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2022-2023 School Year

After School Opportunities for

JK-5th Graders and 6th-8th Graders

 

NOW BOTH IN ONE BOOK!

Compiled by:

 Elementary School Out-of-School Time Network

and The Middle School Network

www.agendaforchildrenost.org

About this guide

After school opportunities and programs for Elementary (JK-5) and Middle Schoolers (6-8) happen all over the city – on School campuses, at City Youth Centers, community centers, local non-profits, businesses and more. This guide brings all of these opportunities together in one place. The After School Quick Guide on the next few pages provides an overview of the programs that will meet your young person’s specific needs. 

What is the MSN and ESON?

The Middle School Network (MSN) and Elementary Out-of-School Time Network (ESON) are programs of the Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time that aim to ensure equitable access and engagement of elementary and middle school youth in out-of-school time experiences in Cambridge. Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of School Time is a citywide intermediary situated in both the City’s Human Services and School Departments.

Who can I contact to help me talk through options?

If you would like someone to talk through your options, please let us know. We can help sort through the information you see here and choose which options may work for you and your family. We can also mail a book (printed copy of this guide) to your home address.

For JK-5th Grade contact:

Shawn Proctor

Elementary School Out-of-School Time Network Coordinator

Cambridge Public Schools & Agenda for Children OST

857-235-2946, sproctor@cpsd.us

For 6th-8th Grade contact: 

Annie Leavitt

Middle School Network Coordinator

Cambridge Public Schools & Agenda for Children OST

617-349-6018, aleavitt@cpsd.us

*If you need interpretation or problem-solving in your native language, please contact us!*

Quick Guide Key

Use key below to help you understand the information in the After School Program Quick Guide.

Grades/Ages Served

Yes

No

Grades served by this program are highlighted in green. Grades not included are in the white box.

Example 1

JK-5

6-8

In this example, this after school program would serve students in JK-5th grade (green), but not 6th-8th grade (white).

Example 2

JK

K-5

6-8

In this example, this after school program would serve students in K-5th grade (green), but not JK (white) or 6th-8th grade (white).

Cost

No Cost

No cost for participating in program

$

Low cost or affordable because cost is adjusted by income

$$

Higher cost, no scholarships available

$$*

Higher cost but with *scholarships* readily available

$$$*

Expensive but with *scholarships* readily available

Earn $

Program pays young person

When

School Year

Program operates on a school year calendar. Families/young people usually sign up in the fall and stay part of the program through the end of the school year (until June). Some programs (DHSP) require earlier registration (in the previous spring) to enroll for school year

Ongoing

Families/young people can sign up at any time; program can be started at many points across the year or operates on a drop-in basis

Fall

Program only runs in the fall; sign up happens in fall

Spring

Program only runs in the spring; sign up happens in winter/spring

Fall, Winter, Spring

Program runs in multiple seasons but families/young people sign up for programs in each season separately

After School Program Quick Guide

This After School Program Quick Guide provides a glance at the after school programs available for your JK-8th grader. In this quick guide you will see the program name, grade levels, schedule and cost for the programs. To view more information about the programs including activities, location, times, transportation, and contact information, visit the page number provided in the right column.

PROGRAM

GRADES

SCHEDULE

WHEN

COST

Everyday After School Programs (5 Days/week)

Community Centers

Agassiz Baldwin Community Maud Morgan Arts After School

JK-8

M-F

School Year

$$*

Cambridge Community Center After School Program

JK-8

 

M-F

School Year

$

Cambridge Auxiliary Program (CAP) at Camb. Montessori

JK-6

7-8

M-F

School Year

$$

Community Art Center School Age Program (SACC)

JK-6

7-8

M-F

School Year

$

Dragonfly After School Program

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$$

East End House After School

JK-8

M-F

School Year

$

Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House After School Programs

JK-6

7-8

M-F

School Year

$

PBHA’s Cambridge Afterschool Program (C.A.S.P)

JK-8

M-Th/F

School Year

No cost

YMCA After School

K-7

8

M-F

School Year

$$*

DHSP (Department of Human Service) JK-5th Grade Program

King Open Extended Day After School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

DHSP (Department of Human Service) JK-5th Grade Childcare Programs

Fletcher Maynard Academy After School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

M.L King After School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Morse After School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Peabody After School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

DHSP Community Schools

Amigos Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Cambridgeport Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Peabody Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Fletcher Maynard Academy Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Haggerty Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-Th

School Year

$

Kennedy Longfellow Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

King Open Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Martin Luther King Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Morse Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

Tobin Community School

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

$

DHSP CYP Pre-Teen & Middle School Programs

Frisoli Youth Center

JK-3

4-8

M-F

School Year

4&5th: $

6-8th: No cost

Gately Youth Center

JK-3

4-8

M-F

School Year

4&5th: $

6-8th: No cost

Moore Youth Center

JK-3

4-8

M-F

School Year

4&5th: $

6-8th: No cost

Russell Youth Center

JK-3

4-8

M-F

School Year

4&5th: $

6-8th: No cost

After school Programs (3-5 Days/week)

Programs located at CPS Upper Schools

Bio-Coding Club (Broad)

JK-5

6-8

T, W, Th

Fall or Spring

No cost

Cambridge School Volunteers: Learning Centers

JK-5

6-8

TBD

School Year

No cost

Clubs at CSUS, VLUS, PAUS, RAUC and Amigos

JK-5

6-8

T,W,Th

Fall, Winter, Spring

No cost

East End House Middle School Program at PAUS

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

No cost

Intramural Sports at CPS Upper Schools 

JK-5

6-8

T-Th

Fall, Winter, Spring

No cost

Tutoring Plus

JK-5

6-8

T,Th

School Year

No cost

The Work Force @ CSUS

JK-5

6-7

8

M-F

School Year

Earn $

Speciality Opportunities (1-2 days/week)

Academic Support and Enrichment

Breakthrough Greater Boston

JK-5

6-8

TBD

Apply in Fall

No cost

Cambridge Math Circle

JK-K

2-8

M,T,W,Sat

Ongoing

$

Club Z Tutoring

JK-8

M-Sun

Ongoing

$$

Junior Coach Tutoring

JK-8

M-F

Ongoing

No cost

SHINE

JK-4

5-8

Th

Fall

No cost

Tutoring Plus

JK-8

M-Th

School Year

No cost

Inclusive & Special Needs

DHSP Inclusion Initiative

JK-5

6-8

M-F

Ongoing

No cost

Partners for Youth with Disabilities Mentoring

JK

K-5

6-8

M-F

Ongoing

No cost

The Cambridge Program

JK-2

3-8

Sat

Ongoing

$

Leadership & Work Experience

Agassiz Baldwin Youth Employment Program

JK-5

6-8

M-F

School Year

Earn $

Bridging the Gap

JK-5

6-8

M,W

Ongoing

No cost

City Sprouts Youth Leadership Team

JK-5

6-8

W

School Year

No cost

Gender Expansive Youth Program 

JK-5

6-8

W

School Year

No cost

Gold Leadership Program 

JK-5

6-8

T

School Year

No cost

MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound

JK-7

8+

M-F

School Year

No cost

Teen Media Program at Community Arts Center (CAC) 

JK-6

7-8

M-F

School Year

Earn $

The Work Force (High School Program: 4 locations)

JK-7

8

F

School Year

Earn $

Performing Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Theater) (1-2 days/week)

All Hands Allston After School Program

JK

K-7

8

M-F

Ongoing

$$*

Beyond the 4th Wall Rising Stars Theater Classes

JK

K-7

8

 

Sat

Fall, Spring

$

Cambridge Children’s Chorus

JK-8

M, T, Th

School Year

$$*

CityStep 

JK-4

5-7

8

M-F

School Year

No cost

 Dance Complex

JK

K-8

M-Sun

Ongoing

$$

Longfellow Neighborhood Council Music & Arts

JK

K-8

M-F

Ongoing

$

MassArt Saturday Studios

JK-2

3-8

Sat

Fall, Spring

$$*

Middle School Arts After School at Maud Morgan

JK-5

6-8

M,W

Fall, Winter, Spring

$$*

New School of Music

JK-2

3-8

M-Sun

Fall, Spring

$$*

Piano Lessons

JK

K-8

M-Sun

Ongoing

$$*

Soca Fusion

JK-8

Sun

Fall

No cost

Young Dancers Program: Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre

JK-8

M-Sat

School Year

$$

Youth Underground Theater Ensemble

JK-6

7-8

Sun

School Year

Earn $

Sports, Athletics, and Outdoors (1-2 days/week)

Boston Bouldering Project Kids Academy & Adventure Days

JK

K-8

M-Sun

Ongoing

$$*

BSA Troop & Crew 56

JK-5

6-8

T

Ongoing

$

Cambridge Athletic Club All Stars Basketball

JK-3

4-7

8

Sat

Fall

$

Cambridge Family Microsoccer

JK-K

1-8

Sun

Fall, Spring

$

Cambridge Girls Softball: Fall Ball & Spring

JK

K-8

Sun

Fall & Spring

No cost

Cambridge Jets Youth Track Club

JK

K-8

M,W

Fall, Winter, Spring

$

Cambridge Pride Basketball

JK-5

6-8

TBD

Winter

$

Cambridge Youth Boxing Program

JK-5

6-8

M,Th

Ongoing

No cost

Cambridge Baseball: Fall Ball & Spring Leagues

JK-2

3-6

7-8

M-F

Fall & Spring

$

Cambridge Youth Flag Football

JK

K-5

6-8

Sun

Fall, Spring

$

Cambridge Youth Lacrosse

JK

K-8

Sun

Fall

No cost

Cambridge Youth Pop Warner & Cheerleading

JK

K-8

Sun

Fall

$

Cambridge Youth Soccer

JK-8

Sat

Fall & Spring

$

Cub Scout Pack 56

JK-5

6-8

T

Fall, Winter, Spring

$

Recreation and Swimming at War Memorial

JK

K-8

M-Sun

Ongoing

$$*

Girls on the Run

JK–2

3-5

6-8

TBD

Ongoing

$

Girl Scouts

JK

K-8

M-Sun

Ongoing

$

Tae Kwon Do Cambridge

JK-8

M-Sat

Ongoing

$$$

Olympia Fencing

JK-K

1-8

T, Th, Sat

Ongoing

$$*

Parkour Generations

JK

K-8

M, T, Th, F, Sat, Sun

Ongoing

$$*

Premier Hoops

JK-K

1-8

Varies

Ongoing

$$*

Youth Recreational Rowing

JK-6

7-8

M, T, W, Th, Sat, Sun

Fall

$$*

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)

BUILD After School STEM at EmPOW Studios

JK-1

2-8

M-F

Fall, Winter, Spring

$$*

Innovators for Purpose Labs: Robots That Make a Difference

JK-6

7-8

M

Spring

No cost

Kids 4 Coding

JK-1

2-6

7-8

Sat

Fall

$$*

MIT CodeIT

JK-5

6-8

W, Sun

Fall & Spring

No cost

Science Club for Girls

JK

K-8

M-Sat

Fall, Spring

No cost

The HIVE @ Cambridge Public Library

JK-5

6-8

T-Sat

Ongoing

No cost

Spring Preview

Beyond the 4th Wall Middle School Musical

JK-2

3-8

TBD

Spring

$

MIT Spring HSSP & MIT Spark

JK-6

7-8

Sat,Sun

Spring

$

Neighborhood Design Project

JK-7

8

M-F

Spring

Earn $

Everyday After School Programs    

Agassiz Baldwin Community (ABC)  Maud Morgan Arts After School  

This program is committed to providing a high-quality experience for youth from Cambridge and local communities. They value creativity, culture, and community, and the curriculum is designed to encourage expression and exploration.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday (can choose 1, 2 or every day), 2:00pm-5:45pm

To Enroll:

Visit website: agassiz.org/childrens-programs/afterschool-program

Register by:

Begins late August

Cost:

Tuition is based on how many days youth attend ($660/week)

Financial Aid:

Vouchers and scholarships available online: agassiz.org/childrens-programs/financial-aid

Scholarships typically cover 50-100% of tuition fees.

