The Fishing School Employee Directory

Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

The Fishing School is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, offering free afterschool and summer programs for elementary students in Title I schools in Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8. Over its 35-year history, it has served more than 8,500 children and families across the district and was founded by retired Metropolitan Police Officer Tom Lewis. The programming blends practical STEM activities with the arts to reinforce math and reading while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, and it draws on nationally recognized curricula. 
The organization relies on trained staff and a network of multigenerational volunteers from local partners, with an emphasis on loving encouragement and active parental involvement. It operates within the nonprofit sector and targets children in underserved communities to help them develop skills for schooling and beyond. The focus on a community-based approach reflects its aim to reach a relatively small annual cohort of students in Washington, DC.

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