Everyday |Academic| Inclusive and Special Needs|Performing and Visual Arts|Adventure & Outdoor Skills|Sports/Athletic/Outdoors Opportunities|STEM|Mentoring
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Elementary School Out-of-School Time Network
coordinated by the Cambridge Agenda for Children OST:
Increasing equity, access and innovation and sustaining the highest quality OST opportunities and experiences for all children, youth and families.
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Afterschool Planning Tool
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PROGRAM NAME | GRADE | MODE | M | T | W | Th | Fri | Wknd | Aid Available | Page |
Everyday Afterschool Programs (5 Days/week) | ||||||||||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost Vouchers accepted | 4 | ||
Jk-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Scholarships available Vouchers accepted | 4 | ||
Jk-12yr | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost Vouchers accepted | 5 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Scholarships available Vouchers accepted | 5 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost Vouchers accepted | 6 | ||
K- 13yr | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Low cost Vouchers accepted | 6 | ||
Jk-2 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | No Aid | 7 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost Vouchers accepted | 7 | ||
K-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 7 | |||
K-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Scholarships available Vouchers accepted | 8 | ||
DHSP Jk-5th grade Afterschool | ||||||||||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 8 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 8 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 8 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 8 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Afterschool Programs (3-5 Days/week) | ||||||||||
DHSP Community Schools | ||||||||||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | |||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 9 | ||
DHSP CYP Pre-Teen & Middle School Program | ||||||||||
4-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 10 | ||
4-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 10 | ||
4-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 10 | ||
4-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 10 | ||
Specialty opportunities (1-2 times a week) | ||||||||||
Academic Support and Enrichment | ||||||||||
Jk-8 | Virtual | X | X | X | X | X | No cost | 11 | ||
Jk-8 | Virtual | X | X | Scholarships available Sliding scale cost | 11 | |||||
Jk-12 | Virtual | X | X | X | X | X | X | Varies | 12 | |
3-5 | In Person | X | No cost | 12 | ||||||
Jk-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | No cost | 13 | |||
Inclusive & Special Needs | ||||||||||
Jk-5 | TBD | X | X | X | X | X | No cost | 14 | ||
K & up | Virtual | X | X | X | X | X | No cost | 14 | ||
8-14 | In Person | X | Scholarship available | 15 | ||||||
Performing and Visual Arts (1-2 days/week) | ||||||||||
1-8 | In Person | X | Sliding scale cost | 15 | ||||||
5-7 | In Person | No cost | 16 | |||||||
K-12 | In Person | X | X | Low cost | 16 | |||||
3-8 | Virtual | X | Scholarship (First come, first served) | 17 | ||||||
3-8th grade | In Person & Virtual | X | X | X | X | X | X | Scholarships available | 17 | |
Sports/Athletic/Outdoors Opportunities (1-2 days/week) | ||||||||||
K-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | X | Scholarship available | 18 | |
Jk-8 | In Person | X | Sliding scale cost | 19 | ||||||
K-8 | In Person | X | Scholarship available | 19 | ||||||
1-8 | In Person | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 20 | |||||
Jk-5 | In Person | X | Scholarship available | 20 | ||||||
4-5 | In Person | X | X | No cost | 21 | |||||
3-5 | In Person | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 21 | |||||
Jk-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | X | No Aid | 22 | |
Jk-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | X | No cost | 23 | |
1-5 | In Person | X | X | X | Free Trial | 22 | ||||
6-15yrs | In Person | X | X | X | X | Low Cost | 24 | |||
1-5 | In Person | X | No Aid | 25 | ||||||
Shoot Straight (winter program) | 3-6 | In Person | X | $50 | 25 | |||||
0-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Low Cost | 26 | ||
S.T.E.M Science, Technology, Engineering, Math | ||||||||||
2-6 | Virtual | X | Early Bird Special Rate | 26 | ||||||
2-8 | In Person | X | X | X | X | X | Sliding scale cost | 27 | ||
K-12 | Virtual | X | X | X | X | No cost | 27 | |||
Everyday Afterschool Programs
