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Youth Programs

For over 50 years, Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio has been providing early childhood education programs meant to promote skill development for children with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays.

Overview

View our Youth programs below!

Our Programs

  • After School girl tie-dying a t-shirt purple and red

    After School Program

    Each day's routine is similar to a school schedule but in smaller time increments. STEM, reading, physical fitness, and nutrition activities are designed to make sure that the attendees of the program don't lose the progress they've made in school.
  • Chance to Dance student in a wheelchair holding pom poms and smiling at camera

    Chance to Dance

    The mission of Chance to Dance is to make sure the students appreciate the art of movement through rhythmic ability and to use various music as well as imaginative play. We strive for our students to enjoy the class and develop a love for dance. These dance classes provide the opportunity for kids with disabilities a CHANCE to DANCE.
  • Child touching mirror in Discovery Garden franklin county, sign taped to mirror that says "love"

    Discovery Garden: Franklin County

    Join us at Discovery Garden: Franklin County, as we guide you through developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. We provide opportunities for socializing, learning, and enrichment for both children and adults.
  • kid in discovery garden playing with fabric and a plastic ball with holes in it

    Discovery Garden: Hocking County

    Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio's Discovery Garden Playgroup is a free, weekly, intergenerational playgroup for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities.
  • Mary Jo, the head of Ross county Discovery Garden, is smiling and holding up a paper bee made by one of the kids in the program

    Discovery Garden: Ross County

    Our Discovery Garden Playgroup supports families in raising happy, healthy children through play—a vital part of development. Initially launched in Ross County, the program fosters lifelong learning and strengthens family bonds.
  • Dolly Parton holding books and posed against a blue background

    Dolly Parton Imagination Library

    In just a few minutes, you can give your child the gift of books! Through The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, you can sign up any child from birth up to age five to receive a new book in the mail each month at no cost to you.
  • Early Intervention student looking off camera and coloring with 7 crayons

    Early Intervention

    For over 50 years, Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio has been providing early childhood education programs meant to promote skill development for children with developmental disabilities and delays.
  • Summer camper eating a hot dog and laughing

    Summer Day Camp - Finland Elementary

    Easterseals offers TWO Summer Day Camp Options focused on providing a safe and caring environment throughout the summer for kids with and without disabilities, for the duration of the summer months.
  • Hilliard Camper in a wheelchair smiling with a camp teacher

    Summer Day Camp - Hilliard

    Easterseals offers TWO Summer Day Camp Options focused on providing a safe and caring environment throughout the summer for kids with and without disabilities, for the duration of the summer months.

Our Stories

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    The Life Of Lindsey

    Lindsey Dargusch was an Early Intervention student whose life brought joy to everyone she met. Her legacy lives on through her parents' unwavering support of Easterseals. Hear from her parents, Bill and Maureen, on the impact of Easterseals and why they fund the Chance to Dance program.

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