Open Doors Academy

Open Doors Academy Creating equity in education through high-quality afterschool, summer, family & travel programs. our vision.

Open Doors Academy provides high-quality afterschool, summer, and family programs for students in grades K–12 and at least one year out of high school. We seek to advance educational equity in the communities we serve. Our programs meet the needs of our scholars by partnering with families and schools and by investing in educators on our team and across the state.

97% of scholars in our programs

graduate high school
96% of families qualify for free lunch
1,300+ scholars positively impacted across northern Ohio
40,000+ students positively impacted across the state through our Center for Out-of-School Advancement

Our Mission
Open Doors Academy works to protect, inspire, nurture, and challenge youth to reach their full potential.

Myanna had some clear takeaways from a financial literacy and budgeting activity during Open Doors Academy's summer camp...
09/03/2026

Myanna had some clear takeaways from a financial literacy and budgeting activity during Open Doors Academy's summer camp.

Find out one of the lessons this sixth grader is taking with her as she starts the year at the Breakthrough Willard campus.

💙 Read her story: https://tinyurl.com/4589sbkh

Our high school scholars recently experienced Hospitality in the Land, spending a day with professionals whose work help...
09/01/2026

Our high school scholars recently experienced Hospitality in the Land, spending a day with professionals whose work helps welcome visitors from around the world to Cleveland.
From Cleveland's Fidelity Hotel, to House of Blues Cleveland, and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, the day introduced scholars to new careers, new perspectives, and new possibilities.
Read the story: https://tinyurl.com/yvx8uwec

Some of the best career advice has nothing to do with choosing a career.A recent visit to Taft Law gave our high school ...
08/27/2026

Some of the best career advice has nothing to do with choosing a career.

A recent visit to Taft Law gave our high school scholars a chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and hear directly from professionals about what success really looks like.

Read the story: https://tinyurl.com/3t9ukvvt

Photo: Paul Sabota, TRG Multimedia

Strong communities are built by people who choose to make them stronger.We're grateful to North End Community Improvemen...
08/25/2026

Strong communities are built by people who choose to make them stronger.

We're grateful to North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), Mankind Painting LLC, and everyone who welcomed our high school scholars during their recent service trip. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to leave their mark while learning what community looks like in action.

08/21/2026

Big smiles. Big cheers. Big confidence. 💙

Here's a look back at our Summer Elementary Talent Show, where our elementary scholars took the stage to share some of what they'd learned with family, friends, and one another.

We hope you enjoy a few of the highlights!

Mark your calendars!We're excited to partner with Scott Simon for The Bravest Conversation in Cleveland – the launch of ...
08/20/2026

Mark your calendars!

We're excited to partner with Scott Simon for The Bravest Conversation in Cleveland – the launch of The Book of Questions: Courage – on Tuesday, September 22.

If you've followed Scott's work, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversations that challenge perspectives and inspire action, this is an evening worth putting on your calendar.

General admission is free, with VIP and VIP+ ticket options available. The VIP+ package includes a donation of nine copies of The Book of Questions: Courage to Open Doors Academy, helping extend the conversation to even more young people.

Thank you to Scott, Gregory Stock, Regina Brett, and Cuyahoga County Public Library for bringing this event to our community.

See the The Cleveland Leadership Center's post below:

Why do some logos become unforgettable?This summer, our middle school scholars created their own products, designed logo...
08/19/2026

Why do some logos become unforgettable?

This summer, our middle school scholars created their own products, designed logos, wrote slogans, and produced commercials while learning how successful brands connect with people.

Find out what one scholar created - and what the entire class learned along the way.

Read the story: https://tinyurl.com/2hacp3cr

Every business has a story behind the counter.Our high school scholars recently had the opportunity to go behind the sce...
08/14/2026

Every business has a story behind the counter.

Our high school scholars recently had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in City of Mayfield Heights to discover what it takes to run a successful business.

They left with more than great smoothies.

Thank you to the entire Tropical Smoothie Café team for sharing your time, your experience, and your passion with our scholars.

Read the story: https://tinyurl.com/44r9eya4

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!Join us on Saturday, October 17 for Open Doors Academy's Sixth Annual Benefit Clambake at the...
08/13/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!

Join us on Saturday, October 17 for Open Doors Academy's Sixth Annual Benefit Clambake at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation – a memorable evening of great food, an open bar, live music, raffle prizes, and inspiring stories that celebrate what becomes possible when a community invests in young people.

We'll also recognize Roger Frank with the 2026 Luminary Award for his extraordinary leadership and longstanding commitment to Open Doors Academy.

Our last two Clambakes sold out, so if you're planning to join us, we encourage you to reserve your tickets early.

💙 We can't wait to celebrate with you.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://opendoorsacademy.org/clambake

Long before Janine Walker began traveling the world, she was watching her older brother, Miles, come home excited about ...
08/11/2026

Long before Janine Walker began traveling the world, she was watching her older brother, Miles, come home excited about his experiences at Open Doors Academy.

Soon, she was building experiences of her own – forming lasting friendships, practicing leadership, serving families in Harlan, Kentucky, and discovering what she was capable of.

Today, the Cleveland Heights High School graduate is preparing for another bold step.

Read how Janine’s years at ODA continue to shape her journey: https://tinyurl.com/269e5wr3

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

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1427 East 36th Street, Suite 4206A
Cleveland, OH
44114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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+12162291900

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