AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE

2009-2010

 

Produced by CommunityBuild

with funding support from the US DOE Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools to the

 

Partners for Success: Home, School and Community Grant Project

and the Worcester Public Schools

   Except as otherwise indicated the Worcester Public Schools is not responsible for, or connected with, any aspect of the programs included in this Guide and participation in these programs is the sole decision and responsibility of the parent guardian.

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact Stacey DeBoise Luster, Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA  01609. 508-799-3020.

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FREE PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

 

   WHERE

STRUCTURE

FOR WHOM

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REFERRAL

FEE

WHEN

WAIT

African Community Education

23 N. Ashland Street, Worcester, MA 01609      

Educational Program Offered to recent refugee and immigrant students from countries of Africa now living in the Worcester area

 

Saturday School

Is a full-day program offering math and English classes, one-on-one homework help and mentoring, and extracurricular activities including dance, art, and sports

 

After school homework help during the weekdays also

African refugee students now living and attending school in Worcester, grades 5-12

Transportation available to Saturday Program at no cost to those who do not have alternate

 

508-395-8001

Contact:

Kaska Yawo Executive Director

 

508-799-3564

Contact:

Julia Kilgore, Office Manager

 

e-mail: ACEchildren@gmail.com

 

Website: www.acechildren.com

Free

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

3:00-6:00pm

 

Saturday 9:00am-3:30pm (full day program)

 

No

All Saints Episcopal Church

10 Irving Street

Worcester, MA

01609

 

Fun and Fab Friday Neighborhood Youth Program

Fun and Fab Fridays is open to children of the wider neighborhood and the parish. