Cambridge Programs for Teens

All Teens All the Time Program

A $10 fee covers the school year, September 2007 through June 2008, Monday - Friday from 2:30-9:30 pm for ages 13-19. Teen program activities include COOKING, COLLEGE TOURS, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, FIELD TRIPS, CAREER WORKSHOPS, SPORTS & FITNESS CONDITIONING, POOL, AIR HOCKEY, and a VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT. For more information, call the Moore Youth Center at 617-349-6273. You can also download the program application here.

Evening Teen Program

The evening teen program is designed for teens (ages 14 - 19). The program is comprised of flexible, recreational, and structured activities that have the teen's intellectual and social skills at the forefront. The program operates Monday to Thursday between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program includes the following elements: Community Service, Sports & Recreation, Field Trips, Guest Speakers, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Academic Support and a host of other activities.

Leaders in Action

The Leaders in Action Program is a training internship for youth ages 16-18 years. Each participant must attend biweekly trainings focused on self-awareness, career mapping, diversity, event planning, communication, promotion, time management, interviewing, conflict resolution and service learning. Participants will receive a small stipend of $6.75 per hour.

Create Organize Respond Evaluate: C.O.R.E.

The C.O.R.E. committee provides a forum for Youth Center members (ages 14-19) to raise questions, ideas and concerns regarding Youth Center programs. This group empowers members to help plan events, discuss issues, share ideas and offer suggestions. Each Youth Center has five C.O.R.E. members who are led by a Program Director. Committee members meet bi-weekly and are an integral part of Youth Center program development.

Cambridge Neighborhood Service Project (NSP)

In partnership with the Office of Workforce Development, each Youth Center develops a community service-learning project for youth ages 14-15 years old. The program is designed as a twelve-week service-learning project with the focus on introducing young people to their community and the workforce at large.

More information on Youth Programs offered by the Department of Human Services can be found on their website, http://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP2/.

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