City Nature Challenge
Join the City Nature Challenge on Saturday May 1st at the Howard County Conservancy Socially...
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Academic Enrichment
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Tutoring and Practice Test Resources for Students
Howard County Library System offers online tutoring and practice tests for K–12 students. Howard... -
Student Exchange Program
Student exchange is a profound and positive experience - not just for the exchange student, but also... -
Paying for College or Technical School
What? >Post high school planning from a financial perspective >Interactive, "hands-on" family... -
Let's Talk about Money: Smart Cents Camp for Teens
What is Smart Cents Camp for Teens? Activity and conversation based personal finance program for... -
BranchOut! 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project
BranchOut!, the 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project, aims to promote STEM education... -
Temple University Summer Reading and Writing Programs
Help your child become a confident, enthusiastic reader! Strengthen your child's reading skills... -
Rotary 4-Way Speech Competition
Interested in public speaking? This is a great opportunity to practice this skill. The 4-Way Speech... -
Brain Imaging and Reading Intervention Study
This research study is examining the effects of a reading training program on reading and brain... -
Comic Book Creation After School Program
The Society, Incorporated, Howard County Chapter is sponsoring a Virtual Comic Book Creation After... -
ICA High School Essay Contest
ICA 2021 High School Essay Contest Deadline: April 30, 2021 Win Cash Prizes! TOPIC: "What strategies... -
Early Childhood Education (Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten)
The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) operates an early childhood education program... -
Millionaire's Club
The Millionaire's Club is a complete financial skills program designed for delivery in a club-like... -
Environmental Experiences
Join the Conservancy for our signature environmental education programs. All programs will be held... -
Kids on Campus
Kids on Campus has new scholastic and enrichment courses for your child, including languages, STEM... -
Online and in-person programs: Howard County Recreation & Parks
Howard County Recreation & Parks offers online and in-person programs for Howard County residents... -
#AtHomeWithHoCoRec
Howard County Recreation and Parks is offering versions of some of its popular classes and programs... -
Online Classes - Howard County Library System
Classes accessible for free through the library. (Note: Some classes require the entry with your... -
Robinson Nature Center In-Person and Virtual Programs
From Kids Wednesday Afternoons at the Nature Center to Take Nature Home program kits, children ages... -
Fidos Lends an Ear Virtual Reading Program
Fidos For Freedom is proud to announce the start of our new virtual reading program (via Zoom)... -
JA BizTown Adventures
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, JA BizTown Adventures is an engaging and relevant virtual... -
Next Generation Leadership Academy
Howard County NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Jr Chapter (HoCo NSBE Jr)/Next Generation...
Afterschool and Camps
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City Nature Challenge
Join the City Nature Challenge on Saturday May 1st at the Howard County Conservancy Socially... -
Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camps for Grades K-7
June 28 – August 27 Registration for Howard County Arts Council's Visual & Performing Arts Camps is... -
After School Nature Club for 7-10 year olds
Join us for a weekly 1.5 hour outdoor program celebrating all the wonders of nature. Monthly themes... -
CCTA Rising Stars Summer Camp
After a year of successful virtual experiences, the summer of 2021 is providing the exciting... -
Let's Talk about Money: Smart Cents Camp for Teens
What is Smart Cents Camp for Teens? Activity and conversation based personal finance program for... -
Temple University Summer Reading and Writing Programs
Help your child become a confident, enthusiastic reader! Strengthen your child's reading skills... -
Thunder Spring Rec Soccer
Thunder Rec is registering players age 4-12 for our Spring season. Join us for a fun time learning... -
Columbia Association School Age Services
CA continues to be committed to providing the best care possible for your children! In light of the... -
Millionaire's Club
The Millionaire's Club is a complete financial skills program designed for delivery in a club-like... -
Environmental Experiences
Join the Conservancy for our signature environmental education programs. All programs will be held... -
Kids on Campus
Kids on Campus has new scholastic and enrichment courses for your child, including languages, STEM... -
Life Skills Class
Free Zoom Life Skills Classes, Grade 6-9, Wednesdays (15 weeks) 1-27-21 to 5-5-21 at 3:00 p.m. -
Summer Camp
The Summer at Sandy Spring is located on 400+ beautiful acres. We offer up to 8 weeks of various... -
#AtHomeWithHoCoRec
Howard County Recreation and Parks is offering versions of some of its popular classes and programs... -
Online and in-person programs: Howard County Recreation & Parks
Howard County Recreation & Parks offers online and in-person programs for Howard County residents... -
Outdoor adventures
Boy Scout Troop 615 is still meeting and having fun with outdoor adventures in a safe and socially... -
Online Classes - Howard County Library System
Classes accessible for free through the library. (Note: Some classes require the entry with your... -
Robinson Nature Center In-Person and Virtual Programs
From Kids Wednesday Afternoons at the Nature Center to Take Nature Home program kits, children ages... -
Fidos Lends an Ear Virtual Reading Program
Fidos For Freedom is proud to announce the start of our new virtual reading program (via Zoom)... -
JA BizTown Adventures
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, JA BizTown Adventures is an engaging and relevant virtual... -
Next Generation Leadership Academy
Howard County NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Jr Chapter (HoCo NSBE Jr)/Next Generation... -
Virtual and Outdoor Programming
Girl Scouts is inviting girls K-12 to join a troop or take advantage of virtual programming and...
