OMO Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library
4pm: OMO Student Clubs Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library Each week, Señora...
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Academic Enrichment
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Support Education Foundation: Scholarships and Professional Development Awards
We are proud to provide scholarships to students who strive to learn and grow. Applications are due... -
Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project
The Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project is an after-school tutoring program that provides academic... -
You Can Read Project for Students (Age 8-13) for English and Spanish Speaking Students
You Can Read Program is a Howard County funded innovative reading proficiency program for students... -
Howard Community College - Special Saturday Hours (Virtual and In person)
Howard Community College is offering special Saturday hours on January 21 and 28 to help you apply... -
Paying for College and Trade School - Workshop
What? >College and trade school planning from a financial perspective >Student focused, family... -
Cultural Imperative Program
The purpose of the Cultural Imperative Program is to increase cultural awareness and critical... -
QuHacks
Interested in computer science, free food, and coding with friends to win prizes? If so, come to... -
Center for Creative and Learning, Inc
The Center for Creative Life and Learning, Inc is a 501(c) 3 tax non-profit organization providing... -
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Would you like to speak and understand English better? We’ll provide professionally trained... -
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Everyone is welcome to the ninth annual MLK Jr. Day of Service. It will be an ‘in-person’ event... -
Where Journalism Meets Literature: A Conversation with Colm Tóibín and Maureen Dowd
Join us on Saturday, February 18th 2023 for HoCoPoLitSo’s 45th Annual Irish Evening of Music and... -
Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship Certification (DTEC)
The Design Thinking & Social Entrepreneurship (DTEC) program is a FREE program open to 30 Juniors (c... -
Free "Hallelujah: A Holiday Celebration" Concert Dec. 11
“Hallelujah: A Holiday Celebration” will be performed in a free community concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec... -
Squash - Learn to Play Squash - We offer Pvt lessons, Junior Clinics & Match Plays & MUCH MORE!
Do you want to learn how to play Squash, the Fastest growing sport in the US! A Sport that can help... -
St. Louis Concert Series Opens with Jazz Sept. 25 in Clarksville Commons
Known as “America’s Big Band,” The U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors kick off the 17th Season of the St... -
SHINE After School Care
SHINE After School care is a licensed center offering programs designed to meet the need of parents... -
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... -
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... -
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)...
Afterschool and Camps
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OMO Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library
4pm: OMO Student Clubs Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library Each week, Señora... -
You Can Read Project for Students (Age 8-13) for English and Spanish Speaking Students
You Can Read Program is a Howard County funded innovative reading proficiency program for students... -
Mental and Emotional Health Support Group for Youth Age 10-13.
Support group provides youth with tools and coping mechanisms to promote positive mental and... -
Leadership U 2023 Student Program
Make a difference in the Howard County community while developing leadership skills. Leadership U is... -
Howard County Conservancy Summer Nature Day Camps
The Howard County Conservancy is a nonprofit environmental education center located on 232 acres of... -
Summer Activity Camps
8 Weeks of camp activities in 1 great facility! Gardens Sports Summer Activity Camps are a little... -
Good News Club
This is a Bible-based, after-school club for 1st through 5th grade. There will be Bible stories... -
Cheerleading - SuperSquads After School Program
SuperSquads Cheerleading provides an exciting after-school program in cheerleading including dance... -
Winter PE FUN Before School Program at Pointers Run Elementary presented by SuperSquads, Inc.
Eight (8) weeks of PE FUN at PRES Before School! Experience the innovative extension to our PE... -
Junior Clinics & Match Plays
Clinics are an excellent opportunity for junior players to learn new skills and techniques while... -
SHINE After School Care
SHINE After School care is a licensed center offering programs designed to meet the need of parents... -
Millionaire's Club
The Millionaire's Club is a complete financial skills program designed for delivery in a club-like... -
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... -
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)...
Arts & Music
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The Wedding Singer!