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program. No transportation is provided from the program to home.

JK/K After School

Location:

Agassiz Baldwin Community School, 20 Sacramento St.

Primary Program Activities:

Art, outdoor recess, two “choice time” activity blocks, and healthy snack

Grades Served:

JK-Kindergarten

For More Information:

Contact Allegra Fletcher, afletcher@agassiz.org or 617- 349-6287x19

1st-5th Grade After School

Location:

Baldwin School, 85 Oxford St.

Primary Program Activities:

Sports, games, arts and crafts, performing arts, homework help, and more

Grades/Ages Served:

1st-5th grade

For More Information:

Contact Allegra Fletcher, afletcher@agassiz.org or 617-349-6287x19

Maud Morgan Arts

Location:

Agassiz Baldwin Community School, 20 Sacramento St.

Primary Program Activities:

Ceramics, Printmaking, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, and more

Grades/Ages Served:

1st-5th grade

For More Information:

Contact Cory Shea, cshea@agassiz.org or 617-349-6287x19

Middle School Arts (Maud Morgan)

Location:

Agassiz Baldwin Community School, 20 Sacramento St.

Dates/Times:

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00pm-5:30pm

Fall Session 1 (9/12-11/4), Fall Session 2 (11/7-12/21)

Winter Session 1 (1/3-2/13), Winter Session 2 (2/27-4/10)

Spring Session 1 (4/24-5/22), Spring Session 2 (5/29-6/26)

Primary Program Activities:

Ceramics, painting, and printmaking

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade, 11-14 yr olds

For More Information:

Contact Jessica Leach or Cory Shea, 617-349-6287 or registration@agassiz.org or cshea@agassiz.org

Fill out interest form online to join mailing list: conta.cc/3q4kdHf

Cambridge Community Center (CCC) After School Program

Long standing community center dedicated to family engagement, positive behavior guidance, and innovation to support the social emotional development of every child. CCC offers homework help, STEAM Activities, Karate, Cooking, Sports, and more! Snacks are included in tuition. During vacation breaks, breakfast, lunch and snacks are also served.

Location:

5 Callender St.

Dates/Times:

Fall: Sept 6-Dec 30, Spring: Jan 2-Jun 23

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm 

(School vacation schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm) 

Primary Program Activities:

Karate, Jam'nastics, Cooking, Gardening, Tech Lab, and Sports

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-6th grade, 4.5-13 yr olds

To Enroll:

Visit website to enroll: cambridgecc.org/enrollment.html

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

After School: $125/Week or $40/Day

Vacation Weeks: $225/Week or $50/Day

Financial Aid:

Accepts vouchers and scholarships are available

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home.

For More Information:

Contact Rachel, rachelk@cambrigecc.org or Latifah, 617-547-6811

 Cambridge Auxiliary Program (CAP) at Cambridge Montessori

The Passport program at CMS encompasses all auxiliary programs that occur outside of the academic day. Our program provides opportunities which introduce children to unique experiences in creative arts, music, sports, STEAM, and more.

Location:

129 Sherman St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm, Sept 8-Jun 13

Primary Program Activities:

Clubs, sports

Grades/Ages Served:

K-6th grade, 6-12 yr olds

To Enroll:

Contact below

Register by:

Ongoing (spots fill up quickly)

Cost:

$1240 (Sept-Dec, Monday-Friday)

Transportation:

CPS students who are bus eligible can take bus from school to program

For More Information:

Contact Tahlya Paynter at 617-308-9458 or passport@cambridgemontessori.org. Visit website: bit.ly/3Kx2zFK

Community Art Center School Aged Child Care (SACC)

After school program includes classes that cover disciplines including the visual arts, dance, theater and media arts. All students participate in sequential, semester-long focus classes and present their work four times each year including at outdoor summer event, Arts Interactive, and our final spring show.

Location:

119 Windsor St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm (school vacation schedule: M-F, 8:00am-6:00pm) 

Register by:

No deadline

School Aged Child Care

Primary Program Activities:

Youth receive hands-on arts curriculum and learn from multiple disciplines in visual art, theatre, media arts and dance

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 5-12

To Enroll:

Contact Jada Allyne (below) for rates and to schedule a tour

Cost:

After school: $22per day, vacation weeks: $60

Financial Aid

Financial assistance may be granted to families for EEC/State programs through mass.gov or by calling 211 to put name on waitlist

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home

For More Information:

Contact Jada Allyne, 617-868-7100x125 or jada@cammunityartscenter.org

Teen Programs:

Public Art Program

Primary Program Activities:

Artistic outlet for teens to be involved with the community and explore beyond limits to express their powerful messages. ​

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 13-19

To Enroll:

Contact Jack O'Hearn, jack@communityartcenter.org or 617-868-7100x117

For More Information:

Visit website: communityartcenter.org/teen-public-art-program

Media Program

Primary Program Activities:

Media literacy and producing/making original digital content

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 13-19

To Enroll:

Contact Lionel Blaise, Jr., lionel@communityartcenter.org or 617-868-7100x119

For More Information:

Visit website: communityartcenter.org/teen-media-program

Dragonfly After School Program

We offer engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for children age 5 through 4th grade who attend the Graham and Parks School. Dragonfly is a play based after school program that promotes social growth, learning, discovery, appropriate physical activity, and a sense of community.

Location:

Graham and Parks School, 44 Linnaean St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday: 2:25pm-5:45pm, Sept 6-Jun 15 (or last full day of school)

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, art, science and cooking

Grades/Ages Served:

K-4th grade (students must attend Graham and Parks School)

To Enroll:

Visit website: dragonflyafterschool.org 

Currently enrolled families and their siblings have first priority when it comes to enrollment.  Any open spots are then offered to families who are on a current wait list

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$450/month, scholarships available, vouchers accepted

For More Information:

Contact Jodi Rich, 617-547-1116 or jodisrich@gmail.com

East End House

Classes are designed to build academic confidence and complement what children learn in school. Students have the choice of daily enrichment activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), with arts and character development elements woven into all curriculum. Staff plan classes based on student interest and connect their lessons to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. All youth also receive homework help.

Primary Program Activities:

Homework help, outdoor play, STEM activities, arts & crafts, field trips

To Enroll:

Email to see if space is available and learn more about the program

Register by:

No deadline

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home

JK-5th Graders

Location:

105 Spring St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-5:30pm (vacation schedule: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm) 

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-5th grade

Cost:

$30/day or $150 a week for afterschool, scholarships/vouchers available

For More Information:

Contact Chris Del Vecchio, 617-876-4444. Visit website: eastendhouse.org/programs-and-services/school-age-program

6th-8th Graders

Location:

Putnam Ave Upper School, 100 Putnam Ave.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, timing TBD (previously: 2:55pm-6:00pm)

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade. Also see this program listed in the programs at Upper Schools section.

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Marse Romero, 617-876-4444 or marse@eastendhouse.org. Visit website: eastendhouse.org/programs-and-services/middle-school-program

Margaret Fuller House

Youth program that provides a safe, nurturing and educational environment that focuses on social-emotional development, positive self-identity, academic enrichment and leadership development.

Location:

Area 4/Port, 71 Cherry St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sept 12-Jun 16

Primary Program Activities:

Social emotional learning, STEM

Grades/Ages Served:

Jk-6th grade, (ages 4-12)

To Enroll:

Fill out online registration form: bit.ly/3wgdCx3but

Paper version is also available. Contact program for assistance.

Register by:

Program is full (will add youth to waiting list)

Cost:

$110/per week, sliding scale/voucher available, limited financial aid available

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home

For More Information:

Contact Amanda Perez, 617-547-4680 or aperez@margaretfullerhouse.org. Visit website: margaretfullerhouse.org

PBHA’s Cambridge Afterschool Program (C.A.S.P)  

Phillips Brooks House Association provides affordable and accessible afterschool programming, primarily with immigrant families. CASP offers daily homework help and practice with fundamental reading and math skills, students at CASP engage in workshops designed to complement academic curriculum.

Location:

North Cambridge, 364 Rindge Ave. (Fresh Pond Apartments)

Dates/Times:

Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-5:30pm

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, fun academic workshops, reading and math skills, field trips on Saturdays, and more

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 8-14

To Enroll:

Contact Glennys Acosta or Rosalinda Paul (below)

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact glennys.acosta@schochet.com or rosalinda.paul@schochet.com (Residential Services Coordinators at Fresh Pond Apts.) Visit website: pbha.org/programs

YMCA After School Program

At the YMCA After School Program, children have many opportunities to grow and discover new hobbies and interests. Children have access to a wide range of enrichment and educational activities including arts and crafts, swimming lessons, gym time, and other classroom activities.

Location:

Cambridgeport, 820 Massachusetts Ave.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-5:45 pm

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, sports, arts and crafts, swimming lessons and more

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-7th grade, 4.9-13 yr olds

To Enroll:

Fill out online application: cambridgeymca.org/childcare/after-school

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$675/month for full time,

Financial Aid:

Vouchers and limited financial assistance

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program home afterwards.

For More Information:

Contact Beck Govoni, bgovoni@cambymca.org

DHSP Childcare After School Programs

Childcare After School programs are designed to build children’s social skills and enhance their school-day learning. Children engage in developmentally appropriate project-based learning curriculum, both individually and in groups. All Childcare Afterschool programs are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Location:

Fletcher Maynard Academy School, 225 Windsor St.

Martin Luther King, Jr School, 102 Putnam Ave.

Morse School, 40 Granite St.

Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, project-based learning, arts and crafts and more

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-5th grade

To Enroll:

DHSP Childcare Afterschool Programs are full for the 2022-2023 academic year. Childcare Afterschool waitlist for the 2022-2023 school year will be honored, out of fairness to the families and children who enrolled under the waitlist process. Additional names will not be added to the waitlist because there are enough children on the current list to fill all openings through the 2022-2023 school year.

DHSP Afterschool Programs will share information about the 2023-2024 lottery in Fall 2022.

Cost:

Sliding scale cost

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home

For More Information:

Contact Chandra Gree, 617-349-6254 or dhsppreschools@cambridgema.gov

DHSP C.Y.P/Pre-Teen & Middle School Programs

Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) offers year-round, high-quality programming for pre-teens, middle schoolers, and teens at five Youth Centers across Cambridge. CYP's purpose is to provide Cambridge youth and teens with a just, joyful and caring community where they forge healthy relationships, discover who they are, and develop new skills.

