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Kid Power partners with seven DC Public School sites where students participate in daily enrichment programming. These programs include a variety of academic instruction and homework help, civic engagement and service-learning, health and wellness, and urban gardening activities. Students must attend one of the following schools to be eligible for enrollment for Kid Power’s In-School and After-School programming.
Middle & High School Programming
We support DC public and charter school students in middle and high school through two powerful programs designed to help youth advance in school, career, and life:
- Community Mentoring Program connects students with one-to-one, community-based mentors who help them set and achieve academic, career, civic, and personal goals.
- PowerUp! is our youth-led enrichment program that gives youth the freedom to explore their interests, lead projects, and build community in a supportive environment.
Ready to get involved or want to learn more? Email us at [email protected] or call 202-827-5624.
Mentoring Program Requirements (Grades 8th-11th)
To apply, students must be in 8th-11th grades and apply before winter break of their 11th grade year in order to be matched with a mentor. While applications are accepted year-round, intake periods happen in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Requirements:
- Motivated!
- 1-year commitment
- 5-8 hours of communication with mentors each month
- Weekly phone communication with mentors
- Recommended monthly in-person outings with mentors
- Communicate with staff monthly
- Participate in our PowerUp! Enrichment Programming, open to grades 6-12. See below for further details.
Apply to be a Protégé: To be matched with a mentor, youth must complete the following intake steps.
- Complete Online Application
- Family Information Session
- Group Interview
Families will be notified if they’ve been accepted to receive a mentor after the group interview. Youth who are not yet ready to be accepted to receive a mentor will be invited to participate in PowerUp! to demonstrate readiness skills to be matched in the future. Youth and families accepted as protégés must complete the following steps:
- Enrollment Packet
- Family Orientation
- Individual Interview
- Motivated!
- 1-year commitment
- 5-8 hours of communication with mentors each month
- Weekly phone communication with mentors
- Recommended monthly in-person outings with mentors
- Communicate with staff monthly
PowerUp! Program & Application (Grades 6th-12th)
PowerUp! is a youth-led program designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and independence. The goal is to inspire students to explore career paths, college options, financial literacy, civic engagement, and personal goals on their own terms. Each session is guided by the interests of the youth, creating a space where learning is relevant, engaging, and driven by what matters most to them.
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 202-827-5624.
- Open to 6th-12th grade students
- Meetings take place both virtually and in-person
- Additional programming during school breaks including February break, Spring Break, and July