The Wedding Singer takes us back to 1985 when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a... -
2023 Youth Showcase - Call for Auditions
The Howard County Maryland Chapter of The Society, Incorporated, Supporting the Arts is asking youth... -
Upcoming DoodleHATCH January Classes and Workshops
DoodleHATCH is offering really fun creative arts and crafts workshops to keep your children warm and... -
Center for Creative and Learning, Inc
The Center for Creative Life and Learning, Inc is a 501(c) 3 tax non-profit organization providing... -
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Everyone is welcome to the ninth annual MLK Jr. Day of Service. It will be an ‘in-person’ event... -
Where Journalism Meets Literature: A Conversation with Colm Tóibín and Maureen Dowd
Join us on Saturday, February 18th 2023 for HoCoPoLitSo’s 45th Annual Irish Evening of Music and... -
Free "Hallelujah: A Holiday Celebration" Concert Dec. 11
“Hallelujah: A Holiday Celebration” will be performed in a free community concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec... -
Spectrum of Color
Please join Autism Ally Group for a hybrid fun night of painting on Thursday, January 19th @7pm-9pm... -
St. Louis Concert Series Opens with Jazz Sept. 25 in Clarksville Commons
Known as “America’s Big Band,” The U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors kick off the 17th Season of the St... -
ManneqART Seeking Volunteers for DoodleHATCH "Department" Store
ManneqART has opened the 15,000 sq.ft. DoodeHATCH Dept Store for Mythological Creatures,Time... -
Animal Dance Party
Bring a friend and make new ones, and get wild on the dance floor with Girl Scouts-It's all FREE... -
Kids on Campus
Kids on Campus has new scholastic and enrichment courses for your child, including languages, STEM...
Child Care
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Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project
The Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project is an after-school tutoring program that provides academic... -
Howard County Conservancy Summer Nature Day Camps
The Howard County Conservancy is a nonprofit environmental education center located on 232 acres of... -
Summer Activity Camps
8 Weeks of camp activities in 1 great facility! Gardens Sports Summer Activity Camps are a little... -
Winter PE FUN Before School Program at Pointers Run Elementary presented by SuperSquads, Inc.
Eight (8) weeks of PE FUN at PRES Before School! Experience the innovative extension to our PE... -
SHINE After School Care
SHINE After School care is a licensed center offering programs designed to meet the need of parents...
Culture/Diversity
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OMO Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library
4pm: OMO Student Clubs Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library Each week, Señora... -
#BlackJoy Family Fun Night, Sunday, Feb 5, 5-7pm
Laser tag & video games to kick off Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action! -
Silas Craft Collegians Dinner
On Monday, March 6 of 2023, Hunan Manor Restaurant in Columbia will be closed to the public to... -
Robinson's Rainbows
If you love the outdoors and making new friends in your community, Robinson's Rainbows outdoor group... -
Cultural Imperative Program
The purpose of the Cultural Imperative Program is to increase cultural awareness and critical... -
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Would you like to speak and understand English better? We’ll provide professionally trained... -
LGBTQ+ Youth Climbing Day (ages 13-18)
Join us on Saturday, January 28th for the first of our LGBTQ+ Youth Climbing Days in 2023, at... -
Where Journalism Meets Literature: A Conversation with Colm Tóibín and Maureen Dowd
Join us on Saturday, February 18th 2023 for HoCoPoLitSo’s 45th Annual Irish Evening of Music and... -
Spectrum of Color
Please join Autism Ally Group for a hybrid fun night of painting on Thursday, January 19th @7pm-9pm... -
St. Louis Concert Series Opens with Jazz Sept. 25 in Clarksville Commons
Known as “America’s Big Band,” The U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors kick off the 17th Season of the St... -
Inter(esting) Sex: Beyond the Binary
Debates on non-binary gender identities covering topics ranging from bathroom bills and educational...
Environment/Nature
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Robinson's Rainbows
If you love the outdoors and making new friends in your community, Robinson's Rainbows outdoor group... -
Howard County Conservancy Summer Nature Day Camps
The Howard County Conservancy is a nonprofit environmental education center located on 232 acres of... -
Spring Volunteering at the Howard County Conservancy
Interested in volunteering this spring at the Howard County Conservancy? We're looking for... -
No Cost, Home Weatherization Upgrade Grant
This grant will utilize funds to make improvements to your home to help reduce monthly utility bills... -
Robinson Nature Center In-Person and Virtual Programs
From Kids Wednesday Afternoons at the Nature Center to Take Nature Home program kits, children ages...
Health
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Mental and Emotional Health Support Group for Youth Age 10-13.
Support group provides youth with tools and coping mechanisms to promote positive mental and... -
ADHD, ASD & Reading Disabilities Research Studies- Kennedy Krieger Institute
We are recruiting participants between 8 to 17 years old to participate in a research study to learn... -
i9 Sports – Spring Registration is OPEN!
