Boscov08.59 5/9/08 1:30 PM Page 2 2008–2009 Guide to Boston’s Before and After School Programs Boscov08.59 5/9/08 1:30 PM Page 3 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 ©1991 BOSTnet Build the Out-of-School Time Network (BOSTnet) grants permission to individuals, public agencies, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to use, copy and distribute this work for non-commercial purposes, provided that any use, reproduction or distribution of this work or any portion thereof is attributed to Build the Out-of-School Time Network. Use of this work for commercial purposes, including distribution and copying of this work by for-profit entities, is prohibited without prior written consent of Build the Out-of-School Time Network. 2 Build the Out-of-School Time Network • www.bostnet.org ALLSTON/BRIGHTON 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: