The After-School Experience Your Child Deserves
At Breakthrough Public Schools, we know that learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends. That’s why we offer high-quality, engaging, and enriching after-school programs to support our students and families. Whether your child thrives in academics, arts, or hands-on activities, we have an after-school program that meets their needs.
Through our partnerships with Open Doors Academy, Rainey Institute, and The YMCA, students have access to homework help, creative enrichment, mentorship, and fun activities in a safe and supportive environment.
Keep reading to find the perfect after-school program for your child and learn how to enroll today.
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Open Doors Academy
If your child is enrolled at Breakthrough's Glenville, Southeast, Midtown, Willard, or Woodland Hills Campus, they can also enroll in Open Doors Academy’s enriching after-school program at NO COST TO YOU!
Open Doors Academy after school programming runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3pm-5:40pm, and
Wednesday 1pm-5:40pm
Enrollment for ODA Programming for the SY26-27 is now open. Fill out the form below to begin the enrollment process!
Open Doors Academy provides:
Homework help
ELA, Math, Reading and Science.
Fun activities
Games, crafts, movement and more to keep kids active and engaged.
A meal & snack
Healthy foods to keep students energized.
Enrichment programming
Tutoring, Social Emotional Learning, Mentoring, Entrepreneurship, Black History Month, Spelling Bee, International Project, Arts and Crafts, and the Stride Program.
Field trips
Cleveland Museum of Art, Great Lakes Science Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and the Metroparks.
Family engagement
Cavs Game and Holiday Christmas Dinner Party, International Festival, Family Game Night, and Entrepreneur Showcase.
ODA Location & Hours
ODA programming is available at the follwing Breakthrough campuses: Glenville, Midtown, Willard, Woodland Hills, and Southeast.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3pm-5:40pm
Wednesday: 1pm-5:40pm
Transportation
ODA Coordinators conduct programming on-site at BPS campuses for after-school programming.
Bus Transportation is provided or offered by ODA for all of the off site activities.
Tuition
Open Doors Academy after-school programs are FREE to Breakthrough families!
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Rainey Institute
For families at our Midtown or Willard campuses, we partner with Rainey Institute for an art-based afterschool program.
Rainey's art-based after-school programs are mastery-based and taught by a passionate faculty committed to enriching students’ lives through art.
Rainey Institute provides:
Vocal Explorers
Focusing on a different musical genres in a fun and supportive environment.
El Sistema Orchestra
Musicians study violin, viola, cello, or double bass through daily orchestra classes.
Dance
Uplifting the value of dance, inspiring participants to view dance as an equal career and educational opportunity.
Mixed-media art
Students absorb hands-on experiences in Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Digital Art (Animation & Game Design).
Theater
A wide-ranging, educational, and fun experience for young performers.
Location
Willard Families
Rainey Pivot Center
(2937 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113)
Midtown Families
Rainey Hough Campus
(1705 E 55th St, Cleveland, OH 44103)
Hours
All Families:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal: 1pm - 6pm
Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided for any Willard & Midtown scholars going to Rainey for after-school programming.
Parents are responsible for picking up their scholar(s) FROM THEIR RAINEY LOCATION.
Tuition
Willard & Midtown Families
$30/week per scholar
$25 registration fee
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The YMCA
Starting August 18, 2026 the YMCA’s Y-Club will offer after-school program enrichment at Breakthrough Schools (Glenville, Midtown, Southeast, Willard and Woodland Hills) for scholars in Kindergarten – 8th grade.
The Y-Club after-school program provides a positive approach to youth development, healthy living, and community engagement.
The YMCA Y-Club provides:
Homework Help
Literacy Development, Math and STEM education.
Physical Fitness
Activities that build the mind and the body through movement and sports.
Meals & Snacks
Healthy foods to keep students energized.
Enrichment Programming
Social Emotional Learning, Arts & Crafts, Entrepreneurship, Nutrition, and YMCA Programs.
Family Engagement
Parent Education Workshops and Family Engagement Events at the YMCA.
Location & Hours
The YMCA's Y-Club Programing will be located onsite at all Breakthrough Schools: Glenville, Midtown, Southeast, Willard and Woodland Hills.
August 18, 2026 - May 26, 2027
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3pm-6pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal: 1pm – 6pm
Program Cost
A County Voucher and/or a YMCA scholarship may cover the cost of the YMCA’s Y-Club afterschool program for most Breakthrough Families.*
*Families will have to apply for a County Voucher when signing up for The YMCA afterschool program. If they do not qualify for this voucher, they can apply for a YMCA scholarship to cover most, some or all of the cost for the Y-Club afterschool program.
Learn More
Virtual Info Sessions
Thursday, June 18th: 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, June 30th: 6pm-7pm
IN-Person After-School Registration Night
Thursday, July 16th: 5pm – 7pm @ Woodland Hills Gym
Thursday, July 30th: 5pm – 7pm @ Midtown Gym
- Learn more about the YMCA's Y-Club, Open Doors Academy, Rainey Institute, and the Sports Program. Register for these programs on site.
- Register for the County Voucher and the YMCA Scholarship with onsite assistance from the YMCA Team.
Questions?
We’re excited to support your family with our after-school programs, and we're here to help!
Contact The Family Experience Office.