2008–2009 Guide to Boston's Before and After School Programs

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RESOURCES for FAMILIES

City of Boston Resources for Families: Boston Centers for Youth and Families www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf 617.635.4920 Boston Medical Center Pediatric Clinic www.bmc.org/pediatrics 617.414.5946 Boston Parks and Recreation Department 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1000 www.cityofboston.gov/parks 617.635.4505 Boston, MA 02108 Boston Public Library 617.536.5400 tel 617 720 1290 / fax 617 720 1291 www.bpl.org tty 617 720 1292 Boston Public Schools http://boston.k12.ma.us 617.635.9000 email [email protected] Department of Extended Learning Time, web www.bostnet.org After School and Services 617.635.1578 BPS Transportation Department 617.635.9520 BOSTnet is a 21 year old non-profit organi- Child Care Choices of Boston 617.542.5437 zation working to enhance the quality and www.childcarechoicesofboston.org Information & Referral Line: EXT 6641 increase the capacity of the out-of-school time Disabilities Support Services: EXT 6497 field. We work with over 500 programs in the Countdown to Kindergarten greater Boston area that challenge, inspire, www.countdowntokindergarten.org 617.635.3276 and reward school age children and youth. Mayor’s Youthline For 19 years, we have published the most http://www.bostonyouthzone.com 617.635.2240 comprehensive Guide to Boston’s Before and Summer Stuff & Summer Stuff Jr. After School Programs. www.bostonpublicschools.org/summer.asp 617.635.9265 Boston Sports, Arts, and Environmental Programs www.bostonavigator.org BOSTnet Services Offered State Resources for Families: Technical Assistance to improve after school program quality American Camp Association (New England) www.acane-camps.org 781.541.6080 Quality Professional Development Training Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to increase skills of after school staff www.eec.state.ma.us 617.472.2881 11 years of Monthly Leadership Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance and Networking Roundtables for www.mass.gov/dta 1.800.445.6604 after school professionals Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Best Practice Publications www.doe.mass.edu 781.338.3000 to disseminate tested strategies in after school programs Disability Resources for Families: Monthly E-Newsletter to keep Family T.I.E.S. after school stakeholders updated www.massfamilyties.org 1.800.905.8437 on compelling after school issues Federation for Children with Special Needs www.fcsn.org 1.800.331.0688 Data Collection on the after school Greater Boston Arc (KOALA Program) field to highlight trends and www.gbarc.org 617.783.3900 produce information resources Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Advocacy organizing and Policy www.masspac.org 617.962.4558 updates to increase resources Massachusetts Office on Disability for the after school field www.mass.gov/mod/ 617.727.7440 Spring 2008

Dear Friends,

At BOSTnet we continue to build and connect the out-of-school time field through innovative research, leadership and program improvement initiatives that support strong and sustainable community-based programs. BOSTnet envisions a Commonwealth where all children and youth have access to a diverse range of opportunities that foster healthy youth development, resiliency and academic success.

This past year, BOSTnet celebrated 20 years of work strengthening the after-school and out-of-school time field. After-school professionals, and the families they serve, are the driving force behind BOSTnet’s mission. To enhance the quality of out-of-school time programs, we have invested millions of dollars into facilities, curriculum development, equipment, supplies, and specialized programming. Through our work, we have built a diverse network of over 500 after school and youth opportunities, which are featured in our annual Guide to Boston’s Before and After-School Programs. Each year, we place thousands of free copies of this guide into the hands of parents and advocates seeking safe, affordable and engaging opportunities. This guide lists programs by Neighborhood for easy searching. For added convenience, the end of the guide includes listings Alphabetically by Organization Name, Older Youth programs, and Summer programs. New to the guide this year, we also indicate Middle School programs in the Alphabetical listings.

This past year also marked an important change in how we collect data on OST programs and share that information with families and youth. BOSTnet, the City of Boston and Boston Afterschool & Beyond launched BOSTONavigator—www.bostonavigator.org—the most complete citywide database of youth opportunities in Boston. This collaborative project brings together many smaller directories into a single, more complete, integrated and accessible online tool. By listing your programs on BOSTONavigator you will reach thousands of young people, parents, guardians and other caring adults. With one citywide database, providers will not be asked to respond to multiple data surveys, and policymakers and funders will have access to real-time, web-based data to identify service gaps and opportunities, and more effectively target resources.

Please feel free to visit the BOSTnet website, www.bostnet.org, to learn more about our work, view our e-newsletter, join a virtual network of out-of-school time professionals, or find information on trends in OST in our “State of the Field” reports, training opportunities and upcoming events. Thank you for your commitment to enhancing the quality and increasing the capacity of the out-of-school time field.

Sincerely,

Maryellen Coffey Executive Director

11 Beacon Street, Suite 1000, Boston, MA 02108 / tel 617 720 1290 / fax 617 720 1291 / tty 617 720 1292 / email [email protected] / web www.bostnet.org CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Programs in Neighborhoods Allston/Brighton 3 KEY TO ICONS Charlestown 7

*DEEC Licensed Chinatown 9 Summer Program Dorchester 12 Accessible East Boston 27 Before School Program BSP Fenway/Symphony 32 School Hyde Park 33 Jamaica Plain 35 Mattapan 40 North End 43 Roslindale 43 All information in this guide was 45 provided by individual programs or Roxbury from the Massachusetts Department of South Boston 57 Early Education and Care data. Always South End 61 contact programs directly for the latest West Roxbury 66 information. Citywide Programs 68

Resources for Programs 83

Indexes Alphabetical Listing by Organization New! Middle School Age Programs 92 Programs that Serve Older Youth 101 Summer Programs 106

Program Evaluation Checklist 113

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Alexander Hamilton School America SCORES New England at Edison After School Program 60 Glenmont Road, Brighton, MA 02135 198 Strathmore Road, Brighton, MA 02135 617-265-0066, Ext. 154 617-635-5269 ALLI WILLIAMS TOM JOYCE Email: [email protected] www.newenglandscores.org Ages Served: 8-11 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts Languages Spoken: Korean Ages Served: 8-11 More Info: We provide instruction in Math concepts and More Info: MCAS preparation 2 days a week to grade 3-5 students, includ- We offer a unique and exciting program of after- ing math drills, educational software, journal writing, group school creative writing and soccer activities for elementary and and individual projects, and math games. We also offer middle school students. We inspire youth to lead healthy Science Exploration 1 day per week, covering scientific con- lifestyles, be engaged students, and become agents of change. cepts with a direct connection to BPS learning standards in a We offer Fall and Spring sessions, a Summer camp and a fun, hands-on environment. February vacation program. Other program sites are listed below. America SCORES New England at Jackson-Mann 40 Armington Street, Allston, MA 02134 Allston/ Brighton Area Planning Action Council, Inc. APAC After-School and Summer Camp BCYF, Jackson/Mann Community Center 10 Fidelis Way, Brighton, MA 02135 Jackson/Mann After-School Program 617-783-1485 500 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134 PAULA TORRONE 617-635-5153 Email: [email protected] SACHA MCINTOSH Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Ages Served: 5-13 Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Chinese, Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish Program Activities: Community Service More Info: We offer homework assistance, tutoring, reading Disability Focus: Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder sessions, arts and crafts, music, indoor and outdoor sports, Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, field trips, special activities and celebrations. It is a fun, safe Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese and happy environment. The Summer Camp program will run More Info: A full-year licensed program offering academic from July 2–Aug 18. enrichment, recreation and social/emotional support for children. During Summer and School Vacation, hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. We accept children with special needs who may be a little older.

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BCYF, Jackson-Mann Community Center CityKicks at the Edison Hamilton After School Program 60 Glenmont Rd, Brighton, MA 02135 198 Strathmore Road, Brighton, MA 02135 617-288-4730, Ext. 141 617-635-5233 ALLISON CAFFREY ANN MCDONOUGH Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.citykickssoccer.org http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf Ages Served: 11-14 Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: Sports Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Sports, Academic Support More Info: CityKicks is a developmental afterschool soccer Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese program providing middle school girls the social, emotional, physical and academic benefits of participating in an after- More Info: Staff work closely with teachers to provide enrich- school team sport. We hold 1-2 practices and 1 game a week ment activities and tutoring that supports academic needs. We during the 8-week fall (from September) and spring seasons offer tutoring, homework assistance, and enrichment activities (from March). There is a minimal $5 program fee. including Math/Science MCAS prep, Theater Club with Harvard STAGE program, guitar and recorder flute lessons, computers, science, art, literacy, and recreation. Snack is served daily and dinner is served four nights per week. Commonwealth Tenants Association 35 Fidelis Way, Brighton, MA 02135 617-787-2727, Ext. 11 Citizen Schools ALEX DANESCO Citizen Schools at the Edison Middle School Email: [email protected] http://www.fidelisway.org 60 Glenmont St., Brighton, MA 02135 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 Ages Served: 6-18 DAWN MICCO Primary Program Activities: General Programming email: [email protected] Program Activities: Community Service http://www.citizenschools.org Support, Career Development/Employment, Technology, Arts Ages Served: 11-14 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: Please contact the program for more information. Program Activities: Academic Support Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- Gardner Extended Services School (GESS) tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers After-School Program to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- 30 Athol Street, Allston, MA 02134 ing apprenticeships after-school. We blend real-world learning projects with rigorous academic and leadership development 617-635-8365 activities, preparing students for high school, college, work- HAROLD MILLER force, and civic life success. Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Academics, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese More Info: The GESS After-School Program is a highly structured, comprehensive program integrating academic enrichment, homework support and recreation into a 3.5 hour afternoon designed to meet the needs of the whole child: aca- demically, socially and emotionally. We offer a five week summer session as well.

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MetroLacrosse: Smith Field South Cove Community Health Center Smith Field, Brighton, MA 02134 Brighton/Allston After-School Enrichment 617-288-9898, Ext. 103 (BASE) Program CARLY HIMMELSTEIN 5 St. Luke's Road, Allston, MA 02134 Email: [email protected] 617-787-1087 http://www.metrolacrosse.com MADELINE WAN Ages Served: 9-13 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Sports http://www.scchc.org Program Activities: Character Education Ages Served: 6-14 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: Academics More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character Program Activities: Cooking, Science & Engineering education programs to 5th - 12th grade students. Using a Languages Spoken: Chinese core curriculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, More Info: The program provides Academic Support, Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication Homework Help, Science Exploration, Craft Activities, and and Teamwork), MetroLacrosse staff and volunteers teach kids Summer Programming. BASE is close to the MBTA Green to take an active role in ensuring their own success in life. line and the #57 and #66 Bus Routes. BASE is on the BPS Alternate bus routes and near Farragut, Gardner, Garfield, Hamilton, Jackson/Mann Quincy, Winship-Baldwin, Edison Partners For Youth With Disabilities Middle and Brighton High Schools and we provide pick-up Making Healthy Connections from bus stops. 615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 617-556-4075, Ext. 20 DEEP CHINAPPA St. Columbkille School Email: [email protected] After-School Program http://www.pyd.org 25 Arlington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 Ages Served: 14-22 617-943-5333 Primary Program Activities: Peer Mentoring Program for JEAN O'CONNOR Youth with Disabilities Ages Served: 3-14 Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: We provide interpreters as needed Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, More Info: We offer activities designed to help adolescents and Academics young adults with disabilities and special health needs prepare More Info: This is a multi-faceted program incorporating aca- for adult life. The MHC program includes: Youth Learning; demic support and enrichment with recreation activities. Parents Learning through Parents Groups; and Individual Students participate in homework time and academic lessons Mentoring. In these three tracks, MHC provides a comprehen- with support from Boston College tutors. Students also engage sive approach to helping young people transition to adult in “clubs” to explore new interests and hobbies. health care services. BSP

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Tenacity West End House Boys and Girls Club of After-School Excellence Program—Harvard Allston-Brighton North Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134 After School Program 617-562-0900 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134 ANNE GREENBAUM 617-787-4044, Ext. 24 Email: [email protected] JENNY NUTE http://www.tenacity.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 12-15 http://www.westendhouse.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 7-18 Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, Primary Program Activities: General Programming Academics Program Activities: Community Service, Sports, Academics, Languages Spoken: Spanish Technology, Arts More Info: The goal of this 3-year intensive program is to Languages Spoken: Chinese, Cape Verde-Creole, Haitian enhance children's lives by providing tennis, academic tutor- Creole, Spanish, Portuguese ing, and life-skill development in sanctioned after-school activ- More Info: Please call the program for more information. ities that are fun and meaningful. Our program runs 3 days per week for 3 hours a day. Students participate in tennis & literacy programming daily. YMCA of Greater Boston— Oak Square Branch Tenacity Aquatics Program—Oak Square YMCA Summer Tennis & Reading Program 615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 617-782-3535, Ext. 662 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 RON SUTHERLAND LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 7-15 Primary Program Activities: Sports, Swimming Primary Program Activities: Sports More Info: This program provides swimming lessons for all Program Activities: Academics ages and abilities. Swim team and private one-on-one instruc- Languages Spoken: Spanish tion are offered. You do not have to be a YMCA member to More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis participate and non-member rates are available. clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and from 1- BSP 4 p.m. We direct the Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament. Program sites are listed below. Cassidy Playground Chestnut Hill Avenue & Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 02134

Ringer Playground Allston Street & Griggs Place, Allston, MA 02134

Rogers Park Lake Street & Rogers Park Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135

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YMCA of Greater Boston— YMCA of Greater Boston— Oak Square Branch Oak Square Branch Camp Connolly Winship After-School Program 615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 54 Dighton Street, Brighton, MA 02135 617-787-8675 617-787-8676 STEPHEN PECCI BEN SERRAILLIER Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 3-16 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Swimming, physical fitness and nutrition Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese Academics More Info: This program runs M-T with specialists from Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish Boston and Harvard Universities teaching 2 days a week. More Info: Camp Connolly offers summer programming Children have made their own percussion instruments, stud- including traditional day camp, sports & rec., enrichment, ied West African song and dance and performed a jazz/hip- reading literacy, arts & crafts, swimming lessons, team build- hop show. On Fridays, swimming, sports and recreation ing activities, field trips, family nights, overnight trips for activities are offered at the Oak Square YMCA. We offer full- older youth, and specific specialty sports camps. Registration day programming on BPS snow days, holidays, and on school is required for all programs in advance. BSP vacation weeks. BSP

YMCA of Greater Boston— BCYF, Charlestown Community Centers Oak Square Branch Programs On-site After-School 255 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 617-635-5169 617-782-3535 Email: [email protected] STEPHEN PECCI http://www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Ages Served: 5-12 Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Disability Focus: Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder Program Activities: Leadership Development Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish More Info: We offer a number of activities for the children More Info: Traditional afterschool child care programming such as: tutoring, computers, cooking, dance, hands-on sci- includes: homework assistance, sports & recreation, reading ence, and arts and crafts. literacy, arts & crafts, swimming, PE, and afternoon snacks. BSP We are a BPS drop-off site. Limited transportation is provided; please call for specifics. We offer full-day programming on BPS snow days, most holidays, and school vacation weeks.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston- Brighton/Allston Mental Health Association Charlestown Clubhouse Anchor Therapeutic After-School Program Charlestown Boys & Girls Club 197 8th Street, Anchor at Seaport Campus School 15 Green Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 Charlestown, MA 02129 617-242-1775, Ext. 222 617-886-4715 RUSSELL GROGETT DAN JULIAN Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.bgcb.org http://www.bamha.org/ Ages Served: 6-18 Ages Served: 13-18 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Therapeutic Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts, Therapy Technology, Arts Disability Focus: Social and Behavioral Difficulties Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: Anchor is a therapeutic after school program pro- More Info: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is viding collaborative, individualized treatment for at-risk youth to help boys and girls, generally from disadvantaged circum- in a safe and welcoming environment. Anchor is an after stances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible school program with 10 contracted Department of Mental citizens and leaders. To achieve this, we offer a variety of high Health slots and 2 slots available to third party payers. Anchor impact, affordable programs and services designed to assist in provides limited transportation to and from the program in the educational, emotional, moral, and physical development Charlestown and Somerville as well as Sullivan Square MBTA of 6 to 18 year olds without regard to social, racial, ethnic, or station. religious background.

Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston- 14 Green Street, Charlestown , MA 02129 Charlestown Clubhouse 617-242-1813 The Friendship Club BOB CUTLER Email: [email protected] 15 Green Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 http://www.charlestownlacrosse.com 617-242-1775, Ext. 231 Ages Served: 8-18 KRISHNA FORAN Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming http://www.bgcb.org Program Activities: Community Service, Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Ages Served: 6-12 More Info: We offer a spring lacrosse program, and year- Primary Program Activities: General Programming round, after-school 1-on-1 tutoring sessions, workshops, and Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, educational enrichment activities sponsored by the Learning Technology, Arts Center. We grant scholarships to attend summer camps Languages Spoken: Spanish throughout the Northeast. We are an education-oriented, More Info: The Friendship Club provides a wide range of multi-service youth development program. opportunities and positive encouragement. We strive to maintain a sense of comfort and community and emphasize respect for self and others. The program provides pick-up from The Warren Prescott & The Harvard Kent Schools. We are MBTA Train & Bus accessible.

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Citizen School Youthcare Citizen Schools at the Youthcare After-School Program (YAP) Edwards Middle School 15 Green Street, 3rd Floor, Charlestown, MA 02446 28 Walker Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 617-726-0060 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 JEN HARBER DAWN MICCO Email: [email protected] http://www.citizenschools.org http://www.mghyouthcare.org Ages Served: 11-14 Ages Served: 5-11 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Academics Program Activities: Social skills More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- Disability Focus: Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers More Info: YAP operates from September-June; M- Th from to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- 3:30PM-5:30PM. We give each child individualized attention to ing apprenticeships after-school. We blend real-world learning enhance his/her social development. We offer fun, structured projects with rigorous academic and leadership development activities such as: academic enrichment, reading and literacy, activities, preparing students for high school, college, work- arts and crafts, science and math, computer education, recre- force, and civic life success. ation, gym/playground and swim time, field trips, and snack time. During the Summer, YAP operates from July-August; M- F from 9:00AM-2:30PM. John F. Kennedy Family Community Center Old Kent School Age Program 23 A Moulton Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 American Chinese Christian Educational & 617-241-7017, Ext. 1339 Social Services, Inc. (ACCESS) HANNAH JONES ACCESS Enrichment Programs Email: [email protected] 244 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111 www.kennedycenter.org 617-326-1070 Ages Served: 5-8 BECKY BAILEY/JENNY LAM Primary Program Activities: General Programming Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, http://www.chinatownaccess.org Technology, Arts Ages Served: 5-12 Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We offer an afterschool program for children in Program Activities: Spiritual, Academics, Arts grades kindergarten to second grade. The daily schedule Languages Spoken: Chinese includes homework help, snack, computers, and arts and More Info: We offer homework support and enrichment activi- crafts. In the summer, we take field trips locally and by bus. ties in science, culture, animals, games, music, drama and We have a computer lab, a science area, a dramatic play area, a crafts, integrating a spiritual component. During vacations quiet reading area, and an on-site playground. and full days, additional activities include: field trips, cooking, sports, math and language enrichment. We are within walking distance from Quincy Elementary School and on the Harvard- Kent Bus route. Staff escorts students from school and/or the bus stop. On the MBTA Silver and Orange Lines. BSP

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Asian Community Development Corporation BCYF, Boston Chinatown A-VOYCE Neighborhood Center 38 Oak Street, Boston, MA 02111 Recreation Program 617-482-2380, Ext. 206 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 ALAN RATLIFF 617-635-5129 Email: [email protected] JERELL PEREZ http://www.asiancdc.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 13-18 http://www.bcnc.net Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Ages Served: 4-22 Program Activities: Community, Career, Arts Primary Program Activities: Sports Languages Spoken: Chinese Languages Spoken: Chinese More Info: A-VOYCE (Asian Voices of Organized Youth for More Info: This is a recreation and fitness program and is not Community Empowerment) youth work with other students enrollment based. However, membership is required. interested in improving the community and in sharing the Supervision is only provided during the specific activity time knowledge, culture, and history of Boston Asian Americans. and parents are responsible for children. The program includes a 10-week training on community development and issues. Participants then choose one of two exciting community work projects- The Chinatown Youth Radio Project or Chinatown Walking Tour Collective. BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Red Oak After School and Summer Program BCYF, Boston Chinatown 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 Neighborhood Center 617-635-5129, Ext. 103 KATHY CHOI Oak Street Youth Center Email: [email protected] 38 Ash Street, Boston, MA 02111 http://www.bcnc.net 617-635-5129, Ext. 102 Ages Served: 5-13 VICTORIA YUE Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming http://www.bcnc.net Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Chinese Ages Served: 11-18 More Info: Red Oak is located in the Quincy Elementary Primary Program Activities: General Programming School. We offer academic support, homework help, bilingual Program Activities: Leadership, Academics Chinese support, arts, recreation, clubs, and trips. We have a Languages Spoken: Chinese, English gym, auditorium, cafeteria, library, gardens, playgrounds, com- More Info: We offer academic, social, and emotional support puter lab, kitchen, and classrooms. Red Oak also offers social to youth and their families. We are a drop-in program and our and educational events for families. CCCB child care vouchers center is open Monday-Friday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. During school are accepted. Many families qualify for DEEC- subsidized vacation and summer, we're open 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. We require a slots. We offer a full day summer program for 8 weeks in July minimal membership fee. and August.

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IDIIL Learning Center YMCA of Greater Boston— Academic Enrichment Program Wang Branch 366 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 Wang After-School Program 617-426-4126 8 Oak Street West, Boston, MA 02116 JOMEI LEE 617-426-2237, Ext. 236 Email: [email protected] SENDY VAUGHN-SUAZO www.idiil.com Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-14 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: Academic Support, Technology Ages Served: 6-13 More Info: We offer academic enrichment, arts & crafts, Primary Program Activities: Academic Support indoor & outdoor fun and field trips, magic, science and music. Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese More Info: We offer homework and academic support, daily Phillips Brooks House Association snacks, and activities in sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and Chinatown Afterschool Program computer learning. We are located at the Orange and Silver Line MBTA Station: New England Medical Center. We offer a 200 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 before school program from 7:30AM -9:30AM; and a pre- 617-496-9129 school, infant, and toddler child care program. KATE JOHNSON MEUNIER BSP Email: [email protected] http://www.pbha.org YMCA of Greater Boston— Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Wang Branch Program Activities: Arts, Enrichment Wang YMCA Camp: Golden Mountain Languages Spoken: Chinese, Cantonese and Mandarin For contact information,please refer to previous program entry. More Info: We offer homework help and enrichment activities Ages Served: 7-12 on Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 3:45-5:45 p.m. at the Asian Primary Program Activities: Summer Day Camp American Civic Association. Summer camp provides quality, Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, Career, low-cost ($100) programming for 7 weeks from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Arts M-Th, and from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday. Children are Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish engaged in hands-on academic activities, field trips, and tradi- More Info: This is a summer day camp open from 8:00AM to tional camp activities. 4:00PM and located on the Orange & Silver Line MBTA Station: New England Medical Center. We have a gym, pool, and computer center. We offer a fun and safe summer to learn Tenacity new skills and experiences, and make new friends. Summer Tennis & Reading Program— Boston Common Tremont & Boylston, Boston, MA 02110 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 7-15 Primary Program Activities: Sports, Academics Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and from 1- 4 p.m. We direct the Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament. Please visit www.tenacity.org for more information.

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YMCA of Greater Boston— America SCORES New England Wang Branch 617-265-0066, Ext. 156 Wang Teen Program NICK DEMOS Email: [email protected] 8 Oak Street West, Boston, MA 02116 http://www.newenglandscores.org 617-426-2237, Ext. 243 JEFF MACKEY Ages Served: 8-11 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Youth Development http://www.ymcaboston.org Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics Ages Served: 13-19 More Info: We offer a unique and exciting program of after- Primary Program Activities: General Programming school creative writing and soccer activities for elementary and middle school students. We inspire youth to lead healthy Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, lifestyles, be engaged students, and become agents of change. Technology, Arts We offer Fall and Spring sessions, a Summer camp and a Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese February vacation program. Program sites are listed below. More Info: We offer homework help, computer use, poetry workshops, youth and government, basketball, volleyball, extended Teen Hours, college path, volunteer time, fitness, folk America SCORES New England at the Frederick dance, music band, karate, and swim classes. This site is a 270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 Boston Youth Fund Summer Works site for teens 15-17 years old. BSP America SCORES New England at the Harbor 11 Charles Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 America SCORES New England at the Lee 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 America SCORES New England at the Marshall 35 Westville Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 America SCORES New England at the Mather 1 Parish Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 America SCORES New England at the Trotter 135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121

America SCORES New England KEY TO ICONS Summer SCORES—Girls DEEC Licensed 270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02124 Summer Program 617-265-0066, Ext. 156 Accessible NICK DEMOS Email: [email protected] Before School Program BSP http://www.newenglandscores.org School Ages Served: 7-14 Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts More Info: This 5-week camp begins in early July and runs 5 days a week from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Students receive morning soccer instruction and afternoon literacy instruction, and theater activities. We teach soccer fundamentals, creative arts, and literacy skills and use soccer and arts to promote teamwork, leadership, and commitment.

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BCYF, Perkins Community Center Beulah Academic Enrichment Program School Age Child Care Program (BAEP) 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 457 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 617-635-5146 617-427-6824 KATIE LINDSEY JOSEPHINE RYNER Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-13 http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf Primary Program Activities: Academic Support, Homework Ages Served: 5-12 More Info: Located in Dorchester's Grove Hall neighborhood, Primary Program Activities: General Programming BAEP caters to families greatly in need of an academic, cul- Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts tural, and social learning environment for their children. Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole More Info: This program offers a safe, and fun place for children to meet and receive homework support from college and high school students. We offer snack, arts and crafts activities, Bird Street Community Center and field trips, literacy games, math, science, swimming, gym, Bird Street Summer Day Getaway tennis, basketball, flag football, dance, Girl Scouts Club, and 80 Carby Street, Westwood , MA 02090 before school programming. The program is within walking 617-282-6110, Ext. 15 distance from the Greenwood, Joseph Lee, and Fifield & KATHY THOMAS Enocott schools and on the MBTA bus lines 22, 23, and 28. Email: [email protected] http://www.birdstreet.org Ages Served: 5-13 BELL—Building Educated Leaders for Life Primary Program Activities: Summer Camp 617-282-1567 Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Arts, Water Activities http://www.bellboston.org Languages Spoken: Cape Verde- and Haitian Creoles, Spanish, Portuguese Ages Served: 5-12 More Info: Summer Day Getaway is an environmental/nature Primary Program Activities: Academic Support experience with a focus on environmental education, water sports, Program Activities: Leadership, Social Development arts & crafts, dance, sports and field trips. Pick up and return is More Info: This is a supplemental educational program, tar- provided from Bird Street's 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester site. geting under-performing K-6 students with the greatest economic needs. BELL is led by certified teachers and highly trained college and graduate students reflective of the communities served. The program helps to: Increase knowledge and Bird Street Community Center mastery of basic reading, writing, and math skills; Increase School Age Child Care Program parental involvement in children’s education; and Support 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 effective mentoring by positive adult role models. Program 617-282-6110, Ext. 15 sites are listed below. KATHY THOMAS BELL After-School Program at the Holland Email: [email protected] Holland Elementary School, Dorchester, MA 02124 http://www.birdstreet.org Ages Served: 5-13 BELL After-School Program at the Kenny Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: 19 Oakton Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 Academics, Technology, Arts, Chess Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish More Info: The program offers educational, recreational, and BELL After-School Program at the Trotter social learning opportunities, including homework support, 135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 math and literacy coaching, science, arts, chess, conflict resolution and recreation. Enrichment includes computers, field trips and special events. During school vacations, we offer full- BELL Summer Program at the Holmes day care from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at an additional fee. 40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

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Bird Street Community Center Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Youth Development Program Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 15 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-282-6110, Ext. 21 617-474-1050 ANDREA KAISER Ages Served: 6-18 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming http://www.birdstreet.org More Info: This program is available at the George Robert Ages Served: 10-19 White Youth Center and offers high impact, affordable pro- Primary Program Activities: General Programming grams and services. Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese More Info: We offer a teen center, academic support, leader- Boston City Singers ship training, workforce development (including part-time and 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 summer youth employment), life-skills classes, arts and cul- 617-825-0674 ture, community service, recreation and sports, and violence JANE MONEY prevention. Memberships are $20 per school year. Email: [email protected] Scholarships are available. The program also offers a variety of http://www.bostoncitysingers.org youth recreational and athletic programming, youth job train- Ages Served: 6-18 ings, and academic programs. Primary Program Activities: Arts More Info: We provide comprehensive music training. Singers develop stronger leadership and teamwork skills. Other pro- BMA Victory Generation at Dorchester gram sites are listed below. Temple Baptist Project 21 After School Advancement Boston City Singers—Edward Everett School Program 71 Pleasant Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 670 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 DARALENE HAMILTON Email: [email protected] http://www.bmaboston.org/ Brookview House Inc. Above & Beyond Programs Ages Served: 5-12 2 Brookview Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support 617-265-2965 Program Activities: Religious, Technology, Arts MAYUMI BROOKS Disability Focus: Learning Styles Email: [email protected] More Info: Working with the BMA, we provide personal sup- http://www.brookviewhouse.org port, homework assistance, tutoring services, and MCAS Ages Served: 6-18 preparation. We collaborate with parents to focus on children’s individual learning styles. Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Program Activities: Leadership, Career, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Japanese More Info: We offer Horizons Initiative and Milton Academy homework support, creative expression, arts & crafts, oral discussions, reading & writing assignments, Technology and Math exploration, field trips, dance & step, and snacks. The Young Visionaries teen program offers life skills workshops, academic enrichment, performing and visual arts, digital media, college preparation and career exploration.

