What’s After School?

Discover new possibilities in Grow Home’s OST program!

Grow Home’s Out-of-School Time (OST) program gives high school students across Baltimore a safe, supportive space to explore new trades, develop workforce-ready skills, and connect with mentors and community partners. Hands-on-learning opens doors to sustainable careers!

Students gain:

  • Real-World Skills: Trade-focused workshops in construction, culinary arts, urban agriculture, photography, and more
  • Workforce Development: Weekly sessions on professional behavior, workplace expectations, and career readiness
  • Financial Literacy: Guidance on managing money, plus stipends issued every three weeks
  • Community Connection: Mentorship from skilled professionals and caring adults

Programming runs Monday through Wednesday, with Workforce Development sessions every Thursday.

Get Started at Your School

See your school below for orientation dates, registration links, and program-specific information.

BFHS Q4 Schedule

Q4 Orientation: Tuesday, April 7, 3:00-4:45 PM in the Ben Center,
Official Program in Session: Wednesday, April 8 through Friday, May 29
OST Programming will take place on any day school is in session between the dates above. If school is closed – whether planned or unplanned – there will be no OST programming that afternoon.

Mondays, 3:00-5:00 PM

  • Urban Agriculture (Heather Caprio)
  • Academic Motivation/Self Esteem (Tahkila Carter)
  • Videography (Chris Goodman)

Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 PM

  • Culinary (Daniel Valentine)
  • Academic Motivation/Self Esteem (Tahkila Carter)
  • Financial Literacy (Aaron Martak)

Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 PM

  • Culinary (Daniel Valentine)
  • R.I.S.E. (Cleo Rose)
  • Studio Engineering (Chris Goodman)

Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 PM

  • Workforce Development/Industry Exposure (Cleo Rose and Aaron Martak)

Contact Cleo Rose for more information!

All further details for programming will be provided via Google calendar. You will receive an invitation to to the BFHS programming calendar once updated.

Tell us what interests you! Complete our student interest survey!

Tracks Available: Urban Agriculture, Construction, Culinary, Photography, Workforce Development, and enrichment activities

Program information coming soon. Contact us for details.

Program information coming soon. Contact us for details.

Questions?

Reach out to the Grow Home team at ost@growhomebaltimore.org.