Program Type: We are dedicated to family engagement, positive behavior guidance, and innovation to support the social emotional development of every child. CCC offers homework help, STEAM Activities, Karate, Cooking, Sports League, and more! | ||
Who: Jk-8th grade scholars | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 6pm | Cost: $116/Week; $30/Day Financial Aid/Vouchers: Yes |
Location: Cambridgeport/Coast 5 Callender St, Cambridge MA | Activities:
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Transportation: No | Contact: Latifah James Phone: 617.547.6811 Email: Latifaj@cambridgecc.org | |
Program Type: Classes cover disciplines including the visual arts, dance, theater and media arts. All students participate in sequential, semester-long focus classes and present their work four times each year including at our outdoor summer event, Arts Interactive, and our final spring show. | ||
Who: Scholars ages 5yrs old -12yrs old | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 6pm | Cost: $21-30/day-$105-150/wk Scholarship/Vouchers: Yes |
Location: Area 4/Port 119 Windsor St | Activities:
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Transportation: No | Contact: Jada Allyne Email: | https://schools.procareconnect.com/register/2612f3a6-04f4-4bf4-a71c-815361495032 |
Program Type: We offer engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for children age 5 through 4th grade who attend the Graham and Parks School. We are a play based program that promotes social growth, learning, discovery, appropriate physical activity, and a sense of community.c | ||
Who: 5yrs old-4th grade (Students must attend G & P School) | When: Mon - Fri; 2:25PM - 5:45PM | Cost:$430/month Financial Aid/Voucher: Yes
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Location: Mid Cambridge 44 Linnaean St | Activities
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Transportation: No | Contact: Jodi Rich Phone: 617.547.1116 Email: jodisrich@gmail.com | |
Program Type: Classes are designed to build academic confidence and complement what children learn in school. Students have the choice of daily enrichment activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), with arts and character development elements woven into all curriculum. Staff plan classes based on student interest and connect their lessons to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. All youth also receive homework help. | ||
Who: Jk-5th grade | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 5:30pm | Cost: $30/day; $150/ week Financial Aid/Voucher: Yes |
Location: East Cambridge 105 Spring St. | Activities
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Transportation: No | Contact: Chris Del Vecchio Phone: 617.876.4444 Email: christine@eastendhouse.org | https://eastendhouse.org/programs-and-services/school-age-program/ |
Program Type: The afterschool program is designed to help children be intentional, productive and well balanced. Students are assisted with completing their homework, projects, and other school related assignments during after school hours. Parents are also welcome to join and complete assignments with the teachers and children. Healthy snacks are provided. | ||
Who: Ages 5 yrs - 13 yrs old | When: Mon - Thurs: 8:30am-5pm Fri: 8:30am -4pm | Cost: $109/week Voucher: Yes |
Location: 85 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA | Activities
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Transportation: No | Contact: Phone: 617.547.5554 Email: | https://www.henrybucknerschool.org/student-application |
Program Type: Kiddie Academy offers Creative Explorers which lets school-agers pursue their passions. We help them explore what fascinates them through a variety of special-interest groups that spark their imaginations. | ||
Who: Jk-5th grade | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 5:30pm | Cost: Contact program |
Location: Inman Sq. 299 Prospect St | Activities:
| Phone: 617.945.0021 Email: cambridge@kiddieacademy.net |
Margaret Fuller House | ||
Program Type: Our youth programs provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment that focuses on social-emotional development, positive self-identity, academic enrichment and leadership development | ||
Who: Jk-6th grade | When: Mon - Fri; 2PM - 6PM | Cost: $22/per day $110/per week. Sliding Scale/Voucher: Yes |
Location: Area 4/Port 71 Cherry St. | Activities
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Transportation: No | Contact: Megan Ryan Phone: 617.547.4680 Megan Ryan: mryan@margaretfullerhouse.org | Email: info@margaretfullerhouse.org |
PBHA’s Cambridge Afterschool Program (C.A.S.P) | ||
Program Type: Phillips Brooks House Association provides affordable and accessible after school programming, primarily with immigrant families. CASP offers daily homework help and practice with fundamental reading and math skills, students at CASP engage in workshops designed to complement academic curriculum. | ||
