Learning continues beyond school hours.

Boston Beyond coordinates a citywide network of school and community providers offering fun, safe places for kids to learn after school. The Boston Public Schools is one of our core partners. Together, we’ve expanded high-quality after-school offerings for our city.

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Boston Beyond’s network operates high-quality, free and low-cost after-school programs in every neighborhood. Browse network offerings and discover the right program for your student.

Your one-stop-shop for Boston After-School programs: exciting camps & activities, academic enrichment, and free and low-cost options. Questions? Click here…

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YMCA of Greater Boston – Wang YMCA

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At this program, we will engage students with small staff-to-student ratios to serve the whole child while nurturing diversity equity and inclusion. Additionally, through our licensure with EEC, we are committed to providing safe and structured after-school experiences. Our YMCA teams have network-wide leaders who plan and build strong professional development opportunities throughout the year. We also hire behavior specialists that assist our teams as needs develop and to help support planning based on needs of the students and at times, their IEPs.

Jennifer Kelly
617-549-0963
jkelly@ymcaboston.org
8 Oak St W, Boston, MA, 02116
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09/08/2026 - 06/22/2027
$$$$$1 - $249
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ACT Skills Icon ACT Skills Developed:

Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Regulation, Perseverance, Self-Efficacy

Age Group Icon Grades Served:

K2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Program Icon Program Topics:

Sports, STEM, Literacy, Outdoor Exploration, Academic Enrichment

YMCA of Greater Boston – Washington Beech Community Center

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At this program, we will engage students with small staff-to-student ratios to serve the whole child while nurturing diversity equity and inclusion. Additionally, through our licensure with EEC, we are committed to providing safe and structured after-school experiences. Our YMCA teams have network-wide leaders who plan and build strong professional development opportunities throughout the year. We also hire behavior specialists that assist our teams as needs develop and to help support planning based on needs of the students and at times, their IEPs.

Tyler Murphy
617-512-5640
tmurphy@ymcaboston.org
4560 Washington St, Roslindale, MA, 02131
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09/08/2026 - 06/22/2027
$$$$$1 - $249
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ACT Skills Icon ACT Skills Developed:

Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Regulation, Perseverance, Self-Efficacy

Age Group Icon Grades Served:

K2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Program Icon Program Topics:

Sports, STEM, Literacy, Outdoor Exploration, Academic Enrichment

YMCA of Greater Boston – Whittemore Elementary School

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At this program, we will engage students with small staff-to-student ratios to serve the whole child while nurturing diversity equity and inclusion. Additionally, through our licensure with EEC, we are committed to providing safe and structured after-school experiences. Our YMCA teams have network-wide leaders who plan and build strong professional development opportunities throughout the year. We also hire behavior specialists that assist our teams as needs develop and to help support planning based on needs of the students and at times, their IEPs.

Amanda Walsh
857-260-0263
awalsh@ymcaboston.org
30 Parmenter Rd, Waltham, MA, 02453
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09/02/2026 - 06/18/2027
$$$$$1 - $249
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ACT Skills Icon ACT Skills Developed:

Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Regulation

Age Group Icon Grades Served:

K2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Program Icon Program Topics:

Sports, STEM, Literacy, Outdoor Exploration, Academic Enrichment

YMCA of Greater Boston – Winship Elementary School

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School-based Services Available
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At this program, we will engage students with small staff-to-student ratios to serve the whole child while nurturing diversity equity and inclusion. Additionally, through our licensure with EEC, we are committed to providing safe and structured after-school experiences. Our YMCA teams have network-wide leaders who plan and build strong professional development opportunities throughout the year. We also hire behavior specialists that assist our teams as needs develop and to help support planning based on needs of the students and at times, their IEPs.

