Howard County Chapter

In collaboration with the Howard County Chinese School, BranchOut!'s Howard County (HoCo) Chapter was formed in 2019. Under the leadership of HoCo Chapter leads and the support of the board of directors from HCCS, the chapter has expanded quickly and is now a partner of the Howard County Public School System to provide a variety of tutoring services as a way to give back to the community.

WHO WE ARE

Chapter Mission

Our mission is to empower students through free, high-quality tutoring while cultivating a culture of service, collaboration, and educational excellence within the Howard County community.

Year-Round Programs

BranchOut! Howard County offers year-round programming with flexible scheduling, allowing mentors to volunteer at times that best suit their availability. Volunteer hours are recorded based on individual commitment.

Howard County Autism Society

Starting in 2020, BranchOut!'s Howard County Chapter has partnered with Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) to provide one-on-one tutoring support to its students. Depending on mentor-mentee pairing, this is a hybrid program.

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Artistry in Action

Artistry in Action aims to promote inclusivity and cross-cultural understanding; fundraise for critical humanitarian efforts; provide equal opportunity to learn the arts (dance, singing, drawing); and allow mentors to share their artistic/musical talents with the community.

Artistry: Showcase your talents in cultural galleries
Outreach and communication

HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program: Saturday Math Academy

The BSAP Saturday Math Academy offers academic acceleration and enrichment opportunities (journalism, engineering, martial arts, etc.) for HCPSS students entering Grades K-9.

Program runs 7 weeks (800+ students enrolled)
10 BO mentors contributed 500+ hours, helping teachers prepare teaching materials & support students 1 on 1

WHAT WE OFFER

Summer Programs

BranchOut! Howard County's summer programs provide in-person academic tutoring through direct partnerships with HCPSS and student-run camps.

BranchOut! Summer Enrichment Camp

The BranchOut! Summer Enrichment Camp provides free academic and enrichment opportunities for Howard County students entering Grades 4–6 through hands-on learning and mentorship.

Activities include public speaking/debate, competition math, arts & crafts, and Rubik's Cube

HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program: Summer Institute

This program offers academic acceleration and enrichment opportunities (journalism, engineering, martial arts, etc.) for HCPSS students entering Grades K-9.

7 weeks (800+ enrolled students)
10 BO mentors contributed 500+ hours, helping teachers prepare teaching materials & support students 1 on 1

HCPSS Innovative Pathways Credit Recovery Program

The program is for students entering Grade 9 and current Grades 9-12. It offers High School courses for credits. BranchOut! mentors help out as needed for the courses as TAs.

HCPSS Academic Intervention

Provide assistance with special education instruction and assistance in reading/written language/ math and related and support services.

Supporting K-7 students seeking additional academic support

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BranchOut! Howard County Chapter

Past Programs

HCPSS STARTALK

STARTALK offers Chinese language proficiency development for HCPSS students Grades 7-8.

The program was complemented with a wide range of Chinese culture-themed activities such as arts and crafts, martial arts, virtual field trips, and games
During the 3 week program, 5 BO mentors provided 550+ service hours

HCPSS Middle School Math Advancement

The MS Math Advancement Summer Tutoring Program offers math acceleration and enrichment opportunities for HCPSS middle school students

BO students mentored students to enhance student ability in math courses and skills
During the 4 weeks of the program, 10 BO mentors contributed 350+ hours

Innovator Program

Explorer Magazine

Community Workshops