Summer Stuff Jr. 2017

FOR FAMILIES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS IN THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Get ready for summer! Read this first. When we say: We mean: re you looking for great summer ideas for children? Summer Stuff Jr. Grades ������������� The grade your child has dozens! In these pages, you will find all kinds of summer camps, currently is in programs, and activities — including day camps, overnight camps, camps Languages ������ The languages A spoken by the staff, in for children with disabilities, classes, learning and recreational opportunities, and addition to English activities for families. Hours ������������� Monday-Friday unless Most of these programs can be found at PartnerBPS.org. It's a great place to otherwise stated figure out what you want to do and what's available. Read through Summer Stuff Deadline ��������� The last day to apply Jr. and circle the listings that your children might like. Or, visit PartnerBPS.org and FC/FS �������������� First Come/First Served use the search engine to find exactly what you want. Then, visit their websites or call them. Don’t be put off by the cost. If transportation information is not Many camps and programs offer scholarships or reduced fees based on what a family can pay. Just ask! Next, apply—and listed, it means the program does not do it now, especially if you are requesting financial aid. Many programs are “first come, first served,” and they fill up fast. If provide transportation.

possible, apply online to save time. Good luck—and have a great summer!

n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n FEBRUARY 2017 n Boston Public Schools' 5th Quarter District Summer Learning Programs Did you know that students who attend summer learning programs can have an advantage going into the next school year? BPS has many summer programs targeted to all kinds of learners. All programs are free—but only eligible students may attend. To find out if your child is eligible for one of these programs, ask his or her principal, guidance counselor or teacher. SUMMER LEARNING SUMMER DREAMS EXAM SCHOOL SUMMER STAGE: ACADEMIES  LEADERSHIP CAMP INITIATIVE DANCE, SPOKEN WORD & THEATRE PRE-K-GRADE 12 A few lucky BPS boys will get to spend a late GRADE 5 A partnership among BPS schools and summer week at Camp Manitou on beautiful Designed to prepare students to take the ISEE Dancers, poets and actors of all backgrounds, community based organizations to test in November as a means to attend one experience and abilities are invited to join Eastlake in Maine. Summer Dreams offers us for Summer Stage! Our dance intensive deliver academics, skill development, and leadership, teamwork, motivational and of Boston’s three exam schools. All grade 5 enrichment to high-need students. Each students who have scored at least proficient (grades 4-11) includes body conditioning learning activities, as well as sports, water and choreography designed to bring out the program employs a different mix of time, activities, theater, arts, and more. First priority (4) or advanced (5) in one Terra Nova location, and activities based on the specific Standardized Test (reading/math) and at least best in everyone. Through our spoken word needs and interests of their students and goes to boys in the BPS 10 Boys Initiative— a near proficient (3) in the other are eligible intensive (grades 7-11), students create and all are full day, 4-6 week programs that but use the email below to ask about for the program. Seats are filled by students perform original poetry under the guidance require students to attend every day. These available spaces. entering grade 6 for school-year 2017-18 in of award-winning spoken word artists. Our programs are designed to prepare students Summer Dreams is generously funded by pre-determined underrepresented schools. theatre intensive (grades 4-11) takes students through the entire process of producing a for the upcoming school year and will count the Manitou Camps Foundation. Eligibility ���Invite only for credit for students who require it. Talk to play, from audition to rehearsals, set design Boys entering BPS grades 6-9; Dates ����������August 14–25 your child’s principal or teacher or visit www. For �������������� to performance. priority for boys in the 10 Boys Location �����Boston Latin School bostonpublicschools.org/summer For ��������������BPS students currently in grades to find Initiative Hours ���������8am-12:30pm 4-11 (exact grade levels vary by out what programs may be available to your Overnight camp in late summer Cost ������������Free; breakfast and snack When ��������� program) child. Location �����Oakland, Maine provided Locations ����Roland Hayes School of Music Provided from Boston Contact �������To find out if your child is eligible Transport ���� (Summer Symphony); Orchard 21ST CENTURY Free for one of these programs, ask Cost ������������ Gardens K-8 School (Summer July 15 his or her principal, guidance COMMUNITY LEARNING Deadline ���� Stage) Contact �������Donkor Minors, dminors@ counselor or teacher. CENTERS  Dates ����������July 10-21 bostonpublicschools.org for more Hours ���������Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 12 information SUMMER ARTS  Cost ������������Free The Boston Public Schools sites that have ESL SUMMER ACADEMY  INTENSIVES Deadline ����June 2, but register now; these received the 21st Century Community Register today for free summer programs The BPS Office of English Language Learners programs fill quickly. Register Learning Centers Out of School Time Grants in music (concert band & orchestra), dance, online at www.bpsarts.org (OELL) offers a 5-Week Academic Enrichment are hosting 5-8 week summer programs theatre, and spoken word. Beginning in July, beginning February 17th. program focusing on grade level academic during Summer 2017. These programs are students of all experience levels spend two skills in Math and ESL/English Language Arts. purposefully and intentionally connected weeks developing skills, performing with EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR Students will be invited based on their ELD to learning standards and are driven by peers and connecting with professionals (English Language Development) Proficiency in the arts. All programs culminate in (ESY) the needs and interests of the students. Level and compensatory group status. performances the final week. Breakfast The Office of Special Education and Student The content rich programming will provide Cognitively demanding tasks and grade- and lunch are provided. Open to students Services (OSESS) will implement the opportunities for civic engagement, level complex texts will be made accessible enrolled in BPS schools only. See descriptions Extended School Year program, a special leadership development, mentoring, and education service for students between the for our students. In addition to academics, below for grade levels and details. collaboration. Please see below for the list of ages of 3 and 22 with disabilities whose the program includes enrichment activities SUMMER SYMPHONY: sites, and their partner agency if applicable. unique needs require special education in focused on STEM, arts, leadership building, CONCERT BAND & ORCHESTRA Contact the person listed below at each excess of the regular academic school year. and physical fitness. Field trips will be offered Start the school year ahead of the pack! school for more information. Space is limited, Students receiving ESY services are identified every Friday during the program duration. Beginning and intermediate woodwind, by his/her IEP team and will be invited so inquire early! brass, percussion, and string students are Eligibility ���ELL students in grades 2-11, ELD by OSESS to participate in programming. Gardner Pilot Academy - YMCA Levels 1-3 or Compensatory Group invited to spend the summer strengthening Contact your student's teacher, Special Grades K0-8; Contact: Jennifer Barrios Dates ����������July 10-August 10 (Thursday) their skills through fun repertoire. Play in Education Coordinator, principal or guidance To be Determined large and small ensembles, participate in counselor for more information. James W. Hennigan K-8 School Location ����� Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am-2:00 pm music theory workshops, and work with top Boys and Girls Club of Boston Cost ������������Free; breakfast and lunch Boston musicians. Partners include Castle of Remember: only eligible students will Grades 1-6; Contact: Marisol Ayala provided Our Skins Chamber Ensemble and the Boston be invited to these programs. Ask the City-Wide String Orchestra! Open to students principal or headmaster if you are eligible. Thomas J Kenny School - BELL Contact �������Your student's teacher, Language Acquisition Team Facilitator (LATF), currently in grades 4-11. The grades are the grades the student is in Grades 1-5; Contact: John Nguyen principal or guidance counselor now (2016-2017 school year).

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n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Summer Day Camps & Programs Day camps typically offer recreation, sports, arts, enrichment, and day trips. Call each camp for details. Unless otherwise noted, day camps are Monday–Friday.

ALLSTON/BRIGHTON APAC months) and an up-to-date record of For ��������������Ages 8-12 For ��������������Ages 10+ CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE immunizations. Location �����Boston Location �����Brookline June 26-August 18 June 26-30 or August 14-18 For ��������������Boys and girls ages 7-14 Dates ���������� Dates ���������� CENTER INC. Hours ���������9am-4pm Hours ���������9am-4pm SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Dates ����������July 10-August 4; four 1-week sessions Cost ������������$775/2-week session. Extended Cost ������������$750/full-day; $425/half-day;$15/ Recreational and Educational activities day to 5:30pm for $85/week extended day (to 5:00pm) Hours ���������9am-2pm provided; weekly field trips in and around FC/FS, classes fill quickly Location �����Bajko Rink and Kelley baseball BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH Deadline ���� Boston. Breakfast and lunch provided daily. A fields, Hyde Park Contact �������Betsy Frauenthal, info@ fun filled experience for all at a low cost. Cost ������������$110 for first child; $60 for second SCHOOL bmsmusic.org For ��������������Ages 6-12 child; $20 for each additional SPECIALITY CLINICS & CLASSES Enrollment �Call 617-277-4593 to register! Location �����Brighton child; financial aid is available; no This summer, design your own BC High Website ������www.bmsmusic.org Dates ����������July 3-August 18 child will be denied participation Summer experience tailored to your CAMP HARBOR VIEW Hours ���������8:45am-3:45pm because of financial need interests. Sign-up for a single class or build a AN OPERATING PARTNER Cost ������������$500/summer Deadline ����Ongoing customized, full-day program experience by OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF Contact �������Paula, [email protected], Contact �������617-953-5487, choosing a morning and afternoon program 617-783-1485 [email protected] for one, two, or three weeks! Enjoy classes BOSTON Website ������allstonbrightonapac.org Website ������bostonbaseballcamp.org such as Creative Computing, RasberryPi, and Harbor View provides a healthy and fun Minecraft. outdoor experience with hiking, arts and AMERICAN CHINESE BOSTON'S BRIDGE TO crafts, sports programs and swimming. The CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE For ��������������Grades 4-8 program also builds confidence, encourages Location �����150 William T Morrissey Blvd, creativity, and helps campers develop the & SOCIAL SERVICES, INC. SUMMER BRIDGE ACADEMY Boston Activities: Academic re-enforcement, Dates ����������July 10-28, 1-week sessions leadership skills they need to succeed during (ACCESS) school and beyond. Apply online now! SUMMER ENRICHMENT team building skills, social & emotional Hours ���������9am-Noon and 1-4pm development, nature walks, dance, FUN PROGRAM Cost ������������$200/week half-day For ��������������Boston residents ages 11-14 (by with STEM, Entrepreneur Club, No-Bake  $375/week full-day July 1) The following program is sponsored by a Cooking Club, Design Studio Club, ArtAttack Contact �������John Lynch, 617-474-5180 Location �����Long Island in Boston Harbor Christian faith-based organization Club, Museum Explorations, CSI Forensic, [email protected] Dates ����������Two sessions: July 3-27 and ACCESS' Summer Enrichment Program is an Investigation Club, Runway Models Website ������https://www.bchigh.edu/page/ August 1-26 eight-week, comprehensive program that Academy (ages 5 - 7), yoga and mindfulness academics/summer-at-bc-high Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 9am-5 pm offers academic and enrichment lessons, Meditation, Field Trips, Cheerleading, BROOKLINE ARTS CENTER Cost ������������$5/4-week session weekly field trips, and physical fitness Baseball, Soccer, and more! ARTVENTURES Transport ���Provided at no cost from 14 locations throughout Boston days. The first six weeks, our students come For ��������������Grades K0-5 The Brookline Arts Center's popular everyday for academic and enrichment Deadline ����FC/FS; applications for new Location �����Tobin K-8 School, Roxbury ArtVentures program blends fun with campers open mid-February lessons, field trips, and Bible and physical June-August Dates ���������� learning through a balance of structured Contact �������617-369-5500 fitness programming. On the seventh week, 7:30am-6:00pm Hours ��������� projects, creative expression and play. Weekly Website ������chvf.org students go on a series of field trips by an Contact �������Sophia Bishop-Rice, sophiarice. themes are explored through a variety of outreach program of Chinese Bible Church [email protected], 857-212-6238 mediums and imaginative projects. CAMP SHRIVER AT UMASS of Greater Boston in Lexington. And on the Website ������www.bostonsbridgetoexcellence. BOSTON final eighth week, students can join Boston squarespace.com For ��������������Ages 5-11 Chinese Evangelical Church for their Vacation Location �����Brookline Camp Shriver brings children with and June 20-August 29 Bible School, a day camp focused on learning BOSTON CHILDREN'S Dates ���������� without intellectual and developmental Hours ���������9am-4pm about Jesus. After, parents can sign them up THEATRE disabilities together so that they have Cost ������������$170-$395 depending on to come to ACCESS for additional childcare. SUMMER STUDIOS the opportunity to improve their sports week. Scholarships available. skills, social skills, and self-esteem, while Boston Children’s Theatre Studio Discovery, For ��������������Grades K2-5 Students from www.brooklineartscenter.com/ developing positive peer relationships Studio One and Studio Two are a series of immigrant Chinese backgrounds, financialaid and making new friends. 50% of campers programs offered to different age groups and English Learners. Please note that Contact �������Lauren Riviello, 617-566-5715 are children with a disability and 50% are skill levels. If your child loves theatre and is while the majority of our students [email protected] children without a disability. are Chinese, we do serve students looking for a summer of learning to act, sing, Website ������www.brooklineartscenter.com of other ethnicities and races. and dance – look no further! SUMMER INTENSIVES For ��������������Ages 8-12 Location �����UMass Boston, Dorchester Location �����244 Harrison Ave., Boston Need Based Financial Aid is available for all Intensives include hands on learning in Dates ����������June 28-August 25 pottery and wheel throwing, jewelry and Transport ����Free from designated pick-up/ programs. drop-off sites in several area Hours ���������9am-5:30pm metals, painting, drawing, graphic novels, For ��������������Ages 4-14 communities Cost ������������TBD print making, sculpture, and more. Each is Contact �������617-424-6634 ext. 221 Dates ����������July 5-August 2 Deadline ����FC/FS taught by a professional artist. Contact �������Ji-Sun Ham, 617-426-1070, registrar@bostonchildrenstheatre. Hours ���������8:30am-2 pm [email protected] org For ��������������Ages 10-12; older students may Cost ������������$25 registration fee if accepted; Enrollment �Call or talk to us in person at our Website ������bostonchildrenstheatre.org take adult classes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and camp location. STUDIO DISCOVER Location �����Monmouth St., Brookline, a short gear provided. Application at Website ������www.chinatownaccess.org These young students learn the magic of the walk from the MBTA Green Line / C www.umb.edu/csde and D branches Deadline ����Applications due April 1 ASA HOOPS theater and make-believe with classes such as Monkeying Around Under the Sea Dates ����������June 20-August 31, One-week Contact �������Samantha Sears, 617-287-7250 ASA HOOPS SUMMER and . sessions [email protected] BASKETBALL CAMP For ��������������Ages 4-6 Hours ���������9am-2pm; bring a lunch Website ������www.umb.edu/csde/camp_ This program offers clinics and camps year- Location �����Boston or 2:30-5pm shriver/umass_boston round for serious basketball players. ASA also Dates ����������June 26-August 11 Cost ������������$180-$290/plus materials 9am-Noon CASTLE SQUARE TENANTS encourages youth to become leaders and role Hours ��������� Contact �������617-566-5715 Cost ������������$225/1-week session brooklineartscenter.com models on and off the court, to exhibit good Website ������ ORGANIZATION STUDIO ONE sportsmanship, and to respect their peers, BROOKLINE MUSIC SQUARE ROOTS SUMMER parents, teachers, and coaches. Students explore the theater through acting, SCHOOL PROGRAM singing, dancing, and creating original All A Step Ahead (ASA) programs: MEET THE INSTRUMENTS! Square Roots Summer Program is designed costumes, where their imagination can run During this week long course, children to provide a fun and safe environment for For ��������������Boys and girls ages 7-16 wild! youth to enjoy their summer vacation. We Hours ���������8:30am-2:30pm are introduced to cello, clarinet, drums, For ��������������Ages 4-6 flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, focus on writing, and read to improve literacy Deadline ����FC/FS skills, science, and math lessons into our Contact �������Brendan Smith, 617-909-5990, Location �����Boston trombone, trumpet, violin, and more! Dates ����������June 26-August 11 After spending time with each instrument, summer curriculum. During our all-day [email protected] programming, we promote physical activities Website ������www.asahoops.com Hours ���������9am-3pm students may discover a favorite. Cost ������������$425/1-week session. Extended by incorporating weekly swimming/guided For ��������������Ages 6-9 Boston day camps: day to 5:30pm for $125/week gym time. The 7-week summer program Location �����Brookline Location �����Boston Latin School STUDIO TWO includes activities encouraging physical well- June 26-30 or August 21-25 Dates ����������July 10-28 Dates ���������� being, summer learning, and community Studio Two gives our young students a chance Hours ���������9:30am -12:30pm Cost ������������$250/week + $5 Convenience exploration! charge to improve their knowledge of theatre while Cost ������������$335 For ��������������Grades K2-8 Check the website for more ASA camps at putting together a workshop production of a Deadline ����FC/FS, classes fill quickly 30-minute musical. Boston Children’s Theatre Contact �������Betsy Frauenthal, info@ Location �����Boston Brookline High School, Brown Middle School Dates ����������July 5-August 18 in Newton, and Nike overnight camps, too. professional theatre educators will lead bmsmusic.org Call 617-277-4593 to register! Hours ���������9am - 5:00pm Visit the ASA website for more camps in the participants through the rehearsal process Enrollment � www.bmsmusic.org Cost ������������$500/summer (includes meals Boston area (and overnight camps in NH). Website ������ as well as teach them basic theatre skills ENSEMBLE-RAMA! and field trips) Vouchers accepted and terminology such as stage directions, Contact �������Sophia Mei, [email protected], BOSTON BASEBALL CAMP Designed for intermediate to advanced improvisation, and character development. instrumental students, ENSEMBLE-RAMA! 617-482-4605 ext. 107, Boston Baseball Camp is an outstanding Complete a Square Roots This fun and interactive program is great for weeks provide a varied full-day of musical Enrollment � opportunity for Boston youth to develop Application, provide all health and beginners as well as children who have been exploration, ranging from traditional classical and improve skills on and off the field in productions before. On the last day of the immunization records, fill out any working with the program's experienced music, to jazz improvisation and composition. additional paperwork required. program, family and friends are invited to a and dedicated staff. You'll need to provide Requirements: minimum 2 years private Website ������www.cstoboston.org a current physical exam (within past 24 performance of the musical! instruction; informal placement audition required.