Registration for Spring programs is open! Program offerings include flag football, soccer... -
Free Life Skills Classes (and recruiting high school volunteer )
Life Skills classes for HoCo students in grades 6-9. We will consider requests for slightly younger... -
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn to assist a youth age 12 to 18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis... -
United States Youth Volleyball League
USYVL is a non-profit youth volleyball league for kids 7-15. This is an instructional league where... -
Squash - Learn to Play Squash - We offer Pvt lessons, Junior Clinics & Match Plays & MUCH MORE!
Do you want to learn how to play Squash, the Fastest growing sport in the US! A Sport that can help... -
Hunger Free Weekend Program
Hunger has both short- and long-term negative effects on children’s health and ability to succeed in... -
Junior Clinics & Match Plays
Clinics are an excellent opportunity for junior players to learn new skills and techniques while... -
i9 Sports – Winter Registration – NOW OPEN!
Registration for Winter programs is now open! Program offerings include basketball, soccer and arena... -
Family Counseling
The National Family Resiliency Center, Inc., a 501(c) non-profit organization has been serving... -
BRAINY: Brain Recovery After INjury in Youth. Now Online!
We are recruiting youth, age 10-17, who have had a recent concussion and children, age 11-17, who... -
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... -
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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#BlackJoy Family Fun Night, Sunday, Feb 5, 5-7pm
Laser tag & video games to kick off Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action! -
i9 Sports – Spring Registration is OPEN!
Registration for Spring programs is open! Program offerings include flag football, soccer... -
Summer Activity Camps
8 Weeks of camp activities in 1 great facility! Gardens Sports Summer Activity Camps are a little... -
LIFE Elite Basketball Tryouts
Basketball Tryouts for local and travel competition will be held for grades 5-8. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY... -
Cheerleading - SuperSquads After School Program
SuperSquads Cheerleading provides an exciting after-school program in cheerleading including dance... -
LGBTQ+ Youth Climbing Day (ages 13-18)
Join us on Saturday, January 28th for the first of our LGBTQ+ Youth Climbing Days in 2023, at... -
Columbia Association - Lifeguard Information Sessions - Wilde Lake
Columbia Association (CA) is looking for new lifeguards and pool managers throughout Columbia. CA... -
Columbia Association - Lifeguard Information Sessions - Oakland Mills
Columbia Association (CA) is looking for new lifeguards and pool managers throughout Columbia. CA... -
Columbia Association - Lifeguard Information Sessions - Long Reach
Columbia Association (CA) is looking for new lifeguards and pool managers throughout Columbia. CA... -
Improve your skills with Dance!
Gardens Sports Academy is proud to present Dancing Joy. Dance is a movement-language that is felt... -
Ice Skating - Learn to Skate Classes - Where it all begins!
Do you want to play hockey or learn how to figure skate: It all starts with learning how to skate... -
United States Youth Volleyball League
USYVL is a non-profit youth volleyball league for kids 7-15. This is an instructional league where... -
Winter PE FUN Before School Program at Pointers Run Elementary presented by SuperSquads, Inc.
Eight (8) weeks of PE FUN at PRES Before School! Experience the innovative extension to our PE... -
Columbia Warriors Basketball
Columbia Warriors is a skill building basketball and athletic club in Howard County, Maryland with... -
Squash - Learn to Play Squash - We offer Pvt lessons, Junior Clinics & Match Plays & MUCH MORE!
Do you want to learn how to play Squash, the Fastest growing sport in the US! A Sport that can help... -
Junior Clinics & Match Plays
Clinics are an excellent opportunity for junior players to learn new skills and techniques while... -
i9 Sports – Winter Registration – NOW OPEN!
Registration for Winter programs is now open! Program offerings include basketball, soccer and arena... -
BRAINY: Brain Recovery After INjury in Youth. Now Online!
We are recruiting youth, age 10-17, who have had a recent concussion and children, age 11-17, who... -
Animal Dance Party
Bring a friend and make new ones, and get wild on the dance floor with Girl Scouts-It's all FREE... -
Volunteer Coaches
The Howard County Lacrosse Program is searching for volunteer coaches. Coaches will be provided...
Tutoring/Mentoring
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Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project
The Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project is an after-school tutoring program that provides academic... -
You Can Read Project for Students (Age 8-13) for English and Spanish Speaking Students
You Can Read Program is a Howard County funded innovative reading proficiency program for students... -
Mental and Emotional Health Support Group for Youth Age 10-13.