Locations/

Program Directors:

Frisoli Youth Center, Program Director: Vanessa Fisher, vfisher@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-7746

Gately Youth Center, Program Director: Bo Lembo, rlembo@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6277

Moore Youth Center (starting in Oct, will be a Pre-Teen & Middle School site instead of a Teen Program site; Moses Youth Center is new Teen site)

Program Director: Kaitlyn Kelley, kkelley@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6273  

Russell Youth Center, Program Director: Nelita Depina

Contact: ndepina@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6314

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm (2,3, or 5 days/week)

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, sports and movement, arts and media, youth leadership and more

Grades/Ages Served:

4th-8th grader

To Enroll:

Contact Program Director or Chandra Green (below)

Register by:

Registration for CYP Youth Centers opened in the spring, but there are still limited spaces available. Interested families should set up a household on Trax (online registration system; links are on this page) and/or call the youth center at numbers above to ask about space and timeline.

Cost:

4th-5th grade: sliding scale based on income; 6th-8th grade: no cost

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is NO transportation provided from the program to home.

For More Information:

Contact Program director (above) or Chandra Green at 617-349-6254 or dhsppreschools@cambridgema.gov

DHSP King Open Extended Day

The King Open Extended Day Program is designed to link school-day and afters chool experiences for children and families enrolled in King Open School. The after school program is completely integrated into King Open School to support children’s social and academic learning by providing a holistic school experience from the moment they enter King Open building to the time that they are picked up.

Location:

850 Cambridge St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, sports and movement, arts and crafts and more

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-5th grade

To Enroll:

Enrollment is done through a lottery system. King Open After School Manager works closely with King Open Family Liaison, King Open teachers, and King Open administration to support King Open students and families in accessing enrollment process and lottery.

Register by:

New enrollment lotteries are held in spring and summer for upcoming school year. Ongoing enrollment is also done throughout school year if spots become available.

Cost:

Sliding scale cost

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home

For More Information:

Contact Bucky O’Hare, bohare@cambridgema.gov

DHSP Community School Programs JK-5th Grade

DHSP Community Schools Afterschool Programs offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe environment where all are welcome. Activities are designed to develop children’s social and emotional growth and build healthy relationships.

All located in

Cambridge Public Schools:

Amigos School, Cambridgeport, Fletcher-Maynard, Graham & Parks, Haggerty, Kennedy-Longfellow, King Open, MLK, Morse, Peabody & Tobin

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-5:30pm or 6:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Homework assistance, sports and movement, arts and crafts and more

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-5th grade

To Enroll:

Wait list: cambridgema.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1131/record-types/6853

Register by:

The deadline to apply was Friday, June 3, 2022. Any eligible applications received after June 3 will be automatically added to the Community Schools Afterschool Program waiting pool.

Cost:

Sliding scale cost

Transportation:

You can arrange to take the CPS school bus to the program.

There is no transportation provided from the program to home

For More Information:

Contact 617-349-6200 or askdhsp@cambridgema.gov 

After School Programs (3-5 Days/Week)

Bio-Coding Club with Broad Institute

An afterschool program created in collaboration with teachers to teach students about both biology and coding, with mentors who are professional scientists from the Broad Institute.

Locations:

CSUS (in spring), AMIGOS, PAUS (likely fall, dates TBD)

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00pm-4:15pm

Primary Program Activities:

Hands on bio activities, coding using SCRATCH, activities on DNA, the microbiome, infectious diseases and more

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade, 11-14 yr olds

To Enroll:

Sign up through the PAUS or CSUS clubs process to be part of the club

Register by:

No deadline (fall clubs start in October, spring clubs in late Jan)

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Late bus is usually available to take students home, leaving school at 4:30pm. Sign up for late bus through school.

For More Information:

Contact Ashley Johnson, 617-714-8849 or ajohnson@broadinstitute.org. Visit website: broad.io/biocodingclub 

Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) Learning Centers

CSV operates Learning Centers at each of the 4 CPS Upper Schools, matching students with mentors/tutors from the community to work on homework and connect once a week after school. This program usually operates within the club structure at schools and is likely to be hybrid this year, where young people are doing social emotional programming in person but the mentoring/tutoring part online.

Location:

At each Upper School. Some tutoring might happen online as well.

Dates/Times:

One day a week (usually Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) 3:00pm-4:15pm Schedule set with each upper school, typically Oct-Jun

Primary Program Activities:

Homework help, organization, mentoring, social-emotional learning

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th graders in CPS Upper Schools referred by teachers

To Enroll:

Talk to your child’s teacher about referring them to their schools’ CSV learning center.

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Students can take the late bus home (provided by CPS) at 4:30pm

For More Information:

Contact Learning Center Director Analía Ivanier, 617-349-6794 or aivanier@cpsd.us. Visit website: csvinc.org

Clubs at CPS Upper Schools

Clubs at Upper Schools are usually run by school staff and coordinated by school admin. Because they don’t start until October of each year, the options at each school are not available until mid-Sept and are communicated through schools’ family liaison or principal (via email or school newsletter).

Locations:

Cambridge St Upper School

Contact: CSUS Main Office, 617-349-3050

Putnam Ave Upper School

Contact: PAUS Main Office, 617-349-7780

  • Books & Board Games, Cambridge School Volunteers, Chinese Club, Core 5, PAUS Musical, Putnam Ave Queer Collective, Student Government, See PAUS Intramurals here

Rindge Ave Upper School

Contact: Teresa Sanchez, Assistant Principal, tsanchez@cpsd.us 

Vassal Lane Upper School

Contact: VLUS Main Office, 617-349-6550

  • Bring Lego to Life!, City Sprouts Young Leaders Program, Flagway, Hey Girl Hey!, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Rock Band, Sewing, Chamber Orchestra, Student Council, See VLUS Intramurals here


Amigos K-8

Contact: Mariel Santos Dugan, Guidance Counselor, msantos-dugan@cpsd.us

Dates/Times:

Clubs start in October. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00-4:30pm

Primary Program Activities:

Club offerings vary at each school, usually including some art, dance, student council, music or craft activities. See Intramural Sports info here (Basketball, Soccer, etc.). Club options are sent out via newsletters/clerks at each individual upper school.

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th graders

To Enroll:

Each school sends home options for clubs and intramurals in mid/late Sept. Watch the school newsletter! Use the family portal to sign up for clubs.

Register by:

Register in late September  - Clubs start in October

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Schools provide a late bus (only T, W, Th) that leaves school at 4:30pm to take students home. Late buses can also drop off at city-run/community youth centers that run programming later than 4:30pm.

For More Information:

See above

East End House Middle School Program at PAUS

Middle school program located at Putnam Ave Upper School for 6-8th graders including homework assistance, youth designed programming, project based learning, art/science, cooking and  self care workshops. Also see this program listed with other East End House programs on pages 14-15.

Location:

Putnam Ave Upper School, 100 Putnam Ave.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, time TBD (traditionally 2:55pm-6:00pm). Program usually runs from Oct through the end of the school year.  

Primary Program Activities:

Homework help, student driven clubs, STEM, field trips, and sport activities 

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade

To Enroll:

Email to see if there is space and to learn more about the program

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Late buses depart from PAUS after school clubs end at 4:30pm (only on T, W, Th). Students who are in the EEH program can sign up to take that late bus home but often miss a large amount of programming by leaving early.

For More Information:

Contact Marse Romero, 617-876-4444 or marse@eastendhouse.org. Visit website: eastendhouse.org/programs-and-services/middle-school-program

Intramural Sports at CPS Upper Schools

The CPS Upper Schools all offer team sports that compete against each other in one end of season event, practicing once or twice a week for the season (usually a few months).

Location:

At each Upper School (including 6-8th graders at Amigos)

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00pm-4:30pm (late bus departs at 4:30pm). No sports on Monday or Friday afternoons.

Primary Program Activities:

  • Basketball (starts Jan)
  • Cross Country (starts Oct)
  • Flag Football (starts Oct)
  • Orienteering (starts Oct)
  • Soccer (starts Apr)
  • Swim Team (starts Mar)
  • Track and Field (starts Apr)
  • Volleyball (starts Nov)
  • Wrestling (starts Mar)

Grades/Ages Served:

All 6-8th graders can join, some teams have tryouts but experience competing is not necessary

To Enroll:

Talk to your school’s Phys Ed teacher or intramural manager

Contact Tom Arria, tarria@cpsd.us

Register by:

The beginning of each sport/club quarter. Register through the Family Portal on CPS website: secure1.cpsd.us/activities/search.php?school=8

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Students can take late bus home at 4:30pm

For More Information:

Contact Tom Arria, tarria@cpsd.us

Tutoring Plus (multiple locations)

Tutoring Plus provides weekly 1:1 tutoring and mentoring for students in elementary school, middle school and high school at different locations throughout Cambridge. Programs involve 1:1 time but also group social emotional games and activities.

Locations:

Fletcher Maynard Academy (225 Windsor Ave;Open to all Cambridge residents)

Elementary School: Monday/Wednesday, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Cambridge St Upper School (850 Cambridge St; Open to all Cambridge residents)

Middle School: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Fresh Pond Apartments (362 Rindge Ave; Priority is given to building residents)

Elementary School: Tuesday, 5:30pm-7:15pm

Middle School: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30pm-7:15pm

Finch Apts (675 Concord Ave; Only open to building residents)

Elementary School & Middle School: Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm

Rindge Tower Apartments (402 Rindge Ave; only open to building residents)

Elementary School: Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Middle School: Tuesday, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Dates/Times:

Session runs from Oct 3-Jun 8, see above for times and locations

Primary Program Activities:

1:1 tutoring and mentoring, group curriculum, enrichment programming

Grades/Ages Served:

4th-12th grade (K-5th grade served at different days/locations)

To Enroll:

Go to the website at tutoringplus.org/enroll to complete registration (can deliver paper copies, as needed). Then schedule a listening conference with student and staff and wait for program confirmation with a start date.

Register by:

Families can start signing up on Sept 13th. Programs usually start the first week of October and end the first/second week of June. Spots are open until they are filled and then students are added to a waitlist.  

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Jordan Harvey, 857-266-6915 or harvey@tutoringplus.org

The Work Force @ CSUS

The Work Force is a workforce development program run out of the Cambridge Housing Authority. Their high school program starts in 8th grade and engages young people in a five year curriculum that works towards personal empowerment, academic achievement and economic mobility for students. Their new middle school program at CSUS starts in 6th grade and focuses on similar skills during the middle school years.

Locations:

Cambridge St. Upper School, Teacher Counselor: Erica Cannon

Dates/Times:

Oct 11-Jun 2, Monday-Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm. Young people have one day of required workshops and another day of required homework help after school; open for drop-in academic support.

Primary Program Activities:

Paid workshops focusing on social and emotional skills, college life and work life.

Grades/Ages Served:

Current 6th and 7th graders at CSUS. Priority given to those families living in Cambridge Public Housing

To Enroll:

Visit website: charesidentservices.org/participant-application-school-year. Please complete the online application and you’ll get a call from Erica for a meeting/interview. Contact Erica if you’d like a paper copy of application.  

Register by:

Applications open Aug 18. Often full by mid-Oct but waitlist available.

