After-school activities

Not sure what to do with your kids when they’re not in school? Extra-curricular activities help to keep students engaged and out of trouble. Find out about some of the positive ways young people can get involved outside of the classroom. There are countless community resources, programs and organizations where children and teens can spend time, volunteer and have some fun. Learn about some of the top after-school activities available in Stark County. Note that students don’t necessarily need to live in these cities to participate in the programs listed. Resource eligibility may be determined based on financial need.

Alliance activities

YWCA Alliance

We improve Alliance area women’s lives, stand up for justice, and strengthen communities with a focus on three impact areas: equipping youth, economic stability and advancement and senior nutrition and health Provides transitional housing for women, a clothing boutique, employment and transportation assistance, youth programs, and Meals on Wheels for the senior community Transitional Housing Employed women live in safe, low-cost transitional housing and get connected to resources and support services Career & Fashion Boutique Offers gently used women’s clothing at a low cost per item

405 S Linden Ave Alliance, OH 44601 Door #2 (back of building)

330-823-1840 ext. 103 Monday: 9:30 - 2:30 Tuesday: 12:00 - 5:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00 Thursday: 12:00 - 5:00 Friday: 9:00 - 12:00 Saturday: 1st and last of the month 10:00 - 1:00 Employment and Transportation Assistance We have resources that might be able to help. Give us a call at 330-823-1840, Monday – Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM to set-up an appointment Empowering Youth
  • Summer Explorers – grades 2-5 free 8-week summer enrichment program
  • Sparkles – in collaboration with the Quota Club, recognizes elementary children nominated by their teachers
  • Navigators Afterschool – grades 6-8 afterschool program
  • The Leadership Ladder
  • Teens in Action – former Navigators in grades 9-12 supplement Navigator staff
  • Summer Activity Aides – grades 6-12 assist with Summer Explorers program
College Scholarships
  • YWCA Memorial Scholarship - awarded annually to a graduating senior girl from the Alliance, Marlington, Sebring, West Branch, or St. Thomas Aquinas school district
  • YWCA Geography Bee Scholarship - YWCA sponsors a Geo Bee Club and awards college scholarships to qualifying winners of the annual Bee. To prepare for the Bee, youth in grades 6-8 join the Navigators afterschool Geo Bee Club so that they can prepare to compete in the annual National Geographic competition. Senior Nutrition and Health
Meals on Wheels Plus For more information, call 330-823-1840 Monday – Thursday 9AM-5PM
239 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-1840
Canton activities

Be a Better Me Foundation

A community-based foundation designed to empower and encourage young people to see the good in themselves and others.
1414 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 754-6881

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina & Stark Counties, Inc.

Mentoring network serving more than 350 at-risk children ages 6 to 18. Children are matched with adult volunteers who provide ongoing encouragement and support for life-long success.
Goodwill Campus
408 9th St. SW
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 445-1123

Buckeye Council, Boy Scouts of America

Skill building, outdoor activities and social development to help instill positive behaviors in Stark County’s young people.
2301 13th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 580-4272

Canton Challenger Baseball

Canton Challenger Baseball is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for those with physical and intellectual challenges. Each team is lead by a manager and assisted by volunteers. Learn more at their website.

Canton Museum of Art

Studio classes and workshops available throughout the year as well as a Summer Art Camp for young people under the age of 18.
1001 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-7666
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Canton Symphony Orchestra

Professional learning environment for young musicians in Stark County. Music camps are offered in the summer for children and young adults.
2331 17th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 452-2094

Dueber United Methodist Church

The Dueber Kids Club provides a safe place for kids to go after school for collaborative tutoring and enrichment activities.
645 Dueber Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44706
Phone: (330) 456-8357

EN-RICH-MENT

Music education, nurturing and training for youth who come from low-income, high-risk backgrounds.
1014 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 546-7724

Lighthouse Ministries

After-school programs for children in first through fifth grade, including devotions, exercise, academic support and enrichment opportunities.
1931 3rd St. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 915-3013
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Stark County District Library (Main Branch)

Start Smart programming and events for children from infants to pre-teens. For information about Technology Training Services, contact [email protected].
715 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 452-0665
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Stark County Youth Led Prevention

A youth-led, adult-guided leadership development group providing a safe place for students to come together to promote, celebrate and encourage healthy decisions regarding substance use.
919 Second St NE
Canton, OH 44704
Phone:: (330) 454-7917

Stark Parks

Parks, trails, classes and activities for Stark County residents of all ages. Located at Petros Lake park, there is a one-mile Mindfulness Walk trail marked with 10 stations that help you practice the art and science of being mindful. Mindfulness is a helpful tool for an overall self-care lifestyle.
5712 12th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 477-3552

TomTod Ideas

Project launches, school-based partnerships and summer camps that empower middle school students to imagine the world as it could be and put those dreams into action.
439 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 617-4753

YMCA of Central Stark County

Health, education and financial support services to help build strong foundations and strengthen our community. View all local YMCA locations.
4700 Dressler Rd NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 491-9622

Sing Out

Sing Out is a chorus of LGBTQIA+ and allied singers, dedicated to celebrating diversity, inspiring equity, and building a community of acceptance. Sing Out is a non-auditioned choir for singers (18+) with rehearsals at 7 pm on Thursdays located at New Vision United Church. New Vision Church is an open and affirming community and a supporting sponsor of Sing Out.
3129 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: 330-455-1000
Hours: Thursdays at 7 PM
Hartville activities

Pegasus Farm

Helping to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities to become independent, well-rounded, self-confident individuals:
  • Equine activities
  • Recreational programs
  • Social services
  • Vocational support
7490 Edison St. NE
Hartville, OH 44632
Phone: (330) 935-2300
Massillon activities