Who: Ages 6yrs old-14yrs old | When: Mon - Fri; 3:30PM - 5:30PM | Cost: Sliding scale/Voucher: |
Location: North Cambridge 364 Rindge ave Fresh Pond Apartments | Activities:
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Transportation: No | Contact: Matias Ramos Email: matias@pbha.org | claire.lindquist@schochet.com |
* Y.M.C.A | ||
Program Type: At the Cambridge YMCA After School Program, children have many opportunities to grow and discover new hobbies and interests. Children have access to a wide range of enrichment and educational activities including arts and crafts, swimming lessons, gym time, and other classroom activities. | ||
Who: Ages 4.9yrs old-13yrs old | When: Mon - Fri; 2:00PM - 5:30PM | Cost: $675/month Scholarship/Voucher: Yes |
Location: Cambridgeport 820 Massachusetts ave | Activities:
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Transportation: No | Contact: Beck Govoni Email: bgovoni@cambymca.org | How to sign up: |
D.H.S.P Afterschool Programs JK-5th grade | ||||||
Program Type: Our afterschool programs are designed to build children’s social skills and enhance their school-day learning. Children engage in developmentally appropriate project-based learning curriculum, both individually and in groups. | ||||||
Who: Jk-5th grade scholars | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 6pm | Cost: Sliding scale cost | ||||
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Transportation: No | Contact: Chandra Green Phone:617-349-6254 Email: cgreen@cambridgema.gov | https://www.cambridgema.gov/ DHSP/programsforkidsandyouth /Afterschool | ||||
D.H.S.P King Open Extended Day | ||
Program Type: Extended Day values social learning equally with academic learning. Our program develops a menu of activities and learning experiences that encourage children to explore the world around them and develop their interests and talents. | ||
Who: Jk-5th grade | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 6pm | Cost: Sliding scale cost |
Location: 850 Cambridge St., Cambridge | Activities
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Transportation: No | Contact: Bucky O’hare Phone: 617.349.6078 Email: bohare@cambridgema.gov | How to sign up: https://www.cambridgema.gov/ DHSP/programsforkidsandyouth /Afterschool/kingopenextendedday |
D.H.S.P Community School Programs Jk-5th grade | ||||||||||||
Program Type: Community Schools offer culturally-responsive educational and enrichment activities in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Families can select up to 5 days of programming per week. | ||||||||||||
Who: Junior Kindergarten-5th grade | When: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 6pm | Cost: Sliding scale cost | ||||||||||
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Transportation: No | Contact: Phone: 617.349.6227 | https://www.cambridgema.gov/ DHSP/programsforkidsandyouth/communityschools | ||||||||||
D.H.S.P C.Y.P/Pre-Teen & Middle School Programs | ||||||
Program Type: Cambridge Youth Programs offer diverse, high quality programs that promote leadership and youth development through enrichment activities, unique experiences, and opportunities to develop relationships with adults and peers. | ||||||
Who: 4th-8th grade scholars | When: Mon - Fri; 2PM - 6P | Cost:
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Transportation: No | Contact: Program director or Phone: 617.349.6200 | https://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2021/08/fall2021afterschool | ||||
Academic Support and Enrichment
Program Type: JuniorCoach prides itself on high-quality instruction for youth ages 6-15. Tutoring & mentorship provided by high school and college students in academic, athletic, and artistic. | ||
Who: K-8th grade When: Monday-Friday (some Saturdays) | Cost: Individual class: No cost Group class: TBD | Location: Virtual |
Activities
| Contact: Ananyaa Joy Nair Email: juniorcoach.mass@gmail.com Phone: 617-691-9616 | |
Program Type: Club Z Offers 1:1 tutoring for ages 8-18 in Study Skills (“Learning Built to Last”), SAT/ACT Prep, Math, English/Language Arts and Singapore Math. | ||
Who: 8yrs old and up When: Available everyday Location: In-Home and Virtual Cost: Varies | Contact: Phone/Email: Cbewsher@clubztutoring.com | How to sign up: https://tutors.clubztutoring.com/cambridge/ |
Qualls Academy | ||
Program Type: The mission of Quall's Academy is to improve the academic achievement, self-esteem, and social competence of young men of color and to enable each one to achieve and recognize their overall potential in their personal, social, and academic lives. Scholars are assigned an adult mentor and meet twice monthly as a group for field trips and projects that recognize FMA’s location in a city renowned for developing new ideas and technologies as well as compassion and understanding for others. | ||
