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Between reading, math, hands-on activities, and plenty of summer adventures, we caught up with Tyre to hear about his first summer at ODA.

Find out what he had to say at the link in our bio. ☀️ by @oda_cle

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4 days ago

What’s your favorite thing about ODA’s Summer Camp?

We asked 14 scholars, high school interns, and staff members at our Cleveland camp.

Their answers offer a slice what summer camp is all about.

Happy #SummerLearningWeek! We’re proud to join @smartersummers in celebrating the opportunities high-quality summer camp creates for young people to learn, grow, and discover what’s possible.

Here’s what they had to say.

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#SummerLearning #SummerLearningWeek by @oda_cle

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15 days ago

🤖 One week with robots.
One lesson our scholars won’t forget.

📖 Read the full story at the link in our bio.

@cle_state by @oda_cle

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16 days ago

Sometimes a new possibility begins with a simple question.

Our high school summer interns asked plenty of them.

📖 Read the full story at the link in our bio.

@progressive by @oda_cle

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18 days ago

🎮 Winning feels good. Learning how to handle losing may be even more important.

That’s one of the lessons our middle school scholars explored during eSports Camp this summer.

📖 Read the full story at the link in our bio. by @oda_cle

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22 days ago

Big smiles. Proud families.
Big dreams. Bigger plans.

Our Class of 2026 has reached an important milestone, and we were honored to celebrate alongside them.

Congratulations to every Open Doors Academy graduate. Wherever your next step leads, we’ll be cheering you on.

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Thank you @tric_edu Eastern Campus for hosting us again this year! by @oda_cle

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25 days ago

Every line of code is an opportunity to solve a problem.

During a visit to @cle_state our middle school scholars programmed tracked robots to navigate a course, testing, adjusting, and trying again until they got it right.

Then, after putting their coding skills to the test…

BattleBots.

Thank you to our partners at Cleveland State for creating a hands-on experience that challenged our scholars to think critically, collaborate, and have a little fun along the way. taken in Cleveland State University by @oda_cle

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a month ago

“Last year I learned how to communicate and express my feelings.”

Where did that happen?

“Everywhere. Just every day.”

💙 Meet Zae, a rising ninth grader spending his second summer at ODA.

Read his full Scholar Spotlight at the link in our bio. by @oda_cle

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a month ago

A few years ago, AAA volunteer Minerva Cabrera Pierce was paired with an ODA high school scholar for a mock interview.

The scholar spoke Spanish, and the two quickly discovered they were both born in the same country.

“Even though he was shy, I felt like he did take away things that he could use in the future,” Minerva recalled.

A shared language led to a meaningful connection—and a conversation that has stayed with her ever since.

📖 Read the full story at the link in our bio. by @oda_cle

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a month ago

☀️ Summer camp is underway!

Some scholars arrived excited.
Some arrived nervous.
Some were already thinking about field trips.
One was confident they were about to make new friends.

And one scholar delivered the joke of the day:

🌳 “What’s a tree’s favorite store?”

🌳 “Dollar Tree.”

If day one is any indication, we’re in for a great summer. by @oda_cle

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a month ago

Congratulations to High School Coordinator Jazmine Dowdley on being named one of @engagecleveland “26 Professionals You Need to Know in 2026.”

When we asked what the recognition means to her, Jazmine immediately focused on the opportunities it could create for ODA scholars:

“I’m hoping it broadens our scope as an organization because once people see where I work and the scholars I get to connect with, they’re going to be excited to connect with the scholars.”

We’re proud to see Jazmine recognized for the relationships she builds and the opportunities she helps create for ODA scholars every day. Congratulations, Jazmine! by @oda_cle

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a month ago

As a @garrettmorgan_leadership ODA alum, Jade R. reflected on her experience at ODA’s Summer Camp last year alongside her younger brother, @bpswillard elementary scholar Januel. While she was growing as a scholar herself, she also got to experience the program through the eyes of a big sister watching her brother come out of his shell and grow in confidence.

Before ODA, Jade shared that Januel was very quiet and mostly kept to himself. But during camp, she saw him begin to open up, make friends, and come home excited to talk about his day.

“It meant a lot because I got to spend time with him outside of being home and I got to see him how he is around other kids as well,” Jade shared.

Now, Jade is attending Tri-C, majoring in sonography, while working full-time as an assistant manager. She says the communication and confidence she built through ODA continue to help her every day in college and at work.

As we get ready to kick off Season 1 Summer Camp next week, we’re excited for another summer full of growth, connection, and memories for scholars and families across our community. by @oda_cle

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2 months ago