Summer Programs

The 3Point Summer Learning Academy is a free, five-week program for Boston students in grades 3-7 that uses the power of sports to build real-life success skills. Meeting at either University of Massachusetts Boston or The Fessenden School, each week, students explore a new dimension of success (academic, physical, personal, social, and community) through project-based learning, academics, and basketball.

The Trinity Education for Excellence Program (TEEP) is a free, five-week summer program for Boston students grades 7-12. Students strengthen their Math and ELA skills through engaging, project-based learning while building confidence, leadership, and friendships in a supportive community.

At this program, students will have the chance to experience a college campus firsthand, building confidence and strengthening their college and career readiness. A central component is holistic mentoring, delivered through one-on-one and small group models, including structured mentoring blocks that foster meaningful relationships and a strong sense of belonging. Students also participate in hands-on enrichment activities, such as 3D printing, robotics, and art, sports, and various field trips, that connect to career pathways while developing leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The program emphasizes student voice and choice, encouraging ownership of learning and active engagement.

Receive 1:1 academic, college, or career support. We hire enough staff to make sure that all students receive the attention they need.

Our intensive Summer Institute offsets summer learning loss by providing 150 hours of essential academic and college-ready skills and knowledge. Students return to school fully prepared to build on the rigorous academic foundation laid in the summer courses.

In club48, students are challenged to push their boundaries in a safe, supportive, and diverse environment. USES brings together families of varying backgrounds and unites them in a community that shares a deep commitment to ensuring that all children are given the opportunity and tools they need to thrive.

Our culturally responsive program offers the students the opportunity to enrich their lives and help increase their self esteem by validating their cultural identity learning and performing at community events to raise awareness on the importance of diversity among general audiences. We use elements of STEAM education to encourage them to pursue higher education; in doing so, we strive to diminish the prevailing economic and educational disparities in our communities.

Acquire practical skills in areas such as arts education, multimedia (marketing, photography, and video), administration or entrepreneurship. This includes learning technical tools, project management, and developing interpersonal communication skills, which prepares them for future careers and personal projects.

Warren-Prescott Bridging Academics & STEAM is a hands-on summer program where learning comes alive. Students explore science inquiry, engineering, art, and a unique Farm-to-Table science experience, while strengthening core ELA and math skills to prevent summer learning loss.

At this program, students will have the chance to work in collaboration with their pairs to understand their inner leadership. The program is a welcoming environment where students understand that they must work together to support one another.

WEH SLA is a fun, supportive summer experience for rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders in our vibrant Allston-Brighton facility. Mornings include engaging reading, math, and STEM projects like designing rockets and solving real-world challenges.

Teens in Print’s Summer Journalism Institute (SJI) is an all-encompassing summer experience, using writing and multimedia-like video, animation, and podcasting-to make sense of the world around you. In 2024, we’re throwing a raging exploration party into the wild expressions of teenhood-both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, on and offline.

YMCA SLA at Camp Ponkapoag offers a special opportunity for urban students to experience a fully outdoor summer camp at Blue Hills Reservation. Campers learn in experiential outdoor classrooms and participate in specialized activities such as swimming, ropes courses, archery, outdoor education, arts, and sports-all while surrounded by the natural beauty of a protected setting.

Serving children ages 5-12, YMCA SLA East Boston is a school-based summer program centered on academic development, friendships, belonging, and play. Students participate in a dynamic weekly schedule of hands-on activities designed to build confidence and spark curiosity.

YMCA Summer Learning Academy at GPA is a vibrant, school-based summer program located in the Allston- Brighton neighborhood of Boston. Students are encouraged to explore new interests, discover hidden talents, and build new skills through hands-on, engaging activities.