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Catholic Charities Citizen Schools Teen Center at St. Peter’s 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 284 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 DAWN MICCO 617-482-5440 http://www.citizenschools.org PAULO A. DE BARROS Ages Served: 11-14 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming http://www.ccab.org Program Activities: Leadership, Academics Ages Served: 13-19 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers Technology, Arts, Youth Mediation, to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creoles, Spanish, ing apprenticeships afterschool. We blend real-world learning Portuguese, French projects with rigorous academic and leadership development More Info: The center offers educational enrichment, leader- activities, preparing students for high school, college, work- ship development, and recreational activities. Activities begin force, and civic life success. Program sites are listed below. at 5:00 with focus groups and homework help and continue Citizen Schools at the McCormack Middle School into the evenings with recreational activities. Teen Counselors- 315 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 in-Training (CITs) work at the afterschool program and then participate in the Teen Center later in the evening. Citizen Schools at the Wilson Middle School 18 Croftland Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 Catholic Charities Yawkey Center for Early Education & CityKicks Care/SACC Program 617-288-4730, Ext. 141 ALLISON CAFFREY 185 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 Email: [email protected] 617-506-6930 www.citykickssoccer.org SISTER ESTHER GARCIA Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 11-14 http://www.ccab.org Primary Program Activities: Sports and Leadership More Info: CityKicks is a developmental afterschool soccer Ages Served: 6-12 program providing middle school girls the social, emotional, Primary Program Activities: General Programming physical and academic benefits of participating in an after- Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Arts school team sport. We hold 1-2 practices and 1 game a week Languages Spoken: Spanish during the 8-week fall (from Sept.) and spring seasons (from More Info: A well supervised environment where homework Mar.). There is a minimal $5 program fee. Program Sites are is a must. Located on bus route 16. listed below. CityKicks at the Frederick 270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121 CityKicks at the Harbor 294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122 CityKicks at the McCormack 315 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125 CityKicks at the Wilson 18 Croftland Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

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Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club Courageous Sailing Center Walter Denny Youth Center Afterschool Courageous Sailing 270 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 Umass Boston Sailing Pavilion, Dorchester, MA 02125 617-822-3701 617-242-3821, Ext. 12 MARY KINSELLA KATE HENDERSON Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]; http://www.danmarrclub.org [email protected] http://www.courageoussailing.org Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 8-18 Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, Primary Program Activities: Sports Technology, Arts Program Activities: Leadership Development Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creoles, Spanish More Info: We offer beginner to advanced sailing lessons to More Info: We offer high-quality afterschool care with tutor- the youth of Boston. All programs are free of charge. All chil- ing, swimming, athletics, art, dance, gym and more! During dren who learn to sail participate in activities which enhance the summer and vacation, we are open full days. Meals pro- life skills and environmental awareness. Participants must be vided. Other program sites are listed below. able to swim 75 ft and tread water for 1.5 minutes to participate. BSP

Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club School Age Child Care Program Dorchester Nazarene 35 Deer Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 Compassionate Center, Inc Youth Programs 130 River Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 COMPASS 617-296-7450 DR. RICARDO BONACHY TELEMAQUE Harbor Point After School Program Email: [email protected] 325 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 http://www.dcncc.org 617-524-2333, Ext. 281 Ages Served: 10-19 JOANNE KRISKO Primary Program Activities: General Programming Email: [email protected] http://www.compassboston.org Program Activities: Religious, Leadership, Academics, Career, Technology, Arts, ESOL Ages Served: 6-11 Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, English Primary Program Activities: Academic Support More Info: We offer the following programs: Higher Languages Spoken: Spanish Education Resource Center Passport college counseling and More Info: This is a remedial and tutorial program designed tutoring; C.R.E.W. Counseling, Recreation, Education and to increase academic achievement and personal accomplish- Work; Bridging the Gap MCAS tutoring, SAT prep, and aca- ment; to encourage parents to support children's academic demic support for middle-school students; Crossroads educa- growth; and to contribute to the Harbor Point community. tional and emotional support to students transitioning from Teachers and aides are assisted by volunteers from the Boston middle to high school; and Youth in Action Theater Arts litera- College PULSE Program. The program serves students who ture and performing arts. are Harbor Point residents and/or Harbor Point students.

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Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center DotWell School Age Enrichment Program/ Dorchester House Youth Employment 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 110 Claybourne Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-288-3230, Ext. 2580 617-288-2700, Ext. 203 EPHITEO EVANS ELIZABETH CENTEIO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.dotwell.org www.bostonabcd.org Ages Served: 13-20 Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: Career Primary Program Activities: General Programming Development/Employment Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts, Nutrition/Cooking Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole More Info: We offer academic support, technology training, athletic activities, social & recreational activities and more. More Info: We provide arts and crafts, computer instruction, Special effort is made to establish relationships with parents, cooking, science, team building, sports events, field trips and schools, and teachers to support academic development. special events. We also allow for free play and individual choice time, homework time and group assembly. We link families to holiday, fuel, tax assistance and youth employment programs and resources. During the school and summer vacation, we DotWell operate full day programs. Meals/snack provided daily. Joseph Lee Elementary/ Lee Academy Pilot School 155 Talbot Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 DotWell 617-635-8687 ATLAS Adventures JESSICA SMITH 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 Email: [email protected] 617-740-2309 http://www.dotwell.org EPHITEO EVANS Ages Served: 4-10 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming www.dotwell.org Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts Ages Served: 6-12 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We offer activities that improve academic, social, Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, and physical development. Parental involvement and education Technology, Arts on resources is an essential component of services to children. Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creoles, BSP Vietnamese More Info: Our after-school and summer programs offer homework assistance, and activities with a focus on math, literacy, technology training, and social and recreational areas. The program also works with families and schools to involve them in the success of the program.

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Elm Hill Family Service Center Federated Dorchester 22 Elm Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 Neighborhood Houses, Inc. 617-442-5900, Ext. 200 Little House Afterschool Program SHILO KURIAKOSE 275 East Cottage Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 Email: [email protected] 617-282-2180 http://bostonabcd.org DEBBY CRISMAN Ages Served: 5-13 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Academic Support http://www.fdnh.org Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Technology, Arts Ages Served: 6-12 Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: Our program helps children achieve academic suc- Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, cess and realize their full potential with high quality educa- Technology, Arts tional, technological, recreational, and performing arts Languages Spoken: Spanish activities. We offer tutoring with a strong emphasis on literacy. More Info: We offer cooking, dance, science, gym, music, art, During school vacation weeks and summer vacation, we offer homework help, and computer literacy. We are open from full day programming from 8:00am-5:30pm. 1:30-5:30pm on school days and from 8:00am-5:00pm during school vacations and summer. We are on most major BPS bus routes that travel near Dorchester Avenue. Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc. Dorchester Place School Age Program Freedom House, Inc 1725 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 Life Basics 617-474-1104 14 Crawford Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 FRANK REID 617-445-3700 Email: [email protected] JAMES-CAESAR LOPES http://www.fdnh.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 6-12 http://www.freedomhouse.com Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 11-14 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Primary Program Activities: Civic Engagement Academics, Arts Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Languages Spoken: Spanish Academics More Info: Our regular program runs M-F from 2-6 p.m. Languages Spoken: Spanish During BPS vacation weeks, we run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. More Info: The mission of the Life Basics program is to real- Summer Program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in July and ize the potential of urban youth to build healthier and safer August. Extended day is available for working parents. communities and schools. We provide academic enrichment opportunities while engaging youth in a variety of social justice and community service projects.

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Grace Renaissance Academic Studies GRLZ Radio 540AM, GRLZ Radio Program (GRASP) 90 Cushing Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125 493 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-436-8600, Ext. 322 617-288-3027, Ext. 14 BRENDA BROWN KATHERINE ALLEN COMBS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.grlz540.com Ages Served: 5-16 Ages Served: 12-19 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Primary Program Activities: Radio Production Program Activities: Spiritual, Leadership, Technology, Arts Program Activities: Leadership, Career, Technology, Advocacy Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese More Info: During the school year we run a 5-day academic program that includes homework assistance and curriculum More Info: Our program is a violence prevention and leader- enrichment in literacy, math, technology, and science. On ship development initiative offering development of technical Fridays we have a FUNday that includes recreational activities skills, a positive identity, and advocacy skills for community and a music component. For performing arts, we offer choir, violence prevention, and community service outings. All piano lessons, and public speaking. In the summer, we have aspects of radio and music production, programming, and on- recreational opportunities, field trips and literacy activities. air activity are orchestrated by program participants. The pro- Our program also provides educational advocacy for parents gram broadcasts live via the web on www.grlzradio.org. with children with disabilities. GRASP is on the bus route for most Boston Public Schools. Healthy Futures Summer Abstinence Training Program Greenwood Shalom After-School and 42 Charles St., Dorchester, MA 02124 Summer Enrichment Program 617-929-1037 378 A Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 CALVIN CHU 617-282-1464 Email: [email protected] http://www.healthy-futures.org PHYLLIS BODIE Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 14-17 Ages Served: 5-16 Primary Program Activities: Health/Prevention Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Career Development, Drama Program Activities: Spiritual, Community Service, Leadership, Languages Spoken: Chinese Academics, Technology, Arts More Info: All participants will complete training on the facts Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creoles, Spanish and relevant skills associated with choosing sexual abstinence More Info: Students offer reading, vocabulary, and critical and then create a dramatic play on related themes to be per- thinking instruction; and specialized reading and math serv- formed at the end of summer. Program runs MWF, 4 hours a ices by a Masters level trained special educator. We align our day from July to August. Some who complete the program are academic activities with the Massachusetts Curriculum offered internship opportunities and continue to gain leader- Standards. We also have arts, crafts, drama and student led ship experience during the school year. productions. We accept vouchers.

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Holmes Elementary School Lucy Stone School Surround Care After-School Program Extended Learning Services 40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 22 Regina Road, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-534-0291 617-635-8773 DORIS SMITH LARINA MEHTA Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 4-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 5-11 Program Activities: Academics, Homework Primary Program Activities: Academics and Enrichment More Info: We offer homework support with college tutors, Program Activities: Community Service, Sports, Arts snack, gym, recreation, sports, and computers. Before school Languages Spoken: Spanish programming is offered from 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. More Info: For Lucy Stone students, we offer a well rounded BSP after school experience in a safe and fun atmosphere, 5 days a week providing academic support and instruction from certified classroom teachers. Enrichment activities such as science, John Winthrop Elementary School Before art, music, dance, and sports are offered 2 days a week. and Afterschool Program BSP 35 Brookford Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 617-635-8379 MetroLacrosse SHEENA COLLIER 617-288-9898, Ext. 103 Ages Served: 4-12 CARLY HIMMELSTEIN Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Email: [email protected] Languages Spoken: Spanish http://www.metrolacrosse.com More Info: Open to Winthrop School students only. Ages Served: 9-14 Please contact the school for more information. Primary Program Activities: Sports Program Activities: Leadership, Character Education Languages Spoken: Spanish Lena Park Community More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character Development Corporation education programs to 5th-12th grade students. Using a After-School Program core curriculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication 150 American Legion Highway, Dorchester, MA 02124 and Teamwork), MetroLacrosse staff and volunteers teach kids 617-436-1900 to take an active role in ensuring their own success in life. CHANTALE LOUISMA Program sites are listed below. Email: [email protected] http://www.lenapark.org MetroLacrosse: Franklin Field Franklin Field, Dorchester, MA 02124 Ages Served: 6-13 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Academics, Technology MetroLacrosse: New Boston Pilot Middle School Languages Spoken: Spanish Lilla G. Frederick Middle School, Dorchester, MA 02124 More Info: We offer homework help/tutoring, arts, gym, reading, computers, and game time. We also have group times, field trips, etc. Daily snacks provided.. MetroLacrosse: Umass-Boston Umass-Boston, Dorchester, MA 02121

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Murphy Elementary School Reflect And Strengthen Prime Time After-School Girls Rap 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 14 Crawford Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-635-8781 617-442-2355 JONNA CASEY REFLECT & STRENGTHEN OFFICE Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.reflectandstrengthen.org Ages Served: 4-13 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Ages Served: 14-30 Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Technology, Music Primary Program Activities: Young Women's Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish Peer Support Circle More Info: Between 2:30-6:15 p.m., 5 days a week, we offer Program Activities: Religious/Spiritual instrumental music instruction in piano, guitar, and violin; Languages Spoken: Spanish dance; art studio; computer technology; swimming; yoga; More Info: In peer-led support groups, healing circle and intramural basketball; science club and math club; dance mediation, we explore sisterhood and how we can unlearn the expression; Destination Imagination; architecture and design; ways that sexism, racism and classism have shaped us and French; Chinese; knitting and crocheting; and field trips to learn to have a positive effect on our communities. To connect museums, theater productions, and sports events. We offer girls with peers with similar issues, sessions are divided into test prep on 16 Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon; and a 5- the following age groups: 14-16 years; 17-19 years; 19-22 years; week Summer program. and 23-30 years. Groups are led by a certified counselor.

Project D.E.E.P. Reflect And Strengthen Murphy Community Center Program Street Theater 1 Worrell Street Dorchester, MA 02122 Please see previous entry for contact and other information 617-635-5027 Primary Program Activities: Arts JOHN S. HANLON Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership Email: [email protected] More Info: We celebrate the power of our cultures through http://www.projectdeep.org dance, theater, song, step, poetry, visual art, photography, Ages Served: 9-14 videography, hip-hop, etc. Productions are created, directed Primary Program Activities: Academic Support and performed by our members. We perform at protests, ral- lies, jails, schools, cultural centers, youth groups, subways and Program Activities: Community Service, Sports hip hop shows. Culture is what inspires and revitalizes people. More Info: The program has 5 components: one-on-one tuto- If we have nothing to celebrate, we have nothing to fight for. rial, examination preparation, community service, a summer camp, and private school placement. Enrollment is open to middle school children. Reflect And Strengthen What's The 411? Political Education Please see entry above for contact and other information Primary Program Activities: Political Awareness & Personal Education Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Arts More Info: We build our critical understanding of the root causes and histories of our struggles. We learn and educate our communities about the relationship that we have to people of color, women, queer people, youth, elders and poor/working-class people. With this knowledge and skills, we develop and carry out community organizing campaigns that challenge and change institutions that create oppressive conditions.

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Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Inc./ SCI Dorchester John D. O’Bryant Community Youth Center 1452 Dorchester Avenue, 4th Floor, Dorchester, MA 02122 Girls Get Connected To The Future 617-474-1422 434 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 LEAH MOSCHELLA Email: [email protected] 617-989-0209 www.scidorchester.org ADREENNE LAW HAMPTON Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 12-18 http://www.roxmulti.org Primary Program Activities: Community Service Ages Served: 14-18 Program Activities: Leadership, Civic engagement Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We are a community service learning program that encourages youth to become active citizens in their communi- Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, ties through service as well as peer education on civic engage- Academics, Career, Technology ment. We offer mini-grants in which the Council releases More Info: We provide girls a safe, nurturing environment grant applications to youth and youth programs of the and supportive educational experiences that focus on building Dorchester community. This program meets weekly after- social skills, self-awareness, leadership development, career school with occasional weekend service. exploration, life skills, financial literacy, and multi media.

Teen Empowerment Salvation Army http://www.teenempowerment.org Community Learning Center Afterschool Program Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development More Info: Teen Empowerment (TE) hires youth to identify and 26 Wales Street, Boston, MA 02124 develop a strategy around the most pressing issues in their 617-436-2480 schools and communities. The project builds the leadership, JEFFREY A. BAILEY planning and problem solving skills necessary to implement Email: [email protected] plans. TE provides consulting and training to other providers. We http://www.use.salvationarmy.org have resolved hundreds of conflicts related to homicide, gang Ages Served: 5-12 activity, and hate crimes. Every May, TE runs a city-wide Youth Primary Program Activities: General Programming Peace Conference convening 800-900 youth for dialogue on the Program Activities: Academics, Arts year's most pressing issues. Program sites are listed below. More Info: The Children’s Learning Center is a year-round quality School Age Program (preschool also offered). We oper- Teen Empowerment at Bowdoin-Geneva ate from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. during the school year and 8:00 252 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during vacations and summer. We gladly 617-288-2784 accept Voucher slots, Income eligible slots and Private slots. DEBORAH KRONENBERG We serve a nutritious lunch and snack prepared on site every Email: [email protected] day for your child. Ages Served: 14-20 Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creole, Spanish, Indian dialects

Teen Empowerment at Noonan Business Academy 9 Peacevale Road, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-635-9730, Ext. 162 HEANG LY Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 14-18 Languages Spoken: Spanish, Vietnamese

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Tenacity The Food Project After-School Excellence Program— Summer Program Sportsmen’s Tennis Club 555 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 781-259-8621, Ext. 23 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 MARTHA MORALES LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.thefoodproject.org http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 14-16 Ages Served: 11-14 Primary Program Activities: Community Service Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Career/Employment Program Activities: Sports, Academics Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, French Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: Each summer, youth grow by distributing thou- More Info: The goal of this 3-year intensive program is to sands of pounds of organic produce, gaining teamwork, enhance children’s lives by providing tennis, academic tutor- accountability, civic participation, and communication skills. ing, and life-skill development in sanctioned afterschool activi- During the 7.5 weeks, they manage a rural farm and urban ties that are fun and meaningful. Our program runs 3 days per land, sell produce at urban farmers' markets, prepare and week for 3 hours a day. Students participate in tennis & liter- serve lunches in local soup kitchens and homeless shelters, acy programming daily. and help Boston's top chefs prepare community lunches. Crew Workers receive $150 per week. Tenacity Summer Tennis and Reading Program 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 7-15 Primary Program Activities: Sports and Academics Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis clinics and reading activities in the mornings from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and afternoons from 1- 4p.m. We direct the Mayor's Cup KEY TO ICONS Tennis Tournament. Please visit www.tenacity.org for more DEEC Licensed information. Site addresses are listed below. Summer Program

Dorchester Park Accessible Dorchester Avenue and Richmond St., Dorchester, MA 02124 Before School Program BSP School Grove Hall Community Center Washington Street and Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121

Ripley Road & Harvard Street Ripley Road & Harvard St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Savin Hill Park Savin Hill Ave. & Grampian Way, Dorchester, MA 02125

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Urban Dreams Youth Development Program Wesley Child Care Center, Inc. 895 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 Wesley School Age Program 617-436-7448, Ext. 1 1076 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 TIM LAMBRIGHT 617-298-3172 Email: [email protected] JUDITH CONWAY http://www.urbandreamsboston.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-18 Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Program Activities: Academic Support Academics, Career, Technology Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: We offer homework assistance/tutoring, computer More Info: We are a licensed and accredited program meeting training, health education, gender discussions, life skills, arts, the needs of school-age children. We offer a balanced program recreation, field trips, snacks and dinner. Activities are facili- of tutorials, computers, recreation, and arts and crafts with tated by program staff, certified teachers, volunteers, and col- nutritious meals provided. lege students.

WriteBoston Vietnamese-American Civic Association T.i.P., Boston Teens in Print After School (VACA) Program Youth Development Program 135 William T Morrisey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125 1452 Dorchester Avenue, 3rd Floor Office, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-541-2663 617-288-7344, Ext. 842 CHRISTINE HAYES PHUONGDAI NGUYEN Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.writeboston.org http://www.vacaboston.org Ages Served: 14-18 Ages Served: 5-21 Primary Program Activities: Writing Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Technology, Youth Program Activities: Academics, Career/Employment Voice/Publishing Languages Spoken: Vietnamese More Info: Get published! See your name in print! Join The More Info: The VACA Youth Program offers an afterschool T.i.P Staff: Learn about Journalism; Improve your writing program, a Volunteer Program, Educational and Prevention and reporting skills; Write stories that teens care about; Get Programs, a Peer Leadership Program, a College Preparation published regularly. Students will meet published writers and Program, Today's Girls Tomorrow's Leaders Program (TGTL) learn about various aspects of the writing profession. Students and a Summer-Work Program. We have afterschool bi-lingual produce writing for publication in TiP, Boston Teens in Print tutoring, guidance on FAFSA, college applications, and schol- newspaper. We provide a safe, productive, and fun-filled pro- arships for H.S. Seniors, and paid and volunteer positions. gram for students. The program meets every Tuesday from BSP 4-6:00pm at the Boston Globe.

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YMCA of Greater Boston— YMCA of Greater Boston— Central Branch Winthrop Dorchester Branch After School Program Camp Discovery 35 Brookford Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 500 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-536-7800 Please see contact information in previous entry. XAVIER RHINEHART Ages Served: 5-7 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Summer Program http://www.ymcaboston.org Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts, Swimming Ages Served: 5-12 More Info: Financial Assistance is available through the Primary Program Activities: General Programming YMCA of Greater Boston Access Program. We also take vouch- Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts ers and have EEC contracted slots, which can greatly reduce the cost of camp for income-eligible families. More Info: This program offers opening circle, snack, homework time, and activities that include arts, dance, sports, swim lessons, and team-building games. YMCA of Greater Boston— Dorchester Branch Middle School Program YMCA of Greater Boston— 759 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Dorchester Branch Please see contact information in previous entry Camp Adventure Ages Served: 11-14 Primary Program Activities: General Programming 759 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, 617-436-7750, Ext. 228 Technology, Arts LISA AYALA More Info: Program activities include the Chill Snowboarding Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Program, Peer Leadership, youth-centered activities appropriate for age and ability, from homework assistance to physical Ages Served: 11-14 education. Following the YMCA mission, we approach youth Primary Program Activities: Summer Programming programming in a holistic way: incorporating spirit, mind, Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts, Swimming and body through diverse activities and experiences. More Info: The camp offers activities appropriate for age and ability, from swimming to field trips. True to the YMCA mission, we approach childcare in a holistic way, incorporating spirit, mind and body through diverse activities and experi- YMCA of Greater Boston— ences. Financial assistance is available through the YMCA Dorchester Branch ACCESS program. Vouchers are accepted. Other sites are School Age Child Care Programs— listed below. Talbot Ave. Dorchester Family YMCA: Camp Explorer 500 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 776 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Please see contact information in previous entry Ages Served: 8-10 Ages Served: 5-7 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: This is a K-Transition Program. Please call the program for more information.

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YMCA of Greater Boston— YMCA of Greater Boston— Dorchester Branch Dorchester Branch School Age Child Care Programs— Youth Sports Washington Street Site 776 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 776 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-436-7750 Please see contact information in previous entry CRAIG SMITH Ages Served: 7-10 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 6-17 Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Primary Program Activities: Sports Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: Programs include basketball, soccer, karate, double- More Info: The program incorporates child-centered activities dutch, and others. Financial assistance for income-eligible fami- appropriate for age and ability. Activities range from home- lies available through the YMCA Access program. For work assistance to physical education. True to the mission of more information on other sports programs, please contact Isaac the YMCA, we approach childcare in a holistic way: incorpo- Medrano at extension 225 or Alex Mercardo at extension 219. rating spirit, mind, and body through diverse activities and experiences. YWCA Boston BSP YWCA: Generations Learning Together 214 Harvard Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 YMCA of Greater Boston— 617-585-5400 Dorchester Branch ANTHONY TUCKER/LENORA BROWN Youth Development Email: [email protected] http://www.ywcaboston.org 759 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Please see contact information in previous entry Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 12-18 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Academics, Technology, Arts Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career More Info: Our program offers tutoring and homework study Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole time. We have a computer learning center with 12 computers on-line. Computer training is offered to children on a daily More Info: Youth development is the core of our program. basis. Dinner is also served. Planned activities such as arts & Gender-specific programming for girls 11-18 is provided. crafts, math & science, and dance, are also part of the daily Activities include: double dutch, step, and positive image curriculum. workshops. Adventure-based programming such as canoeing, hiking, and a high-low ropes course; and youth employment opportunities are available.

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America SCORES New England BCYF, Harborside Community Center at the McKay Choices Program 122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA 02128 312 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 617-265-0066, Ext. 154 617-635-5114 ALLI WILLIAMS JOANNE PANZINI Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.AmericaSCORESNewEngland.org http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf Ages Served: 8-11 Ages Served: 7-18 Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, More Info: We offer a unique and exciting program of after- Technology, Arts school creative writing and soccer activities for elementary Languages Spoken: Spanish, English and middle school students. We offer Fall and Spring ses- More Info: Program activities include: Field trips, homework sions, a Summer camp and a February vacation program. help and computer class, ReadBoston, tennis and soccer, Other program sites are listed below. dance, and a cooking class. The Supper Club takes place SCORES New England at the P.J. Kennedy Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 343 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128 617-265-0066, Ext. 156 NICK DEMOS BCYF, Paris Street Community Center Email: [email protected] Center Teen Girls Program 112 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128 617-635-5125 Babbling Brook Family Afterschool TIFFANY LACASCIA 13 Everett Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Email: [email protected] 617-569-1676 http://www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF NAIMAH ALLATEEF Ages Served: 9-13 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 1-12 Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts, Drama, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We provide a positive environment to support girls’ Program Activities: Academic Support education, healthy lifestyle, physical fitness and positive self- Disability Focus: Reading Difficulties esteem and provide information on health, sexuality and violence prevention in a comfortable environment. More Info: We specialize in reading instruction. We use the Spalding reading method with children in our program and provide MCAS preparation.

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Citizen Schools East Boston Social Centers Citizen Schools at the Umana Barnes Central Square School Age Program Middle School 68 Central Square, East Boston, MA 02128 312 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 617-569-3221, Ext. 25 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 NATALIA LOVASCO DAWN MICCO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.ebsoc.org http://www.citizenschools.org Ages Served: 5-14 Ages Served: 11-14 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Program Activities: Academic Support Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- More Info: Our curriculum includes: group planning discus- tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers sions, storytelling, arts, crafts, a child-created newsletter, to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- access to computer lab, electronics, performing arts, wood- ing apprenticeships afterschool. We blend real-world learning working, sports, science projects, peer leader program, special projects with rigorous academic and leadership development events, field trips, homework/tutoring and counseling serv- activities, preparing students for high school, college, work- ices. Other program sites are listed below. force, and civic life success. East Boston Social Centers Orient Heights School Age Program 171 Faywood Ave, East Boston, MA 02128 CityKicks at the McKay 122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA 02128 617-288-4730, Ext. 141 MetroLacrosse: East Boston Stadium ALLISON CAFFREY Email: [email protected] East Boston Stadium www.citykickssoccer.org East Boston, MA 02128 617-282-6125 Ages Served: 11-14 CARLY HIMMELSTEIN Primary Program Activities: Sports Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Leadership Development http://www.metrolacrosse.com More Info: CityKicks is a developmental afterschool soccer Ages Served: 9-13 program providing middle school girls the social, emotional, Primary Program Activities: Sports physical and academic benefits of participating in an afterschool team sport. We hold 1-2 practices and 1 game a week Program Activities: Leadership Development during the 8-week fall (from September) and spring seasons Languages Spoken: Spanish (from March). There is a minimal $5 program fee. More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character education programs to 5th-12th grade students. Using a core curriculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication and Teamwork), staff and volunteers teach kids to take an active role in ensuring their own success in life.