2 Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org CHARLES RIVER AQUATICS SUMMER CAMP CRA summer camp has half day or full day options. Our summer offers children a chance Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) to practice their swimming throughout the summer while also exploring different themes each week such as pirates, sharks, Summer Day Camps and Programs space, and more. This year, our summer oston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) offers more than 50 neighborhood summer day camps and camp will last for 10 weeks. An amazing programs. Each one is different, but some of the activities you can expect your child to participate in opportunity for swimmers to make great Binclude arts and crafts, recreation, health and fitness, field trips, special events, educational programs, strides. dance, theatre, neighborhood exploration, and cultural activities. Many provide meals and accept vouchers or For ��������������Ages 4-12 offer a sliding payment scale. All camps are licensed by the Board of Health. Simmons College and Boston Locations ���� To find out ALL that BCYF has planned for the summer, check out the 2017 Summer Guide. University cityofboston.gov/BCYF Dates ����������June 19-September 1 It's online at Hours ���������9am-3pm (half-day to 1:00pm) Cost ������������$525/full-day; $425/half-day BLACKSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER MENINO COMMUNITY CENTER SHELBURNE COMMUNITY CENTER Contact �������Tom Wallace, 617-939-3569, SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM [email protected] For ��������������Ages 5-12 For ��������������Ages 6-12 For ��������������Ages 7-12 Dates ����������July 10-August 25 Dates ����������July 10-August 25 Dates ����������July 5-August 18 Website ������www.charlesriveraquatics.com Hours ���������8:30am-5:30pm Hours ���������8am-6pm Hours ���������8am-5:30pm Cost ������������TBD Cost ������������$160/week Cost ������������$420 for 7 weeks BLACKSTONE SUMMER YOUTH MILDRED AVENUE COMMUNITY TOBIN SUMMER SPORTS CAMP CONNECTION CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM For ��������������Ages 6-13 For ��������������Ages 11-14 For ��������������Ages 5-13 Dates ����������July 8-August 18; two 3-week Dates ����������July 10-August 18 Dates ����������July 10-August 18 sessions Hours ���������To be announced Hours ���������8am-5pm; late pick-up 5:30 Hours ���������8am-4pm; extended day to 6 pm Cost ������������Affordable (additional cost) ($50) Cost ������������$200/session; siblings half price CHARLESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER Cost ������������$150/week SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAM NAZZARO COMMUNITY CENTER TYNAN COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY BOATING, INC. For ��������������Ages 6-12 LITTLE TYKES CAMP FUN IN THE SUN (F.I.T.S.) CAMP JUNIOR PROGRAM Dates ����������July 10-August 25 For ��������������Ages 6-12 For ��������������Ages 7-11 When you join Community Boating, you can Hours ���������9am-5pm Dates ����������June 19-August 18 Dates ����������July 10-August 18 kayak, sail, or windsurf all summer on the Cost ������������$110/week Hours ���������8 am-6pm Hours ���������9am-3pm Charles River! Beginners learn the basics and Cost ������������$125/week Cost ������������Low cost; siblings half price; CLEVELAND COMMUNITY CENTER limited reduced fees those with more experience can learn how to OHRENBERGER COMMUNITY CENTER race. Our mission is "Sailing for All" and we SUMMER SCORES SOCCER For ��������������Ages 9-12 SUMMER PROGRAMS VINE STREET COMMUNITY CENTER strive to make that happen so that any child Dates ����������July 10-August 18 For ��������������Pre-school program: ages 3-5 SUMMER PROGRAM who wants can be a part of the program. Once Hours ���������9am-3pm; extended day to 6pm Summer day program: ages 6-12 For ��������������Ages 5.9-13 a child becomes a member they can show up Cost ������������$600 for 6 weeks Gymnastics: ages 3-15 Dates ����������July-August (TBD) all summer long. In addition we offer classes Dates ����������July 10-August 18 Hours ���������7:30am-5:30pm on robotic sailing, environmental sciences, SOUTH BOSTON (CONDON) SUMMER Hours ���������Pre-school: 9am-1pm Cost ������������$800 for 7 weeks and racing, as well as weekly theme days, COLLABORATIVE JUNIORS CAMP Summer day: 8am-4:30pm; parties,and special events. It's a great way for For ��������������Ages 5-6 extended day to 6pm ($30 a kid to spend their summer! Dates ����������July-August (TBD) additional) BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & Hours ���������9am-3pm Cost ������������Pre-school: $125/week FAMILIES For ��������������� Ages 10-17 who can swim 75 Cost ������������TBD  yards Summer day: $145/week CC = Community Center Pool Location ������� Charles River Esplanade, Storrow CURLEY COMMUNITY CENTER PARIS STREET COMMUNITY CENTER Main Number...... 617-635-4920 Drive, near the Charles/MGH Allston/Brighton Jackson/Mann CC...617-635-5153 SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES HARBORSIDE SUMMER CAMP  station on the Red Line Charlestown Charlestown CC ....617-635-5169 PROGRAM For ��������������Ages 6-14  Dates ����������� June 12-August 18 Clougherty Pool ....617-635-5174 For ��������������Ages 6-12 Dates ����������July 5-August 25*  Hours ����������� 8:30am-3pm Chinatown Quincy CC ...... 617-635-5129 Dates ����������July-August (TBD) Hours ���������8am-6pm Dorchester Cost ������������� $1 to $300 based on family Cleveland CC...... 617-635-5141 Hours ���������TBD Cost ������������$100/week + $50 registration* Holland CC...... 617-635-5144 income  Cost ������������Parent center membership *tentative, please call Leahy-Holloran CC . 617-635-5150 Contact �������� Carol Hesson,  CURTIS HALL COMMUNITY CENTER Perkins CC ...... 617-635-5146 617-523-1038 ext 22 PARIS STREET COMMUNITY CENTER East Boston Paris Street CC...... 617-635-5125 [email protected], SUMMER PROGRAM GIRLS TEEN CENTER  Ages 7-12 Paris Street Pool ....617-635-1410 Website ������www.community-boating.org For �������������� For ��������������Ages 10-14 Pino CC...... 617-635-5120 Dates ����������July 10-August 18 Dates ����������July 5-August 25* Hyde Park Hyde Park CC...... 617-635-5178 COMMUNITY BOAT Hours ���������8:30am-6pm Hours ���������9am-5pm Jamaica Plain Curtis Hall CC...... 617-635-5193 BUILDING Cost ������������$85-$175, sliding scale Cost ������������$100/summer for East Boston Hennigan CC...... 617-635-5198 Residents;$150 for all others* Mattapan Gallivan CC...... 617-635-5252 SUMMER PROGRAMS HENNIGAN COMMUNITY CENTER  *tentative, please call Mildred Ave. CC ....617-635-1328 Each week will focus on a different project, SUMMER PROGRAM Mission Hill Tobin CC...... 617-635-5216 ranging from wooden robots to CBB's For ��������������Ages 5-12 PERKINS COMMUNITY CENTER North End Mirabella Pool...... 617-635-1275 classic Periwinkle, Jr, a 10-foot wooden Dates ����������July 10-August 18 SCHOOL AGE SUMMER PROGRAM Nazzaro CC...... 617-635-5166 rowboat. Each day, students will split their Hours ���������8:30am-5:30pm For ��������������Ages 5-13 Roslindale Flaherty Pool...... 617-635-5181 time between working on their projects in Cost ������������Sliding scale; financial aid Dates ����������July 5-August 18 Menino CC...... 617-635-5256 our shop, rowing on Fort Point Channel and available Hours ���������8am-4pm Roslindale CC...... 617-635-5185 Vouchers only Roxbury Grove Hall...... 617-635-1484 exploring Boston Harbor, and learning about Cost ������������  HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER Madison Park CC ..617-635-5206 marine ecosystems. Students get to work SUN & FUN SUMMER PROGRAM PINO (EAST BOSTON) COMMUNITY Mason Pool...... 617-635-5241 with their hands, build and take home the For ��������������Ages 4.9-12 CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM Shelburne CC...... 617-635-5213 tangible product of their efforts, learn to row Dates ����������June 19-August 18 For ��������������Ages 7-13 Vine Street CC...... 617-635-1285  and be comfortable on the water, and learn Hours ���������7:30am-4pm; Dates ����������July 10-August 25 South Boston Condon CC ...... 617-635-5100 about marine animals and ecosystems. extended day to 6pm Hours ���������8:30am-5pm Curley CC...... 617-635-5104 Cost ������������TBD Tynan CC...... 617-635-5110 For ��������������Ages 7-14 Cost ������������$75/week; meals included  South End Blackstone CC ...... 617-635-5162 CBB workshop, Fan Pier, Boston  Location ����� HYDE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER QUINCY COMMUNITY CENTER West Roxbury Draper Pool ...... 617-635-5021 Dates ����������July 10-August 18 SUMMER CAMP Ohrenberger CC...... 617-635-5183 9am-4pm RED OAK SUMMER PROGRAM Hours ��������� For ��������������Ages 8-12 For ��������������Ages 5-13 Roche Family CC.....617-635-5066 $450/week ($400 for July 5-8); Cost ������������ Dates ����������TBD Dates ����������July 3-August 25 includes snacks, materials and Hours ���������8:30am-4:30pm; extended day Hours ���������8:30am-6pm a pizza party; scholarships 7:30am-5:30pm Cost ������������Call for information BCYF FUN STOPS! available Cost ������������TBD; extended day additional These free drop-in programs for ages 8-15 Deadline ����FC/FS ROCHE COMMUNITY CENTER provide structured games, sport activities and Contact �������Stockton Reece, 617-428-0155, JACKSON/MANN PRE-SCHOOL & SUMMER FUN CAMP & CAMP WRCC arts projects. Offered at five parks near BCYF stockton@ SCHOOL AGE SUMMER PROGRAM For ��������������Summer Fun Camp: Ages 3-5 community centers, this is a flexible option for communityboatbuilding.org For ��������������Ages 2.9-5 and 5-12 Camp WRCC: Ages 6-11 parents who are looking for a summer activity for Website ������communityboatbuilding.org/ Dates ����������TBD Dates ����������July 10-August 18 their child for a couple hours a day. camp-programs/ Hours ���������8 am-6 pm Hours ���������Ages 3-5: 8:30am-1pm For ��������������� Ages 8-15 Cost ������������Ages 2.9-5: $250/week Ages 6-11: 8:30am-3pm Location ������� BCYF Blackstone, Leahy-Holloran, COMMUNITY MUSIC Ages 5-12: $190/week Cost ������������Ages 3-5: $150/week Mildred Avenue, and Paris Street CENTER OF BOSTON LEAHY-HOLLORAN COMMUNITY Ages 6-11: $175/week; Community Center and BCYF SUMMERMUSIC CENTER LYCC SUMMER DAY CAMP includes breakfast and lunch Clougherty Pool. A unique, culturally enriching 4-week For ��������������Ages 5-12 ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY CENTER Dates ����������� Starting July 10 instrumental music program. Students Dates ����������July-August (TBS); 3-week sessions Hours ����������� Mon.-Fri., time, TBD SUMMER PROGRAM Cost �������������� Free, must bring their own food should have completed at least one year Hours ���������9am-2pm; extended day to 5pm For ��������������Ages 4 (completed K1)-5 and 7-12 of string or wind instruction in a school or Cost ������������TBD; extended day additional Dates ����������July 5-August 18 private study setting. We offer individual Hours ���������8am-6pm attention, group instruction and multiple Cost ������������$175/week opportunities for developing musical skills Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org 3 day camps, cont. and self-expression. Recreational extended Hours ���������9am-3:30pm, optional extended FRANKLIN PARK TENNIS GIRLS ROCK CAMPAIGN day opportunities with South End Soccer are day until 5:30pm ASSOCIATION SUMMER BOSTON INC. available at an additional cost. Financial aid is Cost ������������visit our website for information SUMMER SESSION on program fees CAMP available via our application process. Register We offer a volunteer run summer program Deadline ����FC/FS This program offers tennis lessons and online or call to request a brochure by mail. for girls. During each session, girls have the Contact �������Sarah Chang, 617-242-4700 tournaments as part of a fun-filled day. For ��������������Grades 2-6 [email protected] Under the supervision of senior counselors, opportunity to form bands, learn how to Boston Location ����� Enrollment �Register at www.einc-action.org CITs help younger campers with activities play an instrument (guitar, bass, keyboards, Dates ����������July 5-July 28 drums, or vocals), compose an original song EAST BOSTON CENTRAL including arts & crafts, football, swimming, Hours ���������8:45am-1:15pm or 5pm (with drama, soccer, Field Day, and more. and perform live at a local rock venue – all in extended day option) CATHOLIC SCHOOL one week’s time. For ��������������Ages 5 and up Cost ������������Fees vary according to individual SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM For ��������������Girls ages 8-17 Location �����Melnea A. Cass Complex, Roxbury registration choices. Financial  Location �����Allston The following program is sponsored by a Dates ����������July 5-September 1 aid is available as part of our Dates ����������July 17-22 and August 7-12 Christian faith-based organization. Hours ���������8:30am-4pm; ext. day: 6pm registration process. Please Hours ���������8:30am-5:30pm Cost ������������$145/week, $175/week ext. hours contact our main office for more The East Boston Central Catholic School Cost ������������$375/week. Financial Aid is FC/FS information at 617-482-7494. Summer Program has an athletic program Deadline ���� available. Contact �������617-427-8900 Contact �������Will Fickes, Artistic Director, to improve the health and fitness of our Enrollment �Complete application (online [email protected], 617-482-7494 members. We will offer a wide variety of age [email protected] Website ������franklinparktennis.org or via mail) with $20 Non- Website ������www.cmcb.org appropriate activities to improve gross motor Refundable Application Fee, SUMMERARTS skills, hand-eye coordination, teamwork and FRENCH CULTURAL Express Yourself Piece (EYP) sportsmanship. A four-week program with a full range of CENTER/ALLIANCE Contact �������Megan Sutton, 617-852-0359 performing arts instruction. We offer daily For ��������������Ages 4-14 megan.sutton@girlsrockboston. classes in music, dance, drama, and visual Location �����East Boston FRANÇAISE OF BOSTON org arts, as well as performance opportunities Dates ����������July 3-August 11 SUMMER IN FRENCH PROGRAM Website ������www.girlsrockboston.org and a cultural field trip. We are located at Cost ������������$75/week We offer language instruction for every child Community Music Center of Boston, an Contact �������James Forina, [email protected], from the beginner to the bilingual student. GRASP, INC., accredited, non-profit music school in the 617-519-6246 Activities are age-appropriate and tailored to  The following program is sponsored by a South End. Website ������www.ebccs.org the language level of the child. Each week Christian faith-based organization. Our 3:1 student-to-staff ratio combined EAST BOSTON SOCIAL focuses on a theme with a variety of special Daily educational, cultural, and recreational activities, including visits from exotic animals, with a stellar roster of professional teaching CENTERS, INC. field trips. Scholarships available as funding artists ensures a wonderful summer of puppet shows, cooking, theater, fashion, allows. Parent enrollment process includes SUMMER PROGRAM arts experiences and friendship. Families art, and perfume workshops — all excellent application, documentation and orientation., may register for our main program with This program promotes an enriching opportunities for children to increase their Summer Program Full summer 6 - 9 weeks experience/ environment. Our daily field vocabulary and stimulate their conversation instruction from 9-12 daily. Recreational For ��������������Ages 3–14 extended day options are available from trips, most outside of East Boston, are active & skills. Outdoor activities take place at a nearby engaging learning experiences! playground and at the Boston Common. Location �����Dorchester 12-2. Children ages 11-14 are eligible for our Hours ���������8:30 - 6:00 Counselor-In-Training program. Financial aid El EBSC Programa del Verano promueve For ��������������Ages 3-12 Cost ������������$170.00/week; 1/2 off for second is available to those who qualify. un ambiente/experiencia enriquecedora. Location �����Back Bay child, 1/4 off for third child For ��������������ages 4-14 Nuestros paseos diarios, la mayoria afuera Dates ����������June 19-September 1 Contact �������Katherine Allen Combs, Location �����Boston de EBoston, son experiencias atractivas de Hours ���������9am-4pm (or 5:00pm) 617-799-0730 Dates ����������June 26-July 21 aprendizaje que activan! Cost ������������$335/week: half-day; $560/week: full-day; $60/week 4-5pm HALE RESERVATION Hours ���������9am-2pm For ��������������Age 5-14 Deadline ����Enroll before April 30 for 10% off HOLA – SLP (SUMMER Cost ������������Fees vary according to individual Location �����East Boston Contact �������Pierre-Antoine Tiberi, ptiberi@ registration choices. Financial One-way transportation add $30/ LEARNING PROJECT) Transport ���� frenchculturalcenter.org, aid is available as part of our week. Two-way transportation add A partnership between Hale, the Boston 617-912-0415 registration process. Please $45/week. Offered to East Boston, Public Schools (BPS), and Boston After School Website ������www.cdn.frenchculturalcenter.org contact our main office for more Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop on and Beyond. The five week program mixes information at 617-482-7494. a FC/FS basis. GENERATION EXCEL academic programming taught by BPS Contact �������Jennifer Rathbun, krathbun@ Dates ����������� July 10- August 25 BETHEL INSTITUTE teachers with traditional camp activities such cmcb.org, 617-482-7494 Hours ���������� 8:30am-5:30pm as swimming, boating, the ropes course, Website ������www.cmcb.org Cost ������������� $178.60/week. Vouchers BETHEL MATH SCIENCE archery, and more. accepted. Limited amount of SCHOLAR PROGRAM (BMSSP) COURAGEOUS SAILING For ��������������Grades 4 and up EBSC scholarships/child.  The following programs is sponsored by a Location �����Hale Reservation FOR YOUTH, INC. ������� David Cali, [email protected], Contact Christian faith-based organization Transport Bus pick-up/drop-off at Boston STEPS TO LEAD 617-569-3221 BMSSP is an intensive summer program schools. Included. � Make appointment. Visit office at Youth experience sailing as a platform to Enrollment to foster interest in Science, Technology, Hours ���������8:45am-4pm 68 Central Square to enroll. We develop leadership skills, gain confidence, Engineering, (the) Arts, Mathematics, and Cost ������������Free will need a completed application, and experience hands-on environmental related fields. The curriculum is project-based Contact �������Tyler Simpson, 781-326-1770, science. Even our newest sailors enjoy the a parent ID, the child's birth [email protected], certificate, the child's health and designed to emphasize the Common thrills of skippering a boat, going fishing Core Standards. Website ������halereservation.org/programs/ off our docks, and making new friends, the insurance card, and the first hale-outdoor-learning-adventures/ first steps on their journey to becoming week's payment. For ��������������Grades 4-7 www.ebsoc.org Jamaica Plain integral members of the Courageous Sailing Website ������ Location ����� HARVARD MUSEUM OF Hours ���������8:45am-2pm, aftercare available NATURAL HISTORY community. ELIOT SCHOOL OF FINE & until 5:30pm For ��������������Ages 8-10 APPLIED ARTS Cost ������������$50/week, Fees may be waived SUMMER SCIENCE WEEK Locations ����Charlestown and Jamaica Pond CREATIVE ARTS SUMMER or reduced. Get immersed in the study of the natural July 3-August 11 world and the museum for a week. Dates ���������� The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts seeks Contact �������Kalya Hamlett-Murray, Hours ���������8:45am-3:30pm Investigate volcanos. Sketch animals. Observe to inspire lifelong learning in craftsmanship 617-524-7900 x7 Cost ������������fees are on a sliding living animals. Imagine ocean life. Each and creativity for all. Our visual arts and [email protected] Enrollment �Students apply and are selected program is led by a museum instructor and woodworking programs recognize the power Enrollment �Complete Program Registration via lottery makes full use of both our classrooms and of art to help all students maximize their Website ������www.bethel-institute.org/genx Deadline ����March 15 the museum galleries. Investigate science academic potential, particularly those who are Contact �������617-242-3821 GIRL SCOUTS concepts through the use of museum visual and/or tactile learners. Teachers design Website ������courageoussailing.org/signup GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN specimens, hands-on materials, and activities. projects that provide ample opportunity to MASS. SUMMER PROGRAMS You make intentional connections from visual arts For ��������������Grades 1-8 don't have to be a Girl Scout to take part in to literacy development and woodworking Location �����Cambridge to STEM principles and goals. Our programs Girl Scout summer programs. (You do have Dates ����������July 10-August 18 are accessible to a wide range of learners to be a girl.) The overnight camps on Cape Hours ���������9:30am - Noon including students with disabilities, English Cod and in New Hampshire offer drama, Cost ������������$160 members/$180 non- language learners, and students who have horseback riding, hiking, swimming, crafts, members, scholarships available to members of the Harvard Ed experienced trauma in their lives. We design rock climbing, sailing, biking, windsurfing, Portal "E" INC - THE ENVIRONMENT our curriculum to reflect the cultural diversity photography, and opportunities for Contact �������Wendy Derjue-Holzer, SCIENCE LEARNING & of BPS students and to effectively engage Counselors in Training. At Camp Cedar Hill, [email protected], ACTION CENTER students who may have had little background the day camp in Waltham, you can try your 617-495-2341 SUMMER SCIENCE DISCOVERY in the arts. We help our students use art as hand at photography, rowing, performance, Enrollment �online at reservations.hmsc. PROGRAM a tool to express their voice around social even financial management—or develop your harvard.edu justice issues that speak to them and affect "e" inc.'s Summer Science Discovery leadership skills as a day camp assistant. Website ������www.hmnh.harvard.edu/ their lives. education Program is two one-week programs focused Buses to Cedar Hill leave from many Boston on engaging kids with science and the For ��������������Ages 6-14 neighborhoods. HARVARD UNIVERSITY Jamaica Plain environment. Students will engage in Location ����� Visit the website for information on Dates ����������June 12-July 28 PHILLIPS BROOKS HOUSE experiments, games, simulations, art programs, camps (including camp staff ASSOCIATION SUMMER URBAN projects, field trips, and more to gain a deep Hours ���������9am-3:30pm applications), financial aid, and online PROGRAMS understanding and appreciation for the Cost ������������$200/week-half day; $351/ week-full day; $37-$124/week- applications. For all Girl Scout programs and natural world around us. Phillips Brooks House, Harvard's student extended day camps: volunteer organization, runs summer For ��������������Kids 6-12 years old Deadline ����FC/FS For ��������������Girls grades K-5 programs for students all over Boston and Location �����Charlestown Navy Yard Contact �������Alison Croney, 617-524-3313 Contact �������617-350-8335 Cambridge. While each program is a little Dates ����������August 21-September 1 [email protected] Website ������www.gsema.org Website ������www.eliotschool.org 4 Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org different, they usually consist of a morning or weekly enrollment (prices JP KIDSARTS SUMMER of classroom-based academic enrichment may vary for different locations); Exceptional programming and enrichment and afternoon trips and recreation. Priority is vouchers accepted in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Boys & Girls given to returning families and residents of IDIIL INTENSIVE ACADEMIC Each week students explore a theme through the camp neighborhood. New campers are ENRICHMENT PROGRAM dance, drama, music, and the visual arts. Clubs accepted based on availability in their age This is an intensive academic enrichment For ��������������Ages 5-12 hen children become group. program that can help students move ahead Location �����Eliot Street, Boston members of their Boys & Dates ����������July 3-August 25 For ��������������Ages 5-19 when they go back to school in September. Girls Club, they discover a Location �����Boston & Cambridge Each student will pick two individualized IDIIL Hours ���������8am-5pm, extended day to 6pm W $350/week (week of July 4-$280) world of fun, adventure, and learning. Dates ����������June-August subjects. Cost ������������ Cost ������������$130/summer, sliding scale for For ��������������Ages 5-13 Contact �������Maren Coniglione, 617-524-0818 Membership is between $5-$25. siblings Location �����Boston, Lexington, Malden, [email protected]  Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs Contact �������Karina Buruca, [email protected] Newton, Quincy Website ������www.jpkidsarts.org of Boston Website ������pbha.org/programs/summer- Languages ��Chinese, English, Romanian, MASS AUDUBON'S urban-program/ Spanish BOSTON NATURE CENTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS: HILL HOUSE Dates ����������Session I: July 3-28; Session II: BOSTON NATURE CENTER DAY www.bgcb.org KIDDIE KAMP July 31-August 25 CAMP IN MATTAPAN AND WEST Blue Hill (Dorchester)...... 