Read more about what's new with ODA:
Articles
January 20, 2026
When you walk through Baumgardner Middle School, the sense of belonging is undeniable. For Principal Joshua Luton, Open Doors Academy is an essential partner in making that possible. ODA has been part of the Baumgardner community...
Articles
January 20, 2026
Across the region, our partners are showing up in ways that matter most to our scholars and families – providing a tote bag packed with care, playing math games after school, or sitting beside a...
Articles
November 20, 2025
On November 13, nearly 650 scholars and family members gathered at Cleveland Heights High School to celebrate the culmination of our Northeast Ohio global learning curriculum at ODA’s eleventh annual International Festival. Visitors received passports at...
Articles
November 20, 2025
Did you know we’re all made of stardust? Our scholars learned an awe-inspiring truth during our recent Night at the Museum with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The annual event brought together families, scholars and...
Articles
November 19, 2025
While homework and test scores are on his mind, Antwon Bolden is thinking most about the person he’s becoming. “One thing I didn’t expect to learn at ODA,” said the eighth grader scholar from Euclid Middle...
Articles
November 19, 2025
“An adult saved my life, and we need adults to save today’s youths’ lives.” Mansfield City Schools Superintendent and long-time youth advocate Stan Jefferson opened this year’s Lights on Afterschool discussion at The City Club of...
Articles
October 27, 2025
Did you know that a baby planet was born recently? Scholars at Euclid Middle School were excited to tell us. They shared interesting facts on "Did You Know" day, one of the themed days during ODA's...
Articles
October 27, 2025
“If I had to describe Open Doors Academy as a color, I’d choose green. Green is very open.” Mason Diaz said. A sixth grader at Mansfield Malabar Intermediate School, Mason has been part of ODA since...
Articles
October 27, 2025
“When students discover a passion early, they can deepen it through classes and activities, setting them up to excel in future studies and careers,” said Jack D’Cruz, senior at University School and member of Intersect...
Next Steps
Program Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer With Us
Open Doors Academy provides out-of-school time programs that protect, inspire, nurture and challenge youth to reach their full potential.
Open Doors Academy ©2026, All rights reserved. • Privacy Policy • Religious Non-Discrimination