Cost:

No cost. Young people are paid for work/time in program.

For More Information:

Contact Erica Cannon at 617-694-2852, ecannon@cambridge-housing.org  

Specialty Opportunities  (1-2 times a week)

Academic Support and Enrichment

Breakthrough Greater Boston 

Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a year-round, tuition-free program that offers six years of academically intensive out-of-school time services to highly motivated, traditionally underserved middle and high schoolers.

Location:

Summer camp and after school support at CRLS

Dates/Times:

The only time to apply for the program (all six years of support) is in December of 6th grade. Breakthrough’s Summer program (starts after 6th grade) is Monday-Friday for 6 weeks of summer. After school program (starts in 7th grade) is one/two days a week.

Primary Program Activities:

Academic workshops, mentoring, college visits & support

Grades/Ages Served:

Current 6th graders apply to start Breakthrough in the summer after 6th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website: breakthroughgreaterboston.org/student-application

for application materials in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese.

Register by:

December of 6th grade: this is the only time students enter the program. Students apply and interview then for the six years of support through high school: students start in the summer after 6th grade.

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Yes, transportation is provided to and from summer program

For More Information:

Cambridge families: Contact Wynther Gedeon, 617-599-9827 or wgedeon@btgbmail.org. Visit website: breakthroughgreaterboston.org/middle-school-program

Cambridge Math Circle

The Cambridge Math Circle was established to give elementary and middle school students in Cambridge and surrounding towns a chance to experience deep, fascinating math and meet others who like solving puzzles and stretching their minds.​​

Location:

Online and in-person (TBD)

Dates/Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday (once a week)

Fall: (mid-Sept-mid Dec), Winter: (Jan-Mar), Spring: (Apr-Jun)

Primary Program Activities:

Problem solving, creative math, puzzles, board games

Grades/Ages Served:

7-13 yr olds, generally 2nd-8th grade, options for younger kids may be available

To Enroll:

If school offers a math circle, you can sign up through your child’s teacher or school’s math coach. If not register online: cambridgemathcircle.org

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$0-$500 per session of 10 classes, scholarships and sliding scale available. Financial aid application is part of the registration process.

For More Information:

Contact, 617-454-7627 or info@cambridgemathcircle.org

Club Z Tutoring 

Club Z offers one-on-one tutoring for ages 8-18 in Study Skills (“Learning Built to Last”), SAT/ACT Prep, Math, English/Language Arts and Singapore Math. Run by a local Cambridge parent.

Location:

Virtual

Dates/Times:

Monday-Sunday, Sept 6-Jun 23

Days/times flexible, worked out by tutor and family

Primary Program Activities:

Academic Subject Tutoring: follows school curriculum in respective subject

Individualized Study Skills: focuses on time management, concentration, memory, test prep, anxiety and organizational skills.

Singapore Math Program: encourages active thinking process, communication of mathematical issues, and problem solving in real world contexts

Grades/Ages Served:

1st-12th grade (8 yrs old+)

To Enroll:

Visit website at tutors.clubztutoring.com/cambridge, enrollment happens from Aug 1-Sept 29

Register by:

Second week of October

Cost:

Varies based on level and programs length

For More Information:

Contact Celine Bewsher, 617-245-2507 or cbewsher@clubztutoring.com

Junior Coach Tutoring

Junior Coach is a registered national non-profit that prides themselves on peer to peer high-quality instruction for youth ages 6-15. Tutoring & mentorship is provided by vetted and passionate high school students and college students in all areas academic, athletic, and artistic.

Location:

Virtual

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday (some Saturdays). Book your own appointment.

Primary Program Activities:

Homework Assistance, study skills, sports, arts, and more

Grades/Ages Served:

K-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website: juniorcoach.org

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

Individual class/sessions: No cost

Group classes/clubs: check website or reach out for more details

For More Information:

Contact Marabella Reinhardt, 617-691-9616 or juniorcoach.mass@gmail.com. Visit website: juniorcoach.org

SHINE

SHINE is a math enrichment program for 5th-8th grade students that combines math with creativity.

Location:

MIT, 77 Mass Ave

Dates/Times:

Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm, Oct. 6-Dec. 1

Primary Program Activities:

Develop skills and confidence in math

Grades/Ages Served:

5th-8th grade

To Enroll:

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/mitshine22

Register by:

Oct. 1

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact please contact us at shineboard@mit.edu.

Inclusive and Special Needs

DHSP (Department of Human Service Programs) Inclusion Initiative                                                 

If you have a child with a disability and you are looking for an afterschool program where they can have a successful experience, please call to schedule a meeting to discuss your child's needs.

Location:

Inclusion Initiative operates out of DHSP offices at 51 Inman St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday (depends on when afterschool placement is operating)

Primary Program Activities:

The Inclusion Initiative is not its own program; it helps families place their students in other afterschool programs with support to make them successful in those settings. ​​ Individuals, either independently or with the provision of reasonable accommodations, should be able and willing to participate in group activities; understand and follow program rules; conduct themselves safely and appropriately in a group setting; and successfully transition from one activity to another.

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit  website: cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforkidsandyouth/inclusioninitiative 

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Nicole Horton, cambridgema.gov/DHSP/contactforms/inclusionspecialist

Partners for Youth with Disabilities Mentoring

We match young people with disabilities with a caring adult mentor to help them meet their full potential for personal development and independence.The program is free for any youth with a disability between 6 and 26. We offer One-to-one, youth mentoring. Programs will be virtual meetings. Matches meet together for 4-6 hours a month for a year or more.

Location:

Determined by mentor, usually in the community.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Sunday, 4-6 hrs per month for one year or more

Primary Program Activities:

Work on personal goals, spend time in the community such as museums, movies, park

Grades/Ages Served:

K-8th grade

To Enroll:

Fill out the intake form on the website. Include an email address and/or phone number. You will be contacted by an outreach specialist to set up an interview to discuss the program and answer questions.

Visit website: pyd.org/get-involved 

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Antonella Prifti, 617-556-4075x122 or aprifti@pyd.org

The Cambridge Program

The program is held every Saturday for clients age 8 and up and offers a variety of activities, including field trips, swimming, fitness, arts and crafts, cooking, weightlifting, hygiene, ADL skills, and sports such as soccer, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. Groups are divided by age and ability levels.

Location:

Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave

Dates/Times:

Saturday mornings

Primary Program Activities:

Fitness, swimming, arts & crafts, end of year theater play, and more

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 8 and up

To Enroll:

Visit website: cambridgema.gov/dhsp/recreation/specialneeds/ourprograms

Register by:

Ongoing registration; can join at any time

Cost:

$100, scholarships and financial aid available

For More Information:

Contact David Tynes, 617-349-6829 or Vlad Pierre, vpierre@cambridgema.gov

Leadership and Work Experience

Agassiz Baldwin Teacher-In-Training (TNT) Program

Agassiz Baldwin interviews 6th-8th graders to serve as Teachers-in-Training, working with younger kids in their programs. In the summer, they run a similar program called Outback Counselor in Training (CIT).

Location:

Agassiz Baldwin Community School, 20 Sacramento St.

Dates/Times:

During afterschool hours on Fridays (generally 2:30pm-5:30pm)

Students can work as a teacher in training (TNT) for one of three 10 week sessions.

Primary Program Activities:

Assist a teacher in Agassiz’s afterschool program; learn leadership, teamwork, responsibility and other job skills

Grades/Ages Served:

6-8th graders with experience or interest in working with younger kids

To Enroll:

Application will be available on website in September; the fall session will start in October.

Register by:

The start of each 10 week session (fall, winter, spring)

Cost:

Teachers in Training are paid a $75 stipend when they complete a session

For More Information:

Contact Jess Leach, 617-349-6287x19 or registration@agassiz.org

Visit website: agassiz.org/childrens-programs/youth-employment-program

Bridging the Gap at Salvation Army

Bridging the Gap was initiated to serve court-involved and at-risk or high risk youth ages 12-17. The goal is to educate youth on the resources and tools needed to make better decisions for themselves and attain a more promising future, and includes a twelve-unit life skills curriculum, designed by The Salvation Army, focusing on prevention and intervention. All young people are welcome.  

Location:

Salvation Army building, Central Square, 402 Mass Ave

Program meets in person but they do make exceptions for those who can only meet virtually.

Dates/Times:

Monday & Wednesday for middle school, 4:00pm-6:00pm

(High school group meets on Tuesday & Thursday)

Primary Program Activities:

Each week of the program focuses on a different life skill (anger management, organizational skills, future planning)

Grades/Ages Served:

6-12th grade, split into middle school and high school groups. All young people are welcome, and hours can be put towards a community service requirement

To Enroll:

Contact Andy Chen to talk about program and schedule intake meeting

Register by:

Admission is rolling–young people can join a group at any time.

Cost:

No cost–students also receive a laptop computer when they graduate from the program

For More Information:

Contact Andy Chen, 617-547-3400 x235 or andy.chen@use.salvationarmy.org

Visit website: massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/ma/bridgingthegap 

City Sprouts Young Leaders Program

CitySprouts Young Leaders Program is a summer and afterschool program for middle schoolers. In the Young Leaders Program, kids learn about making their community a safer, more sustainable place to live through growing plants and exploring the natural environment in the city. The Young Leaders Program is for middle school youth who live or go to school in Boston or Cambridge. It is tuition-free to families.  

Location:

Hurley St. Neighborhood Farm, 213 Hurley St.

Program will likely meet indoors in winter, location TBD.

Dates/Times:

Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Sept 14-Jun 7

Primary Program Activities:

Environmentalism, leadership, identity exploration, science-based engineering activities, and gardening

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade, 11-14 yr olds. Must go to CPS school or live in Cambridge        

To Enroll:

All interested youth and families should contact Program Director (below)

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

Parents can arrange for CPS school buses to drop off near the Hurley St Farm on Wednesdays after school (talk to school clerk); no transport home provided.

For More Information:

Contact Program Director Solomon Montagno, 617-876-2436 or smontagno@citysprouts.org

GOLD and Gender Expansive Youth  

GOLD is a leadership program for middle and high school aged youth. GOLD centers the experiences of misogyny-affected folks but is open to young people of all genders! This year they will explore intersectional feminism, anti-oppression, and youth leadership - youth will build skills by facilitating groups and activities on subjects they are passionate about.

Gender Expansive Youth (GEY) is for young people interested in exploring gender as a social construct and what it means for identity. THis space centers trans and gender non-conforming youht but is open to all middle and high school aged young people interested in exploring gender socialization and how it affects their identity.

Location:

Virtual

Dates/Times:

GOLD meets Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm, every week from Oct 4-May 30

Gender Expansive Youth (GEY) meets Wednesdays, 5pm-7pm, every week from Oct 5-May 31

Primary Program Activities:

Conversations on gender, identity, racism, representation, and playing games

Grades/Ages Served:

Middle and high school aged youth, 11-18 yr olds

To Enroll:

Visit website: bit.ly/GOLD22-23 or bit.ly/FALLGEY22-23

Register by:

Join anytime

Cost:

No cost.

