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What We Do

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Kids On Point is a comprehensive year-round youth development program that serves students after school, on weekends, and during summer. We engage kids from the time they enter the program in elementary school, guiding them to high school graduation — and beyond.

527

students served each year

$0

cost to families

91%

program retention rate

Our Method

  • After-school Programming

    Four days a week, students participate in dedicated homework time, academic mentorship, and athletics opportunities while receiving nutritious snacks.

  • Field Trips

    Students have the unique ability to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom with local and national opportunities.

  • Summer Programming

    This six-week experience offers a range of enrichment opportunities to address the “summer slide."

  • Support Programs

    We ensure that students and families have the resources they need to thrive.

  • College and Career

    Certified counselors provide year-round college and career counseling to students in grades 8-12.

  • Outreach

    We host events to keep families connected with information relevant to supporting students’ success.

Our Program

Kids On Point’s holistic model prepares children for success in school and life. Our program centers on educational opportunities, athletics, mentorship, and life skills development to help give kids the tools they need to succeed academically and, ultimately, professionally. Register Your Child

Education

We create and implement educational programming that encourages students to strive for personal excellence through planning and organization, public speaking and communication, reliability, and initiative.
  • 54% of students increase their GPA
  • 120 hours of college and career readiness programming each year
  • 100% of seniors graduate

Athletics

Athletic opportunities strengthen teamwork, conflict resolution, competition, confidence, and perseverance.
  • 4 days per week of fitness activities
  • 236 programming hours per year of athletics coaching and fitness instruction
  • 7,439 miles traveled throughout the year by athletes competing in squash tournaments

Opportunities

We engage students through thoughtful programming that encourages them to stay curious about the world.
  • 6 weeks of free summer programming
  • 602 enrichment hours across academics, athletics, and life skills development
  • 60 community partners

Our Partners

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Kids On Point’s most extensive partnership is with the College of Charleston. Together, we share and maintain a five-court squash facility and classroom space, engaging 70+ college volunteers yearly as mentors while facilitating high-quality research, coursework, and after-school and summer programming.
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One of Kids On Point’s key partnerships is with the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA), a network of 21 international and seven national organizations providing year-round support to young people. As an SEA member, Kids On Point benefits from metric-evaluation systems, scholarships, travel subsidies, and college-prep opportunities. Beyond SEA and the College of Charleston, Kids On Point collaborates with local businesses, nonprofits, and cultural institutions to expand resources and impact.

Your donations strengthen our efforts and make it possible to support even more kids.