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Northeastern University’s Center for the Salesian Boys & Girls Club Programs Study of Sport in Society 150 Byron Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Urban Youth Sports 617-567-6626, Ext. 24 East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, 10 Grove St. ANTHONY FORBES OR FR. JOHN NAZZARO East Boston, MA 02128 http://www.salesianclub.com 617-568-4701 Ages Served: 6-19 ALDEN CALDWELL Primary Program Activities: Sports Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Religious, Leadership, Career, Arts http://www.sportinsociety.org Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: Nutrition and Activity More Info: This site focuses primarily on teens during the Program Activities: Sports school year and offers an all day summer camp for children Disability Focus: Risk of Obesity and Diabetes ages 6-13 in the summer from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the school year, teens-only activities are on T, W, and Th, offering Languages Spoken: Spanish a fitness center, gym, drama, computers, and homework help; More Info: Our “Let’s Get Movin’” program focuses on exer- while Fridays are open to all children. Saturday is for enrolled cise, nutritional education, and medical monitoring. We offer sports leagues only. afterschool, summer programs, and adult education on sup- porting children’s healthy lifestyles. A child’s physician moni- tors progress and overall health on an ongoing basis. Swift Waters After School Program 172 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Piers Park Sailing Center 617-567-5076 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA 02128 JENNA ATTARDI Email: [email protected] 617-561-6677 MARK LONDON Ages Served: 5-13 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming http://www.piersparksailing.org Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Ages Served: 10-17 Languages Spoken: Spanish, English Primary Program Activities: Sports, Sailing More Info: The program serves 5 to 13 year old children, and Program Activities: Leadership Development runs from 2-6pm., M-F, with extended hours during the sum- Disability Focus: Physical Disabilities mer and school vacation. We provide homework assistance, art, science, cooking, other enrichment activities, and field trips. Languages Spoken: Spanish, English More Info: We use sailing and related marine-based activities to build personal and leadership skills in youth and in persons with physical or cognitive disabilities.

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Tenacity YMCA of Greater Boston— After-School Excellence Program— East Boston Branch Umana Barnes School East Boston YMCA at Curtis Guild 312 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Elementary School 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 195 Leyden Street, East Boston, MA 02128 LYNN WALDER 617-569-9622 Email: [email protected] GAIL KLIMAS OR WENDY RODRIGUEZ http://www.tenacity.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 11-14 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Ages Served: 5-13 Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, More Info: The goal of this 3-year intensive program is to Technology, Arts enhance children’s lives by providing tennis, academic tutor- Languages Spoken: Spanish ing, and life-skill development in sanctioned afterschool activi- More Info: This location is within two blocks of the Orient ties that are fun and meaningful. Our program runs 3 days per Heights MBTA Station and offers various activities that help week for 3 hours a day with tennis & literacy programming. build a strong foundation for social and emotional development. Homework assistance and MCAS preparation help children achieve academic success. Tenacity Summer Tennis and Reading Program 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 YMCA of Greater Boston— LYNN WALDER East Boston Branch Email: [email protected] East Boston YMCA at McKay http://www.tenacity.org Elementary School Ages Served: 7-15 122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Primary Program Activities: Sports and Academics View a previous YMCA entry for contact information. Languages Spoken: Spanish Ages Served: 5-13 More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis Primary Program Activities: General Programming clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and from 1- Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts 4 p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please Disability Focus: Attention Deficit Disorder visit www.tenacity.org for more information. Program sites are Languages Spoken: listed below. Spanish More Info: This program’s primary focus is on homework, liter- Summer Tennis & Reading Program— acy and health. Children enjoy a light snack and time to unwind. Constitution Beach We offer arts and crafts, physical fitness, literacy, science, Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128 math and sports. The core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are woven throughout our curriculum. Summer Tennis & Reading Program— Harborside Community Center 312 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128

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YMCA of Greater Boston— YMCA of Greater Boston— East Boston Branch East Boston Branch East Boston YMCA at O’Donnell East Boston YMCA at the Samuel Adams Elementary School Elementary School 33 Trenton Street, East Boston, MA 02128 165 Webster Street, East Boston, MA 02128 View a previous YMCA entry for contact information. More Info: See above program description Ages Served: 5-13 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts YMCA of Greater Boston— Languages Spoken: Spanish East Boston Branch More Info: This site opened in September 2006 and works to reinforce school day learning. Homework support, art, sci- East Boston YMCA at Umana Middle ence, math, recreational and fitness activities are offered. School/Harborside Community Center 312 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Disability Focus: Attention Deficit Disorder YMCA of Greater Boston— Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: See above program description East Boston Branch East Boston YMCA at the Dante Alighieri Elementary School YMCA of Greater Boston— 37 Gove Street, East Boston, MA 02128 View a previous YMCA entry for contact information. East Boston Branch Ages Served: 5-12 Family School At the Otis Primary Program Activities: General Programming Elementary School Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts 218 Marion Street, East Boston, MA 02151 Languages Spoken: Spanish 617-635-8372 More Info: This site focuses on homework help and balances SUSAN KLAW the day with fitness, arts and crafts, and academic activities. Email: [email protected] Snack is served daily. http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 1-11 Primary Program Activities: Family Literacy YMCA of Greater Boston— Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career, East Boston Branch Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese East Boston YMCA at the P.J. Kennedy More Info: The program is open to children enrolled at the Elementary School Otis Elementary School whose parents are enrolled in the 343 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128 comprehensive family literacy program at the Family School at View a previous YMCA entry for contact information. the Otis. Parents study ESOL while learning to support their Ages Served: 5-13 children’s literacy development. Many program activities involve parents and children together. Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: This program provides homework help and rein- forces school day learning in an enjoyable environment. We provide a wide variety of activities that help build a strong foundation for social, emotional and physical development while demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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ZUMIX Hands On Programs Operation P.E.A.C.E. 202 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Afterschool Program 617-568-9777, Ext. 16 78 Peterborough Street, Boston, MA 02215 MONICA SOTO-GIL 617-267-1054 Email: [email protected] DAVID ZERMENO www.zumix.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-19 Ages Served: 5-13 Primary Program Activities: Music Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Program Activities: Leadership, Technology, Arts Program Activities:Leadership, Career, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Chinese, Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish French More Info: Operation P.E.A.C.E. provides social services, educa- More Info: Zumix offers private and group lessons in piano, tional programs and skill development to Fenway residents. We voice, drums, guitar, and bass. Group classes are offered in offer an After-School Youth Mentoring program in the Youth creative technology, songwriting, performance, and radio Center providing afternoon snack, assistance with homework, (ZUMIX Radio 1630AM). Most classes are free of charge. access to computers and the Internet, supplies for arts and crafts, games and outdoor playtime, and positive peer interaction.

David G. Farragut School Farragut After-School Program The Art Institute of Boston 10 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115 Lesley University Pre-College Program 617-635-8450 700 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215 BARBARA CASSERLY 617-585-6724 Ages Served: 5-12 KERRI FISHER Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Email: [email protected] http://www.aiboston.edu More Info: Children spend the first half of the after school program doing homework with tutors from Simmons College. Ages Served: 15-19 The second half of the program is recreation based—children Primary Program Activities: Arts play outside or choose activities to participate in. Children may More Info: Study art this summer in a college environment choose to work on reading, math, or go to the library as well. with professional artists through our Pre-college program. Students with financial needs may apply to the Young Artist Scholarship Program.

YMCA of Greater Boston—Central Branch Central YMCA: Teen After-School Program 316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617-536-7800, Ext. 825 XAVIER RHINEHART Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 14-19 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Career, Arts More Info: We offer drop-in to multi-week programs, including movie nights, girls’ chorus, girls’ travel group, dance, theater, youth and government, Peer Leadership, teen dances, open mikes and other events, flag football league, basketball league, summer employment, etc.

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YMCA of Greater Boston—Central Branch Citizen Schools YMCA Central Branch On-Site Program Citizen Schools at the Rogers Middle School Please see above entry for location/contact info. 15 Everett Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Ages Served: 5-13 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 Primary Program Activities: General Programming DAWN MICCO Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Email: [email protected] More Info: We offer swimming, sports and recreation, home- http://www.citizenschools.org work help, visual arts, music, and leadership opportunities for Ages Served: 11-14 older children. Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Academics More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- BPS, Channing Elementary School tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- Achieving to Excel ing apprenticeships afterschool. Our programs blend these 35 Sunnyside Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 real-world learning projects with rigorous academic and lead- 617-635-8722 ership development activities, preparing students in the mid- DR. DEBORAH D. DANCY dle grades for success in high school, college, the workforce, Email: [email protected] and civic life. In 8th grade, apprentices will have the opportu- Ages Served: 5-12 nity to enroll in Citizen Schools’ 8th Grade Academy, a citywide “graduate” program. Primary Program Activities: Academics and Arts More Info: Achieving to Excel provides homework assistance, literacy programming, arts & crafts, recreational activities, and snack. The program also helps children prepare for the MCAS. Hyde Park Youth Hockey The program is available to Channing School students only. BSP Bajko Rink Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA 02136 617-361-2255, Ext. 13 LYNN MCNAMEE Email: [email protected] http://www.hydeparkyouthhockey.com/ Ages Served: 4-10 Primary Program Activities: Sports More Info: Program is open on Saturdays from 7a.m.-12 noon KEY TO ICONS and then from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Our staff is comprised of a volunteer board and all coaches and volunteers are parents and DEEC Licensed neighbors. There is no maximum capacity for participants. Summer Program

Accessible

Before School Program BSP School

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MetroLacrosse YMCA of Greater Boston— MetroLacrosse: Reservation Road Field Site Hyde Park Branch Reservation Road Field, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Hyde Park YMCA at the Greenwood 617-282-6125 612 Metropolitan Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 CARLY HIMMELSTEIN 617-361-2300, Ext. 229 Email: [email protected] DAVE VITTORINI http://www.metrolacrosse.com Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 9-13 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: Sports Ages Served: 5-11 Program Activities: Leadership, Character Education Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character edu- Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole cation programs to 5th-12th grade students. Using a core cur- More Info: We offer a variety of fun and enriching activities riculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, including math, science, literacy, arts, and physical education. Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication Vacation camps are available at the Hyde Park YMCA. and Teamwork), staff and volunteers teach kids to take an active role in ensuring their own success in life.

YMCA of Greater Boston— Tenacity Hyde Park Branch Summer Tennis & Reading Program— YMCA Before and After-School Program George Wright Golf Course On Site 1137 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 West Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 617-361-2300, Ext. 229 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 DAVE VITTORINI LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 7-15 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Sports Program Activities: Community Service, Sports, Academics, Program Activities: Academic Support Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Spanish, English More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis More Info: Our state licensed program provides an environ- clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 1-4 ment for children to develop their interests by participating in p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please arts and crafts, games, cooking, and a variety of physical activi- visit www.tenacity.org for more information. Other Program ties such as gym time, swimming, and outside play. sites are listed below. BSP

Iacono Playground Neponset Valley Parkway & Cross Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136

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America SCORES New England BCYF, Hennigan Community Center 617-265-0066, Ext. 154 Hennigan Community Center Drop ALLI WILLIAMS In/Recreation Program Email: [email protected] 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 http://www.AmericaSCORESNewEngland.org 617-635-5198 Ages Served: 8-11 ANNA RAMOS Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Ages Served: 6-10 More Info: An exciting program of creative writing and soccer Primary Program Activities: Academic Support for elementary and middle school students. We offer Fall and Program Activities: Sports, Arts Spring sessions, a Summer camp and a February vacation pro- Languages Spoken: Spanish gram. Sites are below. More Info: Our program offers homework assistance and a SCORES at the Agassiz mix of social and recreational activities. Children are primarily 20 Child Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 referred to the program by the Hennigan School, but it is also SCORES at the Hennigan open to the neighborhood. 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 SCORES at the J.F. Kennedy 7 Bolster Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center SCORES at Young Achievers School Age Child Care Rainbow Connection 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 25 Walk Hill, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-635-5198 JENNIFER COASTON Email: [email protected] BCYF, Agassiz Community Center Ages Served: 5-12 Kids Corner After School Primary Program Activities: General Programming 20 Child Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Program Activities: Sports, Academics 617-635-5191 Languages Spoken: Spanish AWILDA TORRES More Info: This program offers homework assistance and a Email: [email protected] host of other activities including: reading comprehension www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf games, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, and various Ages Served: 6-12 sports activities to enhance each child’s cognitive, social, and Primary Program Activities: General Programming physical abilities. Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts Disability Focus: Attention Deficit Disorder Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: JPCC- Kids Corner is a full year program providing quality care for school-age children in Jamaica Plain and sur- rounding areas. Our school day hours of operation are 2pm- 6pm and our school vacation week hours are 8:30am-6pm. Our program provides a safe and supportive learning space. BSP

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BCYF, Hennigan Community Center BPS, Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot The Friendship After-School School K-8 Tutoring Program YASM Seamless Day Program 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 25 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-635-5198 617-522-0119, Ext. 406 ANA RAMOS VENECIA MUMFORD Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.youngachieversschool.org Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Ages Served: 4-14 Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, More Info: The Friendship After School Tutoring program Technology, Arts focuses on helping kids to improve literacy and math skills. It Disability Focus: Learning Disabilities is open from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. during the week and offers Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Haitian Creole, extended time for an additional fee. The program also operates Spanish, Portuguese, English on professional days and vacation days. We do not provide More Info: We offer a seamless day program from 2:30 PM- transportation. 4:30 PM that provides extra learning time for children, opportunities for teachers, parents, and partners to collaborate, and enables learning beyond the classroom. Other Boston City Singers— programs cover early mornings from 7-9:00AM and late day from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Training Chorus First Parish Church, 6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-697-5621 TOM MORRIS CityKicks Email: [email protected] CityKicks at Young Achievers www.bostoncitysingers.org 25 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Ages Served: 4-12 617-288-4730, Ext. 141 Primary Program Activities: Arts ALLISON CAFFREY Languages Spoken: Spanish Email: [email protected] www.citykickssoccer.org More Info: We provide comprehensive music training to children and youth in Boston. By exploring the world of singing, Ages Served: 11-14 our singers develop stronger leadership and teamwork skills, Primary Program Activities: Sports experience the power of self-esteem and self-discipline, and Program Activities: Leadership Development enjoy the beauty of artistic expression. More Info: CityKicks is a developmental afterschool soccer program providing middle school girls the social, emotional, physical and academic benefits of participating in an afterschool team sport. We hold 1-2 practices and 1 game a week during the 8-week fall (from September) and spring seasons (from March). There is a minimal $5 program fee. Other program sites listed below. CityKicks at the Curley 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Courageous Sailing Center Hyde Square Task Force Courageous Sailing at Jamaica Pond Kennedy Afterschool Program 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 7 Bolster Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-242-3821, Ext. 12 617-524-8303, Ext. 324 KATE HENDERSON ANA ALMEIDA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.courageoussailing.org http://www.hydesquare.org Ages Served: 8-18 Ages Served: 6-10 Primary Program Activities: Sports Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Community Service, Sports, Academics, Languages Spoken: Spanish Arts More Info: We offer afterschool sailing programs in the spring Languages Spoken: Spanish and fall, as well as summer. All programs are free of charge, More Info: We provide a well-rounded afterschool experience and all have sailing, life skills, and environmental compo- with a focus on literacy, recreation, tutoring, and the arts. nents. Participants must be able to swim 75 ft and tread water for 1.5 minutes to participate. Italian Home For Children After School Program Hyde Square Task Force 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Curley After-School Program 617-524-3116, Ext. 393 Curley K-8 School, 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 JANE ZOPATTI-LEWIS 617-524-8303, Ext. 324 Email: [email protected] ANA ALMEIDA http://www.italianhome.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 4-11 http://www.hydesquare.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 11-14 Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts, Conflict Primary Program Activities: General Programming Resolution, Substance Education Groups Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, Disability Focus: Mental Health Issues Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese More Info: We serve children returning from out-of-home More Info: Enrichment activities include: dance, fashion, placements, those at risk for disrupting school and/or home sports, visual arts, Capoeira, girls’ group, and life sciences. placements, and those needing assistance in building capacity Youth start businesses including a pastry club, and arts and to utilize community supports. Staff works closely with fami- crafts club. The program provides youth leadership opportuni- lies, schools and service providers to provide highly structured ties. The Summer Enrichment Program runs for 6 weeks and activities. includes sports, self-defense, field trips, and projects.

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KidsArts! Jamaica Plain Multicultural Prevention NOW! After-School Arts Program School Age Child-Care Program 6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 AAA School Age Care— 617-524-0818 Hennigan Elementary School MEA JOHNSON 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Email: [email protected] 617-445-4582 Ages Served: 5-11 MONIKA, SANDIE OR ALEX Primary Program Activities: Arts Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Sports, Academics Ages Served: 5-13 Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew Primary Program Activities: Academic Support More Info: KidsArts! is a place for children to explore their Program Activities: Sports, Career, Technology, Arts, Science, abilities and creativity; to learn about the world’s cultures Girls’ Group through the arts; and to have a fun, safe, respectful commu- Languages Spoken: Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, English, nity in which to play and learn. Japanese, Korean More Info: We provide breakfast, lunch and snack M-F, including vacations and the summer; and transportation Manning After-School Program (a separate fee). During summer and school vacations, we 130 Louders Lane, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We accept vouchers, and DSS referrals; and working families may qualify for a 617-635-8102 sliding-fee slot. VAVISA BROWN Ages Served: 5-11 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Spontaneous Celebrations Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts More Info: Children are involved in enrichment activities such Beantown Society as: computers, arts and crafts, dance, music lessons, Boston 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Nature Center activities, board games, and cooking. Every day, 617-524-6373 children have snack and homework and reading time. CLAUDIA MARTINEZ Children engage in outdoor play and organized sports. Email: [email protected] BSP www.spontaneouscelebrations.org Ages Served: 14-18 MA Society for the Prevention Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development of Cruelty to Children Program Activities: Academics, Career, Arts, social justice Disability Focus: Learning Disabilities Kid’s Day After-School Program Languages Spoken: Spanish 157 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 More Info: The vision of Beantown Society is to unite youth 617-983-5800 in Boston across race, class, culture, and neighborhood to SHAWNA MURPHY end youth violence by offering a youth-run afterschool pro- Email: [email protected] gram, workshops, projects and events. We provide space for http://www.mspcc.org youth to express themselves, receive one-on-one support, Ages Served: 5-13 and become leaders. Primary Program Activities: Therapeutic Afterschool Program Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish, English More Info: A structured program with opportunities to model and develop coping skills and ways to express emotions. We offer sports, arts & crafts, homework/literacy time, and cultural activities.

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Spontaneous Celebrations YMCA of Greater Boston— Festival Arts Program Roxbury Family Branch Please see previous entry for contact information. Curley School Age Child Care Program Ages Served: 11-14 40 Pershing Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Primary Program Activities: Arts 617-427-5300, Ext. 274 Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Arts, team building LUZIA CENTEIO Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese Email: [email protected] More Info: Through active participation in the creation of http://www.ymcaboston.org annual festivals, children gain skills in the visual and perform- Ages Served: 5-12 ing arts such as dancing (Latin, Hip-Hop, and Tap), stilt walk- Primary Program Activities: General Programming ing, lantern making, and leadership and teamwork. We offer a Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, daily 45-minute homework and tutoring session. Academics, Arts Disability Focus: Attention Deficit Disorder Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish Tenacity More Info: We are committed to fostering self-esteem and the Summer Tennis & Reading Program— values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all chil- English HS dren. We offer opportunities to engage in age-appropriate and diverse activities. The program is located on the #41 Bus Union Avenue & Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Route, and is a 10-minute walk to Jamaica Pond. 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 7-15 Primary Program Activities: Sports Program Activities: Academic Support Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 1-4 p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please visit www.tenacity.org for more information. KEY TO ICONS DEEC Licensed Summer Program YMCA of Greater Boston— Accessible Egleston Square Branch Before School Program BSP Egleston YMCA On Site School After-school Program 3134 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0946, Ext. 222 TRENYCA SCHNEIDER Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, English More Info: Our program is a fun, respectful, and caring place to bring children.

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1001 United Creative Performance BCYF, Mattahunt Community Center, Inc. Art After School Program Spirit After School Program 471 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126 100 Hebron Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-296-1824 617-635-5159 BETH DRAKE LARICE BYNOE Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-15 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 6-12 Program Activities: Academics, Technology, Spanish, Sewing Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts More Info: Please contact program for more information. More Info: The program offers homework assistance, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, and multicultural activities. The recreation department offers year-round basketball programs, and flag football, volleyball, and other activities. The youth America SCORES department offers dance and other activities. New England at the Mattahunt 100 Hebron Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-265-0066, Ext. 156 BCYF, Mildred Avenue NICK DEMOS Community Center, Inc. Email: [email protected] http://www.AmericaSCORESNewEngland.org Stars After School Program 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126 Ages Served: 8-11 617-635-1328 Primary Program Activities: Youth Development CHARLYNNE SMARTS Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Email: [email protected] Academic Support, Arts Ages Served: 6-12 More Info: We offer a unique and exciting program of after- Primary Program Activities: General Programming school creative writing and soccer activities for elementary and Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts middle school students. We inspire youth to lead healthy More Info: The children come to the center M-F and receive lifestyles, be engaged students, and become agents of change. homework help, arts and crafts, swimming, computer classes, We offer Fall and Spring sessions, a Summer camp and a and recreation/sports. We support families in many areas, February vacation program. through hands-on assistance, resources, and referrals.

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BELL—Building Educated Leaders for Life Church of the Holy Spirit BELL After School Program at the Youth with a Choice Tutoring Program Mattahunt 525 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 100 Hebron Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-298-0577 617-282-1567 LEONIE DRUMMOND http://www.bellboston.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 10-18 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Primary Program Activities: Academics Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Arts, Program Activities: Leadership, Sports Social Development Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: Students are encouraged to do their very best in More Info: This is a supplemental educational program, tar- order to succeed at the higher education level. They are geting under-performing K-6 students with the greatest eco- offered assistance with homework, reading comprehension, nomic needs. BELL is led by certified teachers and highly martial arts, leadership development, and health education. trained college and graduate students reflective of the commu- Parent involvement is strongly encouraged at meetings and/or nities served. The program helps to: Increase knowledge and as volunteers. mastery of basic reading, writing, and math skills; Increase parental involvement in children’s education; and Support effective mentoring by positive adult role models. Citizen Schools at the Mildred Avenue Middle School 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126 Caribbean U-Turn 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 19 Tesla Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 DAWN MICCO 617-296-6789 Email: [email protected] RAYMOND POLYNICE http://www.citizenschools.org Ages Served: 12-18 Ages Served: 11-14 Primary Program Activities: HIV/Aids Prevention Primary Program Activities: General Programming Disability Focus: AIDS/HIV Program Activities: Leadership, Academics Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- More Info: Our Peer Leadership Training Program is a struc- tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers tured HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and violence prevention to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- program. We meet 3 times a week for 6 months. Upon pro- ing apprenticeships afterschool. We blend real-world learning gram completion, participants receive a stipend. A licensed projects with rigorous academic and leadership development social worker is available to counsel youth and families. activities, preparing students for high school, college, workforce, and civic life success.

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Mattapan Family Service Center Tenacity Pathways to Empowerment Summer Tennis & Reading Program— 535 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 Hunt-Almont Park 617-298-2045, Ext. 233 38 Almont Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 DENISE ANTONE 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 Email: [email protected] LYNN WALDER http://www.bostonabcd.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 8-14 http://www.tenacity.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 7-15 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Primary Program Activities: Sports Academics, Languages Spoken: Spanish Career, Technology, Arts, Violence Prevention More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis More Info: The program offers academic tutoring, dance clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 1-4 classes, educational activities, field trips, and presentations. p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please We also offer children the opportunity to express and define visit www.tenacity.org for more information. Other program themselves in a safe and supportive space. sites are listed below. Tenacity Summer Tennis & Reading Program— MetroLacrosse Ryan Playground MetroLacrosse: Ryan Park River St., Mattapan, MA 02126 Ryan Park, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-282-6125 CARLY HIMMELSTEIN Email: [email protected] http://www.metrolacrosse.com Ages Served: 9-13 Primary Program Activities: Sports Program Activities: Leadership, Character Education Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character education programs to 5th-12th grade students. Using a core curriculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication KEY TO ICONS and Teamwork), staff and volunteers teach kids to take an active role in ensuring their own success in life. DEEC Licensed Summer Program

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BCYF, Nazzaro Community Center AIP (Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention) Youth Program AIP After-School Program at 30 N. Bennet Street, Boston, MA 02113 Irving Middle School 617-635-5166 105 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 CARL AMENO 617-469-0074 Email: [email protected] MEG SMITH OR KATHLEEN BRAY Ages Served: 6-18 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 11-15 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Primary Program Activities: General Programming Academics, Career, Arts Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, More Info: The Nazzaro Center is a very safe, well-structured, Academic Support, Technology, Arts and fun program with education, recreation and enrichment Languages Spoken: Spanish components. Situated in the heart of Boston’s North End, we More Info: This is a teacher referral-based program, serving have the advantage of being easily accessible to downtown students identified as needing additional support at school. Boston, both for the convenience of working parents and for We offer enrichment activities and 1 hour of homework sup- accessibility to many field trip destinations via public trans- port/ tutoring. We offer prevention groups on making healthy portation. Programs currently offered are dance, drama, read- choices. We sponsor clubs open to all students including: soc- ing, writing, drawing, team sports, swimming, tennis, skiing, cer, drama, media education, volleyball, girls fitness, NFTE ice skating, health education, life skills and choices, field trips, business club, video production, computers, stepping, cheer- peer leader and summer employment programs for teens as ing, hip hop, break dancing, and service learning. well as a full service weight room, pick up basketball and volleyball for adults. In the summer, the Nazzaro Center operates two day camps (for youth ages 6-10 years and 11-14 years), which both offer all of the above as well as use of our own Bates CLC Before and After School Program outdoor swimming pool, only a 5-minute walk from our site. 426 Beech Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 617-635-8064 SEAN TOLAND Tenacity Ages Served: 5-11 Summer Tennis & Reading Program— Primary Program Activities: General Programming North End Park Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Commercial & North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109 Academic Support, Arts 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 Languages Spoken: Spanish, Greek More Info: LYNN WALDER The program offers cooperative play, creative proj- Email: [email protected] ects, conflict resolution, exercise, art, and theme-based learn- http://www.tenacity.org ing. Parents connect to the school through program staff. Homework help and special tutorials are available. Ages Served: 7-15 BSP Primary Program Activities: Sports Program Activities: Leadership, Academics More Info: During seven weeks in the summer, we provide daily tennis clinics and reading activities at all our sites in the mornings from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and afternoons from 1-4 p.m. We conduct a city-wide team tennis program, and direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament at the end of the summer. Please visit www.tenacity.org for more information.

