Supportive for Every Child

Connect Underserved Children to Free Opportunities

Every child deserves to explore their passions. We connect families from low-income communities with free extracurriculars (online and in-person) in arts, science, coding, sports, and more.

No cost
Vetted programs
Age-matched

Quick Match

Find programs instantly

All programs are vetted and completely free

36M
People in Poverty
Need Access
15M
Children Without
Summer Programs
24.6M
Families Denied
After-school Access

Why Choose ConnectKids?

We remove every barrier standing between children and their potential

Completely Free

Zero cost to families. No hidden fees, ever.

Low-Tech Friendly

Works with basic phones and low bandwidth.

Expert Mentors

Learn from volunteers and professionals.

How It Works

1

For Families

  1. → Tell us your child's age, interests and availability
  2. → We match them to vetted free programs
  3. → Sign up and start learning—completely free
2

For Volunteers

If you run a free program or want to volunteer, share your offering with us. We handle outreach and scheduling so you can focus on teaching.

See Our Long-Term Vision

How Big Can ConnectKids Go?

We’re not just listing programs. We’re building a roadmap to reach millions of families, boost participation, and change systems.

Our Impact Scale

4 levels

Level 1–2
3.2M+

Families & children we aim to reach and engage.

Level 3
Skills

Measurable growth in skills, STEM interest, and readiness.

Level 4
Systems

Long-term policy and school district integration.

Our Impact Scale breaks down how ConnectKids can go from awareness and matching to participation, skill growth, and true systems change. Each level has concrete targets, timelines, and milestones.

Learn how today’s free programs fit into a multi-year strategy.

WHY IMPACT MATTERS

We’re designing for scale, not just one-off programs.

The Impact page shows how family signups today ladder up into millions served, improved outcomes, and eventually policy-level change. It’s our blueprint for turning a simple matching platform into a nationwide movement.

Concrete targets for each growth level.
Focus on underserved communities and low-tech access.
Clear path for funders, volunteers, and partners to plug in.

Ready to Unlock Opportunities?

Join thousands of families giving their children access to free, quality extracurriculars