For More Information:

Contact Puja (he/him), youthleadership@ywcacam.org or text 781-885-4023

MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound

During the academic year, participants attend supervised study sessions and tutorials, for a minimum of four hours per week, at MIT. Participants meet with program staff regularly to review their academic progress and participation performance. Additionally, the program provides college admissions, financial aid, and career advising and workshops to participants and their parents. Program's activities include a number of diverse, cultural and recreational events and field trips.

Location:

265 Mass Ave.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 3:00pm and 7:00pm (times are subject to change)

Sep-June (Exact dates are TBA)

Primary Program Activities:

Homework supervision, academic advising, enrichment workshops, college advising, career advising, field trips and activities

Grades/Ages Served:

9th-12th grade, 13-18 yr olds (apply in 8th grade)

To Enroll:

Parents need to complete student pre-application to see if student is eligible for full-student application. Visit website to fill out application mitwupwardbound.mit.edu/student-pre-application

Applicant must meet the federal low-income guidelines and/or be first-generation to attend college. Additionally, an applicant must live in Cambridge, Massachusetts and/or be enrolled at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS), Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC), be a rising ninth grader registered for enrollment there in the fall.

Register by:

Students in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades are accepted annually primarily from Sept 1 to Dec 15. However, these current high school students may apply at any time throughout the year. Applications from students in the eighth grade are accepted annually from Feb 1 to May 1.

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Lariana “Kelly" Galvao, 617-253-2266 or lgalvao@mit.edu

Teen Programs at the Community Arts Center (CAC)

The Community Arts Center runs school-aged arts programs for youth and also skills based Teen Programs for youth ages 13-19. Teens can take part in the Teen Media Program or the Teen Public Art Program - see primary program activities below.

Location:

Community Arts Center, 119 Windsor St.

Dates/Times:

Teen Media: not currently enrolling

Teen Public Art: Winter/Spring Session begins Jan. 10, 2022 and meets on Tues/Thurs 4:00pm-6:00p.

Classes and teams meet different days of the week for courses (ex: Intro to Filmmaking) and project work.

Primary Program Activities:

Teen Media: Become creative technology users and hone your storytelling skills through filmmaking and planning the DIDYS National Youth Film Festival.

Teen Public Art: Teens collaborate with artists and work with companies and city departments on real public art projects in their community.

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 13-19

To Enroll:

Go to communityartcenter.org/teens-programs, click Enroll Now and fill out the Teen Program Application

Register by:

Teens can join at anytime

Cost:

No cost. Teens are paid either a stipend or an hourly rate for their work in the program (Students can earn up to $100 every month).

For More Information::

Visit website: communityartcenter.org/teens-programs.

For Teen Media Program: Contact Lionel Blaise, Jr., 617-868-7100x119 or lionel@communityartscenter.org

For Teen Public Art or questions about rates, contact

Jack O'Hearn, jack@communityartcenter.org or 617-868-7100x117

The Work Force (High School Program)

The Work Force is a workforce development program run out of the Cambridge Housing Authority, engaging young people in a five year curriculum that works towards personal empowerment, academic achievement and economic mobility for students. The program starts in 8th grade and continues throughout high school, offering academic support, mentoring, paid after school jobs and financial literacy support.

Locations:

119 Windsor St, Teacher Counselor: Manoucheca Lord

617-499-7107, mlord@cambridge-housing.org

CRLS (359 Broadway), Teacher Counselor: Ayesha Wilson

857-235-9923, awilson@cambridge-housing.org

Roosevelt Towers (14 Roosevelt Towers), Teacher Counselor: Kathleen Morrissey

617-499-7169, kmorrissey@cambridge-housing.org

Jefferson Park (308 Rindge Ave), Teacher Counselor: Elka Uchman

617-499-7110, euchman@cambridgehousing.org

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday 3:00pm-6:30pm, Sept 22-May 25

Young people have one day of required workshops and another day of required homework help after school; locations are open for drop-in academic support.

Primary Program Activities:

Paid workshops, paid internships, college trips, matched college savings program, college scholarships

Grades/Ages Served:

Current 8th graders who are residents of Cambridge Housing Authority buildings or with Section 8 housing in leased buildings

To Enroll:

Visit website: charesidentservices.org/participant-application-school-year 

Register by:

Applications open Aug 18 and are open for all of Sept. Usually full by Nov (sites vary) but students can sometimes join later in the year, please email contact person to ask.

Cost:

No cost. Young people are paid for work in program.

For More Information:

Contact Carmen Blyden, 617-520-6350 or cblyden@cambridge-housing.org

Performing arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Theater)

All Hands Allston After School Program

All Hands Allston strives to provide quality and meaningful art experiences for children and adults. Each afternoon includes a woodworking class and related art making class, and is created to welcome students for a full afternoon. For students enrolled in both classes there is a free early drop-off period and a free supervised period for fresh air and fresh food between classes.

Location:

100 Franklin St., Allston, MA 02134

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Woodworking and Art classes

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 5-12

To Enroll:

Visit website: allhandsallston.com/register. Click image to view course and add number of children you are registering to the cart to sign up

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$325 plus materials per session of 10 classes, limited scholarships

For More Information:

Contact allhandsallston@gmail.com or 617-383-7780

Beyond the 4th Wall Rising Stars Theater Class

Beyond the 4th Wall offers theater classes on Saturdays for students. Groups train in key performance skills and creativity. In spring they traditionally run a Middle School Musical as well.

Location:

TBD

Dates/Times:

Saturdays 1:30pm-3:30pm

Dates: Fall (Sept 10-Dec 17) Spring (Jan 28-Jun 17)

Primary Program Activities:

Theater education, play production, dance education, vocal lessons, structured social interaction and character building

Grades/Ages Served:

K-7th grade, (ages 5-12)

To Enroll:

Email Jackie SooHoo and she will provide a link to sign up and pay online

Register by:

October (for fall) March (for spring)

Cost:

TBD, sliding scale available, email lace@beyondthe4thwall.com for financial assistance

For More Information:

Contact Program Manager Jackie SooHoo, 978-973-3021 or jackie.bt4w@gmail.com

Cambridge Children’s Chorus

Boston City Singers' mission is to provide the highest level of musical training and wide-ranging performance opportunities to young people ages 4-18, inspire personal development, experience joy, celebrate diversity, enhance communities and foster goodwill.​ Their vision is to transform the lives of inner-city young people one voice at a time and develop each heart to live with compassion in a world of differences.

Location:

St. James's Episcopal Church, 1991 Mass Ave.

Dates/Times:

Kodály Singing Class (4 yr olds-K) Mondays, 4:00pm-4:45pm

Melody Makers (1st-2nd graders) Thursdays, 3:45pm-4:30pm

Training Chorus (3rd-5th graders) Thursdays, 4:45pm-5:45pm

Cantare (6th-9th graders) Tuesdays, 4:15pm-6:15pm

(Program runs from second week in Sept-Jun 4)

Primary Program Activities:

Kodály Singing Class, Melody Makers, Training Chorus,

Cantare  

Grades/Ages Served:

Age 4yr old-9th graders (Accept all children who have an interest in singing)

To Enroll:

Call or email Wendy Silverberg to discuss student’s interest (no previous experience required), provide her with a video of student singing "Happy Birthday" or their favorite song, discuss which program best suits student, register online, and join in!

Register by:

No deadline, new singers accepted throughout the year

Cost:

$400 for weekly 45 minute classes for Kodály and Melody Makers, $550 for Training Chorus one hour weekly rehearsals, $800 for 2-hour weekly Cantare program. Scholarships and sliding Scale available (No child is turned away for lack of financial resources)

For More Information:

Contact Wendy Silverberg, 617-869-8848 or wendysilverberg@bostoncitysingers.org. Visit website: bostoncitysingers.org

CityStep

CityStep is an arts and social impact organization that unites college students and school-age kids through a powerful experience of self-expression, collaboration and mentorship. College students run dance classes for 5th graders at three schools and at a central location for 6th and 7th graders.

Location:

TBD

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, times TBD, Fall: Oct 3-Dec 2; Spring: Jan 23-Mar 25

Primary Program Activities:

Dance, acting, improv, movement

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 10-13 yr olds, (5th-7th graders)

To Enroll:

Parents should fill out the form or email contact below for help with application Form is available online at bit.ly/3CgnWsL

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

Transportation:

TBD. Parents can arrange to have students bused to the City Step location after school, but will not get transportation home from there.

For More Information:

Contact Harvard CityStep, citystep.harvard@gmail.com. Website: citystep.org 

Dance Complex

Offers a full calendar of in person classes and another set of virtual dance classes, including hip hop, bachata, ballet, jazz, salsa and ‘dance sassy’ classes!

Location:

The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave or Virtual Classes (see website)

Dates/Times:

Classes are offered every day of the week 

Primary Program Activities:

Come join for intro/beginner courses (or all-level courses) in: Tae Kwon Do, Street Choreo, House, Flamenco, Hawaiian Hula Salsa, Samba/AfroBrazilian, Ballet, Modern/Jazz, Bollywood Dance

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website to sign up and view calendar: dancecomplex.org/in-person-studio-classes

Register by:

No advance registration needed. Each teacher manages payment for their class; students can pay when they arrive or sometimes buy a 10-class pass for a discount. See Dance Complex website for each class info.

Cost:

$15 & up (per class)

For More Information:

Contact 617-547-9363. Visit website: dancecomplex.org

Longfellow Neighborhood Council Music & Arts

Music lessons for all ages!

Location:

War Memorial, 1640 Cambridge St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-6:30pm

Fall: Sept-Jan, Spring: Feb-Jun, Summer: Jul-4Aug

Primary Program Activities:

Music: Piano, Violin and Guitar

Grades/Ages Served:

5 yrs old and up

To Enroll:

Visit Sikha Sen’s office, War Memorial,1640 Cambridge St,. Dr 14, to register

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$25 for 1/2 hour private lesson, scholarships available

For More Information:

Contact Sikha Sen, 617-349-6260 or 617-233-4021 or ssen@cambridgema.gov

MassArt Saturday Studios

Classes are taught by MassArt students majoring in Art Education and supervised by MassArt Art Education faculty. Courses in a variety of disciplines and media are available by grade level for Grades 3-12, allowing students to explore and strengthen their creativity and creative problem solving.

Location:

In person on the Mass Art Campus: 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Dates/Times:

Saturdays, 9:30am-12:00pm, Oct 15-Dec 10

Also offers programming during Vacation Weeks (see website)

Primary Program Activities:

3-5th Grades: Art Explorations (drawing, painting, printmaking, clay)

6-8th Grade options: Comic Book Art & Animation, Mixed Media, and Sculpture

9-12th Grade options: Contemporary Drawing or The Figure

Grades/Ages Served:

3rd-12th graders

To Enroll:

Visit website: massart.edu/saturday-studio

Register by:

Registration period is from Aug 31-Oct 2

Cost:

$191, scholarships available (Request a scholarship on the registration form, then fill out form about family income information) Offered on a first come, first served basis and available for both tuition and cost of supplies.

For More Information:

Contact k12@massart.edu

Middle School Arts After School at Maud Morgan

Arts classes (ceramics, painting, printmaking) offered for middle schoolers on Monday & Wednesdays at Maud Morgan Arts.