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BCYF, Archdale Community Center BCYF, Roslindale Community Center Archdale Community Center After-School Reading & Math Program After-School Program 6 Cummings Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 125 Brookway Road, Roslindale, MA 02131 617-635-5256 617-635-5256 ANN MARIE MACNEILL FRANNA BOYCE Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/ www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf Ages Served: 6-12 Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Academics, Technology, Arts Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology Languages Spoken: Spanish, English Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: We provide quality programming, M-F, from 2-6 More Info: Programming includes one-to-one instruction, p.m. during the school year, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during homework help, computer lab access, field trips, arts & crafts, school vacations. We offer homework help, math and reading and special activities. We are on bus routes from the following tutoring, computer class and literacy, cooking and gym activi- schools: Lyndon, Philbrick, Ohrenberger, Curley, Agassiz and ties. The fee is $25 per week. Kilmer. The Summer Program is $100.00 per week—vouchers, sliding scale, and scholarships/financial aid available. Children’s Learning Academy Children’s Learning Academy BCYF, Archdale Community Center Before and After School Making The Grade: Tutoring and 6 Basile Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 Enrichment Program 617-327-2538 Please refer to the previous entry for address info. SHARON JONES 617-635-5256 Ages Served: 0-12 MARK ADAMS Primary Program Activities: Academics and Arts Email: [email protected] Languages Spoken: Spanish, Lebonese www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf More Info: We provide before and after school programming. Ages Served: 11-17 BSP Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, Technology, Arts Citizen Schools More Info: Workshops are offered on adolescent development, Citizen Schools at the Irving Middle School developing positive self-esteem, safety, and leadership. 105 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 Students assess skills and interests, explore career options, 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 learn job-hunting skills, and discover the value of education. DAWN MICCO Email: [email protected] http://www.citizenschools.org Ages Served: 11-14 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Academics Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education initiative that mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-building apprenticeships after school. We blend real-world learning projects with rigorous academic and leadership development activities, preparing students for high school, college, workforce, and civic life success.

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CityKicks at the Irving YMCA of Greater Boston— 105 Cummins Hgwy, Roslindale, MA 02131 West Roxbury Branch 617-288-4730 West Roxbury YMCA at the Conley ANNE STRONG Email: [email protected] Elementary School www.citykickssoccer.org 450 Poplar Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 617-323-3200 Ages Served: 11-14 MICHELLE CAREY Primary Program Activities: Sports Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Leadership http://www.ymcaboston.org More Info: CityKicks is a developmental afterschool soccer Ages Served: 5-12 program providing middle school girls the social, emotional, Primary Program Activities: General Programming physical and academic benefits of participating in an afterschool team sport. We hold 1-2 practices and 1 game a week Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts during the 8-week fall (from September) and spring seasons More Info: We also provide care for children from the Mozart (from March). There is a minimal $5 program fee. Elementary School. Children are transported by BPS bus to the Conley.

Dennis C. Haley School Dennis C. Haley After-School Program America SCORES New England 570 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 Scores at Dearborn 617-635-8169 35 Greenville Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 PRINCIPAL ROSS WILSON 617-265-0066, Ext. 154 ALLI WILLIAMS Ages Served: 5-12 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Academics and Arts http://www.newenglandscores.org More Info: We are an afterschool program primarily for work- Primary Program Activities: General Programming ing parents. We help students with homework in small Program Activities: groups. City Year volunteers assist our paraprofessional staff Community Service, Sports, Academics, Arts with homework, outdoor activities, and arts and crafts. More Info: We offer a unique and exciting program of afterschool creative writing and soccer activities for elementary and middle school students. We inspire youth to lead healthy lifestyles, be engaged students, and become agents of change. Sacred Heart School We offer Fall and Spring sessions, a Summer camp and a February vacation program. Sacred Heart School After-School Program 1035 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 617-323-2500 MICHAEL RYAN Email: [email protected] http://www.rc.net/boston/sacred_heart_school Ages Served: 5-14 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Religious, Sports, Academics, Arts More Info: This program provides a homework session, arts and crafts, and gym time each day.

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BCYF, Madison Park Community Center BCYF, Shelburne Community Center After School Program After-School Homework Assistance 55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02119 Program- Shelburne 617-635-5206 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 RICKY LAMBRIGHT 617-635-5213 Email: [email protected] SHELIA WILSON OR DIANE GALLOWAY Ages Served: 6-12 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 6-12 Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, French Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology More Info: We offer arts-based classes/activities such as: paper More Info: The ASHAP program offers homework assistance, mache projects, mask making, and creating decorative picture homework resources, tutoring, and homework workshops. frames. Children also visit the computer lab daily and receive Also offered are: computer classes, access to the Boston Public training. They also participate in a structured gym activity Library, sports and recreation, and free time. focusing on sports and physical fitness. Structured activities include: indoor/outdoor activities, basketball, kickball, volleyball, and swimming. BCYF, Shelburne Community Center Saturday REAP Program—Shelburne BCYF, Madison Park Community Center See above description for location and contact information. Ages Served: 8-16 Youth Connection Primary Program Activities: Sports 55 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 Program Activities: Community Service, Academics, 617-635-5209 Technology SHIRLEY BILLINGS More Info: The REAP program operates every Saturday from Email: [email protected] November to April. The program consists of basic instruc- Ages Served: 13-18 tional basketball, computers, and cultural awareness activities. Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Career, Arts More Info: We provide teens with academic support, job-hunt- BCYF, Shelburne Community Center ing, and educational-based field trips. Teens also participate in sports, and workshops by staff. Summer Camp—Shelburne See above description for location and contact information. [email protected] Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: Summer Camp Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish More Info: The summer camp program operates 5 days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. We offer arts & crafts, music, computers, swimming, sports and recreation activities, workshops, field trips, and breakfast and lunch.

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BCYF, Shelburne Community Center BCYF, Vine Street Community Center Youth Connection Vine Street School Age See above description for location and contact information. After-School Program Ages Served: 13-18 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Primary Program Activities: General Programming 617-635-1285 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, DENISE WATSON Academics, Career, Technology, Arts Email: [email protected] More Info: We offer homework help, career and youth devel- Ages Served: 5-12 opment, field trips, and special activities/events. The program Primary Program Activities: General Programming is located on the #4 MBTA bus route. Program Activities: Sports, Arts, Summer Jobs for Youth Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: We expose children and families to new learning BCYF, Tobin Community Center opportunities that they otherwise may not be able to afford. Tobin Community Center After School We have a partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts. The Program museum provides an art teacher and on-site field trips to the museum. If it is determined that a child is artistically inclined, 1481 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 then there is potential for an art scholarship to be used 617-635-5216 towards art classes at the Museum. JOHN JACKSON Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 6-12 BELL—Building Educated Leaders for Life Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Program Activities: Technology, Arts BELL After-School Program at the Tobin More Info: We run a drop-in afterschool program from 2-6 40 Smith Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 p.m. Our primary focus is on improving students’ academic 617-282-1567 performance. We provide homework help, tutoring, and http://www.bellboston.org enrichment activities. We have full programming for youth Ages Served: 6-12 during school vacations and the summer. Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Program Activities: Leadership, Social Development More Info: This is a supplemental educational program, tar- BCYF, Vine Street Community Center geting under-performing K-6 students with the greatest eco- Orchard Gardens Community Center School nomic needs. BELL is led by certified teachers and highly trained college and graduate students reflective of the commu- Age Child Care nities served. The program helps to: Increase knowledge and 2 Dearborn Street, Roxbury, MA 02118 mastery of basic reading, writing, and math skills; Increase 617-635-5240 parental involvement in children’s education; and Support LOUISE SOWERS effective mentoring by positive adult role models. Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming, Girls Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts More Info: We work in collaboration with BPS and other local organizations to introduce new learning opportunities, provide positive enrichment activities, and in a collaborative effort, strive to enhance our families’ lives. The center works primarily with girls.

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Bird Street Community Center Bird Street Community Center Bird Street After School Program Bird Street After School Program at the Ellis at the Hale 302 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 51 Cedar Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-282-6110, Ext. 15 617-282-6110, Ext. 15 KATHY THOMAS KATHY THOMAS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.birdstreet.org http://www.birdstreet.org Ages Served: 5-13 Ages Served: 5-13 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts More Info: The program’s curriculum includes homework Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole support, math and literacy coaching, science, arts, chess, con- More Info: See above program description. flict resolution and recreation. Enrichment includes computers, field trips and special events. During school vacations, we offer full-day care from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm at an additional fee. Boston Ballet Taking Steps Bird Street Community Center 35 Greenville Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-456-6359 Bird Street After School Program BRYNN HALE at the Emerson Email: [email protected] 6 Shirley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 www.bostonballet.org 617-282-6110, Ext. 15 Ages Served: 11-14 KATHY THOMAS Primary Program Activities: Arts and Sports Email: [email protected] Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese http://www.birdstreet.org More Info: We provide dance training and performance Ages Served: 5-13 opportunities for girls. We offer 2 afternoons of dance instruc- Primary Program Activities: General Programming tion and 1 afternoon of theatre each week. The program offers Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts 3 weekly classes for two semesters of 12 weeks each. Each ses- Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese sion includes a trip to see a Ballet performance, receptions More Info: See above program description. and a student presentation allowing the young ladies to share their work.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston— Citizen Schools Yawkey Club of Roxbury Citizen Schools 8th Grade Academy School-Age Child Care Program 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02120 115 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 617-427-6050, Ext. 226 DAWN MICCO CHANEA CHARLES http://www.citizenschools.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 13-14 http://www.bgcb.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 6-12 Program Activities: Leadership, Academics Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, More Info: In 8th grade, youth have the opportunity to enroll Academics, Career, Technology, Arts in Citizen Schools’ 8th Grade Academy, a city-wide “graduate” More Info: The mission of the Boy & Girls Clubs of Boston is program based in Codman Square. In addition to continuing to help youth, especially those from disadvantaged circum- with amazing apprenticeships and academic support, 8th stances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible Grade Academy students will visit 10 colleges (including two citizens and leaders. The formerly known Roxbury Boys & overnight trips), select a Boston high school to launch them Girls Club has reopened as the Yawkey Club of Roxbury. towards college, and work with their own lawyer-mentor to improve their writing skills. After graduation, the Citizen Schools’ alumni program provides support to our graduates through high school and college, including jobs, scholarships, Brookview House Inc./ and other opportunities. Above & Beyond Program at Moreland Street 95 Moreland Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 City Kicks 617-442-1010 CityKicks at Orchard Gardens MAYUMI BROOKS 906 Albany St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Email: [email protected] http://www.brookviewhouse.org 617-288-4730, Ext. 141 ALLISON CAFFREY Ages Served: 6-12 Email: [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Individual Service Plan www.citykicksscoccer.org Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Ages Served: 11-14 Technology Primary Program Activities: Sports Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Japanese Program Activities: Leadership More Info: We offer Horizons Initiative and Milton Academy More Info: CityKicks is a developmental after-school soccer homework support, creative expression, arts & crafts, oral dis- program providing middle school girls the social, emotional, cussions, reading & writing assignments, Technology and physical and academic benefits of participating in an after- Math exploration, field trips, dance & step, and snacks. The school team sport. We hold 1-2 practices and 1 game a week Young Visionaries teen program offers life skills workshops, during the 8-week fall (from September) and spring seasons academic enrichment, performing and visual arts, digital (from March). There is a minimal $5 program fee. Other pro- media, college preparation and career exploration. gram sites are listed below. CityKicks at the Dearborn 35 Greenville St, Roxbury, MA 02119

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Dearborn Middle School Dimock Community Health Center Community Learning Center Smart Kids After-School Dearborn After-School Academy (DASA) Please see above contact information. 35 Greenville Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Ages Served: 6-12 617-635-7720 Primary Program Activities: General Programming, Play ANTONIO SOARES JR. Based Learning After School Program Email: [email protected] Disability Focus: Significant Health Care Needs Languages Spoken: Spanish Ages Served: 11-15 More Info: Smart Kids After School Program is a play-based Primary Program Activities: General Programming afterschool program that integrates the use of play into aca- Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, demics. The focus is on Math, Science and Literacy. Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese More Info: DASA runs 5 days a week in accordance with the BPS calendar and focuses on academic success and social Eliot Church skills. It provides homework assistance, and tutoring and Eliot Educational Center enrichment activities, including bilingual Cape Verde Creole 56 Dale Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 help. This program is open to Dearborn students only. 617-445-0564, Ext. 11 MARISOL AYALA, M.ED. Email: [email protected] Dimock Community Health Center Ages Served: 2-10 Girlsworld Primary Program Activities: Religious/Spiritual 1800 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 Program Activities: Religious, Leadership, 617-442-8800, Ext. 5 Sports, Academics, Arts GAYL CRUMP SWABY Languages Spoken: Cape Verde Creole, Haitian Creole, Email: [email protected] Spanish www.dimock.org More Info: We aim to provide children with an environment Ages Served: 11-18 and experiences which foster physical, intellectual, moral, cul- Primary Program Activities: Arts tural, and social development. BSP Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Academics Disability Focus: Significant Health Care Needs Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: Girls engage in arts, community service, mentoring, athletics, and academic support activities.

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Ellis Memorial Hattie B. Cooper Community Center Ellis Memorial School Age Program at Cooper Afterschool Program Madison Park Village 1891 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02118 40 Raynor Circle, Roxbury, MA 02120 617-445-1813 617-541-9850 RUTH SACKS MEISHA REECE Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.cooperctr.org www.ellismemorial.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 5-11 Primary Program Activities: General Programming, Literacy Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Languages Spoken: Japanese Technology, Arts, Fitness/Nutrition More Info: Our activities include: homework, literacy, science, Languages Spoken: Spanish culture and recreation, the arts, field trips and leadership activ- More Info: We offer recreational activities, tutoring, educa- ities. We run from 2-6PM daily; and 7:30AM-5:30PM during tional and fun field trips, music and movement, art activities, the summer and vacation. The Cooper Camp Unity day camp sports and fitness, computer with Internet access, mentoring, program runs for 8 weeks at the Hale Reservation in literacy, and youth development programs. We provide trans- Westwood. Transportation from Cooper is provided. Activities portation from local schools: Boston Renaissance, Quincy, include cultural enrichment activities, swimming, athletics, Hurley, Cathedral Grammar, and Blackstone. and exposure to a natural outdoor setting.

Friends of the Rafael Hernandez School, Inc. Hawthorne Youth and Community Center, Inc. Hernandez After-School Program (BCLC) Hawthorne After-School Program 61 School Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 9 Fulda Street, Roxbury, MA 02119-1408 617-635-8187, Ext. 121 617-427-0613 ANITA TORRES SAMANTHA SADD Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] hernandez.boston.k12.ma.us Ages Served: 6-12 Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Arts Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish Disability Focus: Learning Disabilities More Info: Open to students at the Hernandez School. Languages Spoken: limited Spanish Outside students are accepted only if they have a sibling More Info: Program includes homework help, tutoring, quiet enrolled or there is space available after all requests have been time activities and different daily special activities that may filled from Hernandez students. include: dance, chorus/music, read aloud, sports/games, science, gardening, cooking/nutrition, computer time, chess and other cognitive games. We serve children from Metco, Hale, Hennigan, Curley, Bates, and offer supervised walks from the Hale. We offer middle and H.S. students evening programs during the school year, and run instructional soccer, double- dutch, and programs for 7-18 year olds in the summer at Roxbury’s Marcella Park.

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MetroLacrosse: Malcolm X Park MissionWorks Malcolm X Park, Roxbury, MA 02119 Youth Cornerstone 617-288-9898, Ext. 103 39 Smith Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 CARLY HIMMELSTEIN 617-879-1620, Ext. 228 Email: [email protected] ELIZABETH TORRES http://www.metrolacrosse.com Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 9-13 http://www.missionworks.org Primary Program Activities: Sports Ages Served: 6-18 Program Activities: Leadership, Character Education Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character edu- Languages Spoken: Spanish, english cation programs to 5th-12th grade students. Using a core cur- More Info: We are convenient to both the Green Line and the riculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, Orange Line. Youth receive academic tutoring and homework Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication help, and participate in arts & crafts, recreational activities, and Teamwork), staff and volunteers teach kids to take an and an entrepreneurship program. The Mission Main active role in ensuring their own success in life. Neighborhood Network Center is open every afternoon for homework and access to on-line research and e-mail.

MissionSAFE 1481 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120 Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries 617-645-8812 Goodwill Mellon Academy RITA BUFFORD 1010 Harrison Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119 Email: [email protected] 617-541-1253 Ages Served: 11-21 MARYUM REED Primary Program Activities: Leadership Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Career, Arts www.goodwillmass.org/programs_mellon.html Languages Spoken: Spanish Ages Served: 9-18 More Info: We work with youth primarily from neighborhoods Primary Program Activities: General Programming where violence is highly prevalent. They learn new skills, Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career accomplish tasks and set positive life goals. Youth who stay Languages Spoken: Spanish with us for several years improve academic performance and More Info: Mellon Academy is a FREE afterschool program develop leadership, social, communication, problem-solving, that provides structured homework time, technological train- anti-violence and job readiness skills. ing, career and vocational exploration, self-expression forums, and educational field trips in a safe, environment for girls. In addition, we offer Goodwill Fresh Air Camp: serving Girls & Boys, 8-16 yrs, costing from $100.00 for a two-week session. Campers pay on a sliding fee scale.

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Our Space Our Place, Inc. Phillips Brooks House Association After School Program Mission Hill After-School Program 1481 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 550 Huntington Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02115 617-459-4084 617-496-9129 CHERYL CUMINGS KATE MEUNIER Email: [email protected] http://www.pbha.org http://www.ourspaceourplace.org Ages Served: 5-14 Ages Served: 6-18 Primary Program Activities: Academics and Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We offer programs to Mission Main and Alice Program Activities: Sports, Career, Arts Taylor housing development youth. Disability Focus: Visual Impairment We run M-Th, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. providing homework help More Info: We offer a respectful, accessible, and fun environ- and enrichment activities. The Mission Hill Summer Program ment for legally blind youth. Programs run from September to provides quality, low cost summer programming for 7 weeks June. Students, ages 6-13 years, meet on Tuesdays while those from 9 a.m. -4 p.m., M-Th, and from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday. 14-18 years meet on Thursdays. Recreational programs include Children are engaged in hands-on academic activities, field yoga, baseball, goalball and chess. The Theater Arts program trips, and traditional camp activities. There is a $100.00 fee. includes activities in theater, acting, writing, telling stories, and performing.

Roxbury Presbyterian Church Paige Academy— Social Impact Center Nursery & Elementary School 328 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-445-6262, Ext. 216 26-28 Highland Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 VIVIAN IZUCHI 617-445-6969 Email: [email protected] FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICE http://rpcsic.org Email: [email protected] http://www.paigeacademy.org Ages Served: 6-14 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Ages Served: 1-12 Program Activities: Spiritual, Leadership, Technology, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: This program caters to your child’s needs and skill Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Technology, Arts level. Each afternoon, we provide homework time, tutoring, Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, African languages social time, and snack. The program costs $50.00 per week. More Info: During the academic year, we operate M-F from 7 Child Care Choices of Boston vouchers are accepted and a a.m - 6 p.m., which includes before and after school pro- sliding scale fee is available. grams. During the summer, we operate from 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., July 11-September 2. Enrollment is available in two-week sessions for $350. We accept Vouchers. BSP

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Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Sociedad Latina After School Program Mission Enrichment Program 2 New Whitney Street, Roxbury, MA 02115 67 Allegheny Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 617-232-0400 617-442-4299, Ext. 120 ANNE MOSELY JIMMY WYMAN Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.roxburytenants.org http://www.sociedadlatina.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 10-14 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: We offer homework help, recreational and enrich- More Info: In collaboration with the Tobin School, the Mission ment programming. Open to Roxbury Tenants of Harvard res- Enrichment Program is open to all Tobin middle school stu- idents only. dents and is designed to provide academic support and creative enrichment opportunities. From Sept. through Aug., we run from 3:00- 5:45 p.m., M-Th, and in the summer, 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m., M-F. We provide all students a safe, quiet, and adult- Roxbury Weston Programs supervised place to study and receive homework assistance. C.A.T.C.H. 81 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-427-2086 Tenacity KAREN PETERKIN Email: [email protected] After-School Excellence Program— http://www.roxwes.org Reggie Lewis Center Ages Served: 5-10 1350 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02130 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] Languages Spoken: Spanish http://www.tenacity.org More Info: Our C.A.T.C.H. (Children Achieving Through Community Hope) site serves K-3rd graders on school days Ages Served: 12-15 during out-of-school time. Healthy food, play, and academic Primary Program Activities: Youth Development support are offered daily to children enrolled in the program. Program Activities: Sports, Academics Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: The goal of this 3-year intensive program is to enhance children’s lives by providing tennis, academic tutoring, and life-skill development in sanctioned afterschool activities that are fun and meaningful. Our program runs 3 days per week for 3 hours a day. Students participate in tennis & literacy programming daily.

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Tenacity Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry Summer Tennis & Reading Program Roxbury Youth Programs 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 LYNN WALDER 617-318-6010, Ext. 216 Email: [email protected] ABBY KRITZLER http://www.tenacity.org Email: [email protected] http://www.uuum.org Ages Served: 7-15 Primary Program Activities: Sports and Academics Ages Served: 11-18 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and from 1- Technology, Arts 4 p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole visit www.tenacity.org for more information. Program sites are More Info: All programs are FREE. We offer programs for listed below. middle school students (Crossing Bridges Program) and H.S. Carter Playground students (Damien Funderburg Youth Program). Crossing Bridges runs 5 days a week, from 2-6 p.m., and includes aca- Columbus Avenue & Camden Street, Roxbury, MA 02118 demic support, tutoring, arts, and transportation home. The Madison Park Funderburg Youth program is from 2-8p.m. and includes aca- Ruggles Street and Madison Park Court, Roxbury, MA 02115 demic support and arts activities from 2-6p.m., dinner from Malcolm X Park 6:00-6:30 p.m., evening programming from 6:30-8:00 p.m., and transportation home at 8p.m. MLK Boulevard & Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

YMCA of Greater Boston— Twelfth Baptist Church Central Branch Twelfth Baptist Church After School 150 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Central YMCA: Mission After-School Program 617-427-5158 67 Aleghany Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 617-536-7800 KARA WELLS http://www.bmaboston.org LETTA NEELY Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-14 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 5-12 Program Activities: Religious, Academics, Technology Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We are a Victory Generation-affiliated afterschool Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Arts program through the Black Ministerial Alliance. We are closed during Christmas vacation week and open during February More Info: The day starts with an opening circle and a snack, and April school vacation weeks. followed by an activity such as basketball, swimming, dance, or team-building games. Homework time is at the end of the day. The program partners with the New England Conservatory of Music and Tribal Rhythms. Full day programming is available at the Central YMCA’s on-site location for snow days, vacation days, summer, and certain holidays.

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YMCA of Greater Boston—Central Branch YMCA of Greater Boston— Prime Time—Mason School Roxbury Family Branch 150 Norfolk Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 Onsite School Age Child Care Program 617-784-7141 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 XAVIER RHINEHART 617-427-5300, Ext. 274 Email: [email protected] LUZIA CENTEIO http://ymcaboston.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-12 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: Academics and Arts Ages Served: 5-12 Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: We focus on homework assistance and offer liter- Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts acy and reading enrichment activities, and social/recreation Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish activities. On Fridays, children attend clubs such as arts and More Info: The program is committed to fostering self-esteem crafts, chess, and environmental programming. and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all children. We offer the opportunity for children to engage in age-appropriate and diverse activities. The program is located YMCA of Greater Boston— on Bus Routes #14, #19, #23 and #28 and is 5 minutes from Dudley Station and Grove Hall. Roxbury Family Branch Camp Adventure 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-427-5300, Ext. 274 YMCA of Greater Boston— LUZIA CENTEIO Roxbury Family Branch Email: [email protected] Sports Camp http://www.ymcaboston.org 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 Ages Served: 5-6 617-427-5300, Ext. 274 Primary Program Activities: Summer Camp LUZIA CENTEIO Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish More Info: Camp Adventure is a day camp offering arts and Ages Served: 9-12 crafts, music and dance, recreation, swimming, computer Primary Program Activities: Summer Camp time, and fieldtrips. The camp is located on Bus routes #14, Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts #19, #23 and #28 and is 5 minutes from Dudley Station and Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish Grove Hall. The camp is licensed by the Board of Health/ More Info: We offer the fundamentals of various sports while Department of Public Health. building self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. The camp is located on Bus Routes: #14, #19, #23 and #28, and is 5 minutes from Dudley Station and Grove Hall. The camp is licensed by the Board of Health/ Department of Public Health.

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YMCA of Greater Boston— BCYF, Condon Community Center Roxbury Family Branch School Aged Child Care Young Achievers 200 D Street, South Boston, MA 02127 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-635-5100 617-427-5300, Ext. 274 JUDY RYAN LUZIA CENTEIO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 5-11 Ages Served: 7-12 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Primary Program Activities: Summer Camp Program Activities: Sports, Technology, Arts Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish More Info: Afterschool tutoring for grades 1-8 with More Info: Young Achievers Summer Camp offers arts-based school/homework help, computers, athletics and recreation activities including theater arts, visual arts, performing arts, as well as holiday celebrations and special events. music, and movement. The camp is located on bus routes #14, #19, #23, and #28 and is 5 minutes from Dudley Station and Grove Hall. The camp is licensed by the Board of Health/ BCYF, Tynan Community Center Department of Public Health. After-School Tutoring 650 East 4th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 617-635-5110 YouthBuild Boston, Inc. NOREEN FITZMARUICE After-School Drop-in Program Email: [email protected] 504 Dudley Street, 2nd Floor, Roxbury, MA 02119 Ages Served: 5-13 617-445-8887, Ext. 132 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support and Arts VERNESSA L. FERNANDES More Info: We offer small-group remedial reading for grades Email: [email protected] 1-5; a Reading Readiness program for 5 and 6 year olds—one http://www.ybboston.org hour classes, two times a week; one-on-one math tutoring for Ages Served: 7-15 grades 2-8; and a half-hour of individualized help with basic Primary Program Activities: General Programming math homework 2 times a week. This is a 32-week program. Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Technology Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish More Info: We offer after school activities for youth. Interns serve as program tutors to ensure that youth enjoy a productive and safe environment while their parents are at work. The program also coordinates weekly and monthly family activities and during the summer, it expands to a full day of programming. KEY TO ICONS

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BCYF, Tynan Community Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston— South Boston Summer Collaborative South Boston Club Fun in the Sun Core Program 650 E. 4th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 230 West 6th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 617-635-5110 617-268-4301 HELEN ALLIX LINDA BAGLEY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.bgcb.org Ages Served: 7-13 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 6-12 Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Career, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, More Info: This program is offered for 7 weeks, M-F, 9 a.m. to Technology, Arts 3 p.m. It is a structured summer camp opportunity offering a Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish wide menu of educational, recreational, athletic, social and More Info: We offer a variety of high impact, affordable pro- cultural programming for boys and girls in a safe and fun grams and services, designed to assist in the educational, emo- environment. We offer many special celebrations/ themes, as tional, moral, and physical development of 6-18 year olds, well as field trips and a variety of camp activities of interest to without regard to social, racial, ethnic, or religious back- our target camp population. ground. We provide a variety of specialty programming and field trips. Membership fee is $25 per year and all after-school and school vacation programs are free with membership. Boston City Singers Boston City Singers— Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston— South Boston Training Chorus St. Peters Academy, 371 W. 4th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 South Boston Club 617-935-9557 Core Program HANNAH BINGHAM 230 West 6th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 Email: [email protected] 617-268-4301 www.bostoncitysingers.org LINDA BAGLEY Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 6-14 http://bgcb.org Primary Program Activities: Arts and Leadership More Info: We provide comprehensive music training to chil- Ages Served: 6-18 dren and youth in Boston. By exploring the world of singing, Primary Program Activities: General Programming our singers develop stronger leadership and teamwork skills, Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, experience the power of self-esteem and self-discipline, and Academics, Career, Technology, Arts enjoy the beauty of artistic expression. Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: Students receive individual educational and social support including homework assistance, daily activities and games, field trips, vacation and summer hours, snack, gym, pool, arts & crafts, computers, games room, holiday events and transitional guidance into the teen center. Child-care vouchers are accepted.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston— Fourth Presbyterian Church South Boston Club Music After School Program Teen Program Please see previous entry for contact information. 230 West 6th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 Email: [email protected] 617-268-4301 Ages Served: 6-13 KATE CROTEAU Primary Program Activities: Arts Email: [email protected] Program Activities: Religious/Spiritual, Arts http://www.bgcb.org More Info: After school music program. Ages Served: 13-18 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Fourth Presbyterian Church Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career, Theater After School Program Technology, Arts Please see previous entry for contact information. Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish Ages Served: 6-13 More Info: The Teen Program offers formal, structured spe- Primary Program Activities: Visual Arts, Music and Theater cialty activities as well as informal meeting spaces. We provide More Info: Programs in the visual arts, music and theater. a variety of specialty programming and field trips. The membership fee is $5 per year and all after-school and school vacation programs are free with membership. MetroLacrosse MetroLacrosse: Moakley Field Citizen Schools at the Gavin Middle School Moakley Field- Columbia Road & Devine Way, Boston, MA 02127 215 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127 617-288-9898, Ext. 103 617-695-2300, Ext. 141 CARLY HIMMELSTEIN DAWN MICCO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.metrolacrosse.com http://www.citizenschools.org Ages Served: 14-18 Ages Served: 11-14 Primary Program Activities: Sports and Leadership Primary Program Activities: General Programming and Languages Spoken: Spanish Academics More Info: MetroLacrosse provides sports-based character edu- More Info: Citizen Schools is a leading national education ini- cation programs to 5th-12th grade students. Using a core cur- tiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers riculum of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Effort, to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-build- Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication ing apprenticeships afterschool. We blend real-world learning and Teamwork), staff and volunteers teach kids to take an projects with rigorous academic and leadership development active role in ensuring their own success in life. activities, preparing students for high school, college, workforce, and civic life success.

