🏛️ Houston: Enhancing Your Child’s Education through Enrichment Programming
While a centralized database for enrichment programs in Houston has yet to have been built, several organizations in the area offer their own enrichment programs; ranging from academics, athletics, and interests across various disciplines.
Houston Parks and Recreation
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department provides local youth ages 4-18 opportunities to engage in various enrichment programs within and across the city. These activities include mentoring opportunities for teens, athletic teams, academic support, and food services. Families would need to search through the Parks and Recreation database to learn how they can apply.
https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/youthsports-recreation.html
United Ways Bright Beginnings
In partnership with United Way of Greater Houston and ExxonMobil, United Ways Bright Beginnings helps children from lower-income families achieve social, emotional, and cognitive skills with their innovative early educational program. Bright Beginnings has helped over 15,000 children in the area; many of whom have gone on to earn high scores on standardized state testing, maintain high attendance rates, and cause less disciplinary problems while in school. Bright Beginnings is present in both community based and home based centers.
https://unitedwayhouston.org/what-we-do/youth-success/united-way-bright-beginnings/
Houston YMCA
The Houston YMCA provides and after school and summer enrichment program for local youths in the area. The Y program provides time for students to engage in enrichment and exploration activities, time to study and complete school assignments, opportunities to engage in active play, as well as community time to receive a snack and social/emotional lessons. The Y program is located in schools within the area, and is a paid program. Families can find additional information on the program’s website.
https://ymcahouston.org/programs/childcare-and-camps/after-school
Final Tip: Want Even More Options?
Try the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) School Finder to discover alternative and accredited schools across the state.
