Susan Carlson, of the Ben Carlson-Berne Scholarship Fund, is proving that a love for classical music can be taught. Founded in 2004, after the untimely passing of their son, Ben, Susan and her husband, Philip Berne, have made a commitment to carry on Ben’s passion for teaching economically disadvantaged youth about the various elements of … Continue reading Classical music plays on at CPS
This is the latest in a series of “get to know us” posts about ABC’s leadership, both on the Board of Trustees and our staff. These stories give an insider’s view of the people behind Activities Beyond the Classroom. Charley Frank, Executive Director for the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund, is committed to developing youth baseball … Continue reading Q&A With Charley Frank, Member of the ABC Board of Trustees
Xander Wynn, a sophomore at Walnut Hills High School, is a filmmaker whose talents have led to recognition at national and multiple local film festivals. Xander was first introduced to filmmaking at the Fourthwall Youth Studios summer camp in the summer of 2014. After multiple summers attending Fourthwall, Xander was hired by Frank O’Farrell to … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Xander Wynn Captivates Audiences with Award-Winning Films
Performances by Internationally Renowned Jazz Artists and CPS Student Musicians Jazz-loving Cincinnatians are invited to a first-of-its-kind international jazz festival featuring five renowned performers and student musicians from Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS). Proceeds from the event benefit music education at CPS. The CPS International Jazz Festival is set for 7:30 p.m., October 5 at Aronoff … Continue reading An Evening of Jazz
The Grant Will Enable the ABC / Fourthwall Filmmaking Program to Serve Hard-to-Reach Communities Impact 100 announced today that Activities Beyond The Classroom (ABC)/Fourthwall Youth Studios has been selected as a 2019 Impact 100 Grant Recipient. The $109,000 grant award will help fund the purchase and design of a mobile video truck, enabling ABC/Fourthwall to … Continue reading Activities Beyond The Classroom / Fourthwall Youth Studios Receive a 2019 Impact 100 Grant
Students who are in the foster care system often face additional obstacles in staying active and engaged in extracurricular activities. ABC’s KISR! Program works with caregivers to provide these children with access to a variety of activities throughout the year, including the summer. At the end of each school year, KISR! Enrichment Coordinator, Kyle Vismara, … Continue reading Summer Fun for Kids in Foster Care
This is the first in a series of “get to know us” posts about ABC’s leadership, both on the Board of Trustees and our staff. These stories give an insider’s view of the people behind Activities Beyond the Classroom. Richard Friedman has been on Activities Beyond the Classroom’s Board of Trustees since ABC was founded … Continue reading Q&A with Richard Friedman, President of ABC’s Board of Trustees
Since their inception in 2006, CAMP (Cincinnati Architecture Mentoring Program) has worked with over 500 8th and 9th grade scholars throughout the region, opening their eyes to the world of architecture, design, and planning. Activities Beyond the Classroom is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for CAMP, allowing the program directors to focus on the … Continue reading Summer Camp Brings the World of Design to Life for Area Youth
ABC’s Resource Coordinator at Aiken New Tech High School, Dana Bierman, was the first to tell us about a stand-out sophomore at Aiken, Keshawn Townsend. Like many CPS students involved in ABC programs, his story is one that needs to be shared. Keshawn Townsend, a rising junior at Aiken, was first placed on our … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Keshawn Townsend Spreads Poetic Justice
Solomon Brings Experience in Nonprofit Management and Community Engagement to ABC Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC) announced today the addition of Kate Solomon to its Board of Directors. In October 2018, Solomon was named Vice President, Community Relations & Executive Director of the FC Cincinnati Foundation. Prior to this new role, she led the Marketing … Continue reading Activities Beyond the Classroom Welcomes Kate Solomon to Board of Directors