Who: 3-5th graders (FMA students) | When: Wednesdays after school | Cost: No cost |
Location: Fletcher Maynard Academy 225 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA | Activities
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Transportation: No | Requirements: Program participants must attend Fletcher Maynard Academy | Contact: Elon Fyfield Email: efyfield@cpsd.us |
Program Type: Tutoring Plus provides weekly 1:1 tutoring and mentoring for students in elementary school, middle school at different locations throughout Cambridge. Programs involve 1:1 time but also group social emotional games and activities. | |||||
Who: 4-5th graders | When: Twice a week, approximately 5-7pm (see below details) | Cost: No cost | |||
Activities:
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Transportation: No | Contact: Justien Martin Phone:857-266-6915 Email: info@tutoringplus.org Website:www.tutoringplus.org/enroll | How to sign up: | |||
Inclusive & Special Needs
DHSP Inclusion Initiative | ||
Program Type: If you have a child with a disability and you are looking for an afterschool program where they can have a successful experience, please call to schedule a meeting to discuss your child's needs. | ||
Who: Jk-5th grade When: Mon-Fri | Cost: No cost | Location: varies
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Transportation: No | Contact: Nicole Horton Email: nhorton@cambridgema.gov | How to sign up? |
Partners for Youth with Disabilities | ||
Program Type: We match young people with disabilities with a caring adult mentor to help them meet their full potential for personal development and independence.The program is free for any youth with a disability between 6 and 26. We offer One-to-one, youth mentoring. Programs will be virtual meetings. Matches meet together for 4-6 hours a month for a year or more. | ||
Who: 6 & up
| When: 4-6 hrs per month for one year or more | Cost: No Cost |
Location: Virtual | Contact: Jordan Lome Phone: 617-556-4075x119 Email: jlome@pyd.org | How to sign up? |
The Cambridge Program | ||
Program Type: The program is held every Saturday for clients age 8 and up and offers a variety of activities, including field trips, swimming, fitness, arts and crafts, cooking, weightlifting, hygiene, ADL skills, and sports such as soccer, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. Groups are divided by age and ability levels. | ||
Who: 8 & up When: Saturdays mornings | Cost: $100 Scholarships: Yes | Location: Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave |
Activities
| Contact: David Tynes Phone: 617-349-6829 Email: Vlad Pierre | How to sign up: https://www.cambridgema.gov/ DHSP/Recreation/specialneeds/ourprograms
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Performing Arts
Beyond the 4th Wall | ||
Program Description: Offering Saturday Classes this year both virtually and in person. Groups train in key performance skills and creativity. In spring they traditionally run a Middle School Musical as well. As soon as safety and policy allows, they will be periodically offering free in-person theatre workshops for registered students. | ||
Who: 7-12 year olds | When: Saturday afternoons, Sept 18th-Dec 11th | Cost: IN PERSON $400 VIRTUAL: $300 Scholarship and financial aid available: please email Lace@Beyondthe4thWall.com |
Location: VIRTUAL: on Zoom (password protected virtual rehearsal space) IN PERSON: Cambridge, location TBA | Saturday Stars Program Options
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Transportation: No | Contact: Erin Huiett Phone: (617) 710-3864 Email: erinh.bt4w@gmail.com | How to sign up: |
City Step | ||||
Program Description: CityStep is an arts and social impact organization that unites college students and school-age kids through a powerful experience of self-expression, collaboration and mentorship. College students run dance classes for 5th graders at three schools and at a central location for 6th and 7th graders. | ||||
Who: for 5, 6, and 7th graders in Cambridge. No dance experience required - CityStep is about fun and expression
| When: Classes meet once a week after school (at the school site or central location) for each grade. Exact days of the week still TBA. | Cost: No cost
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Location:
| Contact: Harvard CityStep Execs Web: https://www.citystep.org/ Email: citystep.harvard@gmail.com IG: Harvardcitystep Facebook: CityStepHarvard YouTube:Harvard CityStep | How to sign up? Check website and social media (IG or Facebook) for more details later this fall, start date is usually in October. 5th graders: ask about it at school! | ||
