generation is at the heart of our mission. Their smiles let us know it’s all worth it. 😄 #KidPowerDC #DCNonprofit #DCPS #childrenarethefuture #youth #youthdevelopment
This week our protégés and mentors had a day to remember attending a game with the @nationals. They enjoyed a live baseball game, connected with other matches, and soaked up plenty of sun. Thank you to @ticketsforkids for their generous ticket donation and to our incredible mentoring team. 😎⚾
#KidPowerDC #WashingtonNationals #DCMentoringPrograms #DCMentors #TicketsforKids #DCPS #DCPublicSchools #DCSummerPrograms #WashigntonDC #DCNonprofits
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generous support of our community, we have exceeded our fundraising goal and raised an incredible $27,327.92 for our Season of Opportunity Campaign! This achievement would not have been possible without the kindness and dedication of our donors. Together, we are making a lasting difference!
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We're halfway through another week of Summer Program! Today, meet program volunteer Grace, who has been involved with Kid Power for 2 years. Grace’s favorite summer memory is witnessing how creative her students are. Let’s see what our students create this week! 🎨
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We had another impactful week at our Summer Leadership Academy! 🌟 We kicked off last week with a visit from Aliyah McNeely, Legislative Policy Advisor from the office of Chairman Phil Mendelson. We topped it off with Kid Power Board Chair Gregory Henderson, @districtsportsreport, celebrating his birthday by spending it with our energetic students. Listening to their stories and hearing about the activities they love the most was inspiring. When our community leaders and partners engage with our young people, our students know they have a community of support behind them. 💪✨
#UnleashingOurKidPower #KidPowerDC #DCSummerPrograms #DCPS #DCPublicSchools #DCSummer #YouthEducation #DCNonprofits
Meet Maya, an Occupational Therapy student at @gwuniversity and volunteer in our Summer Program. Her favorite memories include being creative with her students, whether they are learning about healthy eating or wildlife habitats. Sound off with some volunteer appreciation in the comments below ⬇️ 🤩
#KidPowerDC #VolunteerAppreciation #DCPublicSchools #DCPS #DCSummerPrograms #DCYouthPrograms #GeorgeWashingtonUniversity
This summer, we’ll be spotlighting a few of the amazing staff and volunteers in our Summer Program. Today, meet Mark, our Administrative Coordinator 😎☀️
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Fun fact: July is Disability Pride Month! Historical events like the Capitol Crawl, a protest held right here in DC, demonstrate the impact of the disability rights movement. Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins (@jkclegacy) faced discrimination for having cerebral palsy and was among the youngest protesters at the Capitol Crawl at only 8 years old — when activists crawled up the steps of the Capitol building to support the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to protest the barriers they faced every day. Her story reminds us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age
#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #CapitalCrawl #KidPowerDC
Welcome to Summer Program! Take a look at what our students have been up to:
🌳Learning about ecosystems with a habitat project
✍🏾Practicing group collaboration during creative writing exercises
🌸Creating coffee-filter flowers in our VeggieTime program
☀️Making new friends and enjoying the sun
Follow along to see what our Summer Program has in store this week!
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On Friday evenings throughout the summer, @dcdpr and @dcpolicedept will host a series of community events that feature music, dancing, food, fun, and social service agencies. Find the full calendar of Late Night Hype events by pasting the following link into your browser: https://bit.ly/3WfIVWn
#DCCommunityEvents #DCFamilyEvents #DCYouth #DCPublicSchools #ThingstodoinDC #DCPS #DCSummerPrograms #KidPowerDC
This week in Summer Program: Our students explored creative expression and showed off their moves through an interactive dance class. Follow along to see what exciting activities our students are up to next! 💃
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Eligible students can now receive a one-time benefit of $120 in grocery money via the SUN Bucks program. The benefits can be used to buy food at any authorized SNAP retailer, like grocery stores 🛒 and farmers' markets🥗. Residents can review eligibility guidelines and apply for the program at sunbucks.dc.gov.
#SunBucksDC #DCPublicSchools #WashingtonDC #DCPS #DCMealPrograms #DCSummerPrograms
In the final part of our graduation recap, please join us in congratulating our graduating seniors and celebrating their journeys 🥳 💛 #Gradlife #Graduation #DCNonprofits #KidPowerDC #MentoringMoments
Local nonprofit @dokindworks surprised our protégés with a special graduation gift 🎓 watch part 2 of our ceremony recap to see how our students reacted to their new laptops! #Gradlife #Graduation #DCNonprofits #KidPowerDC #MentoringMoments
There’s no graduation like a Kid Power graduation! In part 1 of our mentoring program celebration, we’re looking back on memories that may make us laugh, cry, and remember all the good moments. #Gradlife #Graduation #DCNonprofits #KidPowerDC #MentoringMoments 😎🎓
Interested in getting involved? @mayor_bowser is seeking DC parents to serve as members of the My Afterschool DC Parent Advisory Group. Interested parents will serve as “testers” for the MADC portal as it goes through the design process internally. For more information, contact Tabitha Burnett at [email protected]
#MayorBowswer #CommunityEngagement #MyAfterSchoolDC #DCPublicSchools #DCParents #DCEducation #DCPS #KidPowerDC #DCCOmmunity 📚
🥗June 26 through August 25🥗, all DC youth will have access to free meals and snacks at more than 100 meal sites across DC. All young people in DC who are 18 years and younger, can receive free meals at designated sites, with no application or ID required. To see the full list of meal sites, click the link in our bio.
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Looking for summer plans? Visit www.summer.dc.gov, a one-stop shop for families looking to learn more about family-friendly things to do, places to go, and resources to support parents and youth. Make this a summer to remember!😎☀️🏖️
#DCSummer #DCYouthPrograms #KidPowerDC #DCPublicSchools #DCPS #DCSummerPrograms
Welcome to Summer Program! See how a few of our students celebrate the beginning of Summer😎☀️. Follow along to see the exciting projects, activities, memories, and dances our students explore. #DCSummer #DCPublicSchools #DCNonprofits #DCYouthPrograms #DCPublicSchools
Happy Independence Day! Amidst the barbecues and fireworks 💥 we at Kid Power celebrate liberty and justice for all in our efforts to uplift the next generation. #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay #HappyFourth