617-474-1050 The perfect combination of new and exciting Hours: ��������4 weekdays, 9:30-11:30am; ROXBURY Charlestown...... 617-242-1775 experiences and a safe, familiar environment. extended hours available for Enjoy outdoor exploration, hands-on Join our staff of beloved counselors for a additional cost activities, and science education, helping Chelsea...... 617-884-9435 Cost: �����������$300 per session (prices may vary summer full of games, crafts, stories, songs, campers to grow and connect with the world Condon (South Boston)...... 617-307-6075 for different locations); vouchers age-appropriate athletics, and outdoor fun. around them. Our caring and experienced Franklin Hill...... 617-282-2800 accepted. camp staff work hard to create a safe and For ��������������Ages 3-5 IMAJINE THAT Mattahunt (Mattapan)...... 617-635-5159 Cost ������������$305/regular week inclusive atmosphere for all children. Set Orchard Gardens (Roxbury)...617-516-5285 Hours ���������8:30am-1:30pm SUMMER ACADEMY amidst acres of beautiful habitat, our camps South Boston...... 617-268-4301 DAY CAMP The Summer Academy implements a hands provide a unique nature experience in the (Roslindale)...... 617-363-9938 Join us for an action-packed summer full of on interactive curriculum to support not only middle of the city! Sumner exciting outdoor activities and weekly field the students academic skills but also their For ��������������Ages 5 to 15 Yawkey (Roxbury)...... 617-427-6050 trips. Whether creating artistic masterpieces at socio-emotional development as well. This Location �����Mattapan BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF the Firehouse, swimming in the outdoor pool curriculum takes components from WGBH, Dates ����������June 26-September 1 at the Clubs at Charles River Park, playing field Kinder Robotics, Math and Movement, and Hours ���������8:30am to 5:30pm DORCHESTER games on the Teddy Ebersol's Red Sox Fields, Steven Coverys Mentor in Me learnings. This Cost ������������Sliding Scale SUMMER FUN PROGRAM taking part in athletic activities on the Boston Summer Academy will ensure to keep the Deadline ����FC/FS Programs take place at the Colonel Daniel Common, or having a dance party at 74 Joy students engaged, learning and of course, Contact �������Erin Kelly, ekelly@massaudubon. Marr Clubhouse (Deer St.) and the Paul R. Street; your camper will find something new to having fun! Open enrollment throughout the org, 617-983-8500 McLaughlin Youth Center (Dorchester Ave.) enjoy every day. Website ������www.massaudubon.org/learn/ summer. Offer a low private rate to support For ��������������Ages 5-12 For ��������������Ages 5-12 schools-groups the needs of all families. We offer flexible Location �����Dorchester; locations are easily Location �����Mount Vernon Street, Boston schedules where families can pick the weeks accessible by MBTA Dates ����������June 19-August 31 MUSEUM OF SCIENCE in the summer they are interested in as well Dates ����������July 10-August 16 Hours ���������9am-4pm (extended hours SUMMER COURSES as 2, 3 or 5 day options. Hours ���������8:30-5:30pm available at extra cost) We offer more than 30 summer courses for For ��������������Grades K0-5 Cost ������������Ages 5-6, $450/summer Cost ������������$425/regular week students in grades 1-8 in science, technology, Locations ����Up Academy Dorchester & Orchard Ages 7-12, $400/summer and engineering, from dinosaurs and Contact �������Rachel Czubryt, 617-227-5838, Garden School, Boston vouchers not accepted chemistry to rockets and live animals. Check [email protected] Contact �������Lawrence, 978-682-5338 Deadline ����Register on March 11, 13 Website ������www.hillhouseboston.org [email protected] the website for complete information. and 15; $50 late fee for Website ������imajinethat.com/boston-public- For ��������������Grades 1-8 registrations after March 15 IBA - INQUILINOS Dates ����������July 10-August 18: one-week BORICUAS EN ACCION schools-programs.html Contact �������617-288-7120 ext. 2120, IMMIGRANT FAMILY courses Brendan McDonald SUMMER LEARNING PROJECT Hours ���������9am-Noon and/or 1-4pm; half-day Licensed programs: Mary IBA's 5-week Summer Learning Project at the SERVICES INSTITUTE and full-day courses (IFSI-USA) Kinsella Blackstone Innovation School in the South Cost ������������$300/week, half-day course; Website ������www.bgcdorchester.org End is an academically driven, arts-integrated SUMMER ENRICHMENT $600/week, full-day course; program that serves 40 English Language ACADEMY scholarships covering 100% of CHARLESTOWN  Learner (ELL) students preparing to enter IFSI uses an holistic approach to provide tuition available for families SUMMER DAY CAMP grades 2 and 3. targeted academic support and enrichment receiving public assistance; 50%- For ��������������Ages 6-12; drop in for teens For ��������������Grades 1-2, English Learners services that address the unique challenges 85% for other families based on Location �����60 High St., Charlestown Dates ����������July 10-August 11 of immigrant children as a way to maximize need and availability of funds. Languages ��Spanish Hours ���������8:30am-2:30pm, their full potential in school and beyond. Early-Morning Drop-Off: $25 Dates ����������July 10-August 18; 2-week Deadline ����Applications due May 15 Through hands-on activities, promoting a (8–8:45 am) sessions (July 5-7: $60) Contact �������Shannon Hayes, 617-535-1731, curiosity and interest in technology, providing Late Stay: $40 (4–6pm) Hours ���������9am-4pm; extended hours [email protected], a safe and caring environment where Deadline ����FC/FS available, 8am-5:30pm Enrollment �Applications are available at students can learn, and keeping students Contact �������617-723-2500 Cost ������������$200/two-weeks; $300 with www.ibaboston.org/afterschool- academically engaged through the summer Website ������mos.org/courses extended hours; discount for summer-learning in a very fun and low students/teacher ratio. NEW ENGLAND siblings; financial aid IDIIL LEARNING Provide English and Math instruction daily to AQUARIUM Deadline ������March 20 for new members; FOUNDATION students with enrichment activities. HARBOR DISCOVERIES CAMP FC/FS For ��������������Grades 1-8 Contact �������Krishna, 617-242-1775, ALL IDIIL SUMMER PROGRAMS: Nature serves as the Aquarium's outdoor [email protected] Location �����Roslindale classroom as you travel to sites exploring The IDIIL Summer Program is designed to Dates ����������July 5-August 4 promote academic growth and to provide a aquatic environments. One and two-week OTHER DAY CAMPS: Hours ���������8:00am-3pm programs include behind-the-scenes multidisciplinary, creative, and collaboratieve $50/week Cost ������������ activities in New England Aquarium galleries, environment during the summer vacation. Contact �������Geralde V. Gabeau, BLUE HILL  Deadline ����April 15 for early bird discount [email protected] excursions to Boston Harbor Islands, field TAKE THE L.E.A.D. Contact �������617-795-0256 or 617-426-4126, Website ������www.ifsi-usa.org trips to north and south shore habitats, and [email protected]; [email protected] an overnight experience. Meals and snacks FRANKLIN HILL  Website ������www.idiil.com INSTITUTE FOR PAN are provided. SUMMER CAMP ACADEMIC SUMMER DAY AFRICAN CULTURAL For ��������������Grades 4-10 Contact ������Tanya Gould, 617-282-2800 PROGRAM EDUCATION (P.A.C.E.) Location �����Central Wharf, Boston In this discovery-based academic and JUNIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Dates ����������July 10-August 25 SALESIAN recreational program, students divide their Straight A's Junior Leadership Summer Hours ���������Mon.-Wed., 9am-5 pm; SUMMER CAMP time between academic and recreational program provides leadership opportunities Thurs. 9am-Fri. 1 pm (overnight) Location �����15 Byron St., East Boston activities. In the mornings, students are for students through hands on cultural Cost ������������1 week: $650 members, $725 Contact �������617-567-6626 enrolled in two individualized programs enrichment activities, as well as spoken word, non-members; Advanced Website ������salesianclub.com Programs, $725 members, $800 (usually ELA and mathematics). Afternoon music, dance, visual arts, martial arts, and SOUTH BOSTON  activities include arts and crafts, games, non-members; 2-week sessions: gender-base activities. Students are enriched, FUN IN THE SUN creative drama, and music. Students also $1,400 members, $1,500 and engaged in a learning experience that non-members; the scholarship 617-268-4301 participate in many educational field trips. Contact ������ strengthens and broadens their mind, body, deadline was March 3, but ask For ��������������Ages 5-13 and skills. Junior Leaders is a six week anyway. WEST END HOUSE Location �����Boston, Lexington, Malden, program currently located at the Mildred Ave. FC/FS Location �����85 Allston St., Allston Newton, Quincy Deadline ���� Community Center and School. Contact �������617-973-5206 Languages ��Cape Verdean creole, Haitian Languages ��Chinese, English, Romanian, For ��������������Ages 5-10 Scholarships 617-973-0253 creole, Portuguese, Spanish Spanish Location �����Mildred Ave. School, Mattapan Website ������www.neaq.org/learn/summer- Contact �������Jenny Nute, 617-787-4044 Dates ����������Pre-session: from the day after Dates ����������July 6-August 18 camps Website ������westendhouse.org public school ends until June 30; Hours ���������8:30-5:30 YAWKEY CLUB OF Session I: July 3-28; Session II: Cost ������������Fees based on number of hours. NEWTON COMMUNITY July 31-August 25; Post-session: Scholarships and financial FARM ROXBURY * August 28 to the day before public assistance is available. FARMER IN TRAINING CAMP JUBILEE school starts Contact �������Woomendy Jean, 617-708-0300, With 4 different sessions to choose from Larry Thomas, 617-516-5416 9am-4pm; extended hours Contact ������� Hours ��������� [email protected] explore how we are all interconnected, or Katrina Williams, available for additional cost Enrollment �Application farming and food around the world, the role 617-516-5411 Cost ������������$629 per session full-day, $189 Website ������www.paceachievement.org per week for pre/post sessions of water, and how farming has changed over Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org 5 day camps, cont. the years. Daily activities include tending to Enrollment �www.nempacboston.org/ Cost ������������$1,350 for 7 weeks plus $50 ST. MARK CATHOLIC the learning garden, harvesting produce for registration-2/summer- application fee; includes CHURCH, DORCHESTER daily snacks, and set up and manage a farm registration transportation, breakfast, lunch, ST. MARK WAINWRIGHT www. academics, activities and field stand. Website ������ SUMMER PROGRAM trips; no financial aid For ��������������Grades 3-5 ORIGINATION CULTURAL Contact �������Rob Dixon, 1-781-664-2262, The St. Mark Wainwright Summer Program Newton Location ����� ARTS CENTER [email protected] offers fun, structured, and enriching summer Dates ����������June 26-August 25 READY SET DANCE 5-WEEK Website ������www.projectriseboston.org activities. The program offers recreation, Hours ���������8:30am-1pm & 8:30am- 4pm guest speakers, workshops, field trips, and SUMMER INTENSIVE Early morning drop off and RIVERSIDE THEATRE lunch in small and large groups based on extended day available The program includes dance classes in jazz, WORKS age, encouraging team-work and individual Deadline ����Register before March 18 for a modern, African, and hip hop along with development. Early Bird Discount bootcamp. Students will learn about nutrition SUMMER CAMP Cost ������������$200-$225/Scholarships available and dance history. The program travels to Spend your summer singing, dancing, and For ��������������Ages 6-15 Contact �������Alison Scorer, 339-203-0314, New York City for one day to take class at the acting at RTW! Location �����Wainwright park Cost ������������$20/week,/child ($120 for the full, education@ Alvin Ailey School and take master dance For ��������������Ages 4-7 6-week program). newtoncommunityfarm.org classes from former OrigiNation professional Dates ����������July 10-28, August 7-25 Dates ����������July 10-August 18 Website ������www.newtoncommunityfarm.org company members. Students should not Hours ���������9am-Noon Hours ���������10am-4pm LITTLE DIGGERS register for this program if they plan to be Cost ������������$500/session Join us as we uncover all that Newton Enrollment �Begins in April in summer school or take a family vacation FC/FS Community Farm has to offer. Each of our For ��������������Ages 8-13 Deadline ���� during the program time. Contact �������Andrea Sheppard Lomba 4 sessions has its own unique farm based Dates ����������July 10-28, August 7-25 For ��������������Ages 7-13 617-825-1052 theme to develop curiosity, and foster a Hours ���������9am-3pm (performance July 27 & Location �����Jamaica Plain [email protected] deeper connection with the natural world. 28 at 7pm) Dates ����������July 3-August 4 Cost ������������$825/session Website ������www.stmark-stambrose.org Daily activities include: digging, planting, Hours ���������8:30am-4pm weeding, harvesting produce for scrumptious Cost ������������$475 for the 5-week program. This ST. STEPHEN'S YOUTH snacks, and setting up and managing a farm Deadline ����FC/FS includes free dance attire and a 617-361-7024 PROGRAMS stand. Contact ������� day trip to New York. Website ������www.rtwboston.org/summercamp B-SAFE For ��������������Grades 1-2 Enrollment �Fill out application from website, The B-SAFE Program is a five-week academic Location �����Newton return it with non-refundable ROXBURY COMMUNITY and enrichment program serving young Dates ����������June 26-August 4 $200 deposit either in person or COLLEGE people from first grade through high Hours ���������8:30am-1pm & 8:30am-4pm by mail. SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE school. This summer we will be running ten May 2 Early morning drop off and Deadline ���� programs in six Boston-area neighborhoods. Contact �������Musau Dibinga, 617-522-3900 Immerse your child in theater, dance, creative extended day available Each site will include academic programs before March 18 for a Early Bird [email protected] writing, and puppetry. An interview/auditon Deadline ���� in reading, writing, and math; visual and Discount Website ������www.originationinc.org is requried for participation. performing art workshops; science activities; Cost ������������$200-$225/Scholarships available For ��������������Ages 10-14 Contact �������Alison Scorer, 339-203-0314, PARACLETE Location �����UU Urban Misistry: 10 Putnam St. recreational activities; and many field trips. education@ PARACLETE SUMMER PROGRAM Boston A healthy breakfast and lunch will be served newtoncommunityfarm.org The Paraclete Summer Program is a 6 week Dates ����������July 10-August 4 each day, along with an end of day snack. Website ������www.newtoncommunityfarm.org program that balances academic rigor Hours ���������10am-4pm While based in Episcopal churches and with fun field trips for students living in Cost ������������$250/4-week session schools, the B-SAFE Program has no required Boston. It offers students a chance to learn Registration ...... Opens in April religious component for staff or youth. the mathematics, reading, writing, and Contact �������617-9337410, Students in Middle school spend their final discussion skills they will need for middle [email protected] week at an overnight camp in NH. school. SOUTH BOSTON For �������������� Grades 1-12 Locations ����Throughout Boston For ��������������Grades 4-6 NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, Location �����Boston Dates ����������July 3-August 3, Hours ���������9am-3:30pm INC. Hours ���������8:30am-4pm at most locations Cost ������������Scholarships provided, please SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Cost ������������$700/summer. $150/summer NORTH END MUSIC inquire within. No one will be This program is entirely consistent with if your family qualifies for the AND PERFORMING ARTS turned away for lack of funds. the Ollie’s guiding principles to be a safe federal free lunch program, Contact �������Katie Kramer, 617-286-5552 SNAP, WIC, public housing or CENTER haven for children and families where social another form of public assistance, [email protected] interaction, supervision, age-appropriate CHILDREN'S MUSIC THEATRE Enrollment �Call or email Katie for an CAMPERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! SUMMER CAMP activities, and learning opportunities are Contact �������Kemarah Sika, 617-858-1087 application ever-present and to promote, encourage and The goal of this summer program is to www.paraclete.org [email protected] Website ������ develop healthy and whole families, literacy, provide children with training and exposure Enrollment �Enrollment form, check or money academic success, social and life skills, health to all performing arts. Each Music Theater PIERS PARK SAILING order with FULL payment, Health and wellness. Troupe member will receive training in CENTER record of child's last physical, music, dance, theater, yoga, health & fitness, SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS For ��������������� Ages 5-12 copy of child's immunizations, proof that your family qualifies for and leadership training. Outdoor public The Piers Park Sailing Center offers a youth Location ������ South Boston ���������� 7:30am–5:30pm federal free lunch. performances will conclude each week on program. Besides teaching sailing, the Hours Cost ������������� $35/day, provides breakfast, lunch Website ������ssypboston.org Fridays. program focuses on leadership and team & snack TENACITY, INC. PARKS For ��������������Ages 5-11 building, improving self-esteem, and Website ������wpdev.sbnh.org/our-programs/ Location �����North End developing an appreciation of the natural school-age/ SUMMER TENNIS AND Dates ����������3 sessions, July 10-August 4 environment of Boston Harbor. READING PROGRAM Hours ���������Mon-Thurs, 9am-4pm, For �������������Ages 6-18 (entering grades 1-12); SPORTSMEN'S TENNIS AND This outstanding program, presented in Friday 9am-12:30pm basic swimming skills and health/ ENRICHMENT CENTER partnership with Boston Parks and Recreation, Drop-off at 8:30am and Late-Pick- immunization record required; SPORTSMEN'S SUMMER CAMP includes tennis lessons for beginner through Up at 5:00 pm are optional for adaptive gear available for sailors Summer Camp at Sportsmen’s has something advanced levels, literacy, and fitness. a fee with disabilities; wheelchair- Equipment is provided. Each group meets for a Cost ������������$265/week for everyone ages 5 and up! We swim, read, accessible have cookouts and field trips, play tennis, three-hour session where time is split between Contact �������Sherri Snow, 617-227-2270, East Boston, in Piers Park near the tennis/fitness and reading activities. STRP also Location ����� soccer, and have lots of hands-on games and [email protected] Maverick station on the Blue Line provides jobs for youth; visit their website for learning! Come for one week or for the whole Website ������www.nempacboston.org Dates ����������June 29-August 21; 5-day information. TEEN THEATRE TROUPE summer, full day or half day! sessions For ��������������Ages 6-16 who live in Boston SUMMER CAMP Hours ���������9am-Noon or 1-4pm For ��������������Ages 5-15 Locations ����21 sites in the city of Boston This week-long intensive program is designed Cost ������������Free; donations appreciated Location �����950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester Dates ����������July 5-August 12; register for for youth singers, actors, and dancers who Deadline ����Registration opens March 15 to Dates ����������July 5-September 1; one-week 2-6 weeks are inspired to explore their creativeness and East Boston Residents, April 15 to sessions, may also request single Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 9am-Noon (ages 6-10) further develop their performance skills. We all others; FC/FS days and 1-4pm (ages 9-16) will be learning more advanced music and Contact �������617-561-6677 x 4 Hours ���������9am-5pm; full day and half day Cost ������������Free theatre skills as well as working on our own [email protected] options; extended day am & pm Deadline ����Ongoing; registration opens Variety Show/Cabaret! Website ������piersparksailing.org available at an additional cost April 14 Cost ������������TBD; vouchers accepted; financial For ��������������Ages 10-15 PROJECT RISE Contact ������� 617-562-0900 x 27 aid available Website ������tenacity.org (register online) Location �����North End The goal of this program is to promote Contact �������Nadine Houston, 617-288-9092, Dates ����������July 24–28 self-efficacy in our students. In the effort to [email protected] THOMPSON ISLAND Hours ���������Mon – Thurs 9am-4pm, Friday accomplish this goal, students are assigned Website ������www.sportsmenstennis.org OUTWARD BOUND 9am-12:30pm to small classes and given individualized and Cost ������������$325. Early drop-off at 8:30am remedial instruction over a 7-week period. EDUCATION CENTER ($5/day) and late pick-up at 5 pm In addition, students participate in cultural SUMMER LEARNING ($10/day) available Mon- Thurs awareness classes to encourage them to CONNECTIONS PROGRAM only appreciate their unique heritage. A five-week daily summer learning program Mary Cross, 617-227-2270, Contact ������� on Thompson Island that blends academics [email protected] For ��������������Students of color, ages 8-17 and Academic Support & Enrichment Deadline ����June 1 Location �����Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA Transport ����Provided from greater Boston activities for students from six Boston Dates ����������June 26-August 11 public schools. The goals of the Connections Hours ���������Approx. 7:15 am (bus program are to improve student achievement pickup)-4:15 pm in math, science, and English language arts;

