All People After School Program

During the school year, CD4AP hosts All People After School at Lincoln Park and Siebert Elementary schools on the South Side of Columbus. This program is designed to empower scholars and support families with a safe and positive learning environment while developing young leaders who build skills in social emotional intelligence, health and wellness alongside academic enrichment. The program is offered at no cost to families and provides healthy meals and snacks for each participating scholar.


The All People After School program serves scholars in grades K-6, daily when school is in session from 3:30-6:00pm.


During the summer months, CD4AP sponsors Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. CDF Freedom Schools is a national, literacy-education movement, impacting the lives of children across the US by cultivating a love of reading, encouraging high self-esteem, and offering experiential learning opportunities.


Each summer, All People CDF Freedom Schools programs serve over 100 scholars in grades K-8 in the South Side area and beyond. CD4AP partners with Columbus City Schools to provide space for the program.


Staff members empower scholars in their learning journey with a focus on literacy enrichment, hands-on learning opportunities, leadership and character development, social emotional learning, STEM, and arts exploration. The All People CDF Freedom School Program is offered at no cost to families and provides healthy meals and snacks for each participating scholar

All People CDF Freedom Schools

During the summer months, CD4AP provides a Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. CDF Freedom Schools is a National, literacy-education movement, impacting the lives of children across the nation by cultivating a love of reading, encouraging high self-esteem, and offering amazing program opportunities.


Each summer, we serve over 100 scholars in grades K-8 in the South Side area and beyond. We are thankful to our partners at Lincoln Park and Siebert Elementary Schools, who provide us with space for the program.


Staff members work with small groups with special focus on literacy enrichment, extended learning opportunities, academic enrichment, leadership and character development, social emotional learning, STEM enrichment and arts enrichment. The All People Freedom School Program is offered at no cost to families and provide healthy meals and snacks for each participating child.

To enroll your scholar in All People People Freedom Schools, click here.

For more information, please email our Youth Development Program Director Darlene Scheid or call/text: 614-477-6775.