Open Doors Academy

Open Doors Academy is a nonprofit, developmental enrichment program and leadership academy for adolescents. The program was established in 2002 as an after school drop-in program for youth living in high-risk environments at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights. Open Doors Academy now has the resources and capacity to serve over 500 middle and high school youth and 1,400 family members in Greater Cleveland.

Member youth participate in project based learning experiences such as core enrichment programs and academic tutoring built around their developmental needs, full-day summer camps and service learning trips. At the core of the program is building a safe haven filled with support, creating a sense of community, and fostering the kids' confidence. ODA builds this environment by engaging parents, teachers and other community partners.