6 Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org develop social and emotional skills to help students succeed in school, in community, and in life; increase student interest in Summer at the "Y" — YMCA Day Camps professional and vocational careers, including STEM-based industries; develop active and informed citizens who are ready to take The YMCA offers a whole lot more than “gym and swim.” Check out these "Y" programs all responsibility for creating a more sustainable over the city. Connect to all branches at yweb.ymcaboston.org/SpiritWeb/SearchClass. world. Call your local branch for more details. Summer camp dates: June 26-September 1. For ��������������Grade 5 Summer camp hours: 8am-6pm. Cost for all camps is pending as of February 15, 2017. Location ������ Thompson Island Contact ������� Olga Feingold, 617-483-3104 GOLDEN MOUNTAIN AT THE PARKWAY Y [email protected] Encourage life-long learning with literacy, creative arts, field trips, SCAMPER PROGRAM sports, games, swimming, and community exploration. Your child Website ������www.thompsonisland.org/ Kids stay active and excited while making new friends and boosting will build positive relationships, enhance social and leadership skills, programs/connections socialization skills and self-esteem. Swimming, playing, story time, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence in a positive, caring and arts, exploration, water play and more. TONY WILLIAMS DANCE safe environment. For ��������������Ages 3-5 CENTER For ��������������Grades K2-5 Location �����Parkway Community YMCA SUMMER FUN DANCE CAMP Location �����Blue Hills, Canton Contact �������Sean Toland, 617-323-3200, [email protected] Summer Fun camps focus on the love of Transport ����Yes dance. In addition to four dance styles/week, Contact �������Bexi Perez, [email protected], 617-361-2300 BEAR CAMP fun camp also includes art, play time, and park For ��������������Ages 5-12 time. We have snack and lunch breaks and PONKAPOAG OUTDOOR CENTER CUB CAMP enjoy the art of dance with enough free time to Located at the beautiful Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, this camp offers For ������Ages 5-6 make the week multi-faceted. At the end of the an enriching outdoor experience featuring swim lessons, sports, LITTLE BEAR week dancers perform a short showcase of the archery, crafts, a ropes course, nature activities and hiking. Join the For ������Ages 7-8 skills they learned during the week. fun and build character, self-confidence and responsibility. BIG BEAR For ��������������Ages 5-14 For ��������������Grades 2-8 For ������Ages 9-12 Jamaica Plain Location ����� Location �����Blue Hills, Canton Location �����Parkway Community YMCA June 26-August 25 Dates ���������� Transport ����Provided from the Roxbury, Dorchester, and Huntington Contact �������Sean Toland, 617-323-3200, [email protected] Hours ���������9am-3pm, early care 8-9am and YMCAs Campers will have an amazing experience participating in after care 3-6pm available at $10/ Contact �������Bexi Perez, [email protected], 617-361-2300, hour, daily. swimming, arts and crafts, organized games, and field trips. In the Cost ������������$300/week. $40 discount for each EXPLORERS month of July, we focus our field trips on fun in the sun in Boston. additional camp week ($40 off for For the month of August we are excited to run our Play Learn Serve a second week for same child and/ Explore the world through fun and play! Build friendships in an Work Camp. PLSW camp is in cooperation with the National Park or $40 off for a second child from active and engaging environment. Exciting and creative activities are Service and the Office of the Interior. Children will have opportunities same family/week). inspired by the Y’s three focus areas; youth development, healthy to explore public lands, and help with various service projects Contact �������Dustin Rennells, 617-524-4381 living, and social responsibility. Designed to spark each child’s throughout the month. The goal of the PLSW camp is to allow [email protected] interest in the world around them, participants have a blast exploring campers to become more comfortable playing in the natural world Enrollment �Register online their local community, sharing new experiences, and building self- and to help them explore the public lands and historical sites in their Website ������tonywilliamsdancecenter.com/ confidence. Boston backyard. Lunch served daily. summer2017/ For ��������������Grades Pre-K to 8 Washington Beech Location �����Boston Contact �������Gail Klimas, [email protected], 617-427-5300 Washington Beech Camp incorporates summer learning, swimming, and enrichment activities into one amazing summer camp SCAMPER CAMP @ THE MENINO Y experience. Campers come to Washington Beech Camp to have fun This is a full-day camping program. Campers explore weekly themes in the sun, embark on exciting adventures and field trips, and make through arts and crafts, literacy, outdoor activities, and swimming. long lasting friendships. Lunch served daily. Campers also explore an additional array of activities led by special Hale Reservation guests. All activities promote age appropriate development, and Off site at the beautiful Hale Reservation, this camp offers an encourage friendships and fun. Swim lessons take place twice/week. ZOO NEW ENGLAND enriching outdoor experience featuring swim lessons, boating, For ��������������Ages 3-6 sports, archery, crafts, a rope course, nature activities and hiking. ZOOCAMP 2017 Location �����Hyde Park Join the fun and build character, self-confidence, and responsibility. ZooCamp at Franklin Park Zoo offers eight, Contact �������Jennifer Mowe, [email protected], Transportation included. one-week sessions throughout the summer. 617-361-2300 HALE CIT Session themes include "Zoo Explorers," "Nature Detectives," "Animal Adventurers," URBAN ADVENTURE CAMP Build life skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration and "Conservation Heroes." Sessions Urban Adventure Camp - discover with us! Encourage independence, at Hale. Weekly responsibilities may include: shadowing your feature a curriculum of animal, science and leadership, and build autonomy through fun, supervised activities in mentor counselor; planning and facilitating a weekly activity; conservation-based games and activities, the city. Kids will improve sports skills, explore new talents, and learn attending check-in meetings with the CIT Coordinator; and working as well as a daily live animal encounter and the Y’s character values. With outdoor adventures, swimming, weekly to create and fulfill your individual CIT Leadership Plan. behind-the-scenes experiences. field trips and more, your child is sure to build lasting friendships For ��������������Ages 6-11 and memories! CAMP WALSH @ THE OAK SQUARE Y SCAMPER PROGRAM Location �����Franklin Park Zoo For ��������������Grades K-8 Dates ����������June 26-August 18 Location �����Boston This camp offers quality care in a safe and supportive environment Hours ���������9am-3pm (extended care Contact �������Karen Lyons-Clauson, [email protected], that fosters the emotional, physical, and social development of each available) 617-536-7800 camper. Campers will have exposure to the arts, STEM, literacy, free Cost ������������$300-$360/week (+sliding scale) swim, swim lessons, sports, and participation in weekly camp events. Deadline ����FC/FS DORCHESTER SUMMER CAMP - In addition, your child will develop skills to build character values, Contact �������Emily Miller, 617-989-2006, self-esteem, and friendships. Campers must be potty trained to [email protected] EXPLORERS attend this program. Website ������www.bostonbeyond.org/summer- As an outdoor and field trip based camp, Dorchester Summer learning Explorers seeks to spark each child’s interest and curiosity in For ��������������Ages 3-4 Brighton The Junior Zookeeping program will be exploring the world around them. With a focus on achievement, Location ����� Contact �������Seth Lucas, 617-782-3535, [email protected] offered in two, two-week sessions. Junior friendships, belonging, and outside play, Summer Explorers camp Zookeepers will have the opportunity to offers a weekly schedule of hands-on activities such as swimming, SCOUT CAMP work closely with Zoo staff in various animal art, dance, science, literacy, team-building, healthy living, and Scout campers participate in specialty blocks in STEM, the Arts, and and behind-the-scenes areas. This program character education. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. Health & Wellness. In addition, your child will develop skills to build includes a more challenging curriculum For ��������������Grades K-8 character values, self-esteem, and friendships through team building and hands-on experiences to give Junior Location �����Dorchester activities. Zookeepers a feel for what it's like to have Contact �������Rob Barrett, [email protected], 6174367752, For ��������������Ages 5-6 a profession in a Zoo or in an animal and Location �����Brighton science related field. EAST BOSTON ASHLEY STREET Contact �������Seth Lucas, 617-782-3535, [email protected] For ��������������Ages 12-13 Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. Above SPORTS CAMP Franklin Park Zoo Location ����� all, we focus on making summer fun! Encourage life-long learning For ��������������Ages 7-12 July 10-August 4 Dates ���������� with literacy, creative arts, field trips, sports, games, swimming, and Location �����Brighton 9am-3pm (extended care Hours ��������� community exploration. Your child will build positive relationships, Contact �������Seth Lucas, 617-782-3535, [email protected] available) enhance social and leadership skills, and strengthen self-esteem and Cost ������������$595-$715/two weeks (+sliding confidence in a positive, caring, and safe environment. SPORTS MANIA CAMP Sessions 1,2,5,6,9 All sports, all the time! scale) This exciting camp featuring fundamentals, drills and skills for many Grades K-8 Deadline ����FC/FS For �������������� different sports features healthy competition to help kids learn how East Boston Contact �������Emily Miller, 617-989-2006, Location ����� to be a team player. BASKETBALL CAMP Sessions 4 & 8 Shoot like Yvette Ayala, [email protected], 617-569-9622 [email protected] Contact ������� a pro! Learn the fundamentals, rules and strategies of basketball. Website ������www.bostonbeyond.org/summer- Campers focus on building sport skills with an emphasis on learning teamwork. SOCCER CAMP Sessions 3 & 7 Develop passing, shooting, goal-keeping and dribbling skills. Each day includes competitive scrimmages and fun drills where campers learn the rules and strategies of soccer.

Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org 7 More Summer Activities Looking for activities for a few hours a day or a few days a week? Here are some great ideas for fun, recreation, and learning.

BOSTON CITY LIGHTS FRANKLIN PARK TENNIS LARZ ANDERSON AUTO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE The Boston City Lights Foundation is a free ASSOC. MUSEUM JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM pre-professional performing and visual arts TENNIS IN THE PARKS LAWN EVENTS There are many National Historical Parks in school for inner city youth in Boston. Since Children and adults can take free tennis Here’s something for kids who are crazy about Boston, and each has park rangers to give 1979, this South End performing arts training lessons. cars: the Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s Lawn tours and answer questions. When you visit center has offered an intense training Events, a series of car shows built around a site, your child can take a trip through time For �������������Ages 6 and up program for children, youth and young adults themes. Italian, German, British, American, and become a National Historical Park Junior in dance, singing, acting, sound production, Locations �����Franklin Park; River St. and Almont Ranger. parks (Mattapan); Marcella Park custom, antique, and motorcycles—even set design, and community participation "extinct" autos—will be on display at different To get started, pick up a Junior Ranger Activity and organization. Classes are offered seven (Roxbury); English High (Jamaica Plain) times throughout the season. Book at a Boston National Historical Park days a week. Students have the opportunity Visitor Center: to perform in both benefit and paid shows, Dates ����������July-September; vary by location For ��������������Everyone Vary by location to record their work in the BCL studio, and Hours �������� Location �����Brookline  Downtown at 15 State Street Cost �����������Free to learn to teach as interns. City Lights also Dates ����������Most weekends, May-October  Charlestown Navy Yard Contact �������617-427-8900 Hours ���������10am-2pm for lawn events offers training camps in Maine. Complete the checklist, present the E-mail ��������[email protected] Cost ������������$5 for ages 6-12 and seniors, For ��������������Students under age 24 Website �����franklinparktennis.org $10 for adults (includes museum handbook to a park ranger at either visitor Location �����1154 Washington St. (South End) admission); free for children center, and receive a Junior Park Ranger and Farmington, Maine under age 6 Certificate. All sites are free. Dates ����������Every day, year-round Contact �������617-522-6547 ext. 14 If you can’t make it to the park, or just want to Cost ������������Free; the only cost is commitment Website ������larzanderson.org have some fun learning about Boston history, and hard work MARY BAKER EDDY check out NPS’s WebRanger programs on Deadline ����Rolling admissions; no one turned their website: away LIBRARY™  Powder Monkey – Learn about a boy’s 617-451-9034 Contact �������  This institution is sponsored by a faith- life on board the USS Constitution in Website ������www.bclperformingarts.org based organization. 1812. Explore interactive exhibits, including  Patriot Spy – Sneak past British soldiers FRANKLIN PARK ZOO the Hall of Ideas and the walk-through and deliver a letter to Paul Revere. SNORIN’ ROARIN’ SLEEPOVERS Mapparium®, a view of the world from the  Junior Ranger Gazette – Online Here’s a great activity for groups of children: inside out. newsletter for kids about the National Parks. spend a night with your favorite creatures at For ��������������All ages the zoo, and you’ll see the animals in a whole Location �����200 Mass. Ave., Boston National Park Service Visitor Center new light—the dark! Go behind-the-scenes, Transport ����Near the MBTA Green Line/Hynes 617-242-5642 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY play games, tell stories, enjoy special animal or Symphony or Orange Line/ Website ������nps.gov/bost CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING encounters and zookeeper presentations, and Mass. Ave. PROGRAM more. Breakfast and snacks are included. Dates ����������Year-round NEW ENGLAND The BPL children’s summer reading program For ��������������Ages 6 and older; families and Hours ���������Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm AQUARIUM runs from July 5-August 11. The theme groups of 15-35 children with Cost ������������$6 admission; $4 students, youth, Besides Harbor Discoveries camp (see page for the 2017 statewide children’s summer adult supervision military and seniors; under age 6 5), the Aquarium offers summer activities for reading program is “Summer in the City.” Location �����Franklin Park Zoo free children of all ages and their families. Visit Contact �������888-222-3711 Your neighborhood branch and the Central Languages ��Spanish their website to learn more about family field Website ������marybakereddylibrary.org Library will feature books and activities Dates ����������Fridays and Saturdays, year-round trips, play groups, overnights, and whale about all kinds of heroes – local, global, by request MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS watches. Also check out their guided tours, environmental,historical, animal, and even Hours ���������Friday 7pm-Saturday 9am hands-on programs, and classes. Cost ������������$700 for up to 15; additional (MFA) children. 617-973-6580 people $45/person zoo members, ART CONNECTIONS Contact ������� Website ������neaq.org For activity ideas, book lists, DVDs, and more, $55 non-members When you visit the MFA this summer, stop visit the Boston Public Library children’s page Deadline ����Reserve and send deposit 6-8 by the Sharf Visitor Center and pick up at www.bpl.org/kids. weeks in advance self-guided activity sheets to take into the Don’t forget to see what’s happening at your Contact �������617-989-3742 galleries, or download them from the MFA neighborhood library. While you're there, ask Website ������zoonewengland.com website. The self-paced activities are designed about free and discount passes to Boston’s Check the zoo website for special events for children and adults to do together. many awesome museums. Everything and educational programs this spring and you need to know is at www.bpl.org. And summer. FAMILY ART CART remember, everything at the BPL is free to all. Discover the MFA with fun (and educational!) JAMAICA POND BOATING activities designed for children ages 4 and Still can't find what you're looking for? During the summer, you can rent rowboats up to do with adults in the galleries. Piece READBOSTON Contact the Children’s Library at the Central and sailboats at the Jamaica Pond Boat together puzzles, learn mythical tales, and STORYMOBILE Library at 617-859-2328 or www.bpl.org/kids. uncover ancient Egyptian mysteries. Look House, which is managed by Courageous The ReadBoston Storymobile will be rolling The Read Your Way to Fenway contest for for the Family Art Cart in the Shapiro Family Sailing, Inc. Information about Courageous through your neighborhood this summer. children and teens ages 5-17 runs from June Courtyard. Sailing Center summer programs at Jamaica Each week, a professional storyteller will visit 1-July 31. Participants must read at least Pond and Charlestown is on page 4. For ��������������Ages 4 and up host sites, and all children in attendance will three books and write about their favorite for Dates ����������Every day in the summer Location �����Huntington Ave., The Fenway receive a new, high-quality book to keep. a chance to win free tickets to the Boston Red Dates ����������Year-round Hours ���������Rowboats: 9am-sunset Ages 3-8 Sox game in August. Hours ���������Whenever the museum is open For �������������� Sailboats: 3:30-sunset Dates ����������July 10-August 4 To find a library near you, go to: on weekdays, Family Art Cart, July & August: Wed., Sat. and Sun., 10am-4pm Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 10am, 11:15am, www.bpl.org/branches/ 9am-sunset on weekends 1:15pm; call to find out when Cost ������������Rental/hour, experienced sailors Cost ������������Free with museum admission FLAGSHIP COMPUTER only: rowboats $10; sailboats Contact �������617-369-3300 Website ������mfa.org CLUBHOUSE SUMMER $15/hour cont. on page 10 Contact �������Boat House (in season) PROGRAM 617-522-5061 The Computer Clubhouse is a free design Website ������courageoussailing.org/locations/ studio for 10-18 year olds with activities jamaica-pond/ What else? Go to a museum. such as animation, 3D design, film and music production. Their summer program JOSÉ MATEO’S BALLET ou’ll be amazed at what you can find MUSEUMS IN AND NEAR BOSTON provides quality mentor support from local THEATRE Yin Boston’s museums. (and on the MBTA) design professionals, exciting workshops for YOUNG DANCERS PROGRAM Children’s Museum...... 617-426-6500 beginners and experts alike, field trips, and Some museums are free for children under Commonwealth Museum...... 617-727-9268 José Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in Cambridge 12. Others have special times when the more. "Come create with us!" offers a five-week summer program for Gardner Museum...... 617-566-1401 museum is free for everyone. If you plan Harvard Art Museums...... 617-495-9400 For ��������������Ages 10-18 boys and girls to explore the joys of dance Location �����Museum of Science, Boston and music in a fun, safe, and inspiring ahead, you can get a pass at your local Harvard Natural History Museums.... 617-495-3045 Dates ����������July-August, Tuesday-Saturday environment. The program offers classes in library for free or discount tickets to many Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)... 617-478-3100 Hours ��������1-5 pm creative movement, pre-ballet, and ballet. of the museums listed John F. Kennedy Library & Museum.. 617-514-1600 Cost ������������Free; no museum admission For ��������������Ages 3-12 here. [See above for a Larz Anderson Auto Museum...... 617-522-6547 charge Location �����400 Harvard Street, Cambridge list of Boston libraries.] MIT Museum...... 617-253-5927 Deadline ����None; this is a drop-in program Dates ����������June 26-August 4 Museum of African American History. 617-725-0022 Contact �������Kas Okeyo, [email protected] Hours ���������Monday-Thursday afternoons; see Museum of Fine Arts...... 617-267-9300 617-589-0466 their website for class schedule For links to all the museums in and Museum of Science...... 617-723-2500 Websites ����clubhousebeat.org and Cost ������������45 min./week: $115 New England Aquarium...... 617-973-5200 computerclubhouse.org 3 hours/week: $300 around Boston, visit: Old South Meeting House...... 617-482-6439 Deadline ����FC/FS; space is limited Peabody Museum...... 617-496-1027 Contact �������617-354-7467 www.museumsofboston.org Website ������BalletTheatre.org Trailside Museum (Blue Hills)...... 617-333-0690