Fourth Presbyterian Church Arts After School Program 340 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127 617-268-1281 REV. BURNS STANFIELD Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 6-13 Primary Program Activities: Arts Program Activities: Religious/Spiritual, Arts More Info: Program in the visual arts.

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South Boston Neighborhood House Tenacity South Boston Neighborhood House After-School Excellence Program- at the Perry School Boston Athletic Club 745 East Seventh Street, South Boston, MA 02127 635 Summer Street, South Boston, MA 02127 617-268-1619, Ext. 24 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 KATHY LAFFERTY LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.sbnh.org http://www.tenacity.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 12-15 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, English More Info: The goal of this 3-year intensive program is to More Info: Staff provides escort or transportation services enhance children’s lives by providing tennis, academic tutor- from South Boston schools. The #11 MBTA bus stops in front ing, and life-skill development in sanctioned after-school of the school. We offer homework support, snack, and recre- activities that are fun and meaningful. Our program runs 3 ation— with lots of fun! We offer arts and crafts, reading, sci- days per week for 3 hours a day. Students participate in tennis ence, drama, and occasional field trips. Computer time is & literacy programming daily. available daily. Communication with classrooms and multiple collaborations make for a diverse, inclusive environment. Tenacity BSP Summer Tennis & Reading Program— Moakley Park South Boston Neighborhood House Columbia Road & Devine Way, South Boston, MA 02127 School Age Program 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 521 East Seventh Street, South Boston, MA 02127 LYNN WALDER 617-268-1619, Ext. 24 Email: [email protected] KATHY LAFFERTY http://www.tenacity.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 7-15 http://www.sbnh.org Primary Program Activities: Sports and Academics Ages Served: 5-12 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and from 1- Technology, Arts 4 p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, English visit www.tenacity.org for more information. More Info: We provide escort or transportation in the afternoon from South Boston schools. The #11 and #9 MBTA Buses are within 1-3 blocks of the site. We offer snack, Homework Club, recreation, and lots of fun! We offer gym, science, dance, drama, arts and crafts, reading, cooking, and small group projects. Computers are available daily. Summer programming offers daily field trips to state parks, beaches, museums, and other local institutions.

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The Paraclete Center BCYF, Blackstone Community Center Paraclete Learning Center Blackstone New Adventures Program 207 E Street, South Boston, MA 02127 50 West Brookline Street, Boston, MA 02118 617-268-5552, Ext. 5 617-635-5162 SHEILA GREENE DONOVAN SONYA PATTON Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.paraclete.us Ages Served: 5-13 Ages Served: 11-17 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Academics Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts, Science, social Program Activities: Leadership, Technology, Arts studies Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: We offer a diverse and exciting learning commu- More Info: We offer field trips and academic tutorial. We are nity for South Boston youth in their out-of-school time hours. open during school vacation weeks. Programs include: Kids Can Cook, engineering, creative writing, the Rwanda club, Debating & speech, Art, Robotics, Human Rights Club, Introduction to Latin, Math Lab, Homework Help Evening Study, preparation for Boston Exam BELL—Building Educated Leaders for Life Schools and Boston BELL After-School Program at the Hurley College High School. 70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA 02118 617-282-1567 http://www.bellboston.org Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: Academic Support and Leadership Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: This is a supplemental educational program, tar- geting under-performing K-6 students with the greatest economic needs. BELL is led by certified teachers and highly trained college and graduate students reflective of the communities served. The program helps to: Increase knowledge and mastery of basic reading, writing, and math skills; Increase parental involvement in children’s education; and Support effective mentoring by positive adult role models. KEY TO ICONS

DEEC Licensed Summer Program

Accessible

Before School Program BSP School

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Castle Square Tenants Organization Ellis Memorial Youth Education Program Ellis Memorial and Eldredge House, Inc. 480 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 School Age Child Care 617-482-4605 66 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 LINDA WELLS 617-426-2900, Ext. 14 Email: [email protected] MARIE MAXEY http://www.cstoboston.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 7-14 www.Ellismemorial.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 5-13 Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Primary Program Activities: General Programming Career Development/Employment, Technology, Arts, Digital Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts Film and Music Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish Languages Spoken: Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: We offer recreational activities, tutoring, educa- More Info: We serve youth in a broad array of afterschool tional and fun field trips, music and movement, art activities, activities to enhance life-skills and to address the whole child, sports and fitness, computer with internet access, mentoring, through multi-level interventions that are practical, fun and literacy, and youth development programs. We provide trans- that connect children to their community year round. We offer portation from local schools: Boston Renaissance, Quincy, middle school and high school Digital Film and Music produc- Hurley, Cathedral Grammar, and Blackstone. tion, MCAS/SAT Preparation courses and academic tutoring.

Ellis Memorial City Stage Co. Ellis Memorial at Tent City Afterschool with City Stage Company 130 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02118 150 West Brookline St., Boston, MA 02118 617-375-0007 617-542-2291 MONTREZ WILLIAMS MIKE LACHANCE Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.EllisMemorial.com http://www.citystage.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 9-14 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Arts Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, More Info: This is a free City Stage Co. program for students Academics Support, Technology, Arts living in the South End or Lower Roxbury seriously interested Languages Spoken: Spanish in drama. Both beginner and intermediate theater classes are More Info: See above description. held at the Blackstone Community Center. Students learn theater techniques, work toward performance, and present to the public.

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Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, Inc. Salvation Army Cacique After School Program Salvation Army After-School/ 100 West Dedham Street, Boston, MA 02118 Summer Enrichment Program 617-927-1707, Ext. 304 1500 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 CALLA GOLDBERG 617-436-2480 Email: [email protected] ROCHELLE LEVY www.iba-etc.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-13 http://www.use.salvationarmy.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 5-12 Program Activities: Community Service, Academics, Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Technology, Arts Program Activities: Spiritual, Leadership, Sports, Technology, Languages Spoken: Spanish Arts More Info: We serve children primarily from Villa Victoria and Languages Spoken: Spanish, English help them enhance learning capacity by providing the follow- More Info: Snacks and meals are served and recreational activ- ing activities: technology training, homework assistance, per- ities are open after homework is completed. We offer a rotat- formance and visual arts, literacy development and ing schedule of on-site computer center activities, Bible study, recreation. The program leverages existing community Karate, gym free play, billiard games, basketball, and music resources and assets to provide children with a safe and fun and singing classes. During school vacation and the summer, place to be after school. we offer field trips to museums, parks, and more. The Summer Enrichment program offers children a variety of healthy activities and the ability to explore new interests. Mandela Youth Center Mandela Residents Cooperative Association Teen Program St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1855 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 St. Stephen’s Youth Programs 617-445-7768 419 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 CORY MANHERTZ 617-262-9070 www.mandelarca.org LIZ STEINHAUSER Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 12-18 Primary Program Activities: General Programming, Youth Ages Served: 6-13 Development Primary Program Activities: General Programming Disability Focus: Learning Disabilities Program Activities: Academics, Technology, Arts More Info: We serve youth from the Roxbury and South End More Info: We provide a healthy meal, homework help, liter- area, providing a safe and healthy environment where young acy practice, computer technology, art, music, sports, and field people can develop and learn. trips. St. Stephen’s provides an enrichment program that sup- plements public school education, offering many of the art, computer and other programs formerly offered in the Boston schools.

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Teen Empowerment United South End Settlements Teen Empowerment: South End/ Artful Transformations Lower Roxbury Site 566 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118-1195 48 Rutland Street, Boston, MA 02118 617-375-8113 617-536-4266, Ext. 310 DONNA OWENS HEANG LY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.uses.org http://www.teenempowerment.org Ages Served: 11-18 Ages Served: 13-21 Primary Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Technology Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Cape Verde- Disability Focus: Mental Health Issues Creole, Haitian Creole, Spanish Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Spanish, More Info: Teen Empowerment (TE) hires youth to identify Portuguese, Hebrew and develop a strategy around the most pressing issues in More Info: This is a clinically informed, arts-based, youth their schools and communities. The project builds the leader- development program that works with high-risk girls. They ship, planning and problem solving skills necessary to imple- participate in identity forming, arts-based activities, and men- ment plans. TE provides consulting and training to other torships to improve psychological functioning, school per- providers. We have resolved hundreds of conflicts related to formance, and future orientation. Each girl’s participation in homicide, gang activity, and hate crimes. Every May, TE runs a AIP is tailored to her own circumstances, areas of interest, city-wide Youth Peace Conference convening 800-900 youth strengths and clinical needs. for dialogue on the year’s most pressing issues.

United South End Settlements Tent City Corporation After-School Program South End Technology Center at Tent City 48 Rutland Street, Boston, MA 02118 359 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 617-375-8157 617-578-0597 EMILY VALENTINE MEL KING Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.uses.org http://www.tech-center-enlightentcity.tv Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 6-82 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Technology and Science Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Academics, Technology, Arts Academics Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Vietnamese, More Info: The program provides a wide range of activities Portuguese, Amharic including: arts enrichment, academic support, recreation, More Info: This program is close to the MBTA Orange line homework time, group activities, and field trips with the goal Back Bay station. of promoting the social, cognitive, and emotional development of youth. During the school year, we run 5 days a week, from 2-6PM and from 8:00AM - 6:00PM during school vacations and snow days. During the summer, the program is open 5 days a week from 8:00AM – 6:00PM.

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YMCA of Greater Boston—Central Branch YWCA Boston Central YMCA: YWCA: Youth Voice Collaborative Hurley After-School Program 140 Clarendon, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA 02118 617-585-5460 857-366-0258 SUSAN OWUSU LESLEY SILVIA Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org http://www.ywcaboston.org Ages Served: 5-12 Ages Served: 12-19 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Arts, media, women’s issues, racism Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Arts More Info: An innovative after school program of media liter- Languages Spoken: Spanish acy and leadership training, YVC provides young people with More Info: This program offers opening circle, snack, home- the information they need to become critical consumers of work time, and activities that include arts, dance, sports, swim media and the skills to create and distribute messages that lessons, and team-building games. reflect their realities. YVC continues to expand and students have benefited from partnerships with the Boston Public Schools, WGBH, MIT, and 21st Century Learning Centers. YMCA of Greater Boston— Roxbury Family Branch Blackstone School Age Child Care Program 380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617-427-5300, Ext. 274 LUZIA CENTEIO Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts KEY TO ICONS Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish DEEC Licensed More Info: This program is committed to fostering self-esteem Summer Program and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all children. This site offers the opportunity for children to Accessible engage in age-appropriate and diverse activities that foster pos- Before School Program BSP itive growth and development. School

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BCYF, Ohrenberger Community Center Beethoven School Ohrenberger After-School Child Care Beethoven Before School Program 175 West Boundary Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132 5125 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-635-5183 617-635-8154 JACQUI PERRY ANGEL NASSEH Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 6-12 Ages Served: 6-12 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Technology, Arts More Info: During the before school program, children partici- More Info: We have access to a gym, a pool, and local parks. pate in indoor and outdoor activities. We celebrate holidays, do We focus on homework, enrichment activities (i.e. arts and arts and crafts, and provide homework help if needed. crafts), science, literacy, cooking, and social skills. We are open Program enrollment is limited to students who attend the full days when the public school is closed, 52 weeks a year. Beethoven School. Parents with two or more children in the During these times, we serve breakfast, lunch, and snack and program are eligible for sliding scale fees. attend a variety of field trips that are academic as well as social. BSP Tenacity BCYF, Roche Community Center Summer Tennis & Reading Program— Teen Arts & Crafts Billings Field 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Centre & LaGrange Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-635-5066 617-562-0900, Ext. 20 TRACI FERMINO LYNN WALDER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 12-16 http://www.tenacity.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 7-15 Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, Primary Program Activities: Sports Academic Support, Arts Program Activities: Academic Support More Info: Leadership Development, Sports, Academic Languages Spoken: Spanish Support, Arts More Info: During 7 Summer weeks, we provide daily tennis More Info: There is also a teen center that opens weekdays at clinics and reading activities from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and from 1- 2 p.m. On Mondays, there is open gym and Friday is Teen 4p.m. We direct the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. Please Night. Children should be members of the community center. visit www.tenacity.org for more information. Other sites are listed below.

Tenacity Summer Tennis & Reading Program— West Roxbury High School 1205 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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YMCA of Greater Boston— YMCA of Greater Boston— West Roxbury Branch West Roxbury Branch Bear Camps Joyce Kilmer Before and After-School 15 Bellevue Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 35 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-323-3200, Ext. 113 617-323-3200 MICHELLE CAREY MICHELLE CAREY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org http://www.ymcaboston.org Ages Served: 3-14 Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development, Sports, Primary Program Activities: General Programming Arts Program Activities: Sports, Academic Support Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: We offer before and after school care. The before More Info: We offer field trips on a daily basis, arts, sports, school program operates from 7:30AM - 9:10AM on site. The and swimming. Summer camp runs from June 20 - afterschool program operates from school dismissal to September 2 in 2-week sessions. Transportation is provided to 6:00PM. There is a wide array of activities for the children to and from camp in some neighborhoods. We offer the following enjoy and they also go swimming once a week. camps: pre-school, teen, Hale Reservation, and enrichment. BSP

YMCA of Greater Boston— YMCA of Greater Boston— West Roxbury Branch West Roxbury Branch School Age Child Care On-site Before and After School Program 15 Bellevue Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 at the Lyndon 617-323-3200 20 Mt. Vernon Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 MICHELLE CAREY 617-323-3200 Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org MICHELLE CAREY Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-12 http://www.ymcaboston.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 5-12 Program Activities: Sports, Academic Support, Arts Primary Program Activities: General Programming Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Sports, Academic Support, Arts More Info: We offer a before school program for children who Languages Spoken: Spanish attend the Lyndon More Info: The program offers a before school program, School. Other children may attend but must provide their own which is held at the YMCA. The afterschool program is in the transportation. The afterschool program provides transporta- school. Children participate in a wide variety of activities and tion from some schools. Please call for more information. swim once a week. BSP BSP

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The programs listed in this section serve youth from through- Artists for Humanity, Inc. out the city. They are typically geared toward special inter- 100 West Second Street, South Boston, MA 02127 ests, such as sports, art, theater, journalism, dance, music, 617-268-7620 JASON TALBOT nature and community service. Email: [email protected] http://www.afhboston.com Action for Boston Community Ages Served: 14-18 Development, Inc. Primary Program Activities: Arts and Leadership ABCD Summer Youth Employment Program Languages Spoken: Cape Verde and Haitian Creoles, Spanish, 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 Vietnamese, French, Italian 617-348-6546 More Info: We have an apprenticeship and leadership program AARON TANIMOTO employing inner-city teens who are partnered in small groups Email: [email protected] with professional artists, designers and young artist mentors http://www.bostonabcd.org to design, create and sell art products. With fully equipped studios, youth and mentors collaborate on creative projects, many Ages Served: 14-21 specifically commissioned by clients. The paid apprentices Primary Program Activities: General Programming meet during out-of-school time hours: Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career, T-Th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. during the school year; and M-F Technology from 12:00-5:30 p.m. during the summer. AFH also offers a Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish free introductory arts program for middle school students on More Info: We run during the summer. During the school Saturdays, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. year, follow-up is available for participants. We offer trainings, referral, and information for youth throughout the school year. Bikes Not Bombs 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Aileycamp Boston 617-522-0222 Boston Renaissance Charter School CHRISTINA ILLARMO Boston Renaissance Charter School, 250 Stuart Street, Email: [email protected] Boston, MA 02116 http://www.bikesnotbombs.org 617-598-3225 Ages Served: 9-22 KATIE GALLAGHER Primary Program Activities: Technical Skill (bike mechanics) Email: [email protected] http://www.celebrityseries.org Program Activities: Sports, Academics, Career Languages Spoken: Spanish Ages Served: 11-14 More Info: The group operates the Bicycle Recycling and Primary Program Activities: Arts Youth Training Center to promote environmental education, More Info: This is a free, six-week, full-scholarship summer meaningful employment, and safe sustainable communities. day camp program for BPS middle school students. The camp Our programs focus on using the bicycle as a tool to teach far curriculum is designed to develop students’ critical thinking ranging topics such as environmental concepts, math, science, skills and foster healthy respect for self and others through a leadership, and self-confidence development. rigorous and diverse program of dance instruction, creative expression and personal development. AileyCamp Boston recruits directly at Middle Schools.

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Boston Area Health Education Center/ Boston Learning Center Boston Public Health Commission Building Inspiration to Fight Failure (BIFF): Youth to Health Careers Program (Y2HC) Motivational Learning Skills Program 729 Massachusetts Avenue Floor 2, Boston, MA 02118 208 Ashmont Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-534-5258 617-265-7170 PETER HOLTGRAVE PETER TERRY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.bphc.org/bahec http://www.bostonlearningcenter.org Ages Served: 13-18 Ages Served: 6-19 Primary Program Activities: Academic Enrichment/Health Primary Program Activities: Academic Support and Professions Motivational Learning Program Activities: Leadership, Career, Technology Languages Spoken: Spanish, French Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Haitian Creole, More Info: We provide private one-on-one tutoring and offer a Spanish, French motivational learning skills program, BIFF, to help unmoti- More Info: We offer an innovative approach that increases vated, failing students improve their homework completion, awareness of health professions and public health issues, con- study habits, class participation, attitude, and most of all, their cepts and practices among youth. Emphasizing careers in pre- grades. Our program includes an initial parent/student con- ventive medicine and primary care, allied health, public sultation, diagnostic testing, communication with the class- health, and complementary medicine, the rich combination of room teacher, and an individualized curriculum designed to coursework, mentoring and practical experience creates a meet the needs of each student. pathway for young people toward educational opportunities in health related fields. Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts Of America Boston Higher Education Resource Center Day Camp at Camp Sayre Boston HERC Mentor Program 411 Unquity Rd., Milton, MA 02186 68 Northampton Street, Boston, MA 02118 617-615-0004, Ext. 322 617-442-5608 ANDY HARGROVE SONIA MIRANDA-LOPEZ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.bsaboston.org www.bostonherc.org Ages Served: 6-13 Ages Served: 13-18 Primary Program Activities: Summer Camp Primary Program Activities: Academic Support More Info: This is a co-ed day camp in the Blue Hills of Program Activities: Religious/Spiritual, Community Service, Milton. Our program runs from June 25th to August 24th Leadership from 9 AM to 4 PM. We have a brand new indoor pool and Languages Spoken: Spanish are certified by the Boy Scouts of America. No Scouting expe- More Info: Middle school and high school students are paired rience is necessary and we have boys and girls at camp. We up with a college student or recent graduate. Mentors provide offer extended day programs. students with tutoring, goal-setting sessions, post-secondary career counseling, and assistance with financial aid forms and college applications. The pairs commit to sustain this relationship for at least one full semester.

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Boston Nature Center/ Boston Nature Center/ Mass Audubon Society Mass Audubon Society Boston Nature Center Early Explorers Boston Nature Center Vacation Week and Scientists in Action Programs and Summer Camp 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-983-8500 617-983-8500 JEAN DORCUS JEAN DORCUS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.massaudubon.org http://www.massaudubon.org Ages Served: 3-14 Ages Served: 6-14 Primary Program Activities: Science and Nature Primary Program Activities: Science/Nature Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Program Activities: Academics, Arts Academics Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese, French Languages Spoken: Spanish, Portuguese, French More Info: The BNC provides out-of-school time programs for More Info: This program is designed to enhance academics youth during school Vacation Weeks (February and April) and and to introduce pre-schoolers, elementary, and middle school the Summer. Students are grouped by age and the basis of the children to the wonders of the natural world in an urban set- program is experimental environmental activities that promote ting. It is designed to provide opportunities for exploration, research across disciplines. Each of the nine weeks of the pro- research, and community service. gram has a different theme that actively engages children in outdoor exploration, science research, leadership, and conser- vation. Financial Aid is available for eligible participants. Boston Nature Center/ Mass Audubon Society Camp Fire USA Boston Nature Center ZooCamp Out of School-Time Programs One Franklin Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 617-591-0300, Ext. 140 617-983-8500 CINDY COURTNEY JEAN DORCUS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.campfireusa-emass.org www.massaudubon.org Ages Served: 6-11 Ages Served: 6-14 Primary Program Activities: Science and Ecology Primary Program Activities: Science and Nature More Info: Located inside the Franklin Park Zoo in Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Dorchester, ZooCamp is a unique partnership with Zoo New Academics, Career England. ZooCamp offers youth an incredible opportunity to More Info: This program is a short term multi-week collabora- learn, discover and grow at this summer day camp pro- tion between the Boston Nature Center and local after school gram. Our science-based two-week curriculum incorporates community and school sites. Students explore science and fun, a “behind the scenes” experience, daily interaction nature through various themes. Environmental activities with zookeepers and animals, crafts and team building actively keep children engaged in outdoor exploration, scien- activities. ZooCamp offers a morning and afternoon tific research and conversation. extended hours program. BSP

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City Stage Co. Courageous Sailing Center Teen Stages Courageous Sailing at the Charlestown Cloud Place 647 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 Navy Yard 617-542-2291 One First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 4, CHANDRA PIERAGOSTINI Boston, MA 02129 Email: [email protected] 617-242-3821, Ext. 12 www.citystage.org KATE HENDERSON Ages Served: 15-19 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Primary Program Activities: Arts http://www.courageoussailing.org More Info: This is a theater arts program for H.S. age teens. Students work on drama skills including characterization, Ages Served: 8-18 improvisation, voice and movement. They create perform- Primary Program Activities: Sports ances based on their own work, which may include scenes, Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Career monologues and poetry. This program is for students who are Development/Employment serious about theater. Students also attend at least one profes- More Info: We offer after-school sailing programs in the sional performance each year. spring, fall, and summer. All programs are free of charge, and all have sailing, life skills, and environmental components. Participants must be able to swim 75 ft and tread water for 1.5 Coalition for Asian Pacific Youth minutes to participate. Visit our website. 100 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125 617-287-5658 TRI QUACH Email: [email protected] http://www.capaymovement.net Ages Served: 14-21 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Languages Spoken: Chinese More Info: CAPAY is a youth-run, youth-led organization for KEY TO ICONS Asian Pacific American high school age students. The program focuses on leadership, identity development, and youth DEEC Licensed and community organizing. Summer Program Accessible

Before School Program BSP Community Music Center of Boston School 34 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 617-482-7494, Ext. 30 MARIE TAI, REGISTRAR Email: [email protected] http://www.cmcb.org Ages Served: 1-22 Primary Program Activities: music lessons Program Activities: music Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish, French, Dutch, German More Info: We offer music instruction on-site or at sites throughout Boston- including public schools, hospitals, nurs- ing homes, and human service agencies. CMCB grants approximately $115,000 in scholarships annually to approximately one-third of the in-house student body.

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Crossroads For Kids, Inc. Emerson Summer Stage Group Camping 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 119 Myrtle St., Duxbury, MA 02332 617-824-8940 781-834-2700 TORI WESTON BEN PALMER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.emerson.edu/emersonstage http://www.crossroads4kids.org Ages Served: 15-17 Ages Served: 0-18 Primary Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: youth development retreats Program Activities: Arts, Preparation for student with interest Program Activities: Leadership, Career, Arts in acting and theatre More Info: Group Camping programs are comprised of educa- More Info: Convenient to MBTA Green and Orange Lines. tionally based activities and challenges designed to teach par- Class work and workshops are held for acting, scene study, ticipants important interpersonal skills such as listening, musical theatre, movement, improv, audition techniques and presenting, collaborating, decision making, critical thinking, rehearsals for end of session productions. Payment plans are problem solving,and community building. At Camp Wing, our offered. Emerson also offers other summer programs for teens. instructors teach/facilitate all of the activities so that chaperones, teachers, and staff can be a part of the experience. Franklin Park Zoo ZooTeen Program and Youth Programs D.E.A.F. Inc One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 Shared Reading Program 617-989-3746 215 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 ALIX MARCOUX 617-254-4041 Email: [email protected] www.zoonewengland.org STEPHANIE SHAW Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 15-17 http://deafinconline.org Primary Program Activities: Career Ages Served: 3-12 Development/Employment Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Career Disability Focus: Hearing Impairment Development/Employment Languages Spoken: American Sign Language Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish More Info: The Shared Reading Project specifically helps fami- More Info: The Summer ZooTeen Program employs up to 55 lies with young deaf children build effective communication teen Boston residents, to work in various departments at the skills through an innovative program using trained tutors, zoo for 25 hours a week for 6 weeks in July and August. children’s books, and companion sign language videos. The Included in these 25 hours are 2 hours per week of project builds the student’s language and literacy skills while Professional Development classes. The ZooTeen Program promoting the involvement of parents as equal partners in offers exposure to zoo careers both in animal care and on the their child’s education. corporate side of the business. We offer personal and professional development in a fun and exciting environment.

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Generations Incorporated Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts 25 Kingston St, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02111 Teen Scene 617-482-4651 95 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 Call program for more information 617-482-1078, Ext. 232 Email: [email protected] EVELYN GALLEGO http://www.generations.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-12 http://www.ptgirlscouts.org Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Ages Served: 11-17 More Info: Generations Incorporated, an SES provider, offers Primary Program Activities: special interest Girl Scout programs free literacy tutoring to elementary students. Students partici- Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, pate in the Reading Coaches program where older adult (ages Career Development/Employment, Arts 55+) volunteers meet one-on-one with children who are read- Languages Spoken: Spanish, Varies by site ing below grade level. They meet in two 45-minute sessions More Info: Prepare for your Future! This program is a chance per week. Program sites are located in the Blue Hill Ave, for girls in grades 6-12 to explore careers, learn how to man- Yawkey, and South Boston Boys and Girls Clubs, and also at age money and develop a business plan for the company of the St. Stephen’s After-School Program. your dreams! Other activities include Double Dutch, Step Team, Chorus, Theatre, Travel, and Fashion Design. Groups meet weekly from Oct. to June throughout Boston. If you are Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts not currently a Girl Scout, there is a $10 annual membership 95 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 fee and Financial Aid is available. 617-482-1078, Ext. 237 MARCELA ALDAZ-OSORIOPAMELA GONCALVES Email: [email protected] G-ROW BOSTON http://www.ptgirlscouts.org Community Rowing Boathouse Ages Served: 5-17 10 Nonantum Road, Newton, MA 02458 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, 617-923-7564 Sports, Career Development/Employment, Technology, Arts REGAN BERNHARD More Info: Are you interested in learning a sport, sampling Email: [email protected] the arts, helping your community, or exploring the great out- www.growboston.org doors? Do you dream of writing stories, traveling to places Ages Served: 12-18 near and far, or starting your own business? There is a $10 annual membership fee and Financial Aid is available. Primary Program Activities: Sports Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Academic Support, Relationship Building Languages Spoken: Some Spanish More Info: This is an after-school rowing and youth development program for girls in the Boston public schools. In the spring and fall, girls row on the Charles River and compete in local and regional regattas. In the winter, we focus on indoor training and swimming, practicing on several college cam- puses throughout the city. All girls receive supplemental homework help and college readiness support. In the summer we offer free 1-week learn to row summer camps for 6th-12th grade Boston girls.

