AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Looking for middle school student (6th-8th grade; sometimes 5th grade) opportunities throughout the year?
We have recently expanded into a couple high school programs, too!​
Programs include the following conditions:
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MUST FILL OUT THE PERMISSION FORM!! To participate in ANY Strengthening Families middle or high school activities, every parent/guardian needs to fill out our Teen Participant Permission Form.
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May have limited numbers – some programs are limited in the numbers of participants. Once it fills up we won’t have any more room and students will be put on a waitlist. Please check to see if you need to register! See below for one-time, weekly, or monthly programming, which is subject to change.
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All school rules apply!
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No fees for programming.
after-school Teen Room Drop-in
Fifth through eighth grade students are invited to spend their afternoon in the Teen Room for games, open study, and special activities. Must follow rules from above and fill out PERMISSION FORM before attending an open Teen Room. Wednesdays from
3 - 5PM during the school year excluding school holidays, breaks, or closures.​
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cooking matters
Cooking Matters for Middle School students (6th-8th) provides hands-on instruction that will help teens develop a love of cooking and the skills to make healthy food choices wherever they go. Ohio Wesleyan University students teach middle school teens kid-approved lunches which are healthy, budget-minded and easy to make.
Coming Winter 2026!
For questions, reach out to Lauren Brookover at lbrookover@uwaydelaware.org.
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stempossible CLUB
Middle school students will discover the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) around them in a fun club atmosphere. STEMPossible club members will build robots, travel to work sites to see STEM in action ( see how cars are built, hydraulics work) and end the year with a trip to COSI!! Students are expected to attend as many Thursday clubs meetings as "STEMPossible!" This program is made "STEMPossible" by the Honda Foundation with support from PPG Paints!
Students can join any time of the year!
Every THURSDAY September through end of June from from 3 TO 5 PM To be put on the waitlist, email Lauren Brookover, lbrookover@uwaydelaware.org.
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Dungeons & Dragons the adventurer's league
Open to ALL Delaware County middle school students! Sign your student up for Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League spring session. If your student is interested in joining, email Lauren Brookover, lbrookover@uwaydelaware.org.​​
middle school book club
A Monthly Middle School Book Club facilitated by teens and librarians together! We provide dinner, giveaways, and fun. Your student only needs to read a book from the provided list or bring one they have read. Join us for next month's club meeting on January 14th.
January's meeting, we will be MEETING with Author Terri Libenson! Her graphic novels, including the Emmie & Friends series, are popular. Join us for food, conversations, and doodling with the author. Register your student here.​​
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Let Me run
Sixth through eighth grade boys are invited to run with us! The Let Me Run (columbus.letmerun.org) spring season begins the week of March 9th at the Strengthening Families Hub in the Willis Education Center. Boys must attend both days of programming and be picked up on time from each practice. Program fees sponsored by United Way of Delaware County.
Registration opens 8am Monday, February 9th
End of season 5k is Sunday, May 3rd
Email Lauren Brookover at lbrookover@uwaydelaware.org for registration information and questions.​​
Baking It Happen Philanthropic Club!
Is your middle school student looking to build their skills as a baker? Students will learn the science behind baking and how to bake cakes, cookies, muffins, & more with local bakers! Students will also learn about philanthropic giving opportunities in the community.
Coming in Spring 2026!
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syntero counseling
These services include prevention practices designed to inform, educate, demonstrate skills, and reduce risk behaviors in youth. Clinicians are available to assist in teaching social skills, healthy decision making, and refusal or “saying no” skills. Call (614) 889-5722 to talk with someone from Syntero Counseling.
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sUPPLIES FOR SCHOLARS
School supplies are provided to Delaware County students K-12 to have the resources they need to feel confident and ready to learn in the upcoming school year. VISIT SUPPLIES FOR SCHOLARS FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.​