Support group provides youth with tools and coping mechanisms to promote positive mental and... -
Paying for College and Trade School - Workshop
What? >College and trade school planning from a financial perspective >Student focused, family... -
Free Life Skills Classes (and recruiting high school volunteer )
Life Skills classes for HoCo students in grades 6-9. We will consider requests for slightly younger... -
QuHacks
Interested in computer science, free food, and coding with friends to win prizes? If so, come to... -
Peer-to-Peer (Mentoring&Tutoring Program)
The P2P Program is a peer mentoring and academic tutoring program. Highly qualified senior students... -
Center for Creative and Learning, Inc
The Center for Creative Life and Learning, Inc is a 501(c) 3 tax non-profit organization providing... -
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Would you like to speak and understand English better? We’ll provide professionally trained... -
Mentoring within Howard County Schools
The Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is beginning it's 2022-2023... -
ManneqART Seeking Volunteers for DoodleHATCH "Department" Store
ManneqART has opened the 15,000 sq.ft. DoodeHATCH Dept Store for Mythological Creatures,Time... -
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...
Volunteering
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ADHD, ASD & Reading Disabilities Research Studies- Kennedy Krieger Institute
We are recruiting participants between 8 to 17 years old to participate in a research study to learn... -
i9 Sports – Spring Registration is OPEN!
Registration for Spring programs is open! Program offerings include flag football, soccer... -
Leadership U 2023 Student Program
Make a difference in the Howard County community while developing leadership skills. Leadership U is... -
Free Life Skills Classes (and recruiting high school volunteer )
Life Skills classes for HoCo students in grades 6-9. We will consider requests for slightly younger... -
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Everyone is welcome to the ninth annual MLK Jr. Day of Service. It will be an ‘in-person’ event... -
Free "Hallelujah: A Holiday Celebration" Concert Dec. 11
“Hallelujah: A Holiday Celebration” will be performed in a free community concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec... -
i9 Sports – Winter Registration – NOW OPEN!
Registration for Winter programs is now open! Program offerings include basketball, soccer and arena... -
BRAINY: Brain Recovery After INjury in Youth. Now Online!
We are recruiting youth, age 10-17, who have had a recent concussion and children, age 11-17, who... -
Spring Volunteering at the Howard County Conservancy
Interested in volunteering this spring at the Howard County Conservancy? We're looking for... -
ManneqART Seeking Volunteers for DoodleHATCH "Department" Store
ManneqART has opened the 15,000 sq.ft. DoodeHATCH Dept Store for Mythological Creatures,Time... -
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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#BlackJoy Family Fun Night, Sunday, Feb 5, 5-7pm
Laser tag & video games to kick off Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action! -
Support Education Foundation: Scholarships and Professional Development Awards
We are proud to provide scholarships to students who strive to learn and grow. Applications are due... -
Vino Scholastico
Mix and mingle at the VIP Reception with fellow wine enthusiasts, and enjoy tastings, appetizers... -
Howard Community College - Special Saturday Hours (Virtual and In person)
Howard Community College is offering special Saturday hours on January 21 and 28 to help you apply... -
Paying for College and Trade School - Workshop
What? >College and trade school planning from a financial perspective >Student focused, family... -
ADHD, ASD & Reading Disabilities Research Studies- Kennedy Krieger Institute
We are recruiting participants between 8 to 17 years old to participate in a research study to learn... -
CCC Essential Resources Day
Essential Resources Day + Free Expungement Clinic Saturday, February 4th @Howard Community College... -
Cheerleading - SuperSquads After School Program
SuperSquads Cheerleading provides an exciting after-school program in cheerleading including dance... -
Columbia Association - Lifeguard Information Sessions - Wilde Lake
Columbia Association (CA) is looking for new lifeguards and pool managers throughout Columbia. CA... -
Columbia Association - Lifeguard Information Sessions - Oakland Mills
Columbia Association (CA) is looking for new lifeguards and pool managers throughout Columbia. CA... -
Columbia Association - Lifeguard Information Sessions - Long Reach
Columbia Association (CA) is looking for new lifeguards and pool managers throughout Columbia. CA... -
Spectrum of Color
Please join Autism Ally Group for a hybrid fun night of painting on Thursday, January 19th @7pm-9pm... -
Hunger Free Weekend Program
Hunger has both short- and long-term negative effects on children’s health and ability to succeed in... -
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... -
Millionaire's Club
The Millionaire's Club is a complete financial skills program designed for delivery in a club-like... -
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...