Arts & Music
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Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camps for Grades K-7
June 28 – August 27 Registration for Howard County Arts Council's Visual & Performing Arts Camps is... -
CCTA Rising Stars Summer Camp
After a year of successful virtual experiences, the summer of 2021 is providing the exciting... -
BranchOut! 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project
BranchOut!, the 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project, aims to promote STEM education... -
Comic Book Creation After School Program
The Society, Incorporated, Howard County Chapter is sponsoring a Virtual Comic Book Creation After... -
Animal Dance Party
Bring a friend and make new ones, and get wild on the dance floor with Girl Scouts-It's all FREE... -
Virtual Programming
CCTA Spring 2021, Virtual Programming, Classes begin February 5, ages 6-18. -
Student-musician volunteers
K-12 Students are needed for weekly online virtual concerts.Do you like to sing or play an...
Child Care
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Howard County Conservancy Nature Preschool - Scholarships available
Howard County Conservancy - Nature Preschool The Conservancy is excited to be Howard County’s first... -
Summer Camp
The Summer at Sandy Spring is located on 400+ beautiful acres. We offer up to 8 weeks of various... -
RecZone
RecZone is an all-day child care program offered at locations throughout Howard County, designed to...
Culture/Diversity
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Student Exchange Program
Student exchange is a profound and positive experience - not just for the exchange student, but also... -
Inter(esting) Sex: Beyond the Binary
Debates on non-binary gender identities covering topics ranging from bathroom bills and educational... -
Howard County Interact Club
The newly-formed Howard County Interact Club is looking for students ages 12-18 to join! The club... -
Comic Book Creation After School Program
The Society, Incorporated, Howard County Chapter is sponsoring a Virtual Comic Book Creation After...
Environment/Nature
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City Nature Challenge
Join the City Nature Challenge on Saturday May 1st at the Howard County Conservancy Socially... -
After School Nature Club for 7-10 year olds
Join us for a weekly 1.5 hour outdoor program celebrating all the wonders of nature. Monthly themes... -
Nature in Focus Photography Contest for High School Students
The Howard County Conservancy's Nature Photo Contest runs from May 1-28, 2021 for high school... -
Medication, EpiPens, Needles & Syringes Drive-thru Collection
Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring expired or unwanted prescriptions or over-the-counter... -
Howard County Interact Club
The newly-formed Howard County Interact Club is looking for students ages 12-18 to join! The club... -
No Cost, Home Weatherization Upgrade Grant
This grant will utilize funds to make improvements to your home to help reduce monthly utility bills... -
Environmental Experiences
Join the Conservancy for our signature environmental education programs. All programs will be held... -
Outdoor adventures
Boy Scout Troop 615 is still meeting and having fun with outdoor adventures in a safe and socially... -
Learn Outside, Learn at Home
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation presents new interactive and social resources to keep teachers... -
Robinson Nature Center In-Person and Virtual Programs
From Kids Wednesday Afternoons at the Nature Center to Take Nature Home program kits, children ages... -
Virtual and Outdoor Programming
Girl Scouts is inviting girls K-12 to join a troop or take advantage of virtual programming and...
Health
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Parenting Classes
HC DrugFree and the Howard County State's Attorney's Office will once again provide evidence-based... -
Medication, EpiPens, Needles & Syringes Drive-thru Collection
Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring expired or unwanted prescriptions or over-the-counter... -
Let's Talk about Money: Smart Cents Camp for Teens
What is Smart Cents Camp for Teens? Activity and conversation based personal finance program for... -
ICA High School Essay Contest
ICA 2021 High School Essay Contest Deadline: April 30, 2021 Win Cash Prizes! TOPIC: "What strategies... -
Thunder Spring Rec Soccer
Thunder Rec is registering players age 4-12 for our Spring season. Join us for a fun time learning... -
No Cost, Home Weatherization Upgrade Grant
This grant will utilize funds to make improvements to your home to help reduce monthly utility bills... -
Howard County Food Bank
The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) provides access to nutritious food through the... -
Teen Advisory Council (HC DrugFree)
All Howard County high school students are invited to attend HC DrugFree's monthly Teen Advisory... -
NFRC Clinical Programs: Support groups; KidsConnex educational program; individual and family therapy
The National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC) is a Comprehensive Mental Health Center Offering an...
