What’s Happening at Kidz Express
Stay in the loop with new programs, inspiring success stories, and the latest community events. Check out our recent highlights and see what our mentors and kids have accomplished together.
Latest News
Catch the freshest updates from our center—program launches, mentor spotlights, and community celebrations. Browse the stories below to see how our kids are learning, leading, and thriving every day.
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Bike-a-thon Fundraiser
Ride for a Cause: Join the 1st Annual Kidz Express Bike-A-Thon
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Explore, Create, and Play All Summer Long
Kidz Express Variety Summer Camp | June 30 – August 15 | Grades K–12
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Unleash Their Energy, Ignite Their Confidence
A shot at sports — basketball, tumbling, and more
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Spark Curiosity: Join Our 10-Week STEM Program
Fridays, Starting April 4 | Hands-On Learning at Kidz Express
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Everyday Moments
During the regular school year, youth enjoy spending time in the computer room playing games, completing homework or researching new topics.
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Celebrating the Holidays at Kidz Express
At Kidz Express, our mentors lead kids through all kinds of fun and creative activities—especially during the holidays!
Join the Team, Change a Life
From volunteering to event support, your time and talents make a real difference.
Personal Journeys and Recognition
Hear directly from kids and mentors on what Kidz Express means to them. Because when success is shared, everyone wins.
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Kidz Express Featured in Chicago Sun-Times for Keeping West Side Kids Learning and Thriving Through COVID-19
During a year of crisis, the Chicago Sun-Times captured how Kidz Express stayed open, stayed safe, and stayed committed to West Side youth. From laptops to leadership programs, our team worked around the clock to provide structure, support, and joy when it was needed most.
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Austin Weekly News Spotlights Kidz Express’s Transformative Peer Mentoring Program
The story highlights how teens at Kidz Express become role models, leaders, and paid mentors—guiding younger kids through the same program that helped shape them.
If you have a story you’d like to share, contact us at hello@kidzexpress.org.