8 Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org Boston Parks and Recreation The City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department has free sports and arts programming all summer. Programs can be registered online at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cobparksandrecdepart/Home Parks & Recreation 617-635-4505  www.cityofboston.gov/parks

SUMMER CULTURAL Saturday, June 17 Deadline ����FC/FS; pre-registration required; MAYOR'S CUP BASEBALL EVENTS Christopher Columbus Park- Rose space is limited. TOURNAMENT Boston parks will come alive again this Garden, North End Contact �������[email protected] or Ages �����������9-12 summer with free movies, concerts, puppet Sunday, June 18 617-961-3092 Location �����Moakley Park, South Boston shows, painting and photography workshops, Winthrop Square, Charlestown and Parkway Little League, West and a lot of other arts and cultural activities Saturday, June 24 Roxbury Savin Hill Park, Dorchester LACROSSE CAMPS for all ages. Learn to play lacrosse! Camps offer basic Dates ����������July 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 Sunday, June 25 Sponsored by the Boston Red Sox, youth Contact ������� Jennifer Widener, Chandler Pond, Brighton instruction for players of all levels, new to 617-961-3047 fWebsite advanced. Players are encouraged to bring baseball programs from across the city Cost ������������Free compete in this exciting tournament. cityofboston.gov/Parks/TTD/ Contact �������Jennifer Widener, 617-961-3047 their own equipment, but equipment will be parkarts.asp provided for use at the camp. BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD MAYOR'S CUP POP ARTIST IN RESIDENCE For ��������������Ages 7-14 BASKETBALL LEAGUE Dates and Locations: WARNER JAMBOREE CRAFT WORKSHOP (BNBL) July 13-17 �� Moakley Park, S. Boston Ages �����������6-15 Local artists will lead take-home craft Location �����West Roxbury Educational Established in 1969, BNBL is one of the July 20-24 �� Billings Field, West Roxbury projects and all materials are provided. Complex oldest municipal basketball leagues in the Aug. 3-7 ������ Harambee Field, Dorchester Rosalita’s Puppets will perform a variety of Date �����������Sunday, August 20 country. There are three divisions for boys Aug. 10-14 �� Charlestown High School, vignettes at selected events. For groups of 8 10 am-3pm Teams from across Boston will have the and girls 13 and under, 15 and under, and Hours ��������� or more, registration is required by visiting Contact: �����Woodley Auguste at opportunity to warm up for the football 18 and under. BNBL also offers Pee Wee the registration website above or emailing 617.961.3084 or woodley. season during this pre-season competition developmental programs for boys and girls [email protected] with subject line "Arts and [email protected] sponsored by Comcast and the New England ages 8-11. BNBL is played at sites all over the Crafts Registration." Sponsored by Holly & Patriots. David Bruce. city. BOSTON ALL-STAR For ��������������Ages 11-18 BASEBALL CLASSIC RED SOX EXPERIENCE For: ������������Ages 3-10 Location �����Sites throughout the city 7-12 Location �����Sites throughout the city Fenway Park Ages ����������� Dates ����������July 6-August 22 Fenway Park Dates ����������July 11 - August 18 Date �����������TBD Location ����� Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 5-10pm TBD Hours ���������Tuesday- Friday, 10am-1pm Boston’s most talented baseball players Dates ���������� Cost ������������Free Billy Sittig, 617-961-3082 or Cost ������������Free representing 15 Boston Public High Schools Contact ������� Deadline ����Coaches should register teams in [email protected] Contact �������Jennifer Widener, 617-961-3047 compete in an “All-Star” game at Fenway Park March. Pee Wee program call the and sponsored by the Boston Red Sox. A once in a lifetime opportunity for youth ROSALITA’S PUPPET local center to register. baseball players in the City of Boston, The Contact �������Michael H. Mitchell, 617-961- BOSTON CITYWIDE Red Sox Experience will teach participants SHOWS 3083, [email protected] 6 SHOWS HELD AT ARTIST IN BASEBALL LEAGUE various baseball skills while practicing inside Major League Baseball's most beloved RESIDENCE PROGRAM SITES BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD Ages �����������10-12 ballpark. Kids will run the bases, pitch in the SAME/DAY AT 11:00PM) SOCCER LEAGUE (BNSL) Location �����Moakley Park, South Boston Dates ����������July 5 - August 18 bullpen, hit in a batting cage, tour Fenway These whimsical puppet shows will delight The BNSL is a six-week 7 v 7 league that Park, and meet some of their favorite Red Sox the child in everyone. Experience the offers young soccer players the opportunity Youth baseball programs from various neighborhoods compete in a summer long, players and coaches. Space is limited. Pre- unique charm of Rosalita’s Marionette to compete against each other. The program registration is required. Puppets. Performances scheduled during divisions include co-ed teams for ages citywide baseball league. Games are played specific ParkARTS Artists in Residence Craft 8-10 and ages 13 and under, and boys and weeknights, exclusively at Moakley Park in MOAKLEY PARK SUMMER Workshops. Sponsored by Holly & David girls teams ages 16 and under. Teams are South Boston. Bruce. RECREATION AND SPORTS encouraged, pre-registration is required. FENWAY CHALLENGE Jennifer Widener, 617-961-3047 CENTER Contact ������� For ��������������Ages 8-16 Dates/Times ...... TBD for more information. Location �����Millennium Park, West Roxbury In this drop-in program, youth can participate Contact �������Billy Sittig, 617-961-3082 or in supervised activities including sports, Dates ����������July 6-August 14 [email protected] SPLASH DANCE PARTIES Hours ���������Mon.-Thurs., 5-9pm games, and arts & crafts. Parents may Bring the children to the park to cool off in The Fenway Challenge, sponsored by the register their children for one day, a week Cost ������������Free Boston Red Sox, is an opportunity for youth to the spray features and try some tasty treats. Deadline ����ASAP; register teams by June or the entire summer. Pre-registration is compete against other youth their own age in Listen to music while playing games and Contact �������Woodley Auguste, 617-961-3084 recommended. baseball skills such as base running, pitching, dancing in the parks. Sponsored by Holly & [email protected] For ��������������Ages 7-14 David Bruce. and batting. The participants will be divided EAST BOSTON SUMMER into age groups: 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12. The Location �����Moakley Park, South Boston Hours ���������1 pm - 2pm top finishers in each age group will win a pair Dates ����������July 10-Aug 18 RECREATION AND SPORTS Mon.-Fri., 9am-3pm Dates and Locations: of Red Sox tickets to a future Red Sox game, Hours ��������� Cost ������������Free Thursday, July 13 CENTER where winners will be honored on the field Doherty Playground, Charlestown Deadline ����FC/FS In this drop-in program, youth can participate before the start of the game. Equipment Friday, July 21 in supervised activities including dance, Contact �������Barbara Hamilton at barbara. Mozart Street Playground, is provided and camps and groups are [email protected] or sports, games, and arts & crafts. Pre- welcome. Jamaica Plain registration is recommended. 617-961-3093 Friday, July 28 FOOTBALL FOR YOU East Boston Memorial Park, For ��������������Ages 7-14 MAYOR'S CUP TENNIS East Boston Location �����Sartori Stadium at East Boston Ages �����������9-14 TOURNAMENT Location �����Madison Park High School Friday, August 11 Memorial Park Ages �����������6-18 Date �����������TBD Hynes Playground, West Roxbury Dates ����������July 10-Aug 18 Location �����Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Billy Sittig, 617-961-3082 Friday, August 18 Hours ���������Mon.-Fri., 9am-3pm Contact ������� Center, 950 Blue Hill Ave., [email protected] Hunt/Almont Park, Mattapan Cost ������������Free Dorchester Cost ������������Free Deadline ����FC/FS ‘Football For YOU’ was created by Patriots Dates ����������August 7-11 Contact �������Jennifer Widener, 617-961-3047 Contact �������Cheryl Brown, 617-961-3085 Alumni in partnership with the New England Contact �������Barbara Hamilton at barbara. [email protected] Patriots Charitable Foundation and the WATERCOLOR PAINTING [email protected] or WHITE STADIUM SPORTS NFL Foundation to bring the fundamentals 617-961-3093 WORKSHOPS of football to children in and around New Presented in partnership with Tenacity and The workshops welcome artists of all skill CENTER England. This unique one-day, non-contact the Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center. levels to create their own greenspace- In this six-week program, you will learn the free clinic stresses leadership, teamwork, and The youth tennis programs from across the inspired masterpieces with instruction and fundamentals of a variety of sports. commitment to over young athletes. city compete in this exciting tournament. materials provided. The featured instructor For ��������������Ages 7-14 is ​​Juleen Jones. Ms. Jones has a BFA in Fine Location �����Jamaica Plain JUNIOR GOLF DAILY MAYOR'S CUP ROWING Art from Montserrat College of Art as well as Dates ����������July 11-August 18 LESSONS REGATTA Hours ���������Tues.-Fri., 8:30am-3pm a custom painting business called The Artist Ages �����������7-12 Ages �����������12-18 Cost ������������Free Touch where she transforms rooms with faux Location �����George Wright Golf Course, Location �����Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Deadline ����FC/FS; pre-registration required; and specialty painting, murals, hand painted Hyde Park Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA space is limited. furniture, refinishing, and more. Dates ����������July 11-August 17 Date �����������June 4 Contact �������Larelle Bryson ) 617-961-3092 Contact �������Billy Sittig, 617-961-3082 or Barbara Hamilton at barbara. For: ������������Ages 9 and up [email protected] Contact ������� [email protected] [email protected] or Hours ���������Noon-2pm There is also a reading, writing, and math This program provides basic instructions in 617-961-3093 Dates and Locations: enrichment program at White Stadium. Saturday, June 10 the fundamentals of golf and is taught by Presented in partnership with RowBOSTON Jamaica Pond Boathouse, For ��������������Ages 7-14 professionals. Equipment is provided and and Community Rowing, Inc. The youth Jamaica Plain Dates ����������July 17-August 14 pre-registration is required. rowing programs from across the city Sunday, June 11 Hours ���������Mondays only, 8:30am-3pm compete in this exciting regatta on the Allandale Woods, West Roxbury Charles River.