Location:

Agassiz Baldwin Community School & Maud Morgan Arts, 20 Sacramento St

Dates/Times:

Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00pm-5:30pm (art classes start at 3:30pm, before 3:30pm is snack and downtime to allow for arrival from schools)

Fall session starts Sept 12.

Primary Program Activities:

Pottery making on a wheel, handbuilding ceramics, mixed media art creation, print making and more!

Grades/Ages Served:

6-8th graders

To Enroll:

Visit website:

maudmorganarts.org/home/6-8th-grade-arts-afterschool-2022-2023

For more info:

See Agassiz Baldwin sessions and programming for all ages on page 11.

New School of Music

New School of Music is a community music school located in Cambridge and offers group music programs and lessons in a non-competitive, student centered learning environment with professional musicians who love teaching.

Location:

25 Lowell St.

Dates/Times:

Monday-Saturday, times vary based on class, Fall: Sept 12 -Jan 30; Spring: Feb 6-Jun 17

Primary Program Activities:

Group instrument lessons, choir ensembles, private lessons on strings, guitar, woodwinds, piano, voice

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 4-17

To Enroll:

Visit website for full description of activities or contact registrar Kristine Kirby (below) for more details: websiamilia.com/store/en/newschoolofmusic/shop/programs

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

Tuition costs range depending on activity. Need-based financial scholarships are available for all programs by submitting an application form on website or on request from their office

Transportation:

None

For More Information:

Contact Registrar Kristine Kirby, 617-492-8105 or info@newschoolofmusic.org

Piano Lessons

Study with highly trained and experienced professional pianists who have years of teaching experience in classical piano performance. Teachers at Cambridge Piano Lessons include international and national competition laureates who will share their prize winning techniques and knowledge.

Location:

Cambridge Piano Lessons, 315 Broadway St., Studio 6

Dates/Times:

Monday-Sunday, Private lessons take place once a week. Students are scheduled individually based on their availability.

Primary Program Activities:

Piano Lessons, Recitals, Competition/ABRSM/RCM piano exam preparation (optional)

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 5 and up

To Enroll:

Fill out new student form at cambridgepiano.com/newstudentform

to sign up for a trial lesson and meet your teacher

Register by:

No deadline, new students may join at any time

Cost:

Rates start at $60 and depend on weekly lesson length and instructor

For More Information:

Contact 781-406-4495 or info@cambridgepiano.com. Visit website: cambridgepiano.com

Soca Fusion

Soca Fusion offers a range of dance classes, workshops, performances, and wellness programming for people to learn and reconnect with their bodies while vibin’ to Soca music, one of the many sounds of the Caribbean. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned dancer or beginner to the world of dance, Soca Fusion welcomes you to explore a fusion of Afrocentric movement, whine your waist, and workout!

Location:

Cambridge Community Center for the Arts (CCCA), 41 Second St.

Dates/Times:

Sundays 3-5pm, from Oct 30-Dec 11

Primary Program Activities:

Kiddies Create w/ Ms Ana (ages 3-5)

Kids Fete w/ Ms Fiyah (ages 6-8)

Choreography w/ Ms Ella  (ages 3+)

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 3 and up

To Enroll:

Visit tinyurl.com/socasundays to sign up

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact socafusion@gmail.com or visit website at socafusion.com

Young Dancers Program: Jose Mateo Ballet Theater

José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancers Program is based on the philosophy that every student has the right to a quality ballet education. The Young Dancers Program, offering ballet training for children ages 3 to 18, has an unsurpassed reputation throughout New England for its excellent, humanistic approach to ballet education.

Location:

José Mateo Ballet Theatre, 400 Harvard St.

Dates/Times:

Sept 12-Jun 3, Monday-Saturday, 3:00-6:00pm during weekdays, 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturdays (class times may vary)

Primary Program Activities:

Ballet, Dance, Movement, Performance

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 3-18

To Enroll:

Visit website, determine appropriate level placement by age if under 8. If over 8, contact Gabrielle Domb at gdomb@ballettheatre.org for level placement. Registration can be completed online.

Register by:

No deadline. Enrollment is ongoing until classes are filled.

Cost:

Varies depending on hours/week. Scholarships are available. Visit website: ballettheatre.org/young-dancers-program-cambridge-2022-23/ for more info.

For More Information:

Contact Gabrielle Domb, 617-945-1944 or gdomb@ballettheatre.org

Youth Underground Theater Ensemble

Youth Underground (YU) refers to resident youth performance ensembles at Central Square Theater. YU creates and performs original theater that investigates social issues relevant to young people and our world. Receive training from professional theater artists in acting, voice, movement, ensemble performance, text analysis, and devising/playmaking!

Location:

Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave.

Dates/Times:

Exact dates are TBD; Program usually meets Sundays throughout academic year, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Theater ensemble for Ages 13-18; Create plays about issues of social justice that matter to the youth participants

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 13-18

To Enroll:

Please email Kortney at kaa@centralsquaretheater.org to get more information and try out a session.

Register by:

Registration starts in Sept 2022 and is rolling throughout the fall and winter

Cost:

No cost (youth who complete full program will receive a stipend)

For More Information:

Contact Kortney Adams, 617-576-9278x215 or kaa@centralsquaretheater.org. Visit website: centralsquaretheater.org/education/youth-underground

Sports, Athletics, and Outdoors

Boston Bouldering Project: Kids Academy & Adventure Days

After school day sessions at this climbing gym are designed to help foster young peoples’ self-confidence as they climb, jump, problem solve and explore creativity. Small groups (3-5 kids) focus on socializing while distancing and getting on the walls.

Location:

Boston Bouldering Project, 12A Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143

Dates/Times:

Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm

(Adventure Days/Weeks on school holidays and breaks)

Primary Program Activities:

Rock climbing, STEAM, rope swing

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 5-14

To Enroll:

Visit website: bostonboulderingproject.com/youth to fill out the waiver and register.

Register by:

Most dates fill up in advance, early registration encourage

Cost:

Varies, scholarships available, just ask!

For More Information:

Contact Laura MacDonald at 617-623-6700 or laura.macdonald@boulderingproject.com

BSA Scouts Troop/Crew 56 Cambridge

Open to both girls and boys from age 11 (6th grade) through 20. Helps youth to gain leadership, teamwork and outdoor skills. Weekly meetings and weekend/summer outdoor adventures!

Location:

St Joseph’s Espiscopal Church in Porter Square, 1991 Mass Avenue

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, Sept 20 through Summer Camp

Primary Program Activities:

Through outdoor adventures, scouts learn leadership skills and work side by side with youth of diverse cultures, religions, sexual orientations, and genders.

Grades/Ages Served:

11-20 yr olds, boys and girls

To Enroll:

Attend a meeting for help with registration

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

Dues are projected to be $450 for school year, September through June. Half of the dues (projected to be $225) must be earned by scouts, through fundraising or earning it through other means, such as shoveling snow or taking care of a pet for a neighbor. Scholarships and sliding scale available.

For More Information:

Contact troopcrew56@googlegroups.com. Visit website: troopcrew56.org

Cambridge Athletic Club: All Stars Basketball Program

This is a program that is driven on getting kids ready to play in basketball games, so we will incorporate scrimmaging. There will be twelve openings for this program.

Location:

Cambridge Athletic Club, 215 First St

Dates/Times:

Saturday mornings, 11:15am-12:15pm

Primary Program Activities:

Skills and Scrimmaging

Grades/Ages Served:

4th-7th grade

To Enroll:

Email joliver@cambridgeathletic.com

Register by:

Until spots last

Cost:

$150 for 6 weeks

For More Information:

Contact Josh Oliver at joliver@cambridgeathletic.com

Cambridge Family Microsoccer

Location:

Raymond Park (Raymond St. x Upland Rd.)

Dates/Times:

Sunday, Session 1: 9:30am-11:00am; Session 2 11:00am-12:30pm*

Fall: Sept 10-Nov 19, Spring: Apr 15-Jun 10

Primary Program Activities:

Introducing 4-6 year olds to soccer

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-K, Birthdate between 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2018

To Enroll:

Visit microsoccer.org for registration instructions

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$110.00 (tentative), scholarships are available (contact Peter L. Cohen below)

For More Information:

Contact Commissioner Peter L. Cohen, 617-497-7180 or commissioner@microsoccer.org 

Cambridge Girls Softball: Fall Ball

The primary softball season is in the spring, but they run a short “fall ball” season in September.

Location:

Cambridge (3 Sundays at home and 3 Sundays travel to another city)

Dates/Times:

Sunday mornings. 9/11, 9/18. 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23

Primary Program Activities:

Girls softball

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 6-14 (teams for 8 and under, 10U, 12U and 14U)

To Enroll:

Visit cambridgegirlssoftball.com and click on “Fall Ball”

Register by:

Mid-September

Cost:

No cost, donation asked at online checkout

For More Information:

Visit cambridgegirlssoftball.com. Contact Steve McAuliffe at stepmca@comcast.net

Cambridge Jets Youth Track Club

Cambridge Jets offers a community track team starting practicing outdoors at Danehy park beginning April 12th, Monday and Friday evenings. Cross country begins in September, with practices on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Location:

Danehy Field, 99 Sherman St.

Dates/Times:

Monday, Wednesday, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Cross country season: Sept 12-Oct 31; Indoor season: Nov-Feb; Outdoor season: Apr-Jul

Primary Program Activities:

Running, conditioning

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 6-18

To Enroll:

Attend a practice to see if your child enjoys the program, then complete online registration: cambridgejetsofma.org

Register by:

Ongoing

Cost:

Cross country: $150, Indoor and Outdoor: $250, scholarships available, complete application on website

For More Information:

Contact Alida Castillo at cambridgejets@gmail.com

Cambridge PRIDE Basketball

Competitive basketball league sponsored by the Cambridge Dept of Human Services Recreation Division. The goal is to prepare middle school students to compete at high school level and is designed to teach participants effective communication, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Location:

TBD

Dates/Times:

Tryouts are usually held in early November, league plays until March

Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays with one practice during the week

Primary Program Activities:

Basketball

Grades/Ages Served:

6-8th grade (5th grade eligible to try out for the 6th grade team)

To Enroll:

Tryout information will be announced (is usually the first Saturday in November)

Register by:

Tryouts in November

Cost:

$50

For More Information:

Contact Vlad Pierre, 617-349-6228 or vpierre@cambridgema.gov

Cambridge Youth Boxing Program

The Cambridge Youth Boxing and Fitness Program is a collaboration between the Cambridge Police Department Family and Social Justice Section and the Cambridge YMCA.

Location:

Cambridge YMCA, 820 Mass Ave

Dates/Times:

Monday and Thursday, 4:00pm-5:30pm, year-round

Primary Program Activities:

Self-defense, physical and mental health, peer mentorship, relationship building, family support, social emotional learning, inclusion, individual growth in a group setting, accessibility, equity, and (most importantly) FUN.

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website for sign-up instructions: bit.ly/3KyHVVG

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

No cost, All equipment is provided, however, participants must dress for a workout.

For More Information:

Contact Officer J.J. Jones at jjones@cambridgepolice.org

Cambridge Youth Baseball: Fall Ball

Cambridge leagues usually operate in the spring (see Spring Preview at end of this Guide) but also run a short fall season.

