Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center  

Red Oak Summer Program 

The Red Oak After School Program provides licensed after-school child care for up to 100 children ages 5 to 13 during the school year and summer in a multicultural and bilingual environment.  

For: Grades K2-8, The target population are students from the age of 5-13, predominantly English Learners. However, it is not a requirement for them to be English Learners. 

Location: Boston 

Hours: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm 

Cost: Sliding fee scale.

Contact: Bernadette Davidson, Bernadette.Davidson@bcnc.net, 617-635-5129 x1069

Enrollment: Make an appointment with Kathy Choi, Intake Specialist. Please bring your Form 1040/recent pay stubs, your child(ren)'s birth certificate(s), and your photo identification to the enrollment appointment. 

Website: www.bcnc.net 

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Boston Debate League Summer Debate Camp

The Boston Debate League’s free Debate Camp provides an excellent opportunity for students to spend time this summer engaged in debate and argumentation, to develop their public speaking and leadership skills, and to learn about the Policy Debate topic for next year—protection of water resources in the United States. Camp has been instrumental to students’ growth as debaters, public speakers, and leaders on their debate teams.   But most importantly, camp is a place for personal growth, to work collaboratively with others, to experience the joys of winning, losing, and struggling to learn a new skill and eventually succeeding. And, of course, it’s a place to have fun. One of our values as an organization is joy in learning. During camp, the JOY is emphasized—believing that no matter how good the content is, if students are not having fun and enjoying the process, we’re not living up to our values.

For:  Grades 6-12

Proposed Site:  Madison Park Technical & Vocational High School

Dates:  8/16 - 8/27

Days/Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contact:  Ranner Faugas, ranner@bostondebate.org, 617-784-6408

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Boston Music Project

(Formerly Josiah Quincy Orchestra Program)  

The Boston Music Project is a creative youth development program that provides youth with 5.5 hours of weekly virtual music instruction, emphasizing social-emotional learning, individual creative expression, and civic engagement. Students unleash their creativity with composition, improvisation, & string playing. 

For: Grades K1-12  

Location: Downtown Boston 

Cost: Full tuition is $140/week for 5.5 hours of weekly small-group private instruction and a musical instrument. We offer sliding-scale financial assistance to all students who pay anything from $0-140/week. We never turn a child away for financial (or any other) reasons. 

Contact: Kathryn Pappalardo, programs@bostonmusicproject.org, 617.286.6739

Enrollment: Enroll in our tuition-based program through our website: www.bostonmusicproject.org/summer

Website: www.bostonmusicproject.org

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Boston's Bridge To Excellence

Boston's Bridge To Excellence provides licensed before and after-school supplemental education programming for children in grades K0-6 during the school year and summer, providing social and emotional development, academic services, interactive activities, daily field trips, and more. 

For: Grades K0-6, ages of 3-12.

Location: Holmes Elementary School 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: 8:00 am-6:00 pm 

Cost: BBTE Accepts Vouchers and Private Tuition. 

Contact: Enrollment Department, enrollment@bostonsbridgetoexcellence.org

Enrollment: Apply on the website here.

Website: www.bbtema.org

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Cambridge Friend School

CFS Summer

Now in its second year, the CFS Summer Program is running on-site. Every week will have its own theme, and daily activities will include games, arts and crafts, projects, and brain workouts. Students will spend as much time outside as possible, weather permitting, using the field, playground, play garden, bamboo garden, “Martian land,” and the Courtyard. In keeping with the mission of Cambridge Friends School, this program will nurture the whole child and offer space for peer connection and summer learning for our students.

For: Grades K2-8 

Location: Cambridge 

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 

Cost: $525/week, financial aid available

Contact: 617-354-3880

Enrollment: cambridgefriendsschool.org/summer

Website: cambridgefriendsschool.org

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Castle Square Tenants Organization - Square Roots K-8 Summer Program

Summer Academic and Enrichment

Square Roots is gearing up for a JUICY Summer - Joy, Unity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and YOUTH! Our goal is to prevent summer learning loss and create a fun and nurturing space for our youth to connect, build, and explore. This summer will be filled with learning through academically focused workshops, enrichment and recreation activities, and socially distant field trips. Our partners are Save the Harbor, Tenacity, the Boston Public Library, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

For: Grades K2-8 

Location: Castle Square Community Center, South End

Dates: 7/12 - 8/20 

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Cost: $100 per child for all six weeks, EEC vouchers accepted

Contact: Thi Tran, ttran@cstoboston.org, 857-288-8043; Sophia Mei, smei@cstoboston.org, 617-482-4605 x 107

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Community Rowing, Incorporated  

Row Boston 

Community Rowing offers summer Learn-to-Row programs for all kids in Boston from ages 12-18. We will offer a range of Learn-to-Row programs for kids of all experience levels. Programs will run for 1 week, 5 days per week, 2-hours per day from June-August. All kids who complete Learn-to-Row programs or Summer Skills programs will be offered the opportunity to row for the RowBoston afterschool team in the fall. RowBoston's afterschool team provides kids with competitive rowing opportunities and academic assistance. 

For: Grades 6-12  

Location: Brighton 

Dates: 6/14 - 8/28 

Cost: $200/week. Financial Aid is available for all kids in Boston (nonna@communityrowing.org)

Contact: Eddy Mog, eddy.mog@communityrowing.org, 484-919-3556 

Enrollment: Complete this interest form

Website: www.communityrowing.org/programs/youth-rowing/summer-rec 

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dynaMIT

dynaMIT is a free, week-long summer STEM program for economically disadvantaged middle-school students. Students are paired with MIT student mentors for the week to learn about STEM fields through fun and educational activities, challenges, and projects. This year, the program will be either virtual or in-person, depending on COVID guidelines.

For: Grades 6-9

Location: Virtual or In-person (Cambridge) 

Dates: 8/16 - 8/20 (grades 6-7); 8/23 - 8/27 (grades 8-9) 

Hours:  Virtual: 10 am–3 pm, or In-person: 9 am–5 pm

Contact: Daniel Zhang, dynamit_board@mit.edu, 858-335-3902 or Willers Muye Yang, dynamit_board@mit.edu, 360-838-3396

Enrollment:  Students apply online at dynamit.mit.edu/apply/students. Applications close on April 19

Website: dynamit.mit.edu

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East Boston Social Centers, Inc.  

Summer Program 

The East Boston Social Centers’ Summer Program promotes an enriching experience/environment. Our daily field trips, most in the Greater Boston area, are active and engaging learning experiences! We provide new opportunities that help support your child’s uniqueness and foster healthy relationships. 

For: Grades K2-9  

Location: East Boston 

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8 am-6 pm

Transportation:  Yes. One Way Transportation-$6/per day; Two Way Transportation - $9/per day:  Cost: Aside from our income-eligible/supportive space types, we also have several private space types. 

Cost:  $41.81 per day. We offer a limited amount of East Boston Social Centers' scholarships of 1-2 weeks per child.

Contact: Christopher Marroquin, cmarroquin@ebsoc.org, 617-569-3221 ext. 102

Enrollment:  Make an appointment to enroll your child. Call 617-569-3221 ext. 102 or email cmarroquin@ebsoc.org for more information. Enrollment for the Summer program is ongoing. The following documentation is also needed: Parent and/or Guardian picture ID, Child's Birth Certificate, Health Insurance Card, and the first week's payment. 

Website: www.ebsoc.org

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Hale  

Summer Programs 

After overcoming last year's challenges and with program modifications ready should we need them, we're confident that this summer, camp is on!

For: Ages 4-15

Location: Westwood 

Dates: 6/21 - 8/20

Cost:  Varies; check the website

Transportation: Yes, check the website

Contact: Sydney Howland, SHowland@hale1918.org, 781-326-1770 

Enrollment: hale1918.org/camps

Website: hale1918.org

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Boston Refugee Youth Enrichment Program

English Language Learner instruction. Small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each child; 1-1 mentor and tutoring support, once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided.

For: K-8

Location: hybrid: Fields Corner, Dorchester parks in-person activities twice a week; remote English instruction and fun activities 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4); F (10-12)

Contact: brye@pbha.org, 617-249-3785

Enrollment: pbha.org; $50 fee for whole summer and financial aid, technology support, food security support available

For: K-8

Location: hybrid: Harambe Park, Franklin Hill, and Field; remote, fun learning engagement M-F 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4); F (10-12); small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each child. 1-1 mentor and tutoring support/ once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided

Contact: fio@pbha.org; 617-249-3888

Enrollment: pbha.org; $50 fee for whole summer and financial aid, technology support, food security support available

For: K-8

Location: hybrid: Marcella parks in-person activities twice a week; remote, fun learning engagement M-F 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4) F (10-12); small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each child; 1-1 mentor and tutoring support/ once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided

Contact: ryi@pbha.org; 617-249-3714

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Piers Park Sailing Center  

Science Of SailingStudents learn about marine life, the physics of a sailboat, and sailing skills on Boston Harbor. 

For: Grades 1-12, East Boston youth receive priority enrollment. 

Location: East Boston 

Dates: 6/28 - 8/27 

Hours: 9 am-4 pm 

Cost: 0 - $125 sliding-scale based on family income. 

Contact: Alex DeFronzo, adefronzo@piersparksailing.org, 617-561-6677 

Enrollment: Enroll online at piersparksailing.org, in-person 10 am - Sunset, seven days a week.  Available in English and Spanish. 