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the Storymobile will be in your treading, blowing bubbles, and underwater them to new friends and fun activities. YES also has year round programs focusing neighborhood. submerging, glides, and focus on water Outdoor Adventure Intensives (ages on leadership development, career Free Cost ������������ safety. 12-18) focus on a specific skill or activity for exploration and preparation for college. Learn Contact �������617-918-5286 or 617-635-READ For ��������������Ages 3-17 the duration of the program (up to a week). more on their website. Website ������readboston.org Location �����Dorchester These intensives feature activities like fishing, ZUMIX THE SALVATION ARMY Dates ����������June-July rowing, rock climbing, or surfing at a variety SPROUTS Hours ���������1-4pm of locations. KROC CENTER OF BOSTON Cost ������������$5.00/30 min. class ZUMIX offers lively music programs for For ��������������Grades 4-8 AQUATICS SWIMMING Enrollment �Call or email Boston teens year-round. Location �����Trips leave from YES, 412 Mass. PROGRAMS Contact �������Denean R. Johnson, 617-318- ZUMIX Sprouts classes for younger children Ave., Boston (across from the Teaching children & teens to swim and how to 6973, Denean.Johnson@use. Mass. Ave. Orange Line MBTA offer introductions to music, theater, and salvationarmy.org be safe in and around water. station). Overnight camp: dance with an emphasis on stage and Website ������bostonkroc.salvationarmy.org/ Introduction to Water Skills: Ages 6-9. Monterey, MA performance techniques. This is a great BostonKroc/Aquatics Focus is to help students feel comfortable in Dates ����������July 6-August 28: One-week opportunity for younger kids to find out the water and learn elementary aquatic skills YOUTH ENRICHMENT sessions what ZUMIX is all about. Sign up for Sprouts that he/she will build on. Hours ���������Day trips: approximately 8:30am- Chorus, Orchestra, or Musical Theater this SERVICES 4pm, aftercare to 5pm-extra cost summer. Level 2: Fundamental Water Skills: Ages OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Wednesday-Friday 7-10. Students expand and develop Overnights: For ��������������Ages 7-11 SESSIONS Cost ������������$125-$150/week for income- Location �����260 Sumner Street, East Boston fundamental skills and marks the beginning In Adventure and Environments (grades eligible; others $200 of true locomotion skills. Prerequisite: Level Dates ����������July 5-August 25 4-6), youth are introduced to 5 different Deadline ����Registration available May 1 1 Skills. Hours ���������Vary by program; call for recreational activities and learn how to care Contact �������Ethan George, outreach@yeskids. information Youth Swim: Ages: 11-17 (30 min. for and respect the great outdoors. This org, 617-267-5877 ext. 15 Cost ������������$5/class classes) This course is designed for the program will challenge participants with Website ������yeskids.org Deadline ����FC/FS youth beginner and focuses on skills in new experiences, expose them to the natural Contact �������617-568-9777, [email protected]

Level 1& 2. Participants will learn floating, world in and around Boston, and introduce Website ������zumix.org

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CAMP HAWKEYE For ��������������Students entering grades 2-9 THE SALVATION ARMY SLEEPAWAY CAMP (Wing) or grades 2-8 (Mitton) SOUTH END CORPS Our mission at Camp Hawkeye is to bring Location �����Camp Wing: Duxbury, MA COMMUNITY CENTER AGASSIZ VILLAGE together a diverse community of individuals Camp Mitton: Brewster, MA that include campers and staff from a variety Transport ����From Boston College High School, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM SUMMER CAMP of geographic, socioeconomic, cultural, Dorchester  This program is sponsored by a Christian A two-week overnight summer camp program ethnic, and religious backgrounds. In this Dates ����������June 28-July 11; faith-based organization. that offers a horizon-expanding experience way we seek to bridge social, economic, and July 13-August 1; August 4-23 Overnight summer camp. Activities include that inspires socio-emotional growth of its cultural gaps to build positive relationships Cost ������������Rates run from $440-$490; swimming, boating, sports, arts and crafts, campers through a wide range of recreational and deep mutual understanding for our reduced fee based on family American Indian Lore, exploring nature, activities from arts and crafts to field games to young campers. income, size, and financial swimming, boating, and much more. situation; financial aid may be pioneering, and a basic ropes course. For ��������������Ages 8-17 (CIT: Ages 16-17) available upon request For ��������������Ages 6-16 For ��������������Ages 8-13 Location �����Moultonborough, New Hampshire Deadline ����FC/FS; the earlier you register, the Location �����Sharon Location �����Poland, Maine Dates ����������June 25-August 11 better the chance of getting your Dates ����������June 24-August 15 Transport ����Yes Cost ������������$2,100-$6,850 depending on preferred session Hours ���������Overnight Dates ���������� July 3-August 11 stay. Contact �������Ashley Charron, 617-765-7098 Cost ������������$72 for each 6-day session Hours ���������Overnight residential summer Contact �������Jessica Colgan-Snyder, jess@ [email protected] Contact �������Timothy Morris, 6176-236- camp camphawkeye.com, 781-315- Website ������crossroads4kids.org 7233 X258, tmorris@use. Cost ������������Sliding scale based on household 1297 salvationarmy.org income and size. Website ������CampHawkeye.com Contact �������Thomas Semeta, 781-860-0200 Enrollment �Register online [email protected] CAMP KESEM MIT Website ������www.campwonderland.org Enrollment �Online Registration Process Camp Kesem, run by MIT students, is a free, SMITH PARK OF NEW at www.agassizvillage.org/ non-profit summer camp for children ages registration 6-18 whose parents have or have had cancer. YORK, INC. Website �����www.agassizvillage.org During their week at Camp Kesem, kids NATURE'S CLASSROOM CAMP WA WA SEGOWEA BOSTON SYMPHONY can enjoy themselves and just be kids with ADVENTURE CAMP AND LIFE- Camp WA WA Segowea is located on over others who understand what they are going 450 acres of pristine wilderness surrounding ORCHESTRA TECH VENTURES through. Nature's Classroom camps are for children and Harmond Lake in the Berkshire mountains DAYS IN THE ARTS of Massachusetts. In this natural setting, For ��������������Children ages 6-18 whose parents teens who enjoy challenging themselves in the This program takes place at the summer have or have had cancer; children outdoors. campers from across the country have home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra with special needs are welcome come for four generations to experience a Adventure Camp in Hancock, New traditional American camping adventure that (BSO) in beautiful western Massachusetts. Location �����Camp Wekeela in Hartford, Maine Hampshire offers white water kayaking, Activities include arts workshops, museum Dates ���������August 13-18 and August 20-25 evolves and changes with each new summer archery, blacksmithing, rock climbing, nature of participants. visits, performances, and much more. Cost ������������Free art, photography, primitive living skills, Students are selected by coordinators in Deadline ����FC/FS; apply online and other adventures. All campers take For ��������������Grades 3-11 participating schools and communities. Contact �������[email protected] part in outdoor skills training, sports, crafts, Location �����Berkshires campkesem.org/mit Boston parents may also register for the Website ������ community activities, waterfront adventures, Dates ����������July 16-July 29 and program directly through the BSO. CROSSROADS FOR KIDS and special all-camp events. July 30-August 12 For ��������������Grades 6-8 who go to public (One week registration will be CAMP WING For ��������������Ages 10-17 schools in Massachusetts available for both sessions) Camp Wing provides a safe, supportive Location �����Hancock, NH Location �����Lenox, MA Cost ������������A $100 deposit is collected at the Dates ����������July 2-August 11; 6 and 13-day Provided from Boston community for boys and girls who live in time of registration. Cost: pending Transport ���� sessions Dates ����������5-day sessions for BPS students at-risk environments. Daily activities include Contact �������Lily Mercogliano Easton, lilymerc@ Cost ������������$939 for 6 days; $1,775 for 13 begin June 26-August 18 instructional and free swim, arts and crafts, gmail.com, 845-232-0619 days; big early bird discount Cost ������������$300 for BPS students; financial sports and games, climbing wall, fishing, Website ������www.smithpark.org Deadline ����March 23 for early bird discount aid available archery and more. Campers will also learn Contact �������603-525-3311 4-H CAMPS OF Deadline ����Request application by April 1; skills that will help them all year long, like Website ������naturesclassroom.org all application materials and $50 how to be a good friend and listener and how MASSACHUSETTS deposit due April 14 to show respect to themselves and others. Life-TECH Ventures offers a non-competitive 4-H camps offer a wide range of activities for Contact �������617-638-9375, [email protected] CAMP MITTON community in which children learn and children ages 8-17. Most have both day and www.bso.org, click the DARTS overnight programs from late June to late Website ������ In a small, family-style setting, boys and girls grow as individuals. More than twelve hours page each week are dedicated to a core area which August. Some have programs for children learn healthy ways to cope with stressful the children choose to study: physical science, with disabilities. Overnight camps are about situations such as homelessness, abuse, natural science, arts, and adventure challenge. $510-$670/week. and neglect. Many campers are referred by DFC, MSPCC, mental health services, For ��������������Ages 8-16 Contact the University of Massachusetts and shelters. The program emphasizes Location �����Charleton, Mass. Extension Office for more information on behavior management and building a strong Dates ����������June 25-July 22 each camp: 781-891-0650, self-image—all in a non-competitive camp Cost ������������Session 1 & 2: $730 mass4h.org/resources/4-h-camps atmosphere on Cape Cod. Session 3 & 4: $790 Contact �������1-800-433-8375 Website ������naturesclassroom.org cont. next page