The Dance Complex | ||
Program Type: Offers virtual dance classes including hip hop, bachata, ballet, jazz, salsa and ‘dance sassy’ classes! Also in-person classes are happening at their studio in Central Square. | ||
Who: Jk-8th grade | When:Tuesday and Saturday | Cost: $15 & up |
Location: The Dance Complex 536 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 | Programs
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Calendar: Check out calendar for most recent updates https://www.dancecomplex.org/in-person-studio-classes/ | Contact: Phone: (617) 547-9363 | How to sign up: |
MassArt Saturday Studios-Arts Exploration | ||
Program Type: Classes are taught by MassArt students majoring in Art Education and supervised by MassArt Art Education faculty. Courses in a variety of disciplines and media are available by grade level for Grades 3-12, allowing students to explore and strengthen their creativity and creative problem solving. | ||
Who: 3rd-5th grade Location: Virtual | When: Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am March 19-May 7 | Cost: $185 Scholarships: Yes (first come, first served basis) |
Contact: Email: k12@massart.edu How to sign up: | Activities: Explore ways of making art using a variety of nontraditional and traditional media and materials that may include drawing, painting, printmaking, found objects, and readymade supplies found in the home and more. | |
New School of Music | ||
Program Type: New School of Music is a community music school located in Cambridge and offers group music programs and lessons in a non-competitive, student centered learning environment with professional musicians who love teaching. | ||
Who: 3rd-8th grade Location: Virtual | When: Lessons happen every day of the week, including weekends. Ensemble and school vacation programs vary. | Cost: a package of 17 weekly lessons starts at $800 Scholarships: Yes - very available, see scholarship form at this link |
Contact: Caroline Drozdiak Email: director@newschoolofmusic.org Website: newschoolofmusic.org | Activities: Group lessons for Ukelele, Piano, and Violin Summer vacation programming for ages 6-9 Private lessons | How to sign up: Fill out this inquiry form to find out more about private lessons Set up a trial lesson with a teacher Buy a package of lessons with that teacher (or get scholarship funding) |
Sports/Athletic/Outdoors
Cambridge Youth Soccer | ||
Program Type: Cambridge Youth Soccer is an independent charitable organization which exists to provide a healthy team sports experience for Cambridge children and youth. | ||
Who: Kindergarten-4th grade | When: Saturday mornings September-November | Cost: $70-$100 Scholarships: Yes (complete financial aid request form at checkout and a reduced fee will be applied within 24 hours) |
Locations vary: Cambridge Common (Harvard Sq) Ahern Field (East) Twin Cities Plaza (East Cambridge) Danehy Field Sennott (Central) Maher (West) Russell Field (near Alewife) | Programs
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Contact: Phone: 617-491-4958 | How to sign up: | |
Cambridge Youth Track & Field (Jets) | ||
Program Type: Cambridge Jets offers a community track team starting practicing outdoors at Danehy park beginning April 12th, Monday and Friday evenings. Cross country begins in September, with practices on Mondays and Wednesdays. | ||
Who: 1st-8th grade | When: Monday and Wednesday evenings | Cost: $100 + Scholarship: Yes |
Location: Danehy Park 99 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA | Contact: Coach Curtis Jackman Phone: 617-380-8080 Email: jetstrack66@gmail.com | How to sign up: |
Cub Scout Pack 56 | ||
Program Type: Cub Scout Pack is a local scout crew for boys AND girls, meets are on Thursday nights at 6:30pm at St Joseph’s Espiscopal Church in Porter Square, with other events and trips taking place at different outdoor locations. The troop welcomes all families regardless of faith traditions and is committed to inclusion of everyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, etc. | ||
Who: Boys and Girls in grades K-5 | When: Thursdays at 6:30--7:30pm | Cost: $35 Scholarships: Yes |
Location: St Joseph’s Espiscopal Church in Porter Square. 1991 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA | Programs
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Transportation: No | Contact: Doug Tettle Message: http://www.troop310.net/publicsite/unitcontact.aspx?UID=43951 | How to sign up: |
Elevate Youth | ||
Program Type: The mission of Elevate Youth is to empower youth from the underserved neighborhoods through regular outdoor experiences with the support of positive adult role models. | ||
Who: 4th and 5th grade | When: Monday and Wednesday (beginning on Wed, Sept 23rd-Oct 28th | Cost: No cost |