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Handel and Haydn Society Huntington Theatre Company Vocal Apprenticeship Program Scene Study Program Handel And Haydn Society, 300 Massachusetts Avenue 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Boston, MA 02115 617-273-1549 617-262-1815, Ext. 126 LYNNE JOHNSON ROBIN BAKER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.huntingtontheatre.org http://www.handelandhaydn.org Ages Served: 12-18 Ages Served: 8-18 Primary Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: Arts More Info: Students who have completed The Acting Class Program Activities: Career, Arts Too or who have prior acting experience will focus on scene More Info: Chorus rehearsals are held at Boston Latin School preparation from classic or contemporary dramatic literature on Saturdays with parking available in the school lot. Young that will be thematically linked to a Huntington Theatre Women’s Chorus (high school) and Youth Chorus (ages 10-14) Company production. Concentrated emphasis will include: rehearse for two hours each; Young Men’s Ensemble (grades text analysis, character objectives, movement and vocal work 7-12) rehearses for 1.25 hours, Singers (ages 8-11) 1 hour. All appropriate for specific character development. The one ensembles sing in the December and May concerts; all ensem- semester session will conclude in a final presentation of bles except Singers have additional performances throughout staged scenes. the school year. There are also a limited number of vocal scholarships at New England Conservatory available for finan- cially needy families. Huntington Theatre Company The Acting Class Please see previous entry for contact information. Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Ages Served: 11-18 and Community Partnership Programs Primary Program Activities: Arts 164 Longwood Avenue 2nd Fl, Boston, MA 02115 More Info: The Acting Class provides a full-year of training in 617-432-1847 basic acting technique, including voice, movement, and cre- FELIPE GOMEZ ative exercises during the fall session; with improvisational Email: [email protected] work and monologue preparation introduced and linked the- http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/k12/index.htm matically to a Huntington Theatre company production during the spring session. Classes will focus students’ energies Ages Served: 11-16 towards improvisational work that will introduce participants Primary Program Activities: Academic Enrichment (Science) to the stage in a professional and creative environment. Languages Spoken: Varies each year More Info: These programs are designed to enhance students’ critical thinking skills, provide laboratory exposure, and increase knowledge and interest in science careers. Programs Huntington Theatre Company include: AP Biology Scholars Program; Bridge to AP Biology; The Acting Class, Too Explorations; Mentoring for Science 9 and 10; Mentoring for Please see previous entry for contact information Science Program; Program for Research and Investigation in Ages Served: 11-17 Science and Math (PRISM); Project Success: Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers/High School; and Reflection in Primary Program Activities: Arts Action: Building Healthy Communities TM (RIA). More Info: The Acting Class, Too is a full-year acting training program for students with previous acting experience and graduates of The Acting Class. This program provides students with the opportunity to tackle more challenging monologues and scenes‚ do more in depth body‚ voice‚ and movement work‚ and fine tune audition skills.

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Huntington Theatre Company Junior Achievement of Eastern Young Voices Playwriting Workshop Massachusetts, Inc Please see previous entry for contact information Junior Achievement Academy Ages Served: 14-17 33 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02109 Primary Program Activities: Arts 617-368-3566, Ext. 17 More Info: Young Voices offers students the opportunity to ALVONA CUNNINGHAM voice their ideas through playwriting. Participants begin creat- Email: [email protected] ing original one-act plays and interact with professional actors, http://www.jaem.org directors, designers and writers-in-residence at the Ages Served: 14-18 Huntington Theatre Company. Boston-area playwrights men- Primary Program Activities: Economic Education tor Young Voices participants during the playwriting and edit- ing process. At the conclusion of the program, students Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career present their ten-minute works in progress at a staged reading. More Info: The JA Academy provides young people opportunities for personal development, connections to higher learning, and exposure to the world of work, through a 12-session program taught by a mentor team taking place on site at area col- JFY NetWorks Boston leges and universities. The JA Academy experience includes, 125 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108 JA Academy Student Contests, Job Shadowing, Scholarships, 617-338-0815, Ext. 224 Guest Speakers, Student Companies, Goal Setting Methods GARY KAPLAN and more. We are located at multiple sites across the city. Email: [email protected] http://www.jfyboston.org Massachusetts College of Art Ages Served: 10-19 Creative Vacation at MassArt Primary Program Activities: Academic Support 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 More Info: JFY NetWorks offers a GED prep program for 617-879-7170 youth ages 16- 21 years. It is an out of school program, but run SHERYL PACE during regular school hours. Located on Tremont Street Park Email: [email protected] Street Station, JFY offers GED preparation, ESOL classes, www.massartplus.org computerized MCAS preparation, and job skills training. Ages Served: 9-17 BSP Primary Program Activities: Arts More Info: This two-week summer program for students in grades 4-12 is designed for students who have a desire to explore, experience, and expand their knowledge in the visual arts through hands-on studio selections. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. This program begins each summer in early July. MassArt will be offering a second session of Creative Vacation in early August at Cloud Place for students in grades 9-12. KEY TO ICONS

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Massachusetts College of Art Merritting Attention, Inc. Saturday Studios at MassArt Student-Athlete Developmental Basketball See previous entry for address. Camp 617-879-7170 399 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 SHERYL PACE 888-373-6222, Ext. 701 Email: [email protected] STEPHANIE M. MERRITT http://www.massart.edu Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 9-17 http://www.mabcbengals.org Primary Program Activities: Arts Ages Served: 3-14 More Info: This is an introduction to the process of art- Primary Program Activities: Sports making for beginning students. For students with extensive Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, studio backgrounds, it is a place to improve skills and refine Academics an understanding of visual concepts. The 8-week Saturday Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, English Studios sessions are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. More Info: Student-Athlete Developmental Basketball Camp is A parents group is offered on a drop-in basis at no charge. comprised of three components: Academic Advisement, A final exhibition concludes the Saturday Studios Program. Leadership and Instructional Basketball Lessons. Each student- athlete who participates will understand the importance of being a student in the classroom first and then a student of the Massachusetts College of Art game. All participants will be grouped by age and/or skill level. Summer Studios at MassArt See previous entry for contact information. Ages Served: 15-17 Museum of Fine Arts Primary Program Activities: Arts Cogan Family Foundation More Info: The intensive 4-week, pre-college summer studio Vacation Week Adventures program for students entering 11th & 12th grades offers stu- 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 dents a preview of higher education in the arts. Housing is 617-369-9300 available in the MassArt residence hall. Students come from all over the country and from abroad to take advantage of this BROOKE EVANS Email: [email protected] dynamic experience in the visual arts. http://www.mfa.org Ages Served: 1-18 Primary Program Activities: Arts Massachusetts College of Art More Info: Enjoy lively performances and art-making activities Xtreme! Week at MassArt throughout the galleries during February and April Cogan See previous entry for contact information Family Foundation Vacation Week Adventures. Each week has Ages Served: 13-17 a theme that makes connections with different areas of the Primary Program Activities: Arts MFA collections. More Info: Xtreme! Week is offered during February and April school vacations. 7-12 grade students are immersed in studio selection, whether it be Fashion or Intensive Drawing for the 5 full vacation days. An exhibition and Fashion show complete the week.

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Museum of Fine Arts Mytown, Inc Studio Art Classes Youth Guide Development Program See above entry for address information. 70 Burbank Street, Boston, MA 02115 617-369-3295 617-536-8696, Ext. 13 CAITLIN CLANCY KRIS CARTER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.mfa.org http://www.mytowninc.org Ages Served: 4-22 Ages Served: 14-18 Primary Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Languages Spoken: Spanish Program Activities: Academics, Career, History More Info: The MFA offers a year-round schedule of studio art Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Haitian Creole, classes and workshops for families, children, teens, and Spanish adults, taught by a dedicated faculty of experienced artists and More Info: Mytown offers Boston’s only youth-led historical art educators. Course topics include drawing, painting, sculp- walking tours. Using current landmarks and local knowledge ture, printmaking, tapestry weaving, and Chinese calligraphy, to explain the past, Mytown Youth Guides help tour partici- among others. The Museum’s collections serve as an unparal- pants interpret the events that have led to what now exists. leled resource for understanding and assimilating diverse Mytown also runs energizers or workshops that focus on per- ideas and processes of artists past and present. sonal, family and neighborhood history. Youth Guides are local high school students.

Museum of Science Computer Clubhouse Network New England Aquarium Museum of Science/Computer Clubhouse/One Science Park Harbor Discoveries Camp Boston, MA 02114 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 617-589-0466 617-973-0253 MARLON OROZCO, CLUBHOUSE COORDINATOR HEATHER DESCHENES Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.computerclubhouse.org http://www.neaq.org/scilearn/summerprogs Ages Served: 10-18 Ages Served: 9-15 Primary Program Activities: Technology Primary Program Activities: Environmental Science Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career, More Info: This is a summer opportunity. Nature serves as our Languages Spoken: Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, classroom as we travel to sites exploring aquatic environ- Portuguese, English ments. Programs include behind-the-scenes activities at the More Info: The Clubhouse provides an opportunity for mem- New England Aquarium galleries, excursions to Boston bers to learn while exploring their own interests in science Harbor Islands, daily field trips to North and South Shore and technology. Adult volunteers establish positive relation- habitats and an overnight camping trip. Scholarships are avail- ships with youth, and model creative thinking, problem solv- able for Boston residents and the application deadline is in ing, life skills and social skills. early April.

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New England Aquarium Project Health Teen Programs Project Health—STRIVE Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 55 New Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 617-973-6745 617-414-2114 JENNA SIGMAN BETH ADLER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.neaq.org/scilearn/summerprogs http://www.projecthealth.org Ages Served: 13-19 Ages Served: 12-17 Primary Program Activities: Career Development/Employment Primary Program Activities: Health Education / Mentoring / Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Peer Support Academics Program Activities: Academics, Arts More Info: We offer volunteer and paid opportunities for teens More Info: STRIVE provides mentoring, tutoring, health edu- year-round at the New England Aquarium. We also offer cation, college preparation, and peer support for teenagers WOW Explorers (WOW), a science and volunteer training with sickle cell disease. class for teens ages 13 to 15 years. During WOW, you will learn the information and people skills needed to volunteer as an Project HIP-HOP, Inc Aquarium Guide. WOW is a great program if you are looking 2181 Washington St, Suite 315, Roxbury, MA 02119 for some place to volunteer for a long time after classes are over! 617-427-7950 GEORGE LEE Email: [email protected] Outdoor Explorations http://projecthiphop.org Outdoor Explorations Programs Ages Served: 14-20 98 Winchester Street, Medford, MA 02155 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development 781-395-4999, Ext. 17 Program Activities: Arts, Community Organizing and Political SHANTELLE CARMICHAEL Education Email: [email protected] Languages Spoken: Chinese, Spanish http://www.outdoorexplorations.org More Info: We are willing to work with any Boston youth, but Ages Served: 8-22 are particularly interested in youth who live in the Dudley Primary Program Activities: Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Area, teens who have difficulty in school, and youth who are involved in the DYS or DSS systems. We help youth create More Info: We have a grant to provide an exciting inclusive and run their own projects ranging from dance groups to a after-school program to Boston youth that will focus on out- youth magazine. Many of our youth are rappers, dancers, door activities, teambuilding, and leadership skills for young poets, graffiti artists, and youth who just like to listen to hip- people with and without disabilities. The After School hop music. Adventure Programs include: Customized 4-week Adventure Program; Adventure outing (nature hike, climbing wall, etc.); Trained Outdoor Explorations staff; and Adventure equipment for all activities. The cost is $10/student.

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Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps The City School Youth Leadership Program for Girls Prison Empowerment Program 11 Beacon Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02108 614 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 857-488-0266 617-822-3075 MARITZA GRAY JUSTICE WILLIAMS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.rfkchildren.org www.thecityschool.org Ages Served: 14-18 Ages Served: 13-22 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Primary Program Activities: Social Issues Program Activities: Community Service, Academics, Career, Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership Technology Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: The Prison Empowerment Project sponsors dia- More Info: An average day in the program could be spent in a logue about crime and punishment among diverse groups of workshop on issues important to the healthy development of youth and adults outside and inside the walls of Massachusetts’ female adolescents. A majority of time is spent in neighboring prisons. The Project travels to area prisons for workshops communities participating in community service projects. The and dialogue with inmates. In the classroom, we discuss short program is powerful in that it promotes healthy teen relation- readings and issues. ships amongst young women from diverse backgrounds.

The City School The Association of Haitian Women in Boston Summer Leadership Program Ayiti Demen 614 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 330 Fuller Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-822-3075, Ext. 17 617-287-0096 JUSTICE WILLIAMS CARLINE DESIRE Email: [email protected] http://www.afab-kafanm.org http://www.thecityschool.org Ages Served: 5-17 Ages Served: 14-18 Primary Program Activities: Cultural Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Religious/Spiritual, Leadership, Arts More Info: Please contact program for more information. More Info: The goal of this program is to help raise the self- esteem of Haitian-American youth and to arm them with progressive methods of reasoning. Each Saturday, participants learn about aspects of the Haitian culture and way of life, The City School such as Folkloric Dance, the Haitian Creole language, Haitian Youth Outreach Weekends cuisine, Haitian games, and Haitian history. AFAB also works See above entry for contact information. with young women participating in Ayiti Demen to help them Ages Served: 13-19 develop their leadership skills and raise their self-esteem. Primary Program Activities: Community Service and Leadership More Info: Youth Outreach Weekends (YOW) are service retreats for H.S. students concerned with poverty and home- lessness. Students serve 3 soup kitchens and shelters and engage in discussion and reflection activities. YOW volunteers participate in projects like serving meals, cleaning, painting, caring for children, and running bingo games.

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Thompson Island Outward Bound Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Education Center Choices Passages P.O. Box 127, Thompson Island, South Boston, MA 02127 See above entry for contact information. 617-328-3900, Ext. 129 Ages Served: 12-13 JACALYN WALLACE Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development, Email: [email protected] Outdoor Adventure http://www.thompsonisland.org Languages Spoken: Spanish Ages Served: 11-15 More Info: This is an adventurous program for boys in the Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development wilds of the New Hampshire White Mountains or on the seas Program Activities: Camping, Character Development, of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area. Boys earn Climbing technical skills in sailing, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking and/or canoeing. Teamwork, compassion and solution-ori- Languages Spoken: Spanish ented approaches to challenges are emphasized. Meet new More Info: This is a program for middle school students. It friends, enjoy the great outdoors, and experience a summer integrates the most successful attributes of the Outward adventure that you’ll remember forever. Bound experience for an urban, middle school population. Activities such as Search and Rescue meet adventure-programming criteria. Four weeks in the Spring and 5 weeks in the Fall, BPS students spend 5 days and 4 nights on Thompson Island camping, cooking out, climbing challenging courses, and learning to work in groups to develop a strong sense of community and compassion for one another.

Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center KEY TO ICONS Connecting with Courage DEEC Licensed P.O. Box 127, South Boston, MA 02127 Summer Program 617-328-3900, Ext. 144 JON HISLOP Accessible Email: [email protected] Before School Program BSP http://www.thompsonisland.org School Ages Served: 12-13 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Outdoor Adventure More Info: This is a summer program especially designed for girls. Activities include sailing, backpacking, climbing, kayaking, or canoeing in groups of 7 to 10 girls. Course areas include: Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, The White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Connecticut River.

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USS Constitution Museum WriteBoston YES (Youth Empowerment Summer) T.i.P. Journalism Summer Session USS Constitution Museum/PO Box 1812/Building 22 2201 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Charlestown, MA 02129 617-541-2663 617-426-1812, Ext. 146 CHRISTINE HAYES LAURIE PASTERYAK Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.writeboston.org http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org Ages Served: 13-16 Ages Served: 15-17 Primary Program Activities: Writing Primary Program Activities: History and Museum education Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Technology, Arts, Program Activities: Arts Youth Voice/Publishing More Info: This is an 8-week summer internship program for More Info: Students experience field trips such as The Boston Boston residents. Interns facilitate hands-on, fun and educa- Globe, Fenway Park and lunch with Mayor Menino. They meet tional programs and activities for youth who visit the USS published writers and learn about various aspects of the writ- Constitution Museum during the summer. Interns also con- ing profession. The goals of this Institute include students duct outreach programs in Boston neighborhoods. producing writing for publication in TiP, Boston Teens in Print newspaper, and developing a positive attitude about their own writing. The program runs mornings in the month of July, and provides breakfast each morning, a free T-shirt and a Women Express/Teen Voices small stipend for participants with good attendance. We have S.H.O.U.T.! multiple sites throughout the city. 80 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110 617-426-5505, Ext. 18 SAUN GREEN YMCA of Greater Boston— Email: [email protected] http://www.teenvoices.com Black Achievers Branch College Path Leadership Institute Ages Served: 13-18 316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Primary Program Activities: Career Development/Employment 617-927-8171 Program Activities: Leadership, Arts, Journalism MAY VAUGHN www.ymcaboston.org Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Spanish, Italian, French Ages Served: 16-18 More Info: S.H.O.U.T.! (Sisters Helping Other Unheard Primary Program Activities: Academic Support Teens) is a journalism/mentoring program for teen girls in Program Activities: Leadership, Career Boston who work with young adult women mentors from area Development/Employment, SAT Preparation colleges and professors to edit a section of the nationally circu- More Info: The programs are cost free. The areas explored are lated alternative magazine for teen girls, Teen Voices. The pro- SAT exams, college selection, college application assistance, gram also encompasses workshops and open mic events that scholarship search and application assistance, financial aid allow girls not enrolled in the program to attend. search and completion of forms, time management, campus life, and job search and interview skills. This program starts in early October and runs through April.

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YMCA of Greater Boston— Youth Enrichment Services Black Achievers Branch YES—Operation Ski Lift Young Achievers Summer Institute 412 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617-267-5877, Ext. 20 617-927-8031 WILL MORALES MAY VAUGHN Email: [email protected] http://www.ymcaboston.org http://www.yeskids.org Ages Served: Ages Served: 13-16 7-18 Primary Program Activities: Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Sports Program Activities: Program Activities: Community Service, Academics, Career, Community Service, Leadership Technology, Arts Languages Spoken: Spanish More Info: This program is conducted in July and August and More Info: Y.E.S. inspires youth with activities that foster life- consists of 3 independent 2-week sessions that cover different long respect for self, others and the environment. subjects. The sessions provide an introduction to Arts and Communication, Science, and Colleges and Careers. There is a $100 fee for each session. ZUMIX ZUMIX Hands On Programs 202 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Youth Advocacy Project 617-568-9777, Ext. 16 ‘Know the Law Workshops’ MONICA SOTO-GIL 10 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 Email: [email protected] 617-445-5640 www.zumix.org ADRIAN SPATZER Ages Served: 5-19 http://www.youthadvocacyproject.org Primary Program Activities: Music Ages Served: 7-25 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Primary Program Activities: Legal Technology advice/Consultation/Confidential Languages Spoken: Chinese, Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish French More Info: The Youth Advocacy Project provides free and More Info: Zumix offers private and group lessons in piano, interactive legal rights education workshops to youth, youth voice, drums, guitar, and bass. Group classes are offered in workers, and people in the community. A trial attorney and a creative technology, songwriting, performance, and radio Community Outreach Coordinator train on the following top- (ZUMIX Radio 1630AM). Most classes are free of charge. ics: Search and Seizure, Joint Venture and Constructive Possession, Adults Understanding the Juvenile Justice System Know the Juvenile Court, Education Rights for Parents and Social Service Providers, Self-Defense, and Consequences. The workshops are 1-3 hours and are tailored for individual sites.

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The Agencies listed in this section provide programming Boston Athenaeum resources for after-school programs. These resources include 10 1/2 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 curriculum, cultural and recreational activities, technology 617-720-7656 SUZANNE TERRY opportunities, staffing and more. Email: [email protected] www.bostonathenaeum.org Appalachian Mountain Club Ages Served: 1-14 Youth Opportunities Program Primary Program Activities: Library Services 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108 Program Activities: Academics, Arts 617-523-0636, Ext. 337 More Info: We offer literacy programs and library develop- DAVID RYE ment assistance at OST sites, as well as field trips to the Email: [email protected] Children’s Library at the Boston Athenaeum. http://www.outdoors.org Ages Served: 8-18 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development and Boston Cares Sports More Info: We offer activities such as hiking, backpacking, BOOYAH!—Boston Young Active Hands camping, and canoeing. We work with a wide variety of youth 190 High Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 groups including after-school programs and provide training 617-422-0910, Ext. 206 and support for youth workers to independently lead youth ANDREW OLSON groups into the outdoors. Email: [email protected] http://www.bostoncares.org Ages Served: 5-25 Best Buddies Massachusetts Primary Program Activities: Community Service and Leadership 45 Bromfield Street, Third Floor, Boston, MA 02108 More Info: BOOYAH! has three program areas: Family 617-778-0522 Volunteering, Group Volunteering, and Teen TeamWorks. By KALI SMALL visiting the Boston Cares website you can download a group Email: [email protected] volunteer application, register as an individual or family volun- www.bestbuddiesmassachusetts.org teer, or sign up for BOOYAH! projects on our calendar! Ages Served: 10-22 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Program Activities: Community Service Disability Focus: Mental Retardation More Info: Best Buddies pairs students with intellectual disabilities with their peers in one-to-one friendships. Both students typically attend the same middle or high school. Students commit to seeing each other twice a month and communicating with one another once a week.

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Boston Children’s Museum Boston Minuteman Council, Teaching Kits Boy Scouts Of America 300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 The Environmental Learning Center 617-426-6500, Ext. 231 411 Unquity Road, Milton, MA 02186 JULI BROWNRIGG 617-615-0004, Ext. 317 Email: [email protected] HAROLD PINKHAM www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-14 http://www.bsaboston.org Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 6-17 Program Activities: Academics, Arts, Culture, Science Primary Program Activities: General Programming and More Info: Teaching Kits are hands-on, object-based curricu- Leadership lum units designed to help kids understand and enjoy the More Info: This center in Milton is located in the Blue Hills world in which they live. Packed with activities, supplies, Reservation. The center expands the horizons of school-aged videos, photos, maps and artifacts from the Museum’s teach- children through varied offerings, partnering with existing ing collection, Kits are multimedia, interdisciplinary teaching after school programs to offer unique learning and develop- units covering areas such as social studies, language arts, mental experiences. Using our low ropes challenge course, health, disability awareness and fine & applied arts. climbing, hiking, archery, swimming and games, the Environmental Learning Center delivers rich program alterna- tives to children from Boston. Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America: Learning for Life 411 Unquity Road, Milton, MA 02186 Camp Fire USA 617-615-0004, Ext. 317 56 Roland Street, North Lobby, Suite 206, Boston, MA 02119 HAROLD PINKHAM 617-591-0300, Ext. 130 Email: [email protected] ANITA HALLER http://www.bsaboston.org http://www.campfireusa-emass.org Ages Served: 7-17 Ages Served: 6-15 Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Program Activities: Career Development/Employment Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership More Info: LFL offers career speakers, job skills training, field More Info: All of our out-of-school time programs are in part- trips, and summer camp experiences. It is currently offered at nership with schools and community centers. After school the Children’s Learning Center, and the following schools: programs offer outcome and academic based curricula while Fifield, Holmes, Lee, St. Peter’s, Holland, Chittick, Taylor, incorporating the recreational and team building activities Dearborn Middle, Orchard Gardens, Yawkey Club, Jordan needed for after school time. Boys and Girls Club, JFK Elementary, Hennigan Community Center, Horace Mann School for the Deaf, and Josiah Quincy Upper School.

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Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc. Families First Parenting Programs S.T.A.R. (Safety, Trust, and Relationships) Families First P.O. Box 180019, Boston, MA 02118 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-521-0182 617-868-7687, Ext. 12 SARA ARCAYA RANDI WALSH Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.casamyrna.org www.families-first.org Ages Served: 13-18 Ages Served: 0-18 Primary Program Activities: Healthy Relationships Primary Program Activities: Parenting Education and Program Activities: Leadership, Career Professional Development Languages Spoken: Spanish Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish More Info: S.T.A.R. is a teen dating violence prevention pro- More Info: Families First Parenting Programs provides parent- gram. The program’s goal is to teach adolescents how to build ing education and professional development to a variety of and maintain respectful, non-abusive and violence-free rela- after school programs, schools, and community groups. tionships. Peer Educators are trained to lead workshops that BSP examine how popular and street culture, the media, family, cultural expectations and myths affect how teens view dating and relationships. STAR has limited youth employment oppor- Girls’ Leap Self-Defense tunities. 25 River Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-441-2112 TRACEY WESTGATE Email: [email protected] City Year http://www.girlsleap.org City Year Boston Ages Served: 8-18 285 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 Primary Program Activities: Safety and Leadership for Girls 617-927-2500 Languages Spoken: Spanish JANA ROSENBAUM More Info: The program combines physical self-defense skills Email: [email protected] with self-reflective activities to foster safety awareness, confi- http://www.cityyear.org dence, communication and self-advocacy. Programs are free of Ages Served: 16-25 charge to girls. Typical programs meet one day per week for 8- Primary Program Activities: Community Service 10 weeks. After completing the program, teen girls may be eli- Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career gible for employment with LEAP as a Teen Mentor. Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Spanish More Info: City Year Boston, a proud member of Americorps, is dedicated to serving the City of Boston. City Year volunteers work with programs and provide resources such as curriculum development and teams of young adults to support after school programs.

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Historic New England Job Corps Education Programs Job Corps Boston 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 210 South St, Boston, MA 02111 617-227-3957, Ext. 233 617-338-0809, Ext. 305 KATHLEEN SIMONE JILLIAN IANNAZZO Email: [email protected] http://bostonregion.jobcorps.gov http://www.historicnewengland.org/educators Ages Served: 16-22 Ages Served: 7-14 Primary Program Activities: Career Primary Program Activities: Arts Development/Employment More Info: We offer nationally recognized school and youth Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics programs that use historic resources to enrich student learn- Languages Spoken: depends on center and staff ing. Students discover the exciting side of history. We invite More Info: Job Corps provides career guidance, job training, youth organizations to take part in hands-on field trips at the job placement and follow-up job and life support. Students Otis House Museum in Boston’s West End or arrange for a who enroll in the program can earn a GED, get their high “Program-to-Go,” which takes place at your site and teaches school diploma, learn a trade, prepare for higher education students history through engaging, interactive activities. and gain the practical and social skills they need to get and keep a job.

Huntington Theatre Company Know The Law! Judge Baker Children’s Center 281 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Camille Cosby Girls Program 617-989-9409 53 Parker Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA 02120 AMANDA ROTA 617-278-4265 Email: [email protected] OLIVENNE SKINNER http://www.huntingtontheatre.org Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 14-17 http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu Primary Program Activities: Community Service & Arts Ages Served: 11-14 Languages Spoken: Spanish Primary Program Activities: General Programming and More Info: Know the Law is a production developed and per- Writing formed by a troupe of young people depicting authentic More Info: Each year the Judge Baker Children’s Center spon- scenes of urban teenage life to teach youth how knowledge of sors the Camille Cosby “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” essay con- criminal law can help them make wise choices when faced test for middle school girls in Boston. The contest encourages with difficult situations. Know the Law is sponsored in collab- girls to share their personal stories about what it is like to be a oration with Youth and Police in Partnership. girl today. Winners receive cash prizes, and all girls who sub- mit an essay are acknowledged. In addition to the essay contest, we also sponsor two conferences focused on writing

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Junior Achievement of Eastern Museum of Fine Arts Massachusetts, Inc. Family Place Junior Achievement 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 33 Broad Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 617-369-9300, Ext. 3309 617-368-3566, Ext. 26 BROOKE EVANS SUSAN GREEN Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.mfa.org http://boston.ja.org Ages Served: 4-12 Ages Served: 5-18 Primary Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: Life Skills and Economic More Info: Children and accompanying adults can explore the Education MFA galleries with fun, interactive and educational art activities. Program Activities: Leadership, Academics, Career Available W-F, from 3-4:45 p.m. and Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. -4p.m. More Info: In partnership with businesses and educators, JA Family Place is made possible with the support of endowments brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their from the Louise O. and Robert F. Levin Fund, the John and potential. Programs focus on seven key content areas: busi- Dorothy Wilson Fund and the Germeshausen Fund. ness, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and work-related life skills/career development. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 617-267-9300, Ext. 3295 Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association CAITLIN CLANCY Mass Youth Soccer Email: [email protected] http://www.mfa.org 512 Old Union Trpk, Lancaster, MA 01523 800-852-8111, Ext. 225 Ages Served: 4-22 TARA PIERCE Primary Program Activities: Arts, Culture - History Email: [email protected] More Info: With a collection of 450,000 objects, the MFA www.mayouthsoccer.org owns some of the most rare and important artistic treas- Ages Served: 6-19 ures in the world. At every turn, you’ll find breathtaking works of art, from masters of American painting to the Primary Program Activities: Sports icons of Impressionism, from exquisite Asian scrolls to Languages Spoken: Portuguese, Greek Egyptian mummies. More Info: Mass Youth Soccer provides various after school, weekend and vacation week soccer programs that are specific to the needs of the community. Our coaches are the most qualified soccer coaches in the state, and will work with each community to identify the most beneficial program for its children.

