Four friends smiling together

Over 100 youth-serving organizations in Greater Akron participate in YSS trainings and networking meetings to make sure their programs are high quality for your children.

The benefits of keeping children engaged in after school and summer activities are substantial. Read some of the research that supports out of school time programming for youth.

Kids on bus during Road to Employment program

Youth learning to travel the public transportation system in the Road to Employment summer program.

Youth and adults exploring one of the many parks in Summit County in the Environmental Boot Camp program

Youth and adults exploring one of the many parks in Summit County in the Environmental Boot Camp program.

Youth get prepared for kindergarten in the summer program Count Down to Kindergarten!

Youth get prepared for kindergarten in the summer program Count Down to Kindergarten!

Smiling Boy With Backpack