Location: Danehy Park-North Cambridge Sennott Park-Cambridgeport | Vision Our vision for Elevate Youth is to break down barriers of access to nature for urban youth. We are not aiming to offer one-time help and get out; rather we intend to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by providing consistent experiences in nature & sparking a lifelong love of the outdoors in the young people we serve. | |
Transportation: No | Contact: Cam@elevate-youth.org | How to sign up: |
Girls on the Run | ||
Program Type: Girls on the Run is a program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using an experienced based curriculum which includes running. | ||
Who: Girls in grades 3-5 | When: Monday and Thursday 4:15pm-5:15pm (beginning 9/19) Location:Danehy Park | Cost: $30-$225 Scholarships: Yes |
The research-based curriculum includes three parts
| How to sign up: registration page on our website Contact: Ronit Velde Email: velde@girlsontherun.org | |
Jae H Kim Taekwondo Institute | ||
Program Type: offers fun, high energy martial arts classes in person and on Zoom. Regular children’s classes meet six days a week for ages 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12. It’s never too late to start taekwondo and each child advances at their own pace, building confidence & focus as well as strength/flexibility. | ||
Who: Jk-6th grade | When: Monday - Saturday (Times vary) | Cost: $149
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Location: Classes are held at 2000 Massachusetts Avenue and on Zoom (virtual) | Programs: We welcome beginners, as well as people with experience in Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kung Fu, and other martial arts. | |
Transportation: No | Contact: (617) 492-5070 | How to sign up: |
Olympia Fencing | ||
Program Type: Olympia Fencing offers a free 60-90min learn to fence class at this fencing center near Fresh Pond. | ||
Who: Jk-6th grade | When:Saturday 10-12:30pm Tues/Thurs 4-5pm | Cost: $10-$85/yr Free Trial available |
Location: 127 Smith Pl. Cambridge MA | Programs
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Transportation: No | Contact: Phone: (617) 945-9448 | How to sign up: |
Navigation Games-Neighborhood Map Courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program Type: Navigation Games has created educational activities for all ages and ability ranges that you can play right in your neighborhood. Each of these activities are designed to practice specific skills, and present different kinds of challenges for participants to consider. And, of course, they are all tons of fun as well! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Who: Anyone When: Anytime Cost: No Cost | Website: | Neighborhood Map Courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parkour Generations | ||
Program Type: Parkour Generations is a movement discipline in which participants learn to move their bodies through their environment, overcoming mental and physical obstacles, conquering challenges, and learning to apply these skills in the real world. | ||
Who: “Kids” classes are for 6-13yrs old, “Teen & Pre-Teen” is 11-15yrs old and one class is specifically for 6-9yr olds. Parkour is easily adaptable by instructor to make things more or less challenging | Cost: Register for a free class to try it out (click on “Try a Free class” on the website to register) Kids Outdoor Basic Membership is 5 classes/month for $50 Kids Outdoor Explorer is 10 classes/month for $90 Kids Outdoor Unlimited is $120/month Full and Partial Scholarships are available: Fill out the Parkour Scholarship form to let them know of your circumstances. Priority is given to families on free/reduced lunch at school | |
Locations: Classes meet outside at parks in Somerville and Cambridge
| Classes offered Fall 2021: Kids Outdoor Classes (ages 6-14 yrs old):
Kids Indoor (ages 6-13yrs old):
Teen/Pre-Teen Outdoor (11-15yrs old):
See the most recent calendar online at https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm | |
What is Parkour again?: Challenge your body while learning to judge risk, jump, climb and learn from others and instructors. Gain coordination, focus and confidence! | Contact: Blake Evitt Phone: 617-302-7542 Website: https://pkgenboston.com/ | How to sign up: https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm and choose a class or “try a free class’ to register For scholarships: https://pkgenboston.com/scholarships and this scholarship form |
Premier Hoops | ||
Program Type: Basketball clinics that focus on goal setting for life as well as conditioning, hard work and citizenship. | ||
Who: Boys and Girls Ages 7-14yrs old | When: Fridays “Fall 1” Sept 17-Oct 15 “Fall 2” Oct 22-Nov 19 | Cost: TBD. Can usually pay a drop in fee or a session fee, with scholarships available.