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Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Science Artful Adventures Youth & Community Outreach 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114 617-369-3303 617-589-0418 JENNIFER BURKIN MARIA CABRERA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.mfa.org http://www.mos.org Ages Served: 6-12 Ages Served: 4-19 Primary Program Activities: Arts Primary Program Activities: STEM Languages Spoken: Cape Verde-Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, Program Activities: Community Service, Technology Japanese Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Spanish More Info: Teachers and group leaders work closely with the More Info: The museum offers a limited number of free and Museum educators to design tailor-made adventures. Each discounted tickets for out-of-school time programs to visit visit combines gallery exploration with an art-making activity. Exhibit halls and other venues. We offer volunteer opportuni- Artful Adventures tours can be scheduled any day of the week ties for youth ages 14 years and above, with linkages to paid or on Wednesday evenings. internships. Scholarships for courses are available for youth in grades K-8.

Museum of Science Camp In Program New England Aquarium 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114-1099 Community Outreach Programs 617-589-0350 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 JULIE HUBBARD 617-973-5200 Email: [email protected] http://www.neaq.org http://www.mos.org/events_activities/camp_ins Ages Served: 5-19 Ages Served: 6-13 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Primary Program Activities: Science Camp More Info: We offer free curriculum consultation and loan Program Activities: Academics, Technology, Arts materials to anyone who works with students from pre-school Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Spanish, through high school. Visitors can talk to experienced environ- Portuguese mental educators, try out hands-on aquatic science activities, More Info: This is an overnight program that includes a vari- apply for extended professional development programs such ety of hands-on science activities, science demonstrations, an as “A Closer Look,” “Introduction to Aquatic Life,” and the Omni Theater show, a late night program, and time to explore “Aquarium Fellows Program”; laminate posters, surf the inter- the Museum with chaperones. Available to organizations and net, scan pictures, edit video, copy thematic units for a nomi- schools serving children in grades 1 - 6 and their chaperones. nal fee, and preview or borrow kits, videos, hand puppets, We have substantial financial access support for groups and shells and other “neat stuff.” individuals who are unable to pay the fees.

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Partners For Youth With Disabilities Paul Revere House Mentor Match Program 19 North Square, Boston, MA 02113 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 109, Boston, MA 02116 617-523-2338 617-556-4075, Ext. 21 GRETCHEN ADAMS KATIE BLICHARZ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.paulreverehouse.org http://www.pyd.org Ages Served: 6-11 Ages Served: 6-24 Primary Program Activities: Cultural Institution Primary Program Activities: Mentoring Services More Info: We offer programs for small groups (up to 15 children) Program Activities: Leadership, Sports, Academics, Career from camps and after-school programs, etc. We have programs for families during February and April vacation weeks. Languages Spoken: Spanish, Corgi, Hindi, Malyalam, Tamil, Kanada More Info: PYD mentors and mentees make a 1-year commitment to see each other once per month and to have telephone Private Industry Council or email contact once per week. Participants are matched Boston PIC according to similar disability, common interests and hobbies and geographical proximity. Participants are also encouraged 2201 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 to participate in fun group outings sponsored by PYD once 617-5-24--522 every three months. http://www.bostonpic.org Ages Served: 16-19 Primary Program Activities: Career Partners for Youth with Disabilities Development/Employment Partners Online Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Vietnamese More Info: Our mission is to strengthen Boston’s communities www.pyd.org/pol and its workforce by connecting youth and adults with educa- State-wide, MA 02116 tion and employment opportunities that prepare them to meet 617-556-4075, Ext. 19 the skills demanded by employers in a changing economy. PIC JASON WHEELER Specialists are located at Boston Public High Schools. Email: [email protected] www.pyd.org Ages Served: 13-24 Primary Program Activities: Youth Development Program Activities: Career, Technology, Arts, Independent Living Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, Spanish More Info: Partners Online (POL) engages youth and adults with a wide range of disabilities in an online community KEY TO ICONS designed to facilitate communication with others who share DEEC Licensed similar talents and frustrations. Youth and adults can give Summer Program advice and seek support from others. In addition, Partners Online offers a separate network for parents to exchange infor- Accessible mation about key transitional issues. Before School Program BSP BSP School

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ReadBoston Special Olympics Massachusetts ReadBoston Resources After School Program Resources 43 Hawkins Street, Boston , MA 02114 450 Old Maple Street, Building #1, Danvers, MA 01748 617-918-5290 978-750-1501 ANA ADLER JOSEPH SIEGEL Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.specialolympicsma.org Ages Served: 5-12 Primary Program Activities: Literacy Ages Served: 3 and Up More Info: ReadBoston provides on-site literacy training for Primary Program Activities: Sports after-school staff and directors. Since 2000, ReadBoston has Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership worked with over 50 after schools in Boston. Sites apply every Disabilities Currently Served: Learning Disabilities, Multiple year during an open RFP to receive ReadBoston’s technical Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autism/Pervasive assistance. ReadBoston helps programs become more skilled Development Disorder at leading reading activities that are fun and build skills. More Info: Special Olympics provides a year-round program of ReadBoston purchases books for after school programs and sports training and competition for individuals with intellec- creates cozy reading corners or libraries. tual disabilities and their classmates in inclusive Unified Sports. Intramural after school sports are offered in basketball, Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute track and field, soccer, and sailing. Resources and tools are Self Esteem Boston available for after school programs. P.O. Box 301155, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-983-1111 Steppingstone Foundation MARION B. DAVIS 155 Federal Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 Email: [email protected] 617-423-6300 http://www.selfesteemboston.com ADMISSION ASSOCIATES Email: [email protected] Ages Served: 5-18 www.tsf.org Primary Program Activities: Leadership Development Program Activities: Self Esteem-based Life Skills Ages Served: 9-14 More Info: We offer Leadership Development Programs that Primary Program Activities: Exam and Independent Schools build skills in goal-setting, conflict resolution, decision-mak- Preparation ing, problem-solving, building self-esteem, anger manage- Program Activities: Leadership, Academics ment, communication, understanding “I” messages, and Languages Spoken: Spanish, Vietnamese listening. We also offer one-day workshops. More Info: We prepare Boston students, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, to get into and succeed at top independent and public exam schools and go on to college. The tuition-free program involves summer, Saturday and afterschool classes. Steppingstone staff and faculty work with students to prepare them for the rigors of a college-preparatory education, and support them throughout middle and high school. Applications are accepted each winter from fourth-, fifth-, and seventh-grade students.

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Strong Women, Strong Girls Triangle Inc. 727 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02111 420 Pearl Street, Malden, MA 02148 617-224-1304 781-322-0400, Ext. 228 Email: [email protected] KATHY PASSALACQUA http://www.swsg.org Email: [email protected] www.triangle-inc.org Ages Served: 8-11 Primary Program Activities: General Programming Ages Served: 16-22 Program Activities: Community Service, Leadership, Primary Program Activities: Career Academics Development/Employment More Info: Girls meet with their mentors 1 afternoon per week Program Activities: Community Service, Academic Support, throughout the school year and participate in special field trips Career Development/Employment and activities. Parents, teachers, and principals have noted the Disability Focus: Multiple Disabilities program’s impact on the girls who participate: The girls are Disabilities Currently Served: Learning Disabilities, Physical more confident. They speak up, and act as examples of motiva- Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Attention Deficit Disorder, tion and success in their schools and communities. Program Multiple Disabilities, Visual Impairment, Hearing Sites include: Community School at Kennedy-Longfellow, Impairment, Speech Impairment, Mental Retardation, Condon, Farragut, Garfield, Harrington, Hurley, Jackson-Mann Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder Community Center, Jackson-Mann School, Lucy Stone, Mason, Languages Spoken: Spanish, English Otis, Perkins Community Center, South Boston Boys & Girls More Info: Triangle’s School-to-Career Program provides stu- Club, St. Columbkille, and Tobin. dents disabilities with the skills and experience they need to make a successful transition from school to the world of work.

The Medical Foundation BEST Initiative: Regional Center for Healthy Communities 622 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 617-451-0049, Ext. 223 LAURIE JO WALLACE Email: [email protected] www.youthworkcentral.org Ages Served: 1-22 Primary Program Activities: Staff development Program Activities: Leadership, Career More Info: The BEST initiative works to improve youth workers’ access to professional development opportunities and to further build the field of youth work through a multi-faceted approach: training institute, networking, system-building, professional development, portfolios, and collaboration among agencies. Please visit www.youthworkcentral.org for all upcoming trainings and opportunities.

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The following is an alphabetical listing of all programs. Those that serve youth of all middle school ages (ages 11-14) are indi- cated by the symbol *.

*1001 United Creative Performance Art After School Program 40 Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., ABCD Summer Youth Employment Program 68 *Aileycamp Boston, Boston Renaissance Charter School 68 *AIP (Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention), at Irving Middle School 43 Alexander Hamilton School, After School Program 3 Allston/ Brighton Area Planning Action Council, Inc, APAC After-School and Summer Camp 3 America SCORES New England, at Mattahunt 40 America SCORES New England, Scores at Agassiz 35 America SCORES New England, Scores at Dearborn 45 America SCORES New England, Scores at Edison 3 America SCORES New England, Scores at Hennigan 35 America SCORES New England, Scores at J.F. Kennedy 35 America SCORES New England, Scores at Jackson-Mann 3 America SCORES New England, Scores at Lee 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at Marshall 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at Mather 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at McKay 27 America SCORES New England, Scores at P.J. Kennedy 27 America SCORES New England, Scores at Trotter 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at Young Achievers 35 *America SCORES New England, Summer SCORES- Girls 12 American Chinese Christian Educational & Social Services, Inc. (ACCESS), ACCESS Enrichment Programs 9 *Appalachian Mountain Club, Youth Opportunities Program 83 Artists For Humanity, Inc. 68 Asian Community Development Corporation, A-VOYCE 10 Babbling Brook Family Afterschool 27 Bates CLC Before and After School Program 43 BCYF, Agassiz Community Center, Kids Corner After School 35 BCYF, Archdale Community Center After-School Program 44 *BCYF, Archdale Community Center, Making The Grade: Tutoring and Enrichment Program 44 *BCYF, Blackstone Community Center, Blackstone New Adventures Program 61 *BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Oak Street Youth Center 10 *BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Recreation Program 10 *BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Red Oak After School and Summer Program 10 BCYF, Charlestown Community Centers Programs 7 BCYF, Condon Community Center, School Aged Child Care 57 *BCYF, Harborside Community Center, Choices Program 27 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center, Drop In/Recreation Program 35 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center, School Age Child Care Rainbow Connection 35 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center, The Friendship After-School Tutoring Program 36 *BCYF, Jackson/Mann Community Center, Jackson/Mann After-School Program 3 BCYF, Jackson-Mann Community Center, Hamilton After School Program 4 BCYF, Madison Park Community Center, After School Program 46

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BCYF, Madison Park Community Center, Youth Connection 46 BCYF, Mattahunt Community Center, Inc., Spirit After School Program 40 BCYF, Mildred Avenue Community Center, Inc, Stars After School Program 40 *BCYF, Nazzaro Community Center, Youth Program 43 BCYF, Ohrenberger Community Center, Ohrenberger After-School Child Care 66 *BCYF, Paris Street Community Center Teen Girls Program 27 BCYF, Perkins Community Center, School Age Child Care Program 13 *BCYF, Roche Community Center, Teen Arts & Crafts 66 BCYF, Roslindale Community Center, After-School Reading & Math Program 44 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, After-School Homework Assistance Program- Shelburne 46 *BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Saturday REAP Program- Shelburne 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Summer Camp – Shelburne 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Youth Connection 47 BCYF, Tobin Community Center, Tobin Community Center After School Program 47 *BCYF, Tynan Community Center, After-School Tutoring 57 *BCYF, Tynan Community Center, South Boston Summer Collaborative Fun in the Sun 58 BCYF, Vine Street Community Center, Orchard Gardens Community Center School Age Child Care 47 BCYF, Vine Street Community Center, Vine Street School Age After-School Program 47 Beethoven School, Beethoven Before School Program 66 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After School Program at the Mattahunt 41 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Holland 13 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Hurley 61 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Kenny 13 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Tobin 47 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Trotter 13 *Best Buddies Massachusetts, Best Buddies Massachusetts 83 *Beulah Academic Enrichment Program (BAEP) 13 * Bikes Not Bombs 68 *Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street After School Program at the Ellis 48 *Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street After School Program at the Emerson 48 *Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street After School Program at the Hale 48 *Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street Summer Day Getaway 13 *Bird Street Community Center, School Age Child Care Program 13 *Bird Street Community Center, Youth Development Program 14 BMA Victory Generation at Dorchester Temple Baptist, Project 21 After School Advancement Program 14 Boston Area Health Education Center/Boston Public Health Commission, Youth to Health Careers Program (Y2HC) 69 *Boston Athenaeum 83 *Boston Ballet, Taking Steps 48 *Boston Cares , BOOYAH!—Boston Young Active Hands 83 *Boston Children's Museum, Teaching Kits 84 Boston City Singers, Boston City Singers- Edward Everett School 14 Boston City Singers, Boston City Singers- Jamaica Plain Training Chorus 36 *Boston City Singers, Boston City Singers- South Boston Training Chorus 58 Boston Higher Education Resource Center, Boston HERC Mentor Program 69 *Boston Learning Center, Building Inspiration to Fight Failure (BIFF): Motivational Learning Skills Program 69 *Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Day Camp at Camp Sayre 69 *Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Learning for Life 84

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*Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts Of America, The Environmental Learning Center 84 *Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Early Explorers and Scientists in Action 70 *Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Out of School-Time Programs 70 *Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Vacation Week Programs and Summer Camp 70 *Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Core Program 58 Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Teen Program 59 *Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Charlestown Clubhouse, Charlestown Boys & Girls Club 8 Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Charlestown Clubhouse, The Friendship Club 8 Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Yawkey Club of Roxbury, School-Age Child Care Program 49 BPS, Channing Elementary School, Achieving to Excel 33 *BPS, Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot School K-8, YASM Seamless Day Program 36 Brighton/Allston Mental Health Association, Anchor Therapeutic After-School Program 8 Brookview House Inc./Above & Beyond Program @ Moreland Street 49 *Brookview House Inc./Above & Beyond Programs @ Brookview House 14 *Camp Fire USA, Camp Fire USA 70 Camp Fire USA, ZooCamp 70 *Caribbean U-turn 41 Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc., S.T.A.R. (Safety, Trust, and Relationships) 85 *Castle Square Tenants Organization, Youth Education Program 62 Catholic Charities, Teen Center at St. Peter's 15 Catholic Charities, Yawkey Center for Early Education & Care/SACC Program 15 *Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center 8 Children's Learning Academy, Children's Learning Academy Before and After School 44 *Church of the Holy Spirit, Youth with a Choice Tutoring Program 41 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools 8th Grade Academy 49 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Edison Middle School 4 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Edwards Middle School 9 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Gavin Middle School 59 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Irving Middle School 44 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the McCormack Middle School 15 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Mildred Avenue Middle School 41 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Rogers Middle School 33 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Umana Barnes Middle School 28 *Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Wilson Middle School 15 *City Stage Co., Afterschool with City Stage Company 62 City Stage Co., Teen Stages 71 City Year, City Year Boston 85 *CityKicks, CityKicks at Young Achievers 36 *CityKicks, CityKicks at Orchard Gardens 49 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the Curley 36 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the Dearborn 49 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the Edison 4 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the Frederick 15 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the Harbor 15 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the Irving 45 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the McCormack 15 *CityKicks, CityKicks at the McKay 28

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*CityKicks, CityKicks at the Wilson 15 Coalition for Asian Pacific Youth 71 Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, at Walter Denny Youth Center 16 Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, School Age Child Care Program 16 Community Music Center of Boston 71 COMPASS, COMPASS Harbor Point After School Program 16 *Courageous Sailing Center, at Jamaica Pond 37 *Courageous Sailing Center, Courageous Sailing 16 *Courageous Sailing Center, at the Charlestown Navy Yard 71 *Crossroads For Kids, Inc., Group Camping 72 D.E.A.F. Inc, Shared Reading Program 72 David G. Farragut School, Farragut After-School Program 32 *Dearborn Middle School Community Learning Center, Dearborn After-School Academy (DASA) 50 Dennis C. Haley School, Dennis C. Haley After-School Program 45 *Dimock Community Health Center, Girlsworld 50 Dimock Community Health Center, Smart Kids After-School 50 *Dorchester Nazarene Compassionate Center, Inc, Youth Programs 16 Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center, School Age Enrichment Program/Youth Employment 17 DotWell, ATLAS Adventures 17 DotWell, Dorchester House 17 DotWell, Joseph Lee Elementary/Lee Academy Pilot School 17 *East Boston Social Centers, Central Square School Age Program 28 *East Boston Social Centers, Orient Heights School Age Program 28 Eliot Church, Eliot Educational Center 50 *Ellis Memorial, Ellis Memorial and Eldredge House, Inc. School Age Child Care 62 Ellis Memorial, Ellis Memorial at Tent City 62 Ellis Memorial, Ellis Memorial School Age Program at Madison Park Village 51 *Elm Hill Family Service Center 18 Emerson Summer Stage 72 *Families First Parenting Programs, Families First 85 Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc., Dorchester Place School Age Program 18 Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc., Little House Afterschool Program 18 *Fourth Presbyterian Church, Arts After School Program 59 *Fourth Presbyterian Church, Music After School Program 59 *Fourth Presbyterian Church, Theater After School Program 59 Franklin Park Zoo, ZooTeen Program and Youth Programs 72 *Freedom House, Inc, Life Basics 18 Friends of the Rafael Hernandez School, Inc., Hernandez After-School Program (BCLC) 51 Gardner Extended Services School (GESS), After-School Program 4 Generations Incorporated 73 *Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts 73 *Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Teen Scene 73 *Girls' Leap Self-defense, Girls' Leap Self-Defense 85 *Grace Renaissance Academic Studies Program (GRASP) 19 *Greenwood Shalom After-School And Summer Enrichment Program 19 *GRLZ Radio 540AM, GRLZ Radio 19 *G-ROW BOSTON, Community Rowing Boathouse 73

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*Handel and Haydn Society, Vocal Apprenticeship Program 74 *Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership Programs 74 Hattie B. Cooper Community Center, Cooper Afterschool Program 51 Hawthorne Youth and Community Center, Inc., Hawthorne After-School Program 51 Healthy Futures, Summer Abstinence Training Program 19 *Historic New England, Education Programs 86 Holmes Elementary School, Surround Care After-School Program 20 Huntington Theatre Company, Know The Law! 86 *Huntington Theatre Company, Scene Study Program 74 *Huntington Theatre Company, The Acting Class 74 *Huntington Theatre Company, The Acting Class, Too 74 Huntington Theatre Company, Young Voices Playwriting Workshop 75 Hyde Park Youth Hockey, Bajko Rink 33 *Hyde Square Task Force, Curley After-School Program 37 Hyde Square Task Force, Kennedy Afterschool Program 37 *IDIIL Learning Center, Academic Enrichment Program 11 *Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, Inc., Cacique After School Program 63 Italian Home For Children, After School Program 37 *JFY NetWorks Boston 75 Job Corps, Job Corps Boston 86 John F. Kennedy Family Community Center, Old Kent School Age Program 9 John Winthrop Elementary School, Before and Afterschool Program 20 *Judge Baker Children's Center, Camille Cosby Girls Program 86 *Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc., Junior Achievement 87 Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc., Junior Achievement Academy 75 KidsArts! Jamaica Plain Multicultural After-School Arts Program 38 *Lena Park Community Development Corporation, After-School Program 20 Lucy Stone School, Extended Learning Services 20 *Mandela Youth Center, Mandela Residents Cooperative Association Teen Program 63 Manning After School Program 38 *Massachusetts College of Art, Creative Vacation at MassArt 75 *Massachusetts College of Art, Saturday Studios at MassArt 76 Massachusetts College of Art, Summer Studios at MassArt 76 Massachusetts College of Art, Xtreme! Week at MassArt 76 *Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Kid's Day After-School Program 38 *Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, Mass Youth Soccer 87 *Mattapan Family Service Center, Pathways to Empowerment 42 *Merritting Attention, Inc., Student-Athlete Developmental Basketball Camp 76 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: East Boston Stadium 28 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Franklin Field 20 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Malcolm X Park 52 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Moakley Field 59 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: New Boston Pilot Middle School 20 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Reservation Road Field Site 34 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Ryan Park 42 *MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Smith Field 5 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Umass-Boston 20

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*MissionSAFE 52 *MissionWorks, Youth Cornerstone 52 *Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Goodwill Mellon Academy 52 *Murphy Elementary School, Prime Time After-School 21 *Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Fine Arts: Artful Adventures 88 *Museum of Fine Arts, Cogan Family Foundation Vacation Week Adventures 76 Museum of Fine Arts, Family Place 87 Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 87 *Museum of Fine Arts, Studio Art Classes 77 *Museum of Science, Camp In Program 88 *Museum of Science, Computer Clubhouse Network 77 *Museum of Science, Youth & Community Outreach 88 Mytown, Inc, Youth Guide Development Program 77 *New England Aquarium, Community Outreach Programs 88 *New England Aquarium, Harbor Discoveries Camp 77 New England Aquarium, Teen Programs 78 Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Urban Youth Sports 29 *Operation P.E.A.C.E., Operation P.E.A.C.E. Afterschool Program 32 *Our Space Our Place, Inc., After School Program 53 *Outdoor Explorations, Outdoor Explorations Programs 78 Paige Academy - Nursery & Elementary School 53 Partners For Youth With Disabilities, Making Healthy Connections 5 *Partners For Youth With Disabilities, Mentor Match Program 89 Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Partners Online 89 Paul Revere House 89 Phillips Brooks House Association, Chinatown Afterschool Program 11 *Phillips Brooks House Association, Mission Hill After-School Program 53 *Piers Park Sailing Center 29 *Prevention NOW! School Age Child-Care Program, AAA School Age Care - Hennigan Elementary School 38 Private Industry Council, Boston PIC 89 *Project D.E.E.P., at the Murphy Community Center 21 *Project Health, Project Health – STRIVE 78 Project HIP-HOP, Inc. 78 ReadBoston 90 Reflect And Strengthen, Girls Rap 21 Reflect And Strengthen, Street Theater 21 Reflect And Strengthen, What's The 411? Political Education 21 Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps, Youth Leadership Program for Girls 79 Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Inc./John D. O'Bryant Community Youth Center, Girls Get Connected To The Future 22 *Roxbury Presbyterian Church, Social Impact Center 53 Roxbury Tenants of Harvard After School Program 54 Roxbury Weston Programs , C.A.T.C.H. 54 *Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School After-School Program 45 *Salesian Boys & Girls Club Programs 29 Salvation Army, Community Learning Center Afterschool Program 22 Salvation Army, Salvation Army After-School/Summer Enrichment Program 63 *SCI Dorchester, SCI Dorchester 22

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*Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute, Self Esteem Boston 90 *Sociedad Latina, Mission Enrichment Program 54 South Boston Neighborhood House, South Boston Neighborhood House at the Perry School 60 South Boston Neighborhood House, South Boston Neighborhood House School Age Program 60 *South Cove Community Health Center, Brighton/Allston After-School Enrichment (BASE) Program 5 *Special Olympics Massachusetts, After School Program Resources 90 Spontaneous Celebrations, Beantown Society 38 *Spontaneous Celebrations, Festival Arts Program 39 *St. Columbkille After-School, St. Columbkille School 5 *St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, St. Stephen's Youth Programs 63 *Steppingstone Foundation 90 Strong Women, Strong Girls 91 *Swift Waters, Swift Waters After School 29 Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment at Bowdoin-Geneva 22 Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment at Noonan Business Academy 22 Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment: South End/Lower Roxbury Site 64 *Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Boston Athletic Club 60 *Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Harvard 6 *Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Reggie Lewis Center 54 *Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Sportsmen’s Tennis Club 23 *Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program-Umana Barnes School 30 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Billings Field 66 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Boston Common 11 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Carter Playground 55 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Cassidy Playground 6 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Constitution Beach 30 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Dorchester Park 23 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - English HS 39 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - George Wright Golf Course 34 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Grove Hall Community Center 23 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Harborside Community Center 30 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Hunt-Almont Park 42 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Iacono Playground 34 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Madison Park 55 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Malcolm X Park 55 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Moakley Park 60 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - North End Park 43 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ringer Playground 6 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ripley Road & Harvard Street 23 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Rogers Park 6 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ryan Playground 42 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Savin Hill Park 23 *Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - West Roxbury High School 66 *Tent City Corporation, South End Technology Center at Tent City 64 The Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University Pre-College Program 32 *The Association of Haitian Women in Boston, Ayiti Demen 79 The City School, Prison Empowerment Program 79

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The City School, Summer Leadership Program 79 The City School, Youth Outreach Weekends 79 The Food Project Summer Program 23 *The Medical Foundation, BEST Initiative: Regional Center for Healthy Communities 91 *The Paraclete Center, Paraclete Learning Center 61 *Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Choices 80 *Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Connecting with Courage 80 *Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Passages 80 Triangle Inc., Triangle Inc. 91 *Twelfth Baptist Church, Twelfth Baptist Church After School 55 *Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, Roxbury Youth Programs 55 *United South End Settlements, Artful Transformations 64 United South End Settlements, After-School Program 64 *Urban Dreams Youth Development Program 24 USS Constitution Museum, YES (Youth Empowerment Summer) 81 *Vietnamese-American Civic Association (VACA), Youth Development Program 24 Wesley Child Care Center, Inc., Wesley School Age Program 24 *West End House Boys and Girls Club of Allston-Brighton, After School Program 6 Women Express/Teen Voices, S.H.O.U.T.! 81 WriteBoston, T.i.P. Journalism Summer Session 81 WriteBoston, T.i.P., Boston Teens in Print After School Program 24 YMCA of Greater Boston - Black Achievers Branch, College Path Leadership Institute 81 YMCA of Greater Boston - Black Achievers Branch, Young Achievers Summer Institute 82 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Hurley After-School Program 65 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Mission After-School Program 55 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Teen After-School Program 32 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Prime Time - Mason School 56 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Winthrop After School Program 25 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, YMCA Central Branch On-Site Program 33 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Camp Adventure 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Camp Discovery 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Dorchester Family YMCA: Camp Explorer 25 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Middle School Program 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, School Age Child Care Programs- Talbot Ave. 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, School Age Child Care Programs- Washington Street Site 26 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Youth Development 26 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Youth Sports 26 *YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at Curtis Guild Elementary School 30 *YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at McKay Elementary School 30 *YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at O'Donnell Elementary School 31 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at the Dante Alighieri Elementary School 31 *YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at the P.J. Kennedy Elementary School 31 *YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at the Samuel Adams Elementary School 31 *YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at Umana Middle School/Harborside Community Center 3 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, Family School At the Otis Elementary School 31 YMCA of Greater Boston - Egleston Square Branch, Egleston YMCA On Site After-school Program 39 YMCA of Greater Boston - Hyde Park Branch, Hyde Park YMCA at the Greenwood 34

