Cambridge Youth Programs Afterschool
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We offer safe and fun programming for pre-teens and middle schoolers to connect with peers, build leadership skills, and explore a range of enriching activities in an inclusive environment.
Sign-up Information
Ages: 9 to Young Adult.
Grades 4th grade through 12th grade.
Cambridge residents only.
Moses Youth Center school year only accepts grades 9 - 12th.
Gately, Frisoli, Moore, Russell Centers accept 4th - 8th graders (and evening teen programs).
Refreshments provided.
Translation services available - Contact the organization for more details..
Wheelchair accessible.
Application required
- Sign-up is ongoing
The link to the application will is available at www.cambridgema.gov/AfterschoolLottery during the application phase, which lasts for roughly 4 weeks in the spring. (This application applies to DHSP Childcare Afterschool, Community Schools, and CYP Youth Center Pre-Teen/Middle School programs). Families who apply outside the application phase will be automatically waitlisted and are not guaranteed a spot.
- Families can also access FAQs, multilingual resources, and information about transportation and tuition on this website.
- Step-by-step application instructions are also availble at https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/DHSP/Afterschool/2023/HowToApply.pdf (attached above).
Cost
Sliding scale based on household income:
- $5 - $300 weekly for 4th and 5th graders.
- Free for 6th-8th graders.
- $25/year for grades 9-12
Some financial aid and scholarships are available for teens (grades 9-12)
- Financial Aid and/or Scholarship Available
- Sliding scale based on income
- Free for some residents
Location
- In-person only.
61 Willow St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
United States
Area 2, Cambridgeport, East Cambridge, and Mid Cambridge
70R Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
United States
North Cambridge
12 Gilmore St
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
Riverside
680 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Strawberry Hill and West Cambridge
243 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
Mid Cambridge
Dates and Times
This program runs during the school year.
Monday through Friday.
- Gately, Frisoli, Moore, Russell Centers runs 2:00-6:00PM (4th - 8th graders).
- Moses Teen programming runs 2:30-9:30PM.
- All Centers provide teen (9-12th grades) from 6:30-9:30PM
Additional information
Rising 4-8th graders enjoy a variety of fun activities, including sports and visual arts. They learn about healthy living and develop leadership skills, with a focus on connecting with peers and younger youth.
All sites have a teen program from 6:30PM - 9:30PM.
Teens have the option to participate in paid internships all year round.
Program continues to run during
February vacation and April vacation
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Last updated October 11, 2024.
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