Devin Kelly
857-292-3828
dkelly@ymcaboston.org
54 Dighton St, Brighton, MA, 02135
Website
09/08/2026 - 06/22/2027
$$$$$250-$499
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ACT Skills Icon ACT Skills Developed:

Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Regulation, Perseverance, Self-Efficacy

Age Group Icon Grades Served:

K2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Program Icon Program Topics:

Sports, STEM, Literacy, Outdoor Exploration, Academic Enrichment

Young Man with a Plan – Grade 10 & 11 Program

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1. Young men “in the middle” we serve are often overlooked because they’re neither the highflyers nor the acutely at-risk. They often lack a place to belong. Through the guidance and authentic narratives of older men who resemble them, young men realize new possibilities never considered. “I’ve learned that I too can be successful if I put the work in.” 2. Sustained Holistic Mentoring: YMWAP meets youth where they are in 8th grade and guides them through high school and beyond. We track outcomes. A place to belong and sustained multi-level mentoring helps young men gain trust, skills, a growth mindset, and a plan.

Desmond Kennard
dkennard@ymwap.org
1178 River St, Hyde Park, MA, 02136
Website
09/08/2026 - 06/17/2027
No CostFree (No Cost)

ACT Skills Icon ACT Skills Developed:

Critical Thinking, Creativity, Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Growth Mindset, Self-Regulation, Perseverance, Self-Efficacy

Age Group Icon Grades Served:

10, 11

Program Icon Program Topics:

Cultural Identity, College Career Readiness, Arts, Literacy, Academic Enrichment

Youth Enrichment Services (YES) – Teen Leadership Program (YES Academy) – Winter

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School-based Services Available
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volunteer in programs with younger youth as instructors and coaches, as well as participate in experiential learning opportunities and tailored workshops, one-to-one mentorship with staff to work on goal-setting and achievement

Libbie Kirkpatrick
617-267-5877
lkirkpatrick@yeskids.org
267 Amory St, Boston, MA, 02130
Website
10/19/2026 - 04/01/2027
No CostFree (No Cost)

ACT Skills Icon ACT Skills Developed:

Critical Thinking, Creativity, Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Growth Mindset, Self-Regulation, Perseverance, Self-Efficacy

Age Group Icon Grades Served:

9, 10, 11, 12

Program Icon Program Topics:

College Career Readiness, Sports, Outdoor Exploration, Academic Enrichment

After-school matters.

The after-school hours represent a tremendous opportunity for students to extend on what they learn in school, build critical skills, and develop socially and emotionally.

Students who participate in evidence-based after-school programs show improved school attendance, greater engagement in learning, and improved graduation rates (Huang et. al, 2008).

Students from low-income families who are most at-risk experience the greatest gains (Vandell et al, 2007).

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Boston Beyond directs $2M to 68 after-school programs

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FAQs

If your child is enrolled in a school that located in the city of Boston or attends a METCO program, they are likely eligible for one or more of our network’s programs. Individual program eligibility requirements vary, so you should check the individual websites of programs that match your needs.

All after-school programs in the Boston Beyond network are free or low-cost to students and their families. These high-quality programs are paid for through public funds and grants to ensure open access to children from all economic backgrounds.

Each program operates its own application process. Search the database above and then visit the websites of the programs that interest you to sign up.

Achieve

How do you achieve tasks or goals?

The Achieve skills are Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Perseverance.

These skills help young people process information, assess situations and potential outcomes, and connect actions to future goals. When young people Achieve, they engage in disciplined thinking that is rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence; consider consequences and alternatives; and evaluate information to reach a conclusion. They demonstrate imagination and originality, and stay focused on their goals despite obstacles or distractions.

The Achieve skills are most closely associated with academic outcomes, including college and career readiness. Critical thinking is one of the most crucial competencies for job preparedness (American Management Association, 2012; Kress et al., 2005). Creativity is important for classroom engagement, which in turn can impact academic achievement (Boxx et al., 2013), and is also a crucial skill for the workforce (Hadani & Jaeger, 2015). Perseverance is associated with academic success, including higher educational attainment and higher course grades (Farrington et al., 2012; Duckworth et al., 2007; Vandell et al., 2007).

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Critical Thinking

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Critical thinking is conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion. Critical thinking involves disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.

Research shows that critical thinking is linked to college and career readiness. Young people with strong critical thinking skills analyze relationships between ideas, consider perspectives other than their own, explore multiple solutions to problems, and use evidence to support their conclusions.

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Creativity

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Creativity is exhibiting originality, imagination, inventiveness, or ingenuity.

Research shows that creativity is important for classroom engagement, academic achievement, and workforce preparedness. Young people with strong creativity skills will generate multiple solutions to a problem, show originality, ask questions, and demonstrate curiosity.

