Programs
Our Programs
We create fun, nurturing programs that help kids build confidence, learn practical skills, and dream bigger. Explore our key offerings below.
After School
Academic support, computer lessons, plus loads of fun activities.
Our free After School Program gives kids time to explore, create, learn new skills, and unwind in a positive setting.
Through a mix of academic support, structured clubs, and sports, we nurture growth, leadership, and social skills—all while strengthening self-esteem and conflict-resolution abilities. Our team works closely with each child, helping them shine in every aspect of life: from the classroom to the basketball court to their own homes.
Peer Mentoring
Teens who’ve been in your shoes help guide younger kids.
Our jobs-training model employs neighborhood youth as mentors.
Growing up in the same environment as our participants, these mentors (for ages 14–24) offer relatable guidance and understanding. In a tiered structure, senior mentors guide junior mentors, who in turn encourage younger children to persevere. This approach not only creates powerful role models who’ve walked the same paths but also provides mentors with real-world job experience, leadership skills, and a stepping stone to future career success.
Summer Camps
Stay active and learning all summer!
Each summer, we engage children ages 5–14 with academic enrichment, sports, arts, and community-building activities.
By maintaining our supportive services outside the school year, kids stay active, keep learning, and build lasting friendships. Through partnerships—like our collaboration with Timshel Construction, which offers summer jobs to teens—we expand opportunities for youth and strengthen our community as a whole.
Real Stories, Real Impact
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“I love going to Kidz Express because they serve meals and I can play basketball.“
– Jermain, sixth grade -
“I attribute my success to Kidz Express. Without it, I would not be here today. The westside has always been rough. But Kidz Express provided the safety net that I needed.”
– Imani Hardy, artist/rapper and youth mentor -
”I love going in the lab to play computer games”
– Ayion, second grade -
”I was one of those kids who was very stubborn, always creating problems, and lying. However, Kidz Express became my sanctuary. It provided exposure, opportunities and slowly I began to conform. Now I am giving back to other kids at Kidz Express.”
– Jada Toy, senior manager at Kidz Express
Join the Team, Change a Life
From volunteering to event support, your time and talents make a real difference.