To help you find the right program for your child, we have gathered information from dozens of organizations and programs.

It’s simple! In the right column on this page, you can narrow your search by selecting your child’s age, interests, time of year or day, and many other important program features so you can see a list of programs that are the best fit for your family.

Several of our partners provide scholarships and free or reduced-fee programs, include meals, provide transportation, and other ways to make it possible for every child to have opportunities to explore their interests, learn new skills, and have fun. Click on each program listing to get more detailed information about these opportunities.

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Breakwater Youth Corps (BYC) Summer 2021

Breakwater Youth Corps members are high school students who work together at Breakwater School during the summer to provide service to the school, develop and foster important skills, and, if applicable, earn a minimum wage income. Students can apply for one session or the whole summer. Past projects have included bike maintenance, painting classrooms, and […]

Cake Decorating for Middle Schoolers

Does your middle schooler want to learn all about cakes?! If so, consider joining this four week program dedicated to learning the process of constructing a cake from start to finish. In this class they will learn how to bake, layer, frost, and decorate cakes into pieces of art! Kids will learn piping skills, make […]

Cake Decorating with Kids – Grades 3-6

Does your child want to learn all about cakes?! If so, consider joining this five week program dedicated to learning the process of constructing a cake from start to finish. In this class kids will learn how to bake, layer, frost, and decorate cakes into pieces of art! Kids will learn piping skills, make flowers […]

Camp Fish Hawk

Camp Fish Hawk is four, week-long day camp sessions for youth entering grades 4 – 8 with squash instruction, educational STEM + writing curriculum, and experiential field trips. $400/week. Food, transportation & financial aid available.