After School Programs

Feel welcome in a safe and supportive learning environment with Faculty/Staff trained to support youth through young adults with Down syndrome, on the autism spectrum, or individuals with special needs.

At this program, students will have the chance to learn in a safe, supportive environment where academics, STEM, language development, and personal growth come together. Students will receive tutoring and ESL support while participating in hands-on STEM activities, field trips, guest speaker sessions, and teamwork experiences. Our approach gives students opportunities to explore new interests, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and see possibilities for their future.

At this program students get support for homework, work with an art specialist to create art and music and engage in games indoors and outside. We place an emphasis on building a community and supporting cultural pride and tolerance for difference

The Boston Higher Education Resource Center (Boston HERC) is a Boston-based non-profit organization that works to equip first-generation youth to obtain access to higher education, break the cycle of poverty, and become agents of change in their communities. Programmatically, the Boston HERC’s Passport to College Program places well-trained Program Coaches in Chelsea, Revere, and non-exam Boston Public High Schools to help students navigate the processes of applying to college, securing financial aid, and preparing for the start of their post-secondary plans.

what’s special about my program is that each and every student athlete receives a customized, goal planner that catered to their wants and needs to succeed. Students will have a chance to play leadership roles amongst their peers, they will also have a chance to switch roles for the day and run the program as they see fit in hopes of learning and understanding leadership skills, conflict resolution, providing mental and physical support where its needed.

At this program, students will have the chance to practice and develop habits around musical proficiency and SEL skills and to share their hard work with the general public at school and civic concerts and events. A highlight of BMP programming, we offer over 85 annual concerts, events, and other opportunities for our students to perform publicly across Boston. These elements are a key part of what sets BMP apart from peer programs: the quality of our music instruction and output, our emphasis on and incorporation of SEL skill-building, and the number of performance opportunities we offer our students.

At this program, students will have the chance to develop musical mastery, share their hard work and talents with their community, and build skills and experience to grow into peer mentors, musicians, and future leaders and music educators. Mentorship program participation also deepens students’ involvement in the BMP community, putting them on a pathway to expanded learning and development opportunities as they progress through BMP. As they continue through our program at JQUS, older students can apply to participate in our paid, summer Music Workforce Apprenticeship, which can include additional leadership opportunities; join our Alumni Orchestra; and stay connected to BMP as we continue to create pathways for students’ success.

At our program we specialize in recruiting and training coaches in whole-child-development. This allows us to provide very high-level programming to students who often do not have these opportunities elsewhere.

BSA’s unique approach nurtures every child’s potential guiding them to reach their highest levels of academic and musical excellence and to develop a lifelong love of music. BSA’s youth orchestras serve as a model society in which an atmosphere of competition between individuals is replaced by shared aspiration and investment. The youngest students receive daily instruction in a group setting, complemented by a weekly private or semi-private lesson. The older children come together several times a week for string ensemble, chamber music and private lessons. BSA’s youth leadership empowerment program is designed for high school students who have participated in the youth orchestra and are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. The goal is to provide high school students with an excellent performing arts foundation. Students participating in the youth leadership program gain work experience, learn about professional musician opportunities, and network within the performing arts career and academic fields. The high school interns teach and serve as role models for the younger children in the orchestra. BSA is the only program in the United States to adopt the Colourstrings Method into its curriculum for the beginner students Through its partnerships, BSA advances its goal of providing rich learning opportunities to foster student independence and self-advocacy and to promote student success while respecting each other’s differences. These partnerships deepen our connection with each community and strengthen our ability to provide high quality instruction and a musical foundation that is traditionally available only to higher income students. No other youth orchestra programs are offered in these communities.

BSA’s unique approach nurtures every child’s potential guiding them to reach their highest levels of academic and musical excellence and to develop a lifelong love of music. BSA’s youth orchestras serve as a model society in which an atmosphere of competition between individuals is replaced by shared aspiration and investment. The youngest students receive daily instruction in a group setting, complemented by a weekly private or semi-private lesson. The older children come together several times a week for string ensemble, chamber music and private lessons. BSA’s youth leadership empowerment program is designed for high school students who have participated in the youth orchestra and are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. The goal is to provide high school students with an excellent performing arts foundation. Students participating in the youth leadership program gain work experience, learn about professional musician opportunities, and network within the performing arts career and academic fields. The high school interns teach and serve as role models for the younger children in the orchestra. BSA is the only program in the United States to adopt the Colourstrings Method into its curriculum for the beginner students Through its partnerships, BSA advances its goal of providing rich learning opportunities to foster student independence and self-advocacy and to promote student success while respecting each other’s differences. These partnerships deepen our connection with each community and strengthen our ability to provide high quality instruction and a musical foundation that is traditionally available only to higher income students. No other youth orchestra programs are offered in these communities.

BSA’s unique approach nurtures every child’s potential guiding them to reach their highest levels of academic and musical excellence and to develop a lifelong love of music. BSA’s youth orchestras serve as a model society in which an atmosphere of competition between individuals is replaced by shared aspiration and investment. The youngest students receive daily instruction in a group setting, complemented by a weekly private or semi-private lesson. The older children come together several times a week for string ensemble, chamber music and private lessons. BSA’s youth leadership empowerment program is designed for high school students who have participated in the youth orchestra and are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. The goal is to provide high school students with an excellent performing arts foundation. Students participating in the youth leadership program gain work experience, learn about professional musician opportunities, and network within the performing arts career and academic fields. The high school interns teach and serve as role models for the younger children in the orchestra. BSA is the only program in the United States to adopt the Colourstrings Method into its curriculum for the beginner students Through its partnerships, BSA advances its goal of providing rich learning opportunities to foster student independence and self-advocacy and to promote student success while respecting each other’s differences. These partnerships deepen our connection with each community and strengthen our ability to provide high quality instruction and a musical foundation that is traditionally available only to higher income students. No other youth orchestra programs are offered in these communities.

At this program, students will have the chance to learn through small-group academic support, hands-on STEM and arts projects, sports and recreation, leadership activities, and culturally responsive social-emotional learning. Trained educators use predictable routines, student choice, family communication, and differentiated support so children with varied learning needs can thrive.

One special component of our program is that we intentionally enroll currently or formerly homeless students, recognizing the significant barriers they face in achieving academic success. By tracking educational outcomes for these students, we aim to demonstrate the powerful impact that stable housing has on their ability to learn, thrive, and progress at grade level. What also sets our program apart is the strength and structure of our staffing model: our after-school and summer learning programs are led by licensed teachers and paraprofessionals, and supported by trained youth and young adult mentors. This multi-generational team approach not only ensures academic quality and individualized support but also creates a nurturing environment

Become instructors themselves, we personify the EACH ONE TEACH ONE cliche. With an inclusive environment

At this program, students will have the chance to build social and emotional skills in a structured, supportive after-school setting designed specifically for neurodiverse learners. Bryce’s Journey uses a research-based SEL curriculum that combines classroom instruction, role-playing exercises, and guided practice in a small-group environment. Trained group leaders help students develop self-awareness, manage emotions, and build relationship skills right at their school. The program is one of the only affordable SEL programs for neurodiverse students in Boston Public Schools.