Summer Programs

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 advancesits 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.

Once enrolled, students continue learning throughout high school both during the summer and academic year. The program is a fully on campus residential model for Summer 2023.

What sets ICP apart from other instrument training programs is that students are fully integrated into BYSO?s prestigious orchestra program from day one. From the time they enter the program as beginners, ICP students attend weekly rehearsals alongside all 500+ members of BYSO?s six ensembles. This gives the youngest ICP students a sense of belonging in the broader BYSO community, underscoring the key premise that ICP is not a stand-alone initiative separating students of color from the general BYSO student body. Instead, students recognize that they are a crucial part of the fabric of BYSO from the outset. Moreover, participating in this close-knit camp allows students the opportunity to better know their peers. Our beginning students are able to see what this program holds for their futures. Consequently, ICP students do not merely learn how to play an instrument, but also develop the skills of listening, group dynamics, peer accountability, empathy, and open-mindedness within the inspiring context of the larger BYSO program. ICP also provides consistent opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills through peer mentorship, strengthening bonds between students and preparing them to take on further leadership roles as they enter adulthood. The strong sense of identity and community that ICP provides contributes to an overall program retention rate of 94%, and also has a substantial social benefit for ICP families that continues beyond the time a student is in the program.

We are geared to serve the Boston public school youth community

At the Surround Care Coalition Summer Learning Academy, we will prioritize enrollment to currently and formerly homeless students in our partner schools. Our teaching staff will be sensitive to this vulnerable population of students and will work to identify and fill learning gaps caused by housing instability.

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An innovative program which combines high dosage tutoring, outdoor exploration, increased enrichment opportunities and lots of fun. A comprehensive system of support for children. Children will receive intentional, individualized academic support, with a focus on developmentally appropriate and enjoyable experiences.

At this program, students will have the chance to work with women who are currently in college or have just finished college in instruction and mentorship outside of the college setting. These interactions will build the bonds between the upcoming, current, and former college stars from Boston and surrounding areas that will last lifetimes and continue to the next generation of athletes. This program allows for mentorship between the athletes and instructors, education from the instructors to the athletes of the benefits of sports and the opportunity it provides for personal development, insight from our leader on social justice initiatives and activism as an athlete, and a celebratory experience for being women in a world that does not provide us equal opportunity to succeed.

Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) delivers research-based programs that intervene early (before 7th grade), extends learning time by an additional average 1,800 hours per student, and leverages a near-peer Students Teaching Students model. Through six years of intensive, out of school time programming from 7th-12th grade for traditionally underserved students, BTGB changes students’ academic trajectories and supports them along the path to college.

BTGB?s six-week, full-day Middle School Summer Program is the centerpiece of a student?s Breakthrough experience. In the Summer Program, rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students achieve academic gains designed to combat summer learning loss and prepare students for the critical transition to high school. Students attend core academic classes including English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, and benefit from individualized mentoring, homework help, community building, social emotional learning (SEL), and engagement with their college-going peers. 9th grade students additionally participate in Leadership Academy, including an intensive leadership and High School Readiness course that teaches non-cognitive skills and concepts through the study of influential leaders. BTGB boasts an average class size of 6-8 students.

Simultaneously, BTGB builds careers in education through an unparalleled teacher training program for college students, who serve as full-time teachers in our Summer Program. BTGB intentionally recruits college students from diverse backgrounds that align with our 7th-9th graders?, and our innovative Students Teaching Students model creates near-peer relationships that inspire both groups of participants to succeed.

Beyond academics, BTGB is dedicated to developing the whole child. We assess student social emotional skills and weave opportunities for SEL into all aspects of programming by fostering a safe and supportive community; deep family engagement; use of Restorative Justice Circles; and tailored supports through group interventions and licensed mental health counselors.

learn from science and medical professionals and research local public health issues.

At this program, students will have the chance to gain confidence in themselves, meet friends, and learn how to manage in a variety of social situations.

Full-time summer employment (paid stipend) for all participants, and a combination of both work experience and professional learning opportunities.

participate in a rich program with offers academic support, group activities, sports, arts, access to a computer lab, and life skills such as how to access local libraries, museums, and parks, and how to navigate the transit system. The Teen Center has a balance of educational support for students to achieve or maintain grade-level performance with individualized plans that address areas for improvement offered. The program has experienced, bilingual, and multicultural staff who work in collaboration with the students’ local schools.