Website:  piersparksailing.org

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Science Club for Girls  

Summer 2021 VIRTUAL Rocketry Program

Science Club for Girls Summer 2021 VIRTUAL Rocketry Program is open to girls and those who identify with girlhood. 

For: Girls who are rising 6th-8th graders. 

Location: Virtual, with field trips to Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St. Cambridge

Dates: One-week sessions, 7/6 - 8/20, 1:30-3:30 pm 

Contact: Hannah Weinstock, hweinstock@scienceclubforgirls.org, 509-314-3556

Enrollment: Apply online at https://www.tfaforms.com/4892152. The deadline is June 18.   

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Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies/Ella J. Baker House  

IConnect EBH Summer 

Engaging online learning and recreation this summer. Project-centered approaches to math and English language arts  for two hours each day 

For: Underserved black and Hispanic 5th to 8th graders. 

Location: Dorchester 

Dates: 7/5 - 8/6 

Contact: Jacqueline C. Rivers, jrivers@seymourinstitute.com, 617-803-5455

Enrollment: Students apply online at www.iconnectebh.com. The deadline is Saturday, July 3.  All 5th - 8th graders from the Boston area are registered and admitted to the program on submission of the online application form 

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YMCA of Greater Boston  

Summer Camp Program - Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. Above all, we focus on making summer fun!

For: Grades K1-8

Dates: 6/21 - 9/3

Hours: 8 am - 5 pm 

Cost: The YMCA serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and incomes and strives to make camp fees affordable for families in need. Pick up a financial assistance application at your YMCA Welcome Center. The YMCA accepts vouchers. 

Enrollment: Apply at ymcaboston.org

Website: ymcaboston.org

@ East Boston Ashley Street 

Location: East Boston

Contact: Brittany Ortiz, Bortiz@ymcaboston.org, 617-569-9622 

Dorchester Summer Camp - Explorers 

Location: Dorchester 

Contact: David Shaw, dshaw@ymcaboston.org, 617-436-7750 

@ Wang YMCA  Location: Chinatown

Contact: Jen Kelly, jkelly@ymcaboston.org, 617-426-2237 

Roxbury Summer Camp - Explorers 

Location: Roxbury 

Contact: Maggie Mattaini, mmattaini@ymcaboston.org, 617-620-0292 

Urban Adventure Camp - Huntington Avenue 

Location: Boston 

Contact: Rachel Cavella, rcavella@ymcaboston.org, 617-536-7800 

@ the Oak Square Y 

Location: Brighton 

Contact: Devin Collins-Ives, Dcollins-ives@ymcaboston.org, 781-439-0032 

@ the Parkway Y 

Location: West Roxbury 

Contact: Rachel Cavella, rcavella@ymcaboston.org, 617-981-2351 

@ the Menino Y 

Location: Hyde Park 

Contact: Ashley Cobb, acobb@ymcaboston.org, 617-631-4615 

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center  

Red Oak Summer Program 

The Red Oak After School Program provides licensed after-school child care for up to 100 children ages 5 to 13 during the school year and summer in a multicultural and bilingual environment.  

For: Grades K2-8, The target population are students from the age of 5-13, predominantly English Learners. However, it is not a requirement for them to be English Learners. 

Location: Boston 

Hours: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm 

Cost: Sliding fee scale.

Contact: Bernadette Davidson, Bernadette.Davidson@bcnc.net, 617-635-5129 x1069

Enrollment: Make an appointment with Kathy Choi, Intake Specialist. Please bring your Form 1040/recent pay stubs, your child(ren)'s birth certificate(s), and your photo identification to the enrollment appointment. 

Website: www.bcnc.net 

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Boston Debate League Summer Debate Camp

The Boston Debate League’s free Debate Camp provides an excellent opportunity for students to spend time this summer engaged in debate and argumentation, to develop their public speaking and leadership skills, and to learn about the Policy Debate topic for next year—protection of water resources in the United States. Camp has been instrumental to students’ growth as debaters, public speakers, and leaders on their debate teams.   But most importantly, camp is a place for personal growth, to work collaboratively with others, to experience the joys of winning, losing, and struggling to learn a new skill and eventually succeeding. And, of course, it’s a place to have fun. One of our values as an organization is joy in learning. During camp, the JOY is emphasized—believing that no matter how good the content is, if students are not having fun and enjoying the process, we’re not living up to our values.

For:  Grades 6-12

Proposed Site:  Madison Park Technical & Vocational High School

Dates:  8/16 - 8/27

Days/Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contact:  Ranner Faugas, ranner@bostondebate.org, 617-784-6408

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Boston Music Project

(Formerly Josiah Quincy Orchestra Program)  

The Boston Music Project is a creative youth development program that provides youth with 5.5 hours of weekly virtual music instruction, emphasizing social-emotional learning, individual creative expression, and civic engagement. Students unleash their creativity with composition, improvisation, & string playing. 

For: Grades K1-12  

Location: Downtown Boston 

Cost: Full tuition is $140/week for 5.5 hours of weekly small-group private instruction and a musical instrument. We offer sliding-scale financial assistance to all students who pay anything from $0-140/week. We never turn a child away for financial (or any other) reasons. 

Contact: Kathryn Pappalardo, programs@bostonmusicproject.org, 617.286.6739

Enrollment: Enroll in our tuition-based program through our website: www.bostonmusicproject.org/summer

Website: www.bostonmusicproject.org

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Cambridge Friend School

CFS Summer

Now in its second year, the CFS Summer Program will be running on-site. Every week will have its own theme, and daily activities will include games, arts and crafts, projects, and brain workouts. Students will spend as much time outside as possible, weather permitting, using the field, playground, play garden, bamboo garden, “Martian land,” and the Courtyard. In keeping with the mission of Cambridge Friends School, this program will nurture the whole child and offer space for peer connection and summer learning for our students.

For: Grades K2-8 

Location: Cambridge 

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 

Cost: $525/week, financial aid available

Contact: 617-354-3880

Enrollment: cambridgefriendsschool.org/summer

Website: cambridgefriendsschool.org

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Castle Square Tenants Organization - Square Roots K-8 Summer Program

Summer Academic and Enrichment

Square Roots is gearing up for a JUICY Summer - Joy, Unity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and YOUTH! Our goal is to prevent summer learning loss and create a fun and nurturing space for our youth to connect, build, and explore. This summer will be filled with learning through academically focused workshops, enrichment and recreation activities, and socially distant field trips. Our partners are Save the Harbor, Tenacity, the Boston Public Library, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

For: Grades K2-8 

Location: Castle Square Community Center, South End

Dates: 7/12 - 8/20 

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Cost: $100 per child for all six weeks, EEC vouchers accepted

Contact: Thi Tran, ttran@cstoboston.org, 857-288-8043; Sophia Mei, smei@cstoboston.org, 617-482-4605 x 107

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Community Rowing, Incorporated  

Row Boston 

Community Rowing offers summer Learn-to-Row programs for all kids in Boston from ages 12-18. We will offer a range of Learn-to-Row programs for kids of all experience levels. Programs will run for 1 week, 5 days per week, 2-hours per day from June-August. All kids who complete Learn-to-Row programs or Summer Skills programs will be offered the opportunity to row for the RowBoston afterschool team in the fall. RowBoston's afterschool team provides kids with competitive rowing opportunities and academic assistance. 

For: Grades 6-12  

Location: Brighton 

Dates: 6/14 - 8/28 

Cost: $200/week. Financial Aid is available for all kids in Boston (nonna@communityrowing.org)

Contact: Eddy Mog, eddy.mog@communityrowing.org, 484-919-3556 

Enrollment: Complete this interest form

Website: www.communityrowing.org/programs/youth-rowing/summer-rec 

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dynaMIT

dynaMIT is a free, week-long summer STEM program for economically disadvantaged middle-school students. Students are paired with MIT student mentors for the week to learn about STEM fields through fun and educational activities, challenges, and projects. This year, the program will be either virtual or in-person, depending on COVID guidelines

For: Grades 6-9

Location: Virtual or In-person (Cambridge) 

Dates: 8/16 - 8/20 (grades 6-7); 8/23 - 8/27 (grades 8-9) 

Hours:  Virtual: 10 am–3 pm, or In-person: 9 am–5 pm

Contact: Daniel Zhang, dynamit_board@mit.edu, 858-335-3902 or Willers Muye Yang, dynamit_board@mit.edu, 360-838-3396

Enrollment:  Students apply online at dynamit.mit.edu/apply/students. Applications close on April 19

Website: dynamit.mit.edu

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East Boston Social Centers, Inc.  

Summer Program 

The East Boston Social Centers’ Summer Program promotes an enriching experience/environment. Our daily field trips, most in the Greater Boston area, are active and engaging learning experiences! We provide new opportunities that help support your child’s uniqueness and foster healthy relationships. 

For: Grades K2-9  

Location: East Boston 

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8 am-6 pm

Transportation:  Yes. One Way Transportation-$6/per day; Two Way Transportation - $9/per day:  Cost: Aside from our income-eligible/supportive space types, we also have several private space types. 

Cost:  $ 41.81 per day. We offer a limited amount of East Boston Social Centers' scholarships of 1-2 weeks per child.

Contact: Christopher Marroquin, cmarroquin@ebsoc.org, 617-569-3221 ext. 102

Enrollment:  Make an appointment to enroll your child. Call 617-569-3221 ext. 102 or email cmarroquin@ebsoc.org for more information. Enrollment for the Summer program is ongoing. The following documentation is also needed: Parent and/or Guardian picture ID, Child's Birth Certificate, Health Insurance Card, and the first week's payment. 

Website: www.ebsoc.org

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Hale  

Summer Programs 

After overcoming last year's challenges and with program modifications ready should we need them, we're confident that this summer, camp is on!

For: Ages 4-15

Location: Westwood 

Dates: 6/21 - 8/20

Cost:  Varies; check the website

Transportation: Yes, check the website

Contact: Sydney Howland, SHowland@hale1918.org, 781-326-1770 

Enrollment: hale1918.org/camps

Website: hale1918.org

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Boston Refugee Youth Enrichment Program

English Language Learner instruction. Small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each child; 1-1 mentor and tutoring support, once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided.

For: K-8

Location: hybrid: Fields Corner, Dorchester parks in-person activities twice a week; remote English instruction and fun activities 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4); F (10-12)

Contact: brye@pbha.org, 617-249-3785

Enrollment: pbha.org; $50 fee for whole summer and financial aid, technology support, food security support available

For: K-8

Location: hybrid: Harambe Park, Franklin Hill, and Field; remote, fun learning engagement M-F 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4); F (10-12); small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each child. 1-1 mentor and tutoring support/ once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided

Contact: fio@pbha.org; 617-249-3888

Enrollment: pbha.org; $50 fee for whole summer and financial aid, technology support, food security support available

For: K-8

Location: hybrid: Marcella parks in-person activities twice a week; remote, fun learning engagement M-F 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4) F (10-12); small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each child; 1-1 mentor and tutoring support/ once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided

Contact: ryi@pbha.org; 617-249-3714

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Piers Park Sailing Center  

Science Of SailingStudents learn about marine life, the physics of a sailboat, and sailing skills on Boston Harbor. 

For: Grades 1-12, East Boston youth receive priority enrollment. 

Location: East Boston 

Dates: 6/28 - 8/27 

Hours: 9 am-4 pm 

Cost: 0 - $125 sliding-scale based on family income. 

Contact: Alex DeFronzo, adefronzo@piersparksailing.org, 617-561-6677 

Enrollment: Enroll online at piersparksailing.org, in-person 10 am - Sunset, seven days a week.  Available in English and Spanish. 

Website:  piersparksailing.org

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Science Club for Girls  

Summer 2021 VIRTUAL Rocketry Program

Science Club for Girls Summer 2021 VIRTUAL Rocketry Program is open to girls and those who identify with girlhood. 

For: Girls who are rising 6th-8th graders. 

Location: Virtual, with field trips to Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St. Cambridge

Dates: One-week sessions, 7/6 - 8/20, 1:30-3:30 pm 

Contact: Hannah Weinstock, hweinstock@scienceclubforgirls.org, 509-314-3556

Enrollment: Apply online at https://www.tfaforms.com/4892152. The deadline is June 18.   

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Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies/Ella J. Baker House  

IConnect EBH Summer 

Engaging online learning and recreation this summer. Project-centered approaches to math and English language arts  for two hours each day 

For: Underserved black and Hispanic 5th to 8th graders. 

Location: Dorchester 

Dates: 7/5 - 8/6 

Contact: Jacqueline C. Rivers, jrivers@seymourinstitute.com, 617-803-5455

Enrollment: Students apply online at www.iconnectebh.com. The deadline is Saturday, July 3.  All 5th - 8th graders from the Boston area are registered and admitted to the program on submission of the online application form 

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YMCA of Greater Boston  

Summer Camp Program - Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. Above all, we focus on making summer fun!

For: Grades K1-8

Dates: 6/21 - 9/3

Hours: 8 am - 5 pm 

Cost: The YMCA serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and incomes and strives to make camp fees affordable for families in need. Pick up a financial assistance application at your YMCA Welcome Center. The YMCA accepts vouchers. 

Enrollment: Apply at ymcaboston.org

Website: ymcaboston.org

@ East Boston Ashley Street 

Location: East Boston

Contact: Brittany Ortiz, Bortiz@ymcaboston.org, 617-569-9622 

Dorchester Summer Camp - Explorers 

Location: Dorchester 

Contact: David Shaw, dshaw@ymcaboston.org, 617-436-7750 

@ Wang YMCA  Location: Chinatown

Contact: Jen Kelly, jkelly@ymcaboston.org, 617-426-2237 

Roxbury Summer Camp - Explorers 

Location: Roxbury 

Contact: Maggie Mattaini, mmattaini@ymcaboston.org, 617-620-0292 

Urban Adventure Camp - Huntington Avenue 

Location: Boston 

Contact: Rachel Cavella, rcavella@ymcaboston.org, 617-536-7800 

@ the Oak Square Y 

Location: Brighton 

Contact: Devin Collins-Ives, Dcollins-ives@ymcaboston.org, 781-439-0032 

@ the Parkway Y 

Location: West Roxbury 

Contact: Rachel Cavella, rcavella@ymcaboston.org, 617-981-2351 

@ the Menino Y 

Location: Hyde Park 

Contact: Ashley Cobb, acobb@ymcaboston.org, 617-631-4615 

Arabic Summer Academy

This summer, the program is 3 weeks, entirely online, and has synchronous and asynchronous elements. Please review the website for more information and apply as soon as possible. 