Boys & Girls Club of Massillon

Academic, health and leadership programs that create a safe environment for kids to have fun and be themselves. Programs include a Hot Meal and Smart Move (Evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum and youth development program for school-aged children).
730 Duncan St. SW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 833-4395

Massillon Museum

Massillon Museum is an art and history museum in downtown Massillon. Admission is always free. The Museum offers free or low-cost classes, workshops, and events for all ages. A Sensory Room is available for guests on the Museum's Lower Level. Massillon Museum is proud to be a member of Museums for All, offering reduced membership pricing and program discounts to those receiving SNAP benefits, and Blue Star Museums, offering membership and program discounts to active duty military personnel and their families. Learn more about the Museum at www.MassillonMuseum.org.
121 Lincoln Way E
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-4061
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R.G. Drage Career Technical Center

Career programs offered at Fairless, Tuslaw, Northwest, Louisville, Minerva and Malvern schools. www.drage.stark.k12.oh.us Offers mandatory career and educational guidance to Stark County youth and adults preparing to take the GED test through Ohio's test voucher program. 4-H Youth Development located here, offering hands-on activities to help youth between the ages of 5 and 19 develop lifelong learning skills. Visit ohio4h.org for more information.
2800 Richville Dr. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 832-9856
Toll free: 1 (800) 372-4322
Toll free: 1 (800) 372-4322
4-H Youth Development: (234) 348-6001
4-H Youth Development: (234) 348-6001
North Canton activities

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Promotes financial literacy, teen pregnancy prevention, healthy lifestyle behaviors and community service for girls ages 11 to 15.
1010 Applegrove St. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330)-433-9485

Mad Science

Science camps and after-school programs for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
7000 Wales Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 498-0033

MAPS Air Museum

Guided tours designed to align with state history standards.
2260 International Pkwy.
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 896-6332
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Stark County school districts

Alliance City School District

Aviator Food Bags: Weekend food bags for students who may not have access to consistent meals throughout the school year. Free GED classes for individuals in Alliance. Register for morning classes Mondays at 8:30 a.m. or evening classes Mondays at 5 p.m. (registrations may take up to three hours).
200 Glamorgan St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-2100
GED Classes: 330-829-2267
GED Classes: 330-829-2267

Canton City School District

Offers Adult Career & Technical Education - learn more at www.ccsdistrict.org/adulted FREE Classes at Aspire of Stark County:
  • Earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • Improve English (ESOL-English for Speakers of Other Languages)
  • Prepare for pre-employment testing
  • Study for entrance exams
  • Brush up on skills for success in college or training programs
  • Improve your current job skills
  • Help your children with homework
  • Gain personal enrichment and satisfaction
305 McKinley Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2500
Adult Career & Technical Education: (330) 438-2556
Adult Career & Technical Education: (330) 438-2556
ASPIRE: (330) 438-2559

Canton Local School District

Backpack Program - Weekend backpack meals every Friday for qualifying students. Career programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy.
600 Faircrest St. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 484-8019

Fairless Local School District

11885 Navarre Rd.
Navarre, OH 44662
Phone: (330) 767-3577

Jackson Local School District

Career Tech information at jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Page/1911
7602 Fulton Dr.
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-8000

Lake Local School District

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:
  • Career-based intervention (CBI)
  • Health tech
  • Legal studies
  • Marketing & business management
Performing Arts Summer Spectacular: A unique six-week theater camp for students entering seventh through 12th grade that culminates in the performance of a musical production.
436 King Church Ave. SW
Uniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Stark Career Compact: (330) 877-4282
Stark Career Compact: (330) 877-4282

Louisville City School District

407 East Main St.
Louisville, OH 44641
Phone: (330) 875-1666

Marlington Local School District

10320 Moulin Ave. NE
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-7458

Massillon City School District

Career Technical Education - Helping students to develop professional skills and experience to prepare them for future employment:
  • Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
  • Skills USA
  • Business Professionals of America (BPA)
  • Educators Rising
  • Junior Achievement
930 17th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-3900

Minerva Local School District

Free GED classes for students in Minerva. Register for classes Mondays at 9 a.m. (registrations may take up to three hours).
406 East St.
Minerva, OH 44657
Phone: (330) 868-4332
GED Classes: (330) 438-2559
GED Classes: (330) 438-2559

North Canton City School District

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Business management
  • Construction tech
  • Culinary arts
  • Interactive media
  • Medical technology
  • Pre-engineering
  • Teaching professions
  • Video production
525 7th St. NE
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Stark Career Compact: (330) 497-5620
Stark Career Compact: (330) 497-5620

Northwest Local School District

Northwest local school district in Canal Fulton, OH. www.northwest.sparcc.org
2309 Locust St. S
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (330) 854-2291

Osnaburg Local School District

310 Browning Ct.
East Canton, OH 44730
Elementary: (330) 488-0392
Elementary: (330) 488-0392
Middle School: (330) 488-0334
Middle School: (330) 488-0334
High School: (330) 488-0316
High School: (330) 488-0316

Perry Local School District

Public school system in Perry Township. Career tech classes offered.
4201 13th St. SW
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 477-8121

Plain Local School District

Career Tech information available at plainlocal.org//career-tech-overview
901 44th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 492-3500

Sandy Valley Local School District

Career tech classes are offered.
5362 State Rte. 183 NE
Magnolia, OH 44643
Phone: (330) 866-3339

Tuslaw Local School District

1835 Manchester Ave. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 837-7813