Franklin County is investing over $10 million to support enriching activities for youth this this year, from free day camps for elementary and middle school students to paid work experiences and a college and career readiness program for high school students and young adults.
In general, families must meet Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) income guidelines to qualify. Read more below and get connected with providers to see about available slots.
Summer Day Camps (Children Ages 5-13)
Franklin County-funded summer camps are safe and fun, with dozens of different sites all across Central Ohio. Youth attending summer camps will receive academic instruction and support; engage in social-emotional learning; gain hands on experience in Science, Technology, the Arts, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) projects; learn skills in leadership development and much more. Camps operate Monday - Friday for approximately 6 hours a day.
View full list of free summer camp providers
Ready 2 Earn (Youth Ages 14-21)
Ready 2 Earn partner organizations offer youth and young adults training in essential workplace behaviors including punctuality, professionalism, teamwork, and 21st century workplace skills such as critical thinking and communications. There are three different tracks of summer employment and paid work experience offered
- Youth ages 14-15: Work-based learning program designed to explore careers in technology, engineering, project management, and the arts. Youth will receive $1,500 stipend and can earn an additional $300 in incentives for completing the 6-week program.
- Youth Ages 16-18: Traditional work experiences with government, non-profit, and private sector organizations where they can earn wages up to $15 per hour.
- Young People Ages 18-21: Paid pre-apprenticeship training programs in the automotive, building and construction trades, transportation, non-clinical health care, and logistics industries. Earn wages up to $15 per hour.
GET READY 2 EARN THIS SUMMER!
- Columbus Urban League *Open Slots*
- Godman Guild Association *Wait list Only*
- Lead The Way Academy *Wait list Only*
- Saint Stephen's Community House *Wait list Only*
IT On Ramp+ and Student Web Corps (High School Students)
High School students can also apply technology and Web design training through
TECH CORPS. The training provides hands-on lessons focused on a variety of computing topics, including app development, game design, software development and Web development.
- Student Web CORPS is a 6-week program for TANF-eligible Franklin County 12th graders. Students will work on teams, learn to code and build a website for a mock business while earning $15 an hour.