Location:

Lindstrom Field and Donnelly Field

Dates/Times:

Sept 12-Oct 28, (Days and Time TBD)

Primary Program Activities:

East, North, and Central baseball leagues combined.

Grades/Ages Served:

1st-6th grade( ages 7-12)

To Enroll:

Visit website: centralcambridge.org to register

Register by:

No deadline, they try to accommodate families, as needed

Cost:

$85, scholarships/sliding scale available (contact league at centralcambridgeyouthbaseball@gmail.com for help with financial aid)

For More Information:

Contact Chris Lim, 617-319-5719 or clim@berealized.com 

Cambridge Youth Flag Football

League: For children with all skill levels.

Location:

Russell Field, 333 Rindge Ave

Dates/Times:

Begins on Sept 18. Games are played on Sundays. Divisions meet at different times: 9:00am, 10:00am, and 11:00am depending on age group.

Primary Program Activities:

League for children with all skill levels. Players will also engage in skills and drills.

Grades/Ages Served:

JK-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website: newenglandflagfootball.com

Register by:

Until slots are full

Cost:

$100-$140; payment plan and/or scholarships may be available

For More Information:

Contact Kenneth Cooper, 857-498-9132 or cambridgemensflagfootball@gmail.com

All Girls

Location:

Russell Field, 333 Rindge Ave

Dates/Times:

Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Where girls are taught that there is no field that they do not belong on.

Grades/Ages Served:

2nd-8th grade

To Enroll:

Contact hello@pinksunday.org

Register by:

Sept 15

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Kenneth Cooper, 857-498-9132 or hello@pinksunday.org

Travel Flag Football Team

Location:

Tryouts and Practice: Russell Field, 333 Rindge Ave

Dates/Times:

Tryout: Sept 8 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Practice Tuesdays & Thursdays starting Sept 13 from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Primary Program Activities:

Team will travel and compete against surrounding cities youth Flag Football teams.

Grades/Ages Served:

2nd-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website: eventbrite.com/e/394337583327

Register by:

On or before second tryout

Cost:

$75 per player (includes custom jersey & flags)

For more information:

Contact Kenneth Cooper, 857-498-9132 or cambridgemensflagfootball@gmail.com

Cambridge Youth Lacrosse

The Cambridge Youth Lacrosse fall program emphasizes age-appropriate fundamental lacrosse skill development, structured games, and scrimmages for both boys and girls, ages 6-15. Shake off some of the rust, continue to develop skills for the spring, and have lots of fun!

Location:

Danehy Fields, 166-190 New St. (usually Fields 3 and 4)

Dates/Times:

Fall Session: Sept. 11-Oct. 30, Sundays, 2:00pm-4:00pm. Fall sessions should be attended in addition to your fall sports. Fall sessions are scheduled to minimize conflicts with your athlete's traditional fall sports commitments.

Primary Program Activities:

Lacrosse skills development and games. Come try lacrosse–no experience necessary.

Grades/Ages Served:

K-8th grade, (ages 6-15)

To Enroll:

No formal registration, just email to let them know you are coming – play@cambridgeyouthlacrosse.org

Register by:

Open enrollment - Come and play!

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact Alejandro Heyworth, 917-678-1326 or heyworth@cambridgeyouthlacrosse.org. Visit website: cambridgeyouthlacrosse.org

Cambridge Youth Pop Warner & Cheerleading

Cambridge Pop Warner and Cheerleading will be merging with Somerville Pop Warner to ensure we have proper numbers for your children to have a great fun Season!

Location:

Foss Park, 49 Fellsway W. Somerville, MA 02145

Dates/Times:

Practices: Monday-Friday from 5:30pm-7:30pm until Labor Day. 3 days per week after Labor Day (TBD) at Foss Park. Games are Sunday mornings. (locations vary)

Primary Program Activities:

Football and Cheerleading practice, and games

Grades/Ages Served:

K-8 (ages 5-14)

To Enroll:

Contact cambpw@gmail.com

Register:

At Foss Park no later than Sept 9

Cost:

$25

For More Information:

Contact cambpw@gmail.com

Cambridge Youth Soccer

Cambridge Youth Soccer is an independent charitable organization which exists to provide a healthy team sports experience for Cambridge children and youth.

Location:

All Games are played at Danehy.

Practices: Russell Field, Danehy Fields, Pacific Field, Ahern Field, Raymond Field, Ahern Field, Gold Star Mothers Park (Gore St.)

Dates/Times:

Saturday games (one practice during the week)

Fall Season: Mid-Sept to Mid-Nov; Spring Season: April to mid-June

Primary Program Activities:

Girls & Boys Soccer for all ages:  

  • Kick Start (4-5 years)
  • Premier League (1st & 2nd graders)
  • Champions League (3rd & 4th graders)
  • City League (5th & 6th graders)
  • City League (7th & 8th graders)

Grades/Ages Served:

Pre-K-8th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website: clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1309970 

Register by:

No deadline, but teams often fill up by early Sept

Cost:

$100 (includes jersey), scholarships and financial aid available. Complete the financial aid request form at checkout and reduced fee will be applied within 24 hours

For More Information:

Contact Jessamy Robblee, 617-491-4958 or jessamy@cambridgeyouthsoccer.org

Cub Scout Pack 56

Cub Scout Pack is a local scout crew for boys and girls and meets at St Joseph’s Espiscopal Church in Porter Square, with other events and trips taking place at different outdoor locations. The troop welcomes all families regardless of faith traditions and is committed to inclusion of everyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, etc.

Location:

St Joseph’s Espiscopal Church in Porter Square, 1991 Mass Ave

Dates/Times:

Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm, ​​Sept 20 through Summer Camp

Primary Program Activities:

Family camping, nature hikes, model rockets, ecology, model car racing

Grades/Ages Served:

K-5th grade, boys and girls

To Enroll:

Attend one of their meetings and they will assist with registration

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$75, scholarships and sliding scale available

For More Information:

Contact, 617-852-4904 or pack-56-info@googlegroups.com. Visit website: pack56cambridge.org

 Recreation and Swimming at War Memorial

The War Memorial Recreation Center, which includes the Field House, multi-purpose room, basketball gymnasium, weight room and 3 swimming pools will be open for recreation classes and swimming in Fall 2022.

Location:

1640 Cambridge St.

Dates/Times:

See War Memorial Brochure at this link for specifics: cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/DHSP/Recreation/programbrochures/warmemorialbrochure.pdf

Primary Program Activities:

Offering:

  • Gymnastics (ages 2-8)
  • Kenpo Karate (ages 3-9+)
  • Synchronized Swimming (12 and under)
  • Sea Dawgs Cambridge Recreation Swim Team (ages 5-13+)
  • Swim lessons (ages 3.5-14, different levels available)
  • Family Swim (T, Th, Sat, see calendar at end of brochure)

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages vary based on activity - see brochure for more details

To Enroll:

Online registration can be found at: cambridgema.gov/DHSP/ProgramsForKidsAndYouth/Recreation/WarMemorial.aspx

Register by:

Classes fill at different rates - if space is available, you can register right before classes start.

Cost:

Varies with activity. Kenpo Karate is $170, Sychronized swimming is 135-185, swim lessons are $80/$85

For More Information:

Contact 617-349-6279

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is a program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using an experienced based curriculum which includes running.

Location:

Danehy Park

Dates/Times:

Girls on the Run (3rd-5th graders)

Monday and Wednesday 4-5:30 PM

Heart & Sole (6th-8th graders)

Monday and Wednesday 4-5:30 PM

Begins the week of September 18th and runs until November 20th for Celebratory 5K

Primary Program Activities:

The research-based curriculum includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork, and recognizing how we can shape the world at large

Grades/Ages Served:

3rd-8th grade girls

To Enroll:

Register online: pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRGBFall2022GirlReg?sid=e9046fd4ce4a4100a8577d4527c55b4a

Register by:

As soon as possible, limited spots remaining

Cost:

$225, sliding scale available

For More Information:

Contact Aly Logue, Program Coordinator, alyson.logue@girlsontherun.org. To learn more visit: girlsontherunboston.org 

Girl Scouts

Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.

Location:

Varies Troop to Troop

Dates/Times:

Varies, Monday-Sunday

Primary Program Activities:

STEM, outdoors, life skills, entrepreneurship

Grades/Ages Served:

K-12th grade

To Enroll:

Visit website: gsema.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join.html or email Vanessa Yee for registration instructions

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

Youth Annual Membership: $40, families can request financial aid during registration

For More Information:

Contact Vanessa Yee, 617-455-1035 or vyee@gsema.org

Tae Kwon Do Cambridge

Tae Kwon Do Cambridge offers fun, high energy martial arts classes in person and on Zoom. Regular children’s classes meet six days a week and are for age groups 5-8 and 9-12. Sometimes kids start as young as 4.5 years old. It’s never too late to start taekwondo and each child advances at their own pace. Taekwondo is a unique activity that children of all genders can participate in equally. Instead of being competitive against others, TKD challenges each child to be their best self.

Location:

2000 Mass Ave. and on Zoom (virtual)

Dates/Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (times vary)

5-8 yr olds: 4:00pm-5:00pm daily, 9-12 yr olds: 5:00pm-6:00pm daily

All ages: 10:00am-11:00am Saturday

Primary Program Activities:

Beginners welcome, as well as people with experience in Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kung Fu, and other martial arts.

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 5 and up

To Enroll:

Visit website: tkd-cambridge.com/contact-form or visit a class with your child to register

Register by:

Rolling admissions: sign up anytime

Cost:

Varies by program: typical rate is $169 per month (as low as $8 per class), grants may be available through CHA/Cambridge Family Fund

For More Information:

617-492-5070

Olympia Fencing

Olympia Fencing offers a free 60-90 minute learn to fence class at this fencing center near Fresh Pond.

Location:

127 Smith Place

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 4-6:30pm

Primary Program Activities:

Fencing classes, private lessons, and school vacation camps

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 7-16

To Enroll:

Visit website at olympiafencingcenter.com/book-free-fencing-class

Register by:

Ongoing, no deadline

Cost:

$145+ (free trial available)

For More Information:

Contact Iulia Hondor, 617-945-9448 or info@olympiafencingcenter.com

Parkour Generations

Parkour Generations is a movement discipline in which participants learn to move their bodies through their environment, overcoming mental and physical obstacles, conquering challenges, and learning to apply these skills in the real world.

Location:

Various locations: Boston Bouldering Project (12A Tyler St., Somerville), Joan Lorentz Park, Somerville High School, Somerville Armory

Dates/Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (times vary)

Program runs from Sept-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun

Primary Program Activities:

The perfect physical outlet for your child! They will keep active while gaining coordination, focus and confidence!

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 6-16

To Enroll:

Visit website at pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm to select class and choose signup option (drop-in/full season/monthly membership)

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

Varies, scholarships available at pkgenboston.com/scholarships

For More Information:

Contact boston.info@parkourgenerations.com. Vsit website: pkgenboston.com

Premier Hoops

Basketball clinics that focus on goal setting for life as well as conditioning, hard work and citizenship.

Location:

War Memorial Rec Center, 1640 Cambridge St.