For: Grades 9-12 

Location: Virtual 

Dates: 6/25 - 7/16, 

Hours: 8 am-12:15 pm 

Cost: Free 

Enrollment: Enroll online

Website: arabicsummeracademy.org 

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Black and Bold Productions

Creative Revolution

Creative Revolution is a 4-week arts-activism summer program that teaches how to use art to create social change. The program is completely virtual and covers topics including community organizing, tools for effective messaging in your art, activism as a brand, tying your art to activism in more tangible ways, leveraging your artistic influence for the benefit of marginalized groups, and measuring your impact. In addition, participants receive support in creating their own arts-activism project, which they will present at a final capstone presentation at the end of the program. 

For: Ages 13-25 

Location: Virtual 

Dates: 7/5 - 7/30 

Hours: Live program Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-3 pm, and Fridays 11 am-1 pm. This does not include outside hours used for any assignments, consultation, and/or time to work on their arts-activism project. 

Cost: $450 (Teen), $550 (Young Adult) 

Contact: Program Director, Zakiyyah Sutton, bookings@zakiyyahofficial.com

Enrollment: Enroll online. 13-17 Teen Program 18-25 Young Adult Program

Deadline: June 30. (Get 15% off if you apply before May 17) 

Website: www.zakiyyahofficial.com/creative-revolution 

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Boston Debate League Summer Debate Camp

The Boston Debate League’s free Debate Camp provides an excellent opportunity for students to spend time this summer engaged in debate and argumentation, to develop their public speaking and leadership skills, and to learn about the Policy Debate topic for next year—protection of water resources in the United States. Camp has been instrumental to students’ growth as debaters, public speakers, and leaders on their debate teams.   But most importantly, camp is a place for personal growth, to work collaboratively with others, to experience the joys of winning, losing, and struggling to learn a new skill and eventually succeeding. And, of course, it’s a place to have fun. One of our values as an organization is joy in learning, and during camp, the JOY is emphasized—believing that no matter how good the content is if students are not having fun and enjoying the process, we’re not living up to our values.

For:  Grades 6-12

Proposed Site:  Madison Park Technical & Vocational High School

Dates:  8/16 - 8/27

Days/Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contact:  Ranner Faugas, ranner@bostondebate.org, 617-784-6408

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Boston Music Project

(Formerly Josiah Quincy Orchestra Program)  

The Boston Music Project is a creative youth development program that provides youth with 5.5 hours of weekly virtual music instruction, emphasizing social-emotional learning, individual creative expression, and civic engagement. Students unleash their creativity with composition, improvisation, & string playing. 

For: Grades K1-12  

Location: Downtown Boston 

Cost: Full tuition is $140/week for 5.5 hours of weekly small-group private instruction and a musical instrument. We offer sliding-scale financial assistance to all students who pay anything from $0-140/week. We never turn a child away for financial (or any other) reasons. 

Contact: Kathryn Pappalardo, programs@bostonmusicproject.org, 617.286.6739

Enrollment: Enroll in our tuition-based program through our website: www.bostonmusicproject.org/summer

Website: www.bostonmusicproject.org

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Boston University

Upward Bound

This college-prep program provides students with classes, tutoring, social enrichment, and personal support throughout high school. Upward Bound is year-round, free, and has openings for new 9th and 10th-graders who attend certain target schools or live in target neighborhoods. Students receive materials and a small stipend check.

For: Grades 9-12, Students from Brighton High, CASH, The English HS, Margarita Muniz Academy, and Snowden International OR attend a public school and live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury.

Location: Virtual for Summer 2021

Dates: 6/28 - 8/6

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm (subject to change)

Cost: Free, and students receive a small stipend check

Contact: Reggie Jean, reggie@bu.edu

Enrollment: Complete this online interest form or download the application at www.bu.edu/ub. Applications can also be sent in the mail.

Website: www.bu.edu/ub

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Boston University

Upward Bound Math and Science

The college-prep STEM program provides classes, tutoring, social enrichment, and personal support throughout high school. Students also take part in specially designed lab activities in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program is free and has openings for new 9th and 10th-graders from certain target schools or who live in target neighborhoods. Students receive materials and a small stipend check.

For: Grades 9-12, Students from Boston Green Academy, Charlestown High School, Josiah Quincy Upper School, and Chelsea High School or those who attend a public school and live in Chelsea, Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury.

