KCLS offers homework assistance in several ways.    Study Zone: Volunteer tutors provide free homework help at KCLS libraries. Students in grades K-12 can drop in any time during Study Zone hours to study, do homework and get help with questions. https://kcls.org/study-zone/  Brainfuse Live Homework Help: A professional tutor will provide up to 20 minutes of specialized help with math, science, English and social studies homework through a downloaded online classroom plug-in. Available in English or Spanish. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/  Homework Help Pages: These websites offer links to high quality information on the Internet and are organized by subject. www.kcls.org/homework  Ask KCLS: Live Chat Help service is staffed by professional librarians who are available 24 hours daily. Answers questions within a 20-minute time frame. https://kcls.org/ask/

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through high-yield learning activities. Delivers innovative and inspiring programs focused on BGCB's three outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.

Provides community schools programs including:   -  Homework help -  Recreation -  Arts -  After-school programs -  Annual month-long health clinic providing general and sports physicals for ages 18 and under -  SmileMobile dental care for elementary students two weeks each year -  Literacy programs for English Language learners

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Power Hour and Tutoring is a homework assistance and tutoring program available in the club library for youth in grades 1-8. Computer Lab offers computer skills classes and open usage for Club members in grades 1-12.  Project Learn is a hands-on tutoring and mentoring program available in schools.  Homework, field trips and higher education activities are available for grades 1-12.

Works with teens in grades 6-12 throughout the school year and summer months to address academic achievement. Program also offers one-on-one case management and assistance to identify and break down barriers for specific youth struggling in school.

Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning. Collaborates with schools and community based partners to provide opportunities for students and families.

Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning. Collaborates with schools and community based partners to provide opportunities for students and families.

Coordinates a variety of programs to educate and develop youth and their skills.   - Power Hour: A homework help and tutoring program which offers separate sessions for grades 1-6 and 7-12.   - BE GREAT Graduate: Program for high school students. Provides 1:1 mentoring to those enrolled, assisting them on getting their homework finished on time, tracking grades for each of their classes, addressing school absences, and assisting with college applications, etc. Partners with local high schools.   - Club Read: 2nd and 3rd graders who need assistance in learning to read are matched with teen reading coaches for an 8-week program that runs three times per year.   - Smart Kids: For grades 1-5; assists youth with developing skills and knowledge to avoid alcohol and other drugs.   Computer access and basic computer skills tutoring is available.

Offers a free after-school and summer program currently only for youth residents of King County Housing Authority (KCHA) in the Ballinger Homes Community. Provides a free after-school program with recreational activities, tutoring and homework assistance. Supports the academic and social emotional potential of youth by offering a structured program where students have access to resources, activities, and positive adult support.  Offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment including healthy snacks.  Helps all participating youth to become well-rounded, contributing members of their communities.  Provides meaningful opportunities for youth voice, leadership, and service learning.  Students are encouraged to complete homework with mentors and participate in enrichment, recreation; physical fitness and life skills activities.

Adult volunteers through "Power Hour" assist youth with homework completion.  Members have the opportunity to use computers at the Wilson Computer Lab for leisure and educational enhancement.

Provides before- and after-school child care programs.  Before-school program offers time for fun with friends, homework help, quiet activities, art projects, gym games, and game room activities.  A light breakfast and afternoon snack are offered daily.  The after-school program combines children by grade with a trained counselor.  Together they participate in age-appropriate activities and field trips.  Vacation child care is available for winter, spring and summer breaks.  Also offers a Pre-K program for youth ages 4-5, located at the main Ballard Boys & Girls Club location.  Clients are transported to and from school in conjunction with before- and after-school care; transportation is also provided for field trips.

The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology. Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations. The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused. The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Provides afterschool and summer learning programs, with academic, enrichment and social skills activities together with programs to increase youth involvement and family engagement.

If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help. We have volunteers who can help K-12 students with math, science, English, social studies and science. Students without homework can read and play learning enrichment games with trained tutors. You can get Homework Help most days during the school year, except on weekends and school holidays. No reservations are needed just come to the Library during Homework Help hours and bring your homework assignment and textbook. If our volunteers do not know an answer, they will help you find it. Do not worry if you do not have all the supplies you need. We have many things available that you can use, like graphing calculators, markers, paper, pencils, and a laptop. When you come to the Library for Homework Help, let us know what you need – there is a good chance we will have it.

If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help. We have volunteers who can help K-12 students with math, science, English, social studies and science. Students without homework can read and play learning enrichment games with trained tutors. You can get Homework Help most days during the school year, except on weekends and school holidays. No reservations are needed just come to the Library during Homework Help hours and bring your homework assignment and textbook. If our volunteers do not know an answer, they will help you find it. Do not worry if you do not have all the supplies you need. We have many things available that you can use, like graphing calculators, markers, paper, pencils, and a laptop. When you come to the Library for Homework Help, let us know what you need – there is a good chance we will have it.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Coordinates a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students.   Recruits students annually and conducts annual Academic Olympic competitions for students in 9th-12th grades in NAACP Branches throughout the country.   First place local winners then compete with youth from other cities at the National ACT-SO finals held during our National Convention. Includes 26 categories of competition such as sciences, arts and humanities.

Provides before- and after-school child care programs.  Before-school program offers time for fun with friends, homework help, quiet activities, art projects, gym games, and game room activities.  A light breakfast and afternoon snack are offered daily.  The after-school program combines children by grade with a trained counselor.  Together they participate in age-appropriate activities and field trips.  Vacation child care is available for winter, spring and summer breaks.  Also offers a Pre-K program for youth ages 4-5, located at the main Ballard Boys & Girls Club location.  Clients are transported to and from school in conjunction with before- and after-school care; transportation is also provided for field trips.

Provides after-school educational tutoring and enrichment programming for residents of six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. The program includes reading, academic skill building and homework help in structured one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutoring centers are staffed by education professionals and volunteers. Tutoring is available onsite for students who need academic assistance and are living in one of the six participating housing communities. Call for more specific site location information.

Provides a homework assistance program through structured after-school study halls for all grades. Offers one-on-one tutoring as needed for those in fifth grade and up as well as an organized tutoring program. Computer access and basic computer skills tutoring are available.

Provides after-school educational tutoring and enrichment programming for residents of six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. The program includes reading, academic skill building and homework help in structured one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutoring centers are staffed by education professionals and volunteers. Tutoring is available onsite for students who need academic assistance and are living in one of the six participating housing communities. Call for more specific site location information.

Offers a multicultural academic program in partnership with the Seattle World School (SWS). Helps recent-arrival students from diverse countries increase their skills in math and English, while understanding and appreciating theirs and each other's cultures. Students may earn credit towards graduation for attending summer school during the months of July and August.

Provides afterschool and summer learning programs, with academic, enrichment and social skills activities together with programs to increase youth involvement and family engagement.