Dates/Times:

Friday, Saturday, Sept 16-Nov 19

Primary Program Activities:

Non-contact skills, dribble moves, footwork, shooting and balance

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 6-16 yr olds, (1st-11th grade)

To Enroll:

Register online: premierhoopsters.com/product/fall-pre-season-basketball-training-cambridge

Register by:

No deadline

Cost:

$45-$275, scholarships available online at premierhoopsters.com/about/scholarships

For More Information:

Contact Aram, 207-219-0608 or premierhoops@gmail.com

Youth Recreational Rowing

Youth Learn to Row is offered in spring, summer and fall. It's an introductory, coed, non-competitive program offering youth aged12 to 18 a chance to try the sport of rowing. Learn to Row participants are introduced to the basics of the sport in a fun, engaging, safe environment. After Learn to Row, kids have a chance to progress to Crew League (spring/fall) or summer skills (summer).

Location:

Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

Dates/Times:

M, T, W, Th: 4:15pm-5:45pm, Sat/Sun: 11:30am-1:00pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm

Fall Session: Sept 19-Nov 6

Primary Program Activities:

Rowing on the Charles River

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 12-18

To Enroll:

communityrowing.org/programs/youth-rowing/youth-learn-to-row

Register by:

Ongoing, deadlines available on website

Cost:

Financial aid available during registration process

Transportation:

Some transportation is provided on a limited basis. Details on website.

For More Information:

Contact 617-779-8267 or friendlyperson@communityrowing.org. Visit website: communityrowing.org/programs/youth-rowing/youth-learn-to-row

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)

BUILD After School STEM at EmPOW Studios

Empow offers award-winning, on-campus STEM classes in coding, Minecraft, film & animation, 3D design & engineering, robotics and more for kids 7-15, afternoons and weekends.

Location:

1776 Massachusetts Ave

Dates/Times:

Monday-Saturday, 4:00pm-5:30pm and 5:30pm-7:00pm

Fall: Sept 6-Dec 2, Winter: TBA, Spring: TBA

Primary Program Activities:

Coding, Video Game Design, Minecraft, Robotics, Digital Arts and Design

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 7-15, (2nd-8th grade)

To Enroll:

View schedule, select class, click "enroll now," set up account and enroll in class. Enroll online at empow.me/classes/register

Register by:

3 weeks after class has started (prorated to when you start)

Cost:

$529-$829, discounts available by email

For More Information:

Contact 617-395-7527 or info@empow.me

Innovators for Purpose: Robots That Make a Difference

Innovators for Purpose is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Using a humanities first approach students are introduced to robotics. Over 13 weeks, students learn how to use the design process to understand the daily challenges of people with disabilities. Students define relevant problem(s) to solve, explore potential solutions and ultimately build robotic prototypes to demonstrate solutions. Skills learned include human-centered design, coding, 3D-modeling and more.

Location:

Cambridge Public Library, Main Branch, 449 Broadway

Dates/Times:

Monday, 4:15pm-6:15pm, Jan 9 - Apr 24

Primary Program Activities:

Human-centered design, coding, 3D-modeling and more

Grades/Ages Served:

7th-8th grade

To Enroll:

Fill out online registration form: bit.ly/3Q6PunS

Register by:

Registration period is Oct 1 - Jan 6 (spots fill up quickly)

Cost:

None

Transportation:

Students and/or parents can arrange transportation from CPS Upper Schools to CRLS on an after-school bus. Must check with their school Clerk/front office to make arrangements.

For More Information:

Contact info@innovatorsforpurpose.org. Visit website: innovatorsforpurpose.org

Kids 4 Coding

Children have fun learning to code using a blended learning approach. We integrate screen-time activities with circuits, robots, autonomous cars, and augmented reality. Kids discover their potential with a comprehensive hands-on experience.

Location:

Virtual

Dates/Times:

Saturday mornings, Sept 17-Nov 5

Primary Program Activities:

Scratch Programming: 10:00am-11:00am, 7-9 yr olds

Python Programming: 11:15am-12:30pm, 10-12 yr olds

JavaScript Programming: 1:00pm-2:15pm, 11-13 yr olds

Game Dev with JavaScript: 1:00pm-2:30pm, 10-12 yr olds

Roblox Studio: 1:00pm-2:30pm, 9-11 yr olds

Grades/Ages Served:

Ages 7-12

To Enroll:

Visit website at kids4coding.com/fall-classes2022

Requirements: Windows or Mac PC with Webcam + Minecraft Java Edition

No iPods or Tablets

Register by:

Register by start of the class

Cost:

$269-$309

For More Information:

Contact 800-484-2664 or info@kids4coding.com

MIT CodeIT

Weekly sessions run by MIT students on learning how to code. This program is designed for anyone who identifies as a girl or non-binary who has not had prior experience with computer science.

Location:

On MIT’s campus (exact location TBA)

Dates/Times:

Sundays from 10-12pm

Starts 10/16 and goes until 11/20. Program also has a spring session.

Primary Program Activities:

Learning how to code in Scratch, participating in social activities and completing labs and projects

Grades/Ages Served:

6th-8th grade girls and non-binary students

Program is designed for those who have limited or NO experience coding

To Enroll:

Fill out Fall 2022 Student Application, due by 9/29: tiny.cc/f22codeitapp

Register by:

Apply (fill out form) by 9/29

Cost:

No cost

For More Information:

Contact the MIT CodeIt team at codeit-exec@mit.edu

Science Club for Girls

This fall, 250 girls in grades K-12 will focus on the physical characteristics of our home—Earth. Students will learn about what comprises the Earth, essential processes, how things survive and grow, and most importantly, our impact on the earth and how we can protect our Earth.

Location:

Virtual

Dates/Times:

Fall Session: Oct 3-Dec 11; Spring Session: Late Jan to May

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday: 10:30am-11:30am

Primary Program Activities:

K-5 Science Club: hands-­on explorations led by volunteer women mentor scientists and Junior Mentors

Middle School Programming: virtual afterschool clubs

Jr. Mentors: 8th graders paid a stipend to assist in K-5 Science Clubs

Grades/Ages Served:

Young people in grades K-8 who identify as female or non-binary.

School clubs serve K-5th graders and employ 8th graders as Jr. Mentors

SCFG Middle School Programming serves 6-8th graders

To Enroll:

Visit https://www.tfaforms.com/5008674 to register

Participants will need access to a computer or tablet. All other materials are provided free of charge.

Register by:

Registration period is Aug 30-Sept 30 (spots fill up quickly)

Cost:

No Cost

For More Information:

Contact Cristina Ullmann, 617-391-0361 or cullmann@scienceclubforgirls.org

The Hive

New state-of-the-art makerspace located at the Main Library - a hub for STEAM learning, creativity, and community collaboration in Cambridge. Its mission is to provide free, hands-on learning opportunities to the Cambridge community, resources for personal projects, and to serve as a hub for skill sharing and creative collaboration.

Location:

Cambridge Public Library, Main Branch, 449 Broadway, the HIVE is located on bottom level of library

Dates/Times:

Mon: 1:00pm-5:00pm, Tues: 1:00pm-9:00pm, Wed: 1:00pm-9:00pm, Thurs: 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun: Closed

Primary Program Activities:

Fabrication lab (3D printers, laser cutter), multimedia recording studio, podcasting studio, extended reality lab (XRLab)

Grades/Ages Served:

Anyone with a Minuteman Library Card (Cambridge Library Card)

Ages 12 and up: can use independently

Ages 12 and under: supervised use with an adult

To Enroll:

Those 12-17 yrs old need a user agreement signed by an adult and a safety training to start. Visit their website to get started: cambridgema.gov/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/steaminitiative/gettingstarted

Register by:

Young people can register anytime (drop in program)

Cost:

No cost, makers can reserve equipment in fab lab and multimedia studio

For More Information:

Contact 857-235-9819 or thehive@cambridgema.gov. Visit website:  cambridgema.gov/departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/steaminitiative/hive

Spring Preview    

What’s happening for young people this spring? Use this preview to get a sense of options now (such as spring sports or specialty programs). Find updates as spring gets closer in the electronic version of this Guide, and shared through slideshows found at www.agendaforchildrenost.org/msn-resources.html  

Beyond the 4th Wall Middle School Musical

Local theater company puts on a big musical every spring starring middle schoolers and including 3rd-5th graders as ensemble members. Low-pressure auditions happen at Upper Schools in Dec/Jan, rehearsals are 1-2 days a week afterschool through the spring. More info: beyondthe4thwall.com

Cambridge Girls Softball

Girls softball league with a 8-and-under team, 10-and-under team, 12-and-under team and a 14-and-under team. Season usually runs late April to mid-June. Register at cambridgegirlssoftball.com 

Cambridge Baseball Leagues

There are four leagues in Cambridge (North, East, West and Central Cambridge), co-ed teams (all genders) serving ages 5-12. All start around late March/April and ask families to register online by April 1st. Scholarships available. For contact info for each league go to cambridgeyouthbaseball.org  

MIT Spring HSSP & MIT Spark

This MIT Educational Studies program happens over five weekends in Feb 2023-April 2023, on Sat and Sun for a few hours each day. Classes are for 7-12th graders, either on MIT campus or online, and are taught by MIT students. Deadline is usually in Mid-February; costs $40 with financial aid available. Contact info: email spring-hssp@mit.edu. MIT Spark is similar event held on a weekend in March for 7th & 8th graders - contact info is spark@mit.edu 

 

Neighborhood Design Project

Young people work in groups on neighborhood and community issues that they care about in this youth employment program. Program is through the Office of Workforce Development at City of Cambridge Dept of Human Services and happens at Cambridge Youth Centers (Frisoli, Moore, Russell, Gately, Moses).  Applications are usually available in mid-February for young people aged 14 & 15. Must be a Cambridge resident and eligible to work in the U.S. Young people are paid minimum wage for their hours in the program. Find more info at Workforce Development website or by contacting George Hinds, 617-349-6268 or ghinds@cambridgema.gov 

Find all these resources and more at FindItCambridge.org

Transportation to After School for Cambridge Public Schools Students

JK-5

6-8

All JK-5th grade students are eligible to ride the bus to an after school program (e.g. youth center, community program, etc.) if it is located one mile or more from their school. This is arranged through the school clerk and a Transportation Change Form (available on CPS website).

JK-5

6-8

All 6th-8th grade students are eligible to ride the bus to an after school program (e.g. youth center, community program, etc.) if it is located 1.5 or more miles from their school. This is arranged through the school clerk and a Transportation Change Form (available on CPS website).

JK-5

6-8

Late Bus: from October - May (while Upper Schools are running their own after school clubs and intramurals) students who are eligible to ride the bus home can take the “late bus” home at 4:30pm (or to an after school program, like a youth center). This bus only operates on the days clubs/intramurals are being offered: only on Tuesdays, Wed and Thursdays.

All Upper Schools offer a late bus, and many elementary schools offer the service, as well. Please check in with your school clerk to find out more.

The Late Bus follows a standard route that loops around the city. See CPS website (go to Departments and choose Transportation) for list of Late Bus stops.

Last updated: September 1, 2022

Want to get the latest after school info?

Check out the electronic copy online at this live link: https://bit.ly/2022AfterSchoolGuideK-8 

Compiled by the Middle School Network and Elementary Out-of-School Time Network

For more information email: aleavitt@cpsd.us or sproctor@cpsd.us