Location: Virtual for Summer 2021

Dates: 6/28 - 8/6

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm (subject to change)

Cost: Free, and students receive a small stipend check

Contact: Reggie Jean, reggie@bu.edu

Enrollment: Complete this online interest form or download the application at www.bu.edu/ubms. Applications can also be sent in the mail.

Website: www.bu.edu/ubms

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Community Rowing, Incorporated  

Row Boston 

Community Rowing offers summer Learn-to-Row programs for all kids in Boston from ages 12-18. We will offer a range of Learn-to-Row programs for kids of all experience levels. Programs will run for 1 week, 5 days per week, 2-hours per day from June-August. All kids who complete Learn-to-Row programs or Summer Skills programs will be offered the opportunity to row for the RowBoston afterschool team in the fall. RowBoston's afterschool team provides kids with competitive rowing opportunities and academic assistance. 

For: Grades 6-12  

Location: Brighton 

Dates: 6/14 - 8/28 

Cost: $200/week. Financial Aid is available for all kids in Boston (nonna@communityrowing.org)

Contact: Eddy Mog, eddy.mog@communityrowing.org, 484-919-3556 

Enrollment: Complete this interest form

Website: www.communityrowing.org/programs/youth-rowing/summer-rec 

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East Boston Social Centers, Inc.  

Summer Program 

The East Boston Social Centers’ Summer Program promotes an enriching experience/environment. Our daily field trips, most in the Greater Boston area, are active and engaging learning experiences! We provide new opportunities that help support your child’s uniqueness and foster healthy relationships. 

For: Grades K2-9  

Location: East Boston 

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8 am-6 pm

Transportation:  Yes. One Way Transportation-$6/per day; Two Way Transportation - $9/per day:  Cost: Aside from our income-eligible/supportive space types, we also have several private space types. 

Cost:  $ 41.81 per day. We offer a limited amount of East Boston Social Centers' scholarships of 1-2 weeks per child.

Contact: Christopher Marroquin, cmarroquin@ebsoc.org, 617-569-3221 ext. 102

Enrollment:  Make an appointment to enroll your child. Call 617-569-3221 ext. 102 or email cmarroquin@ebsoc.org for more information. Enrollment for the Summer program is ongoing. The following documentation is also needed: Parent and/or Guardian picture ID, Child's Birth Certificate, Health Insurance Card, and the first week's payment. 

Website: www.ebsoc.org

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Hale  

Summer Programs 

After overcoming last year's challenges and with program modifications ready should we need them, we're confident that this summer, camp is on!

For: Ages 4-15

Location: Westwood 

Dates: 6/21 - 8/20

Cost:  Varies; check the website

Transportation: Yes, check the website

Contact: Sydney Howland, SHowland@hale1918.org, 781-326-1770 

Enrollment: hale1918.org/camps

Website: hale1918.org

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Junior Achievement (JA) of Northern New England  

JA Summer Institute (Virtual) 

Join high school students for 3 days online to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, explore career options, and learn about personal finance. During each workshop, you will have the opportunity to network with business leaders and collaborate with peers from different schools. JA accepts 30 students from the Greater Boston area and may add another session if there is enough student interest. 

For: Students who are rising 9th-12th graders are eligible to apply. 

Location: Bedford 

Dates: 8/3 - 8/5 

Hours: 9-11:30 am 

Contact: Sue Ung, sung@janewengland.org, 781-222-9402 

Enrollment: Apply online here. Applications go under review, and decisions are made in July. Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 6, 2021. 

Website: janewengland.org

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Refugee Youth Summer Enrichment Program

English Language Learner instruction. Small group activities in the parks at various times twice a week for each student; 1-1 mentor and tutoring support, once a week; materials for asynchronous activities (arts, science, school, wellness) provided.

For: 9-12

Location: hybrid: IIn-person field trips once a week; remote English instruction and fun activities 

Dates: 7/6-8/6

Hours: M-Th (10-12 & 2-4); F (10-12)

Contact: ryse@pbha.org; 857-209-4346

Enrollment: pbha.org; $50 fee for whole summer and financial aid, technology support, food security support available

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Piers Park Sailing Center  

Science Of SailingStudents learn about marine life, the physics of a sailboat, and sailing skills on Boston Harbor. 

For: Grades 1-12, East Boston youth receive priority enrollment. 

Location: East Boston 

Dates: 6/28 - 8/27 

Hours: 9 am-4 pm 

Cost: 0 - $125 sliding-scale based on family income. 

Contact: Alex DeFronzo, adefronzo@piersparksailing.org, 617-561-6677 

Enrollment: Enroll online at piersparksailing.org, in-person 10 am - Sunset, seven days a week.  Available in English and Spanish. 