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Location: Hoyt Field 13 Gilmore St | Programs Non-Contact Skills (Dribble moves, Footwork, Shooting and Balance) | How to sign up: Phone:781.724.8125 Email: premierhoops@gmail.com |
Shoot Straight | ||
Program Type: Basketball skills program run out of the newly-reopened War Memorial Recreation Center. | ||
Who: Grades 3-6 Grades 3-4 at 9:00am Grades 5-6 at 10:30am | When: Meets Saturdays 10 weeks starting the first week in January - beginning of March | Cost: usually $50 |
Location: Cambridge Rindge and Latin Gym | Contact: Vlad Pierre Phone: 617-349-6279 Contact: Lance Dottin Email: ldottin@cpsd.us. | How to sign up: Will be announced on the War Memorial Recreation website or Facebook page in winter. Or call 617-349-6279 |
Free Swim at War Memorial | ||
Program Type: The War Memorial Recreation Center, which includes the Field House, multi-purpose room, basketball gymnasium, weight room and 3 swimming pools will be open for free swim Fall 2021. | ||
Who: All ages (Parent or Guardian Supervision required) | When: Reopen date: Late September/Early October | Cost: Low cost |
Location: 1640 Cambridge Street Cambridge MA 02139 | Contact: Phone: 617-349-6279 | How to sign up: No sign up necessary |
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Kids 4 Coding | ||
Program Type: Children have fun learning to code using a blended learning approach. We integrate screen-time activities with circuits, robots, autonomous cars, and augmented reality. Kids discover their potential with a comprehensive hands-on experience | ||
Who: Ages 7-12yrs | When: Saturday mornings | Location: Virtual |
Cost: $159-$189 Special Rate Early Fall Rate $129 Use code Save30 | Programs
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Requirements: Windows or Mac PC with Webcam + Minecraft Java Edition No Ipods or Tablets | Contact: Phone: 800-484-2664 Email: info@kids4coding.com | How to sign up: |
Parts and Crafts | ||
Program Type: This Somerville family makerspace and community workshop offers in-person programming Afterschool for art, music and making options. | ||
Who: Ages 7-14 | When: Weekdays from 3pm-5:30pm | Location: 577 Somerville Ave, Somerville,MA |
Cost: $308/1 day per week Sliding scale: Yes | Programs:
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Transportation: For Somerville residents only | Contact: Phone: 617-207-8016 | How to sign up: |
Science Club for Girls | ||
Program Type: This fall, 250 girls in grades K-8 will focus on the physical characteristics of our home—Earth. Students will learn about what comprises the Earth, essential processes, how things survive and grow, and most importantly, our impact on the earth and how we can protect our Earth. | ||
Who: Young people in grades K-8 who identify as female or non-binary. SCFC also runs an in person K-5 Club at King Open: only young people from King Open are able to participate | Cost: No Cost | Location: K-8 Science Clubs will be held via Zoom. Participants can choose from one of the four days of the week. SCFG also runs an in-person K-5 Club at King Open |
Requirements: Participants will need access to a computer (or device) with internet each week. All other materials are provided free of charge and distributed at a convenient location prior to the first week of clubs. | When: Participants can choose one of four weekly meeting times, beginning week of October 4th (Saturday clubs begin on October 16th) Monday 4:00-5:00 Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 Thursdays 4:00-5:00 Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am | |
Contact: Phone: 617.391.0361 Email: cullman@scienceclubforgirls.org | How to sign up: https://www.scienceclubforgirls.org/contact Application: https://www.tfaforms.com/4950353 | |
Middle School Resources
Looking for After School options for a 6-8th grader? Check out the options for Cambridge youth here:
bit.ly/MSNAfterschoolGuide2021
Last updated: November 4, 2021
See most updated version on the web at https://bit.ly/ESONAfterschoolGuide2021
Compiled by Elementary School Out-of-School Time Network, for more info email shawn@agendaforchildrenost.org