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YMCA of Greater Boston - Hyde Park Branch, YMCA Before and After-School Program On Site 34 YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square Branch, Aquatics Program - Oak Square YMCA 6 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square Branch, Camp Connolly 7 YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square Branch, On-site After-School 7 YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square Branch, Winship After-School Program 7 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Blackstone School Age Child Care Program 65 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Camp Adventure 56 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Curley School Age Child Care Program 39 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Onsite School Age Child Care Program 56 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Sports Camp 56 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Young Achievers 57 *YMCA of Greater Boston - Wang Branch, Wang After-School Program 11 YMCA of Greater Boston - Wang Branch, Wang YMCA Camp: Golden Mountain 11 YMCA of Greater Boston - Wang Branch, Wang Teen Program 12 *YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, Bear Camps 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, Before and After School Program at the Lyndon 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, Joyce Kilmer Before and After-School 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, School Age Child Care On-site 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, West Roxbury YMCA at the Conley Elementary School 45 *Youth Advocacy Project, 'Know the Law Workshops' 82 *Youth Enrichment Services, YES - Operation Ski Lift 82 *YouthBuild Boston, Inc., After-School Drop-in Program 57 Youthcare, Youthcare After-School Program (YAP) 9 YWCA Boston, YWCA: Generations Learning Together 26 *YWCA Boston, YWCA: Youth Voice Collaborative 65 *ZUMIX, Hands On Programs 82

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ALLSTON/BRIGHTON Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Edison Middle School 4 Partners For Youth With Disabilities, Making Healthy Connections 5 South Cove Community Health Center, Brighton/Allston After-School Enrichment (BASE) Program 5 St. Columbkille After-School, St. Columbkille School 5 Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Harvard 6 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Cassidy Playground 6 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ringer Playground 6 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Rogers Park 6 West End House Boys and Girls Club of Allston-Brighton, After School Program 6 YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square Branch, Camp Connolly 7

CHARLESTOWN Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Charlestown Clubhouse, Charlestown Boys & Girls Club 8 Brighton/Allston Mental Health Association, Anchor Therapeutic After-School Program 8 Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center, Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center 8 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Edwards Middle School 9 John F. Kennedy Family Community Center, Old Kent School Age Program 9

CHINATOWN Asian Community Development Corporation, A-VOYCE (Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment) 10 BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Oak Street Youth Center 10 BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Recreation Program 10 IDIIL Learning Center, Academic Enrichment Program 11 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Boston Common 11 YMCA of Greater Boston - Wang Branch, Wang Teen Program 12

DORCHESTER America SCORES New England, Summer SCORES- Girls 12 Bird Street Community Center, Youth Development Program 14 Boston City Singers 14 Brookview House Inc., Above & Beyond Programs @ Brookview House 14 Catholic Charities, Teen Center at St. Peter's 15 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the McCormack Middle School 15 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Wilson Middle School 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Frederick 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Harbor 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the McCormack 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Wilson 15 Courageous Sailing Center, Courageous Sailing 16 Dorchester Nazarene Compassionate Center, Inc. 16 DotWell, Dorchester House 17 Freedom House, Inc, Life Basics 18 Grace Renaissance Academic Studies Program (GRASP) 19 Greenwood Shalom After-School and Summer Enrichment Program 19 GRLZ Radio 540AM, GRLZ Radio 19 Healthy Futures, Summer Abstinence Training Program 19

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MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Franklin Field 20 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: New Boston Pilot Middle School 20 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Umass-Boston 20 Project D.E.E.P., Project D.E.E.P. at the Murphy Community Center 21 Reflect And Strengthen, Girls Rap 21 Reflect And Strengthen, Street Theater 21 Reflect And Strengthen, What's The 411? Political Education 21 Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Inc./John D. O'Bryant Community Youth Center, Girls Get Connected To The Future 22 SCI Dorchester 22 Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment at Bowdoin-Geneva 22 Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment at Noonan Business Academy 22 Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Sportsmen’s Tennis Club 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Dorchester Park 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Grove Hall Community Center 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ripley Road & Harvard Street 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Savin Hill Park 23 The Food Project, The Food Project's Summer Program 23 Urban Dreams Youth Development Program 24 Vietnamese-American Civic Association (VACA), Youth Development Program 24 WriteBoston, T.i.P., Boston Teens in Print After School Program 24 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Camp Adventure 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Camp Discovery 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Middle School Program 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, School Age Child Care Programs- Talbot Ave. 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Youth Development 26 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Youth Sports 26

EAST BOSTON BCYF, Harborside Community Center, Choices Program 27 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Umana Barnes Middle School 28 CityKicks, CityKicks at the McKay 28 East Boston Social Centers, Central Square School Age Program 28 East Boston Social Centers, Orient Heights School Age Program 28 Piers Park Sailing Center 29 Salesian Boys & Girls Club Programs 29 Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program-Umana Barnes School 30 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Constitution Beach 30 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Harborside Community Center 30 ZUMIX Hands On Programs 32

FENWAY The Art Institute of Boston, The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University Pre-College Program 32 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Teen After-School Program 32

HYDE PARK Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Rogers Middle School 33 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - George Wright Golf Course 34 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Iacono Playground 34

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JAMAICA PLAIN BPS, Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot School K-8, YASM Seamless Day Program 36 CityKicks, CityKicks at Young Achievers 36 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Curley 36 Courageous Sailing Center, at Jamaica Pond 37 Hyde Square Task Force, Curley After-School Program 37 Spontaneous Celebrations, Beantown Society 38 Spontaneous Celebrations, Festival Arts Program 39 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - English HS 39

MATTAPAN 1001 United Creative Performance Art After School Program, 1001 United Creative Performance Art After School Program 40 Caribbean U-turn 41 Church of the Holy Spirit, Youth with a Choice Tutoring Program 41 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Mildred Avenue Middle School 41 Mattapan Family Service Center, Pathways to Empowerment 42 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Hunt-Almont Park 42 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ryan Playground 42

NORTH END BCYF, Nazzaro Community Center, Youth Program 43 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - North End Park 43

ROSLINDALE AIP (Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention), AIP After-School Program at Irving Middle School 43 BCYF, Archdale Community Center, Making The Grade: Tutoring and Enrichment Program 44 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Irving Middle School 44 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Irving 45 Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School After-School Program 45

ROXBURY BCYF, Madison Park Community Center, Youth Connection 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Saturday REAP Program- Shelburne 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Youth Connection 47 Boston Ballet, Taking Steps 48 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools 8th Grade Academy 49 CityKicks, CityKicks at Orchard Gardens 49 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Dearborn 49 Dearborn Middle School Community Learning Center, Dearborn After-School Academy (DASA) 50 Dimock Community Health Center, Girlsworld 50 MissionSAFE, MissionSAFE 52 MissionWorks, Youth Cornerstone 52 Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Goodwill Mellon Academy 52 Our Space Our Place, Inc., After School Program 53 Phillips Brooks House Association, Mission Hill After-School Program 53 Roxbury Presbyterian Church, Roxbury Presbyterian Church Social Impact Center 53 Sociedad Latina, Mission Enrichment Program 54 Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Reggie Lewis Center 54

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Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Carter Playground 55 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Madison Park 55 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Malcolm X Park 55 Twelfth Baptist Church, Twelfth Baptist Church After School 55 Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, Roxbury Youth Programs 55 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Camp Adventure 56 YouthBuild Boston, Inc., After-School Drop-in Program 57

SOUTH BOSTON Boston City Singers, Boston City Singers- South Boston Training Chorus 58 Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Core Program 58 Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Teen Program 59 Citizen Schools, Citizen Schools at the Gavin Middle School 59 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Moakley Field 59 Tenacity, After-School Excellence Program- Boston Athletic Club 60 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Moakley Park 60 The Paraclete Center, Paraclete Learning Center 61

SOUTH END Castle Square Tenants Organization, Youth Education Program 62 City Stage Co., Afterschool with City Stage Company 62 Mandela Youth Center, Mandela Residents Cooperative Association Teen Program 63 Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment: South End/Lower Roxbury Site 64 Tent City Corporation, South End Technology Center at Tent City 64 United South End Settlements, Artful Transformations 64 YWCA Boston, YWCA: Youth Voice Collaborative 65

CITY WIDE Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., ABCD Summer Youth Employment Program 68 Aileycamp Boston, Boston Renaissance Charter School 68 Artists for Humanity, Inc. 68 Bikes Not Bombs, Bikes Not Bombs 68 Boston Area Health Education Center/Boston Public Health Commission, Youth to Health Careers Program (Y2HC) 69 Boston Higher Education Resource Center, Boston HERC Mentor Program 69 Boston Learning Center, Building Inspiration to Fight Failure (BIFF): Motivational Learning Skills Program 69 Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Early Explorers and Scientists in Action 70 Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Out of School-Time Programs 70 Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Vacation Week Programs and Summer Camp 70 City Stage Co., Teen Stages 71 Coalition for Asian Pacific Youth, Coalition for Asian Pacific Youth 71 Community Music Center of Boston, Community Music Center of Boston 71 Courageous Sailing Center, Courageous Sailing at the Charlestown Navy Yard 71

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Crossroads For Kids, Inc., Group Camping 72 Emerson Summer Stage, Emerson Summer Stage 72 Franklin Park Zoo, ZooTeen Program and Youth Programs 72 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Girl Scouts 73 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Teen Scene 73 G-ROW BOSTON 73 Handel and Haydn Society, Vocal Apprenticeship Program 74 Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership, Programs 74 Huntington Theatre Company, Scene Study Program 74 Huntington Theatre Company, The Acting Class 74 Huntington Theatre Company, The Acting Class, Too 74 Huntington Theatre Company, Young Voices Playwriting Workshop 75 JFY Networks, JFY Networks Boston 75 Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc, Junior Achievement Academy 75 Massachusetts College of Art, Creative Vacation at MassArt 75 Massachusetts College of Art, Saturday Studios at MassArt 76 Massachusetts College of Art, Summer Studios at MassArt 76 Massachusetts College of Art, Xtreme! Week at MassArt 76 Merritting Attention, Inc., Student-Athlete Developmental Basketball Camp 76 Museum of Fine Arts, Cogan Family Foundation Vacation Week Adventures 76 Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Fine Arts: Studio Art Classes 77 Museum of Science, Computer Clubhouse Network 77 Mytown, Inc, Youth Guide Development Program 77 New England Aquarium, Harbor Discoveries Camp 77 New England Aquarium, Teen Programs 78 Outdoor Explorations , Outdoor Explorations Programs 78 Project Health, Project Health – STRIVE 78 Project HIP-HOP, Inc, Project HIP-HOP 78 Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps, Youth Leadership Program for Girls 79 The Association of Haitian Women in Boston, Ayiti Demen 79 The City School, Prison Empowerment Program 79 The City School, Summer Leadership Program 79 The City School, Youth Outreach Weekends 79 Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Choices 80 USS Constitution Museum, YES (Youth Empowerment Summer) 81 Women Express/Teen Voices, Teen Voices Shout! 81 WriteBoston, T.i.P. Journalism Summer Session 81 YMCA of Greater Boston - Black Achievers Branch, College Path Leadership Institute 81 YMCA of Greater Boston - Black Achievers Branch, Young Achievers Summer Institute 82 Youth Advocacy Project, Youth Advocacy Project's 'Know the Law Workshops' 82 Youth Enrichment Services, YES - Operation Ski Lift 82 ZUMIX Hands On Programs 82

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ALLSTON-BRIGHTON Allston/ Brighton Area Planning Action Council, Inc, APAC After-School and Summer Camp 3 America SCORES New England, Scores at Edison 3 America SCORES New England, Scores at Jackson-Mann 3 BCYF, Jackson/Mann Community Center, Jackson/Mann After-School Program 3 BCYF, Jackson-Mann Community Center, Hamilton After School Program 4 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Edison 4 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Smith Field 5 Partners For Youth With Disabilities, Making Healthy Connections 5 South Cove Community Health Center, Brighton/Allston After-School Enrichment (BASE) Program 5 St. Columbkille After-School, St. Columbkille School 5 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Cassidy Playground 6 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ringer Playground 6 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Rogers Park 6 West End House Boys and Girls Club of Allston-Brighton, After School Program 6 YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square Branch, Camp Connolly 7

CHARLESTOWN BCYF, Charlestown Community Centers, Programs 7 Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Charlestown Clubhouse, Charlestown Boys & Girls Club 8 Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Charlestown Clubhouse, The Friendship Club 8 Brighton/Allston Mental Health Association, Anchor Therapeutic After-School Program 8 John F. Kennedy Family Community Center, Old Kent School Age Program 9 Youthcare, Youthcare After-School Program (YAP) 9

CHINATOWN American Chinese Christian Educational & Social Services, Inc. (ACCESS), ACCESS Enrichment Programs 9 Asian Community Development Corporation, A-VOYCE 10 BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Oak Street Youth Center 10 BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Recreation Program 10 BCYF, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Red Oak After School and Summer Program 10 IDIIL Learning Center, Academic Enrichment Program 11 Phillips Brooks House Association, Chinatown Afterschool Program 11 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Boston Common 11 YMCA of Greater Boston - Chinatown Branch, Wang After-School Program 11 YMCA of Greater Boston - Wang Branch, Wang YMCA Camp: Golden Mountain 11 YMCA of Greater Boston - Wang Branch, Wang Teen Program 12

DORCHESTER America SCORES New England, Scores at Lee 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at Marshall 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at Mather 12 America SCORES New England, Scores at Trotter 12 America SCORES New England, Summer SCORES- Girls 12 BCYF, Perkins Community Center, School Age Child Care Program 13 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Holland 13 Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street Summer Day Getaway 13 Bird Street Community Center, School Age Child Care Program 13

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Bird Street Community Center, Youth Development Program 14 Brookview House Inc., Above & Beyond Program @ Brookview House 14 Catholic Charities , Teen Center at St. Peter's 15 Catholic Charities , Yawkey Center for Early Education & Care/SACC Program 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Frederick 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Harbor 15 CityKicks, CityKicks at the McCormack 15 Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, at Walter Denny Youth Center 16 Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, Colonel Daniel Marr School Age Child Care Program 16 Courageous Sailing Center, Courageous Sailing 16 Dorchester Nazarene Compassionate Center, Inc. 16 Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center, School Age Enrichment Program/Youth Employment 17 DotWell, ATLAS Adventures 17 DotWell, Dorchester House 17 DotWell, Joseph Lee Elementary/Lee Academy Pilot School 17 Elm Hill Family Service Center, Elm Hill Family Service Center 18 Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc., Dorchester Place School Age Program 18 Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc., Little House Afterschool Program 18 Freedom House, Inc, Life Basics 18 Grace Renaissance Academic Studies Program (GRASP) 19 Greenwood Shalom After-School and Summer Enrichment Program 19 GRLZ Radio 540AM, GRLZ Radio 19 Healthy Futures, Summer Abstinence Training Program 19 Lena Park Community Development Corporation, Lena Park CDC After-School 20 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Franklin Field 20 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: New Boston Pilot Middle School 20 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Umass-Boston 20 Murphy Elementary School, Murphy School Prime Time After-School 21 Project D.E.E.P., Project D.E.E.P. at the Murphy Community Center 21 Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Inc./ O'Bryant Community Youth Center, Girls Get Connected 22 Salvation Army, Community Learning Center Afterschool Program 22 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Dorchester Park 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Grove Hall Community Center 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ripley Road & Harvard Street 23 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Savin Hill Park 23 The Food Project, The Food Project's Summer Program 23 Urban Dreams Youth Development Program, Urban Dreams Youth Development Program 24 Vietnamese-American Civic Association (VACA), Youth Development Program 24 Wesley Child Care Center, Inc., Wesley School Age Program 24 WriteBoston, T.i.P., Boston Teens in Print After School Program 24 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Camp Adventure 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Dorchester Family YMCA: Camp Explorer 25 YMCA of Greater Boston - Dorchester Branch, Youth Development 26 YWCA Boston, YWCA: Generations Learning Together 26

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EAST BOSTON America SCORES New England, Scores at McKay 27 America SCORES New England, Scores at P.J. Kennedy 27 Babbling Brook , Babbling Brook Family Afterschool 27 BCYF, Harborside Community Center, Choices Program 27 BCYF, Paris Street Community Center, Paris Street Community Center Teen Girls Program 27 CityKicks, CityKicks at the McKay 28 East Boston Social Centers, Central Square School Age Program 28 East Boston Social Centers, Orient Heights School Age Program 28 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: East Boston Stadium 28 Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Urban Youth Sports 29 Piers Park Sailing Center, Piers Park Sailing Center 29 Salesian Boys & Girls Club, Programs 29 Swift Waters, Swift Waters After School 29 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Constitution Beach 30 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Harborside Community Center 30 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at Curtis Guild Elementary School 30 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at McKay Elementary School 30 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at O'Donnell Elementary School 31 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at the Dante Alighieri Elementary School 31 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at the Samuel Adams Elementary School 31 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, East Boston YMCA at Umana Middle School/Harborside Community Center 31 YMCA of Greater Boston - East Boston Branch, Family School At the Otis Elementary School 31 ZUMIX, Hands On Programs 32

FENWAY Operation P.E.A.C.E., Operation P.E.A.C.E. Afterschool Program 32 The Art Institute of Boston, The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University Pre-College Program 32 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Teen After-School Program 32 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, YMCA Central Branch On-Site Program 33

HYDE PARK MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Reservation Road Field Site 34 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - George Wright Golf Course 34 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Iacono Playground 34 YMCA of Greater Boston - Hyde Park Branch, YMCA Before and After-School Program On Site 34

JAMAICA PLAIN America SCORES New England, Scores at Agassiz 35 America SCORES New England, Scores at Hennigan 35 America SCORES New England, Scores at J.F. Kennedy 35 America SCORES New England, Scores at Young Achievers 35 BCYF, Agassiz Community Center, Kids Corner After School 35 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center, Hennigan Community Center Drop In/Recreation Program 35 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center, School Age Child Care Rainbow Connection 35 BCYF, Hennigan Community Center, The Friendship After-School Tutoring Program 36 BPS, Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot School K-8, YASM Seamless Day Program 36 CityKicks, CityKicks at Young Achievers 36

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CityKicks, CityKicks at the Curley 36 Courageous Sailing Center, at Jamaica Pond 37 Hyde Square Task Force, Curley After-School Program 37 Hyde Square Task Force, Kennedy Afterschool Program 37 Italian Home For Children, After School Program 37 KidsArts! Jamaica Plain Multicultural After-School Arts Program, KidsArts! 38 Prevention NOW! School Age Child-Care Program, AAA School Age Care - Hennigan Elementary School 38 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - English HS 39 YMCA of Greater Boston - Egleston Square Branch, Egleston YMCA On Site After-school Program 39

MATTAPAN 1001United Creative Performance Art After School Program 40 America SCORES New England at Mattahunt 40 BCYF, Mattahunt Community Center, Inc., Spirit After School Program 40 BCYF, Mildred Avenue Community Center, Inc, Stars After School Program 40 Church of the Holy Spirit, Youth with a Choice Tutoring Program 41 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Ryan Park 42 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Hunt-Almont Park 42 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Ryan Playground 42

NORTH END BCYF, Nazzaro Community Center, Youth Program 43 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - North End Park 43

ROSLINDALE AIP (Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention), AIP After-School Program at Irving Middle School 43 BCYF, Archdale Community Center, Archdale Community Center After-School Program 44 BCYF, Archdale Community Center, Making The Grade: Tutoring and Enrichment Program 44 BCYF, Roslindale Community Center, After-School Reading & Math Program 44 Children's Learning Academy, Children's Learning Academy Before and After School 44 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Irving 44 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, West Roxbury YMCA at the Conley Elementary School 45

ROXBURY America SCORES New England, Scores at Dearborn 45 BCYF, Madison Park Community Center, After School Program 46 BCYF, Madison Park Community Center, Youth Connection 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, After-School Homework Assistance Program- Shelburne 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Summer Camp – Shelburne 46 BCYF, Shelburne Community Center, Youth Connection 47 BCYF, Vine Street Community Center, Orchard Gardens Community Center School Age Child Care 47 BCYF, Vine Street Community Center, Vine Street School Age After-School Program 47 BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life, BELL After-School Program at the Tobin 47 Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street After School Program at the Ellis 48 Bird Street Community Center, Bird Street After School Program at the Emerson 48 Bird Street Community Center , Bird Street After School Program at the Hale 48 Boston Ballet, Taking Steps 48 Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston-Yawkey Club of Roxbury, School-Age Child Care Program 49

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Brookview House Inc./Above & Beyond Program, Above & Beyond Program @ Moreland Street 49 CityKicks, CityKicks at Orchard Gardens 49 CityKicks, CityKicks at the Dearborn 49 Dearborn Middle School Community Learning Center, Dearborn After-School Academy (DASA) 50 Dimock Community Health Center, Smart Kids After-School 50 Eliot Church, Eliot Educational Center 50 Ellis Memorial , Ellis Memorial School Age Program at Madison Park Village 51 Hattie B. Cooper Community Center, Cooper Afterschool Program 51 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Malcolm X Park 52 MissionSAFE, MissionSAFE 52 MissionWorks, Youth Cornerstone 52 Paige Academy - Nursery & Elementary School, Paige Academy 53 Phillips Brooks House Association, Mission Hill After-School Program 53 Roxbury Tenants of Harvard After School Program, Roxbury Tenants of Harvard After School Program 54 Roxbury Weston Programs , C.A.T.C.H. 54 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Carter Playground 55 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Madison Park 55 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Malcolm X Park 55 Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, Roxbury Youth Programs 55 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Mission After-School Program 55 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Camp Adventure 56 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Sports Camp 56 YMCA of Greater Boston - Roxbury Family Branch, Young Achievers 57 YouthBuild Boston, Inc., Youthbuild Boston, Inc. After-School Drop-in Program 57

SOUTH BOSTON BCYF, Condon Community Center, School Aged Child Care 57 BCYF, Tynan Community Center, After-School Tutoring 57 BCYF, Tynan Community Center, South Boston Summer Collaborative Fun in the Sun 58 Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Core Program 58 Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Core Program 58 Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston- South Boston Club, Teen Program 59 Fourth Presbyterian Church, Theater After School Program 59 MetroLacrosse, MetroLacrosse: Moakley Field 59 South Boston Neighborhood House, South Boston Neighborhood House at the Perry School 60 South Boston Neighborhood House, South Boston Neighborhood House School Age Program 60 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Moakley Park 60 The Paraclete Center, Paraclete Learning Center 61

SOUTH END BCYF, Blackstone Community Center, Blackstone New Adventures Program 61 Castle Square Tenants Organization, Youth Education Program 62 City Stage Co., Afterschool with City Stage Company 62 Ellis Memorial, Ellis Memorial and Eldredge House, Inc. School Age Child Care 62 Ellis Memorial, Ellis Memorial at Tent City 62 Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, Inc., Cacique After School Program 63 Salvation Army, Salvation Army After-School/Summer Enrichment Program 63

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Teen Empowerment, Teen Empowerment: South End/Lower Roxbury Site 64 Tent City Corporation, South End Technology Center at Tent City 64 United South End Settlements, Artful Transformations 64 United South End Settlements, United South End Settlements After-School Program 64 YMCA of Greater Boston - Central Branch, Central YMCA: Hurley After-School Program 65

WEST ROXBURY BCYF, Roche Community Center, Teen Arts & Crafts 66 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - Billings Field 66 Tenacity, Summer Tennis & Reading Program - West Roxbury High School 66 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, Bear Camps 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, Before and After School Program at the Lyndon 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, Joyce Kilmer Before and After-School 67 YMCA of Greater Boston - West Roxbury Branch, School Age Child Care On-site 67

CITY WIDE Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., ABCD Summer Youth Employment Program 68 Aileycamp Boston, Boston Renaissance Charter School 68 Artists For Humanity, Inc., Artists for Humanity, Inc. 68 Bikes Not Bombs, Bikes Not Bombs 68 Boston Area Health Education Center/Boston Public Health Commission, Youth to Health Careers Program (Y2HC) 69 Boston Learning Center, Building Inspiration to Fight Failure (BIFF): Motivational Learning Skills Program 69 Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Day Camp at Camp Sayre 69 Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Early Explorers and Scientists in Action 70 Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Out of School-Time Programs 70 Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center Vacation Week Programs and Summer Camp 70 Camp Fire USA , ZooCamp 70 City Stage Co., Teen Stages 71 Coalition for Asian Pacific Youth, Coalition for Asian Pacific Youth 71 Community Music Center of Boston, Community Music Center of Boston 71 Courageous Sailing Center, Courageous Sailing at the Charlestown Navy Yard 71 Crossroads For Kids, Inc., Group Camping 72 Emerson Summer Stage, Emerson Summer Stage 72 Franklin Park Zoo, ZooTeen Program and Youth Programs 72 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Girl Scouts 73 G-ROW BOSTON, G-ROW BOSTON 73 Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership, Programs 74 JFY Networks, JFY Networks Boston 75 Massachusetts College of Art, Creative Vacation at MassArt 75 Massachusetts College of Art, Saturday Studios at MassArt 76 Massachusetts College of Art, Summer Studios at MassArt 76 Massachusetts College of Art, Xtreme! Week at MassArt 76 Merritting Attention, Inc., Student-Athlete Developmental Basketball Camp 76 Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Fine Arts: Cogan Family Foundation Vacation Week Adventures 76 Museum of Fine Arts , Museum of Fine Arts: Studio Art Classes 77 Museum of Science, Computer Clubhouse Network 77 Mytown, Inc, Youth Guide Development Program 77 New England Aquarium, Harbor Discoveries Camp 77

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New England Aquarium, Teen Programs 78 Outdoor Explorations , Outdoor Explorations Programs 78 The City School, Summer Leadership Program 79 Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Choices 80 Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Connecting with Courage 80 Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Passages 80 USS Constitution Museum, YES (Youth Empowerment Summer) 81 Women Express/Teen Voices, Teen Voices Shout! 81 WriteBoston, T.i.P. Journalism Summer Session 81 YMCA of Greater Boston - Black Achievers Branch, Young Achievers Summer Institute 82 Youth Enrichment Services, YES - Operation Ski Lift 82 ZUMIX, ZUMIX Hands On Programs 82

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What to LOOK FOR in your CHILD’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Before enrolling a child in a program, it is a good idea to visit the program, observe activities, and meet the staff. The following checklist can help parents to decide if a program will meet their child’s needs.

Your Child’s Safety and Health in a Program Cost, Hours, and Transportation

❑ Is the program/provider EEC licensed ❑ What is the cost? or exempt? This information must be posted. ❑ Is there a sliding fee scale or scholarship support ❑ Is the facility well maintained and secured? available? ❑ Is the staff trained in First Aid and CPR? ❑ What are the program’s hours of operation (year round, including weekends and vacations)? ❑ Does the provider carry insurance? ❑ ❑ Does the program provide safe and convenient Is the space adaptable for children of all abilities? transportation? ❑ Is it convenient to my child’s school, home or my place of work/study?

Program Offerings and Structure

❑ Is the schedule balanced? Do children have many opportunities and choices? Indoor/Outdoor Play Area ❑ What is the program’s philosophy? ❑ Is there adequate space for children to play? ❑ What is the program’s behavior support policy? ❑ Is there a quiet space for doing homework? ❑ Are program expectations and schedule clearly visible for both children and parents/guardians? ❑ Are bathrooms easily accessible? ❑ What is the staff to student ratio? ❑ Are children being monitored? ❑ Are nutritious meals/snacks served? ❑ Is the play area enclosed, safe and uncluttered? ❑ Does the type of programming match my child’s ❑ Are toys and materials safe and appropriate? needs and interests? (every day or drop-in, music lessons, homework help, etc.)

❑ Does the program encourage family Program Staff involvement? ❑ Does the program offer a variety of age appropri- ❑ Does the staff communicate well with children? ate activities? ❑ Do the children seem happy around the staff? ❑ Does the program make good use of community ❑ Is the staff attentive to children’s needs? resources (museums, libraries, local theater groups)? ❑ Is the staff attentive to children’s families?

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