Website:  piersparksailing.org

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Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies/Ella J. Baker House  

IConnect EBH Summer 

Engaging online learning and recreation this summer. Project-centered approaches to math and English language arts  for two hours each day 

For: Underserved black and Hispanic 5th to 8th graders. 

Location: Dorchester 

Dates: 7/5 - 8/6 

Contact: Jacqueline C. Rivers, jrivers@seymourinstitute.com, 617-803-5455

Enrollment: Students apply online at www.iconnectebh.com. The deadline is Saturday, July 3.  All 5th - 8th graders from the Boston area are registered and admitted to the program on submission of the online application form 

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Summer Search  

Year-round mentoring, free summer experiences, and post-secondary preparation and advising for Boston area students.

For: Grade 10 (Sophomore)

Location: Boston 

Dates: 10/1/2020 - 9/30/2021 

Contact: Martina Durant, mdurant@summersearch.org, 617-390-1968 

Enrollment: Sophomore students complete the online application and submit income documentation. 

Website: www.summersearch.org/boston

While many camps can accommodate children with disabilities, these are designed to help children with specific medical and other challenges. If you cannot afford a camp, always ask about financial aid.

Federation for Children with Special Needs

The Federation for Children with Special Needs Summer Fun Camp Directory (PDF) lists more than 200 camps for children with disabilities.
800-331-0688 |  fcsn.org/camps

Special-Needs Camps & Fairs Massachusetts

www.spedchildmass.com/camps-special-needs-massachusetts-autism-aspergers

Boston Parks and Recreation Access

accessrec.org/programs-services/summer-camp

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Boston Public Schools Extended School Year 2021 (ESY)

The BPS Office of Special Education oversees and implements the Extended School Year (ESY) during the summer.  An IEP Team decision is required for BPS students with disabilities to receive an assignment to this program.  The program’s purpose is to minimize substantial regression of skills over the summer due to a disability.

For:  Students requiring ESY per an IEP Team decision

Dates: 7/12 - 8/20*

Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 hours per day; Site-specific hours to be relayed to families before the program

Transportation: As determined by IEP

Cost: Free; breakfast and lunch provided

Contact: Please contact your student's teacher, Special Education Coordinator, or Principal, or the Office of Special Education. 

*2021 Updates: For summer 2021, The Office of Special Education will extend the ESY program by one week to provide additional instructional opportunities for students due to COVID-19 school closures. Please contact the Office of Special Education with any questions regarding this change

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Italian Home for Children Summer Camp

Summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral needs. 

For: Grades 1-7, ages 6-12. Children with emotional/behavioral needs who cannot function well in a regular day summer camp program. Children with DCF and DMH involvement.

Location: 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

Transportation: Yes

Dates: 6/28 - 8/27

Hours: 9 am - 1pm

Cost: Varies

Deadline: April 30

Contact: Nicole Chester, 617-524-3116 x395, nchester@italianhome.org

Enrollment: Apply online

Website: www.italianhome.org

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Jewish Vocational Service  

Transitions to Work 

Transitions to Work provides an extensive virtual training program to enable young adults with disabilities to develop the skills needed for employment in conjunction with our job placement services to provide earnings and a sense of purpose. 

For: Grades 11-12, Ages 17-22 nearing their transition from high school, who seek competitive and paid employment. Must not need one-on-one supports to attend training. 

Location: Boston 

Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible between the hours of 9 am-5 pm 

Cost: Cost of services is covered by contracts with BPS and with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation  Commission. 

Contact: Micah Fleisig, mfleisig@jvs-boston.org, 617-399-3314 

Enrollment: Students are contacted via the school. Students must fill out an application, followed by an informal interview. 

Website:  www.jvs-boston.org

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Judge Baker Children’s Center

Camp Baker

Camp Baker is a six-week day program that teaches children effective ways to manage ADHD and other behavior issues. Children who struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and social skills deficits thrive at Camp Baker because our approach is tailored to help children with ADHD succeed. One of the primary goals of our program is to increase positive, appropriate behaviors so that children can have fun, successful summers. Campers receive a tremendous amount of positive reinforcement and praise for appropriate, on-task behaviors throughout the day. This allows children who have sometimes struggled in more traditional camp settings to experience success. Another important aspect of the program is a clear, consistent limit setting.

For: Ages 6-12 with mild to moderate symptoms of ADHD

Location: 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Dates: 7/12 - 8/20

Hours: 8:30 am-4 pm

Transportation: Yes

Cost: $5,500 for the 6-week program with a 2:1 ratio of children to highly trained and qualified staff. This cost also covers swimming twice per day, fun sports and arts activities, academic instruction, bus transportation, and 16 hours of parent training throughout the summer and school year. Some need-based aid is available.

Contact: Sarah Tannenbaum, campbaker@jbcc.harvard.edu, 617-278-4286

Enrollment: Complete an online application and pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee.

Website: campbaker.org