The Fishing School (TFS) is a nationally-recognized youth development organization. We provide children and families with academic and parental support in Washington DC (Wards 6, 7 and 8). The philosophy of The Fishing School is inspired by the adage, “If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime.” Since 1990, our academic after school and summer programs have helped over 4,000 participants to “Fish in the rivers of their minds”. We believe that education is the foundation for success. TFS’s community-supported programming helps participants achieve academic success and improve their performance in school by providing them with supplemental academic instruction, targeted tutoring, homework assistance, test preparation, life-skills training, recreation and cultural enrichment. TFS believes all children should have the opportunity to grow, learn and develop to their fullest potential. We recognize and accept each child as a unique individual having their own rate of growth and development, with their own strengths and challenges. To assist all children in achieving their potential, our staff and instructors are committed to providing high quality after-school and summer programming that includes academic skill building, hands on activities, critical thinking, and project based learning. The goal of TFS is to expand opportunities for 1st to 5th grade children participating in our programs. We aspire to provide them with positive role models in a safe, healthy and warm environment. Our qualified and caring staff members supervise age appropriate activities. Realizing the value of quality care and guidance during these impressionable years, the staff works to help each child: Become academically proficient; Become good citizens at school, home and in their communities; Remain persistent to reach their goals in school and beyond. We also value the involvement and engagement of the parents/guardians and family members of each child. We believe that through a strong partnership with our participants’ family, we help each child achieve their goals to the fullest.

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