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Perseverance

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Perseverance is focusing on a long-term goal despite challenges, consistently performing required or important tasks and demonstrating initiative in spite of obstacles or distractions.

Research shows that perseverance is important for academic success, including educational attainment and school grades. Young people with strong perseverance skills will set goals, persist in completing a task even when challenges arise, connect a current task to future goals, and try again when they fail at doing something.

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Connect

How do you connect to others?

The Connect skills are Social Awareness & Relationships, Communication, and Teamwork.

These skills help young people make contributions to their community, and develop healthy, supportive relationships with peers and adults, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. When young people Connect, they work constructively and cooperatively with others, empathizing with and taking the perspective of peers, advocating for their views respectfully, understanding social and ethical norms for behavior, and sharing ideas clearly and compellingly.

Not only are Connect skills useful for a young person’s ability to interact with others, but these skills have also been shown to influence academic success and engagement in the classroom (Pierce et al., 2010; Caprara et al., 2000; Furrer & Skinner 2003). Teamwork and communication are considered two of the most important skills by employers (American Management Association, 2012). Relationship-building is an important aspect of achievement in school for all ages (Birch & Ladd, 1997; Arbreton et al., 2009).

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Social Awareness & Relationships

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Social awareness and relationships involves empathizing with and taking the perspective of others; understanding social and ethical norms for behavior; and cultivating positive, supportive connections with friends, classmates, and adults.

Research shows that social awareness and relationships are important for academic achievement and engagement in the classroom at all age levels. Young people with strong social awareness and relationship skills will show respect and consideration for their peers, form friendships with peers, share interests and ideas with adults, and demonstrate disagreement or ask questions in a respectful manner.

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Communication

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Communication is making clear and compelling oral presentations, sharing ideas, clarifying information as needed, and adapting communication styles to meet audience needs.

Communication is important for interacting with others and conveying one’s thoughts and feelings, but communication skills are also important for career preparedness. Young people with strong communication skills will share ideas or information with others effectively, ask and answer questions, listen actively, and be able to summarize key points.

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Teamwork

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Teamwork is the ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.

Research shows that teamwork is linked to improved academic achievement and improved self-efficacy. Young people with strong teamwork skills compromise during disagreements, listen to different points of view, and know how to give and receive feedback.

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Thrive

How do you help yourself thrive?

The Thrive skills are Growth Mindset, Efficacy, and Self-Regulation.

These skills help young people recognize and manage their emotions, anticipate the impact of their behaviors on others, and take ownership over their actions. When young people Thrive, they believe that their abilities can grow with effort; have confidence in their ability to accomplish an outcome or goal; and are able to manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviors as appropriate to different situations. This first requires an awareness of self – the recognition of their emotions, thoughts, motivations, strengths and weaknesses.

Research demonstrates that the Thrive skills can impact a variety of behavioral outcomes, including health, safety, and good habits (Roeser et al,. 2002; de Riddler et al., 2012; Moffitt et al., 2011; Galla & Duckworth, 2015). Growth mindset has been shown to improve achievement test scores in mathematics (Dweck, 2006; OECD, 2015). Self-efficacy influences school grades and classroom engagement (Bandura et al., 1996). Self-regulation influences academic achievement, including test scores and grades (Duckworth & Seligman, 2005).

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Growth Mindset

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Having a growth mindset is believing that talent and intelligence can be developed and improved through continued learning, practice, and effort.

Research shows that a growth mindset is associated with academic success. Young people with a growth mindset will understand that mastery comes through effort, embrace feedback and constructive criticism, and seek to learn from their experiences.

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Self Efficacy

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Self-efficacy involves believing in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task; is often task or situation dependent.

Research shows that self-efficacy influences school grades and classroom engagement. Young people with high self-efficacy will show confidence in their own abilities, know they are in control of their own behavior, and be open to risks and challenges.

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Self Regulation

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Self-regulation is managing one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.

Research shows that self-regulation influences academic achievement, including test scores and grades. Young people with strong self-regulation skills will reflect, plan, and think ahead; consider the impact and consequences of their behaviors; gain control or adjust their behavior as necessary; manage stress and delay gratification; and work well independently, focusing on tasks.

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