Sports/Recreation
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After School Nature Club for 7-10 year olds
Join us for a weekly 1.5 hour outdoor program celebrating all the wonders of nature. Monthly themes... -
Mountain Lions Cycling Club
The Mountain Lions Cycling Club (MLCC) is the Howard County youth mountain bike team participating... -
Thunder Spring Rec Soccer
Thunder Rec is registering players age 4-12 for our Spring season. Join us for a fun time learning... -
Animal Dance Party
Bring a friend and make new ones, and get wild on the dance floor with Girl Scouts-It's all FREE... -
Free Fitness Videos
Free fitness videos available to get or stay in shape sponsored by the Columbia Association. -
Volunteer Coaches
The Howard County Lacrosse Program is searching for volunteer coaches. Coaches will be provided... -
Howard County Lacrosse Program
Kindergarten through 8th grade. Starts mid-March 2021.
Tutoring/Mentoring
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STEPS Tutoring and College Advising
STEPS offers personalized, one-on-one tutoring for kindergarten to 8th grade in English, Writing... -
Tutoring and Practice Test Resources for Students
Howard County Library System offers online tutoring and practice tests for K–12 students. Howard... -
Paying for College or Technical School
What? >Post high school planning from a financial perspective >Interactive, "hands-on" family... -
BranchOut! 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project
BranchOut!, the 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project, aims to promote STEM education... -
Temple University Summer Reading and Writing Programs
Help your child become a confident, enthusiastic reader! Strengthen your child's reading skills... -
A-OK Mentoring & Tutoring for Howard County Students - Free.
A-OK (Assist Our Kids) is an 18-year-old nonprofit organization that provides free mentoring support... -
Voices for Change
Voices for Change is a youth organization for High School students in Howard County that builds a... -
AST Tutoring
AST is offering FREE virtual, ongoing one-on-one homework help for all middle school students in a... -
Tutoring
FREE online tutoring, ES and MS students, weekends and weekdays for K-8. We are a youth-led... -
Free online/virtual Tutoring
We are targeting Middle Schoolers-High Schoolers, specifically grades K-12, during the week and on...
Volunteering
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Medication, EpiPens, Needles & Syringes Drive-thru Collection
Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring expired or unwanted prescriptions or over-the-counter... -
Student Exchange Program
Student exchange is a profound and positive experience - not just for the exchange student, but also... -
A-OK Mentoring & Tutoring for Howard County Students - Free.
A-OK (Assist Our Kids) is an 18-year-old nonprofit organization that provides free mentoring support... -
Brain Imaging and Reading Intervention Study
This research study is examining the effects of a reading training program on reading and brain... -
Howard County Interact Club
The newly-formed Howard County Interact Club is looking for students ages 12-18 to join! The club... -
Concussion Research Study: Participants Wanted!
The Brain Injury Clinical Research Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute is recruiting youth, age 10... -
Voices for Change
Voices for Change is a youth organization for High School students in Howard County that builds a... -
Teen Advisory Council (HC DrugFree)
All Howard County high school students are invited to attend HC DrugFree's monthly Teen Advisory... -
Howard County Food Bank and Community Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities available at the Howard County Food Bank and Community Garden. Complete an... -
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to support a grassroots network of neighbors serving neighbors in Howard County. -
Teen Advisory Council Meetings
Howard County high school students may click here to access the 2020-21 school year Teen Advisory... -
Howard County Volunteers
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in Howard County? The Howard County Volunteers web... -
Volunteer Coaches
The Howard County Lacrosse Program is searching for volunteer coaches. Coaches will be provided... -
Volunteer - HCGH Journey to Better Health
HCGH's Journey to Better Health (J2BH) is a community based volunteer program that aims to help...
Other
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Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camps for Grades K-7
June 28 – August 27 Registration for Howard County Arts Council's Visual & Performing Arts Camps is... -
Parenting Classes
HC DrugFree and the Howard County State's Attorney's Office will once again provide evidence-based... -
Paying for College or Technical School
What? >Post high school planning from a financial perspective >Interactive, "hands-on" family... -
Brain Imaging and Reading Intervention Study
This research study is examining the effects of a reading training program on reading and brain... -
Concussion Research Study: Participants Wanted!
The Brain Injury Clinical Research Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute is recruiting youth, age 10... -
No Cost, Home Weatherization Upgrade Grant
This grant will utilize funds to make improvements to your home to help reduce monthly utility bills... -
Housing, Energy and Weatherization Assistance
The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) offers financial support to families that are... -
Voices for Change
Voices for Change is a youth organization for High School students in Howard County that builds a... -
Millionaire's Club
The Millionaire's Club is a complete financial skills program designed for delivery in a club-like... -
CCS Provider
The Coordinating Center, Howard County's Service Coordination provider for the Autism Waiver, is now... -
NFRC Clinical Programs: Support groups; KidsConnex educational program; individual and family therapy
The National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC) is a Comprehensive Mental Health Center Offering an...