10 Boston Public Schools  Summer Stuff Jr. 2017  PartnerBPS.org Camps for Children with Special Needs While many camps can accommodate children with disabilities, these are designed to help children with specific medical and other challenges. For help finding a camp For ��������������Ages 8-12 CAMPS FOR CHILDREN JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN'S for a child with disabilities, Location �����UMass Boston, Dorchester WITH DIABETES CENTER Transport ����Free from designated pick-up/ At these day and overnight camps, kids enjoy THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT contact… drop-off sites in several area sports, swimming, recreation, support, and INSTITUTE (SEI) FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN communities friendship as they learn to live with Type 1 July 5-August 2 A five-week day program that teaches WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Dates ���������� diabetes. Non-diabetic siblings and friends Hours ���������8:30am-2pm children effective ways to manage ADHD may also attend. $50 registration. FCSN’s Summer Fun Camp Directory Cost ������������$25 registration fee if accepted; and other behavior issues. The Summer lists more than 200 camps for children with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and camp BARTON DAY CAMP BOSTON Enrichment Institute is based on the Summer disabilities. You can download it free from gear provided. Application at For ��������������Ages 6-15 with diabetes; Leaders- Treatment Program (STP), named a Model their website. www.umb.edu/csde in-Training, ages 14-15 Program in Child and Family Mental Health Applications due April 1 by the American Psychological Association . Deadline ���� Location �����St. John’s Preparatory School, 1-800-331-0688 fcsn.org/camps Contact �������Samantha Sears, Samantha. Danvers and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health [email protected], 617-287-7250 Transport ����Available from Boston Services Administration (SAMHSA). Children BOSTON CENTERS FOR Website ������www.umb.edu/csde/camp_ Dates ����������July 17-21 enjoy making new friends, improving sports YOUTH & FAMILIES shriver/umass_boston Hours ���������9am-4pm and art skills, and developing relationships Cost ������������$650; financial aid available with staff members SEI is a highly structured CAMP JOY CAMP STARFISH Deadline ����FC/FS and supportive program that leads to Camp Joy is a therapeutic and recreational This overnight camp in New Hampshire Contact �������508-987-2056 behavioral gains, improved social skills, and program for children and adults with serves children with emotional, behavioral, Website ������bartoncenter.org/bcsite/node/13 helps prevent against summer erosion of disabilities. Activities include swimming, and learning differences. The ratio of staff to school year functioning creative dance, and drama. Breakfast and CLARA BARTON CAMP FOR GIRLS campers is 1-to-1. For ��������������Girls ages 6-16 with diabetes lunch are provided. For ��������������Ages 6-12 For ��������������Ages 7-15 with emotional, Location �����North Oxford, MA Location �����Roxbury For ��������������Boston residents with disabilities, behavioral and learning Dates ����������June 25-August 12; 1, 2 and Dates ����������July 5-August 11 ages 3-22 disabilities 3-week sessions Hours ���������8am-4pm Locations ����BCYF Jackson-Mann, Madison Location �����Rindge, NH (70 miles from Hours ���������Overnight camp Contact �������617-278-4286, [email protected]. Park, and Ohrenberger Boston) Cost ������������One week: $1,325; two edu Community Centers Transport ����Provided from Boston weeks: $2,535; three weeks: Website ������jbcc.harvard.edu/summer- Transport ����Provided door-to-door Dates ����������June 18-August 12; 5, 14 and $4,045;financial aid available enrichment-institute Languages ��Vary by site 19-day sessions Deadline ����FC/FS Dates ����������TBD Hours ���������Overnight camp Contact �������508-987-2056 MASS. GENERAL HOSPITAL Hours ���������8am-2pm or 9am-3pm Cost ������������$1,475 for 5 days; $4,050 for 14 Website ������bartoncenter.org/bcsite/node/13 ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP Cost ������������$250; $75 additional for siblings days; $5,250 for 19 days; financial Adventure Camp, run by Mass. General Contact �������617-635-4920 ext. 2402 aid based on need JOSLIN CAMP FOR BOYS For ��������������Boys ages 6-16 with diabetes Hospital for Children Aspire program, is a fun- E-mail ��������[email protected] Deadline ����FC/FS Location �����Charlton, MA filled 6-week therapeutically-based summer Website ������boston.gov/bcyf Contact �������1-978-368-6580 Dates ����������June 25-August 12; 1, 2 and day program. Children participate in typical campstarfish.org CAMP ALLEN Website ������ 3-week sessions day camp activities, such as swimming, This residential camp provides opportunities Hours ���������Overnight camp hiking, boating, nature exploration, field for growth, friendship and fun in an outdoor Cost ������������One week: $1,325; two trips, art, drama, cooking, games or yoga. environment for children and adults with weeks: $2,535; three weeks: While participating in these fun activities, developmental disabilities and other $4,045;financial aid available campers also receive Aspire’s state-of-the-art FC/FS challenges. Deadline ���� curriculum, interventions, social coaching and Contact �������508-248-5220 supports that are interwoven throughout the For ��������������Ages 6-90 Website ������bartoncenter.org/bcsite/node/13 day. Campers can register for camp at either Location �����Bedford, NH (one hour from THE BRIDGE CENTER CARROLL CENTER FOR THE location: Charlestown or Hale Reservation in Boston) Westwood. Charlestown campers go to Hale 1 and 2-week sessions, SUMMER DAY CAMP Dates ���������� BLIND twice a week. June 11-August 25; Open House The Bridge Center is a day camp for children CARROLL KIDS May 2 (rain date May 3) For ��������������Ages 5 (entering grade 1)-15 with and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, Carroll Kids is a week-long enrichment and Hours ���������Overnight camp social, cognitive, emotional, and Autism, social and emotional disabilities, recreation program that helps children with Cost ������������$850/1-week session; $1,700/2- behavioral disabilities neuromuscular disabilities, and other Braille, assistive technology, social skills, week session; scholarships and disorders. Campers can enjoy horseback Locations ����Charlestown Boys & Girls Club and limited financial aid available orientation, and building self-awareness and Hale Reservation, Westwood, MA riding, swimming, boating, fishing, music confidence. Deadline ����FC/FS; limited openings and dance, arts and crafts, cooking, sports, Transport ����None from home to either site; bus provided from Charlestown to Contact �������Michael Constance, 1-603-622- and archery. Call to schedule an assessment. Carroll Center also has several programs for 8471, [email protected] teens and SailBlind, which teaches blind Hale Ages 4-22 of all abilities Website ������campallennh.org For �������������� children to sail. Dates ����������June 29-August 10 Location �����Bridgewater, MA Hours ���������Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8:45am- CAMP SHRIVER AT UMASS Transport ����Available from the Joseph Lee For ��������������Students entering grades 1-5 who 2:45pm; Wed., 8:45am-1pm BOSTON School, Dorchester, $100/week are visually impaired Adventure Camp Junior, ages 5-7, June 26-August 25; many Location �����770 Centre St., Newton, MA Camp Shriver brings children with and Dates ���������� at Hale: Mon.-Fri. 8:45am-1pm sessions to choose from, 1 to 6 Dates ����������July 24-28 Cost ������������$5,500 for 6 weeks; $5,050 for without intellectual and developmental weeks Hours ���������Day and overnight options; call for disabilities together so that they have ages 5-7 junior camp; Hours ���������9am-3pm; extended day to 5pm details; information days April 5, financial aid available the opportunity to improve their sports Cost ������������$500-$575/week; pre- and post- May 3 and June 7, 10 am-1:30pm Deadline ����FC/FS skills, social skills, and self-esteem, while camp extended day additional Cost ������������Varies; funding available through Contact �������781-860-1900 developing positive peer relationships Deadline ����March 31 state agencies for the blind [email protected] and making new friends. 50% of campers Contact �������508-697-7557, Deadline ����FC/FS Website ������massgeneral.org/children/aspire/ are children with a disability and 50% are [email protected] Contact �������Kathy Felt [email protected], services/summer-camp.aspx children without a disability. Website ������www.thebridgectr.org 617-969-6200 ext. 216

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Or contact each camp directly: MASS. AUDUBON SOCIETY Location �����Rindge, NH Deadline ����May 1; call or visit the website for WILDWOOD CAMP Dates ����������July 2-August 26; 1 and 2-week dates of information sessions and 4-H Camp Howe in Goshen (Berkshires) Wildwood's one and two-week overnight sessions open house days camphowe.com 413-549-3969 camp for ages 9-17 offers traditional activities Cost ������������One week: $1,095 for MAS Contact �������1-866-MAS-CAMP (627-2267) 4-H Camp Farley in Mashpee (Cape Cod) like sailing, and hiking, as well as fun science members; $1,195 for non- 1-781-259-2183 campfarley.com 508-477-0181 and nature activities like forest ecology, members Website ������wildwoodcamp.org sustainable living, and animal tracking. Two weeks: $1,995 for MAS 4-H Camp Middlesex in Ashby (near members; $2,095 for non- Fitchburg) Teens entering grades 10-12 can sign up for members campmiddlesex.com 978-386-7704 a three-week Leaders-in-Training program Leaders-in-Training: $1,775 for 4-H Camp Marshall in Spencer (near to enjoy the fun of camp, share their talents, MAS members; $1,875 non- Worcester) explore environmental issues, and help members Traditional and horse lovers’ camps younger campers. Teens ages 14-17 can also Teen Adventure Trips: $1,395 for campmarshall.org 508-885-4891 venture to beautiful locations around New MAS members; $1,495 non- England on one-week Teen Adventure Trips. members. 4-H Camp Leslie (Georgetown) Scholarships available; call or For ��������������Ages 9-17 campleslie.org 978-352-8060 e-mail for an application

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More Ideas for a Great Summer! PartnerBPS.org Books etc. Stay healthy! What is PartnerBPS? For ideas on books, movies and other entertainment www.kohlshealthyfamilyfun.org for kids, check out these websites. If you don’t have a Healthy fun for kids and families is right in your • PartnerBPS.org is an online partnership platform computer, visit your local library. They have computers neighborhood! This website from Boston Children’s for students, families, schools and school-community with Internet available to the public. Hospital is packed with ideas for activities, healthy partners. PartnerBPS seeks to connect students, www. bpl.org families and other members of the BPS community cooking and eating on a budget (including easy recipes), BPS summer reading lists, free MP3 downloads, DVDs and and more. In English and Spanish. with high quality opportunities provided by BPS (of course) books School-Community Partners. www.reading.org Supported by Kohl’s Cares™. about enrollment deadlines, schedule, Recommended book titles by age group • Learn more www.ala.org/alsc languages offered, and program activities Lists of award winning books, videos and websites for Mass. DCR for the over 120 Summer Programs offered to Boston children www.mass.gov/dcr Public School students by visiting www.parents-choice.org www.partnerBPS.org, then: Reviews of books, videos, TV shows and children’s software The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation ;; Click Search Programs (DCR) has swimming pools, beaches, athletic fields, zoos, bike paths, camp sites, golf courses, sailing sites, tennis and ;; Select “Summer” as “Service Delivery Time” Boston Central www.bostoncentral.com basketball courts, hiking and jogging trails, natural history ;; Click Search to see all Summer Programs programs, fishing, bird watching, picnic grounds, canoeing, ;; Select View Program Profile to explore This website lists hundreds of events, camps, classes, programs, ball fields, playgrounds, theater, concerts, and museums — all

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Summer Stuff Jr. 2017 What to Look For in a APRIL VACATION A publication of the PROGRAMS BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Summer Camp or Program Communications Office These programs meet April 18-21. Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building fter you have picked the camps or programs that work best with your schedule and 2300 Washington St. would be most interesting to your child, get more information about them. Call each FRANKLIN PARK ZOO camp and ask a lot of questions. Roxbury, MA 02119 A FANTASTIC HABITATS AND Some questions to ask program and camp staff: bostonpublicschools.org WHERE TO FIND THEM . Is the camp or program accredited or licensed? If so, by whom? If not, why not? [email protected] For ��������������Ages 7-11 . What training does camp staff receive on safety, supervision, counseling, problem 617-635-9265 Location �����Franklin Park Zoo, solving, and other issues unique to working with young children? Dorchester BOSTON SCHOOL . Does the price include everything, or are there extra charges for transportation, Hours ���������8:30am-4:00 pm COMMITTEE horseback riding, food service, overnights, registration, clothing, etc.? Cost ������������$220 members, Michael O'Neill, Chair . If transportation is provided, what are the specifics? $260 non-members . Hardin Coleman, Vice-Chair If before and after camp activities are offered, who is with the children and what will they Deadline ����ASAP Contact �������617-989-3742 Michael Loconto be doing? . Are there competitive activities (such as team sports)? Is your child comfortable with the [email protected] Alexandra Oliver-Dávila level of competition? Website ������zoonewengland.org Jeri Robinson . How can parents stay in touch with their children during camp? Are phone calls or e-mail Regina Robinson allowed? GIRL SCOUTS Dr. Miren Uriarte . How does the camp meet campers' special dietary or physical needs? APRIL VACATION CAMP For ��������������Girls in grades K-8 and 6-10 SUPERINTENDENT . Is there an open house before camp starts so parents can tour the camp and meet the Location �����Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham Tommy Chang, Ed.D. director? . Are there visiting days? Hours ���������9am-4pm SUMMER STUFF EDITOR Transport ����Provided from Mattapan, Wendy Feign Hyde Park, Dorchester, Where to Get Help Roxbury, West Roxbury, MARCH 2017 Roslindale, South End The Boston Public Schools does not Finding a Summer Camp Cost ������������Girl Scout members $50/ day; non-members $50/ discriminate on the basis of race, color, From the American Camp Association, New England day plus $25 member fee; age, disability, sex/gender, gender American Camp Association, New England financial aid available identity, religious beliefs, national origin, 1-781-541-6080 . acanewengland.org Contact ��������617-350-8335 ancestry, retaliation, sexual orientation, Website ������girlscoutseasternmass.org genetics or military status and does not The American Camp Association, New England connects kids to overnight camps in all the New tolerate any form of intimidation, threat, England states and offers free personalized camp search guidance and resources. ACA's Find A BROOKLINE ARTS CENTER coercion and/or harassment. Camp Tool will provide you with a list of camps that match the needs and preferences of your ARTVENTURES camper. Search by state or miles radius around a zip code. See more at: find.acacamps.org For ��������������Ages 5-11 Cambridge Camping Location �����Monmouth St., Brookline Hours ���������9am-4pm; 8:00-5:30 617-864-0960 . cambridgecamping.org BPS Welcome Centers optional extended day Cost ������������$320 including materials; Cambridge Camping’s Overnight Camp Scholarship Program helps families find scholarships July 2017 $40 morning and $50 for several overnight camps. Boston residents are eligible for this service. ONLY THE ROXBURY WELCOME afternoon extended day CENTER IS OPEN boston.mommypoppins.com Contact �������617-566-5715 Website ������brooklineartscenter.com at the Bolling Building This website is written by parents. It has a Camp Guide and loads of ideas for classes and activities for children of all ages 2300 Washington St., 2nd floor COMMUNITY BOAT BUILDING National Camp Association, Inc. 617-635-9010 BUILD YOUR OWN SKATEBOARD 1-800-966-CAMP (2267) . summercamp.org For ��������������Ages 8-16 This service provides referrals to overnight camps. Location �����Fan Pier, at the corner • Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: of Liberty Drive and 8:30am-5:00 pm Courthouse Way Neither the Boston Public Schools Looking for summer ideas for older students? • Wednesday: Noon-7:00 pm Hours ���������9am-4pm nor its employees make any The Boston Public Schools libraries, neighborhood Cost ������������$400 including materials, • Friday: Closed endorsement, recommendation, or also publishes Summer Stuff centers, and on the BPS snacks, and pizza party representation as to the suitability for Middle and High School website: Contact �������617-428-0155 Closed: or appropriateness of any non-BPS Students. It's available in bostonpublicschools.org/ Website ������communityboatbuilding.org federal, state, and city holidays. program, organization, or resource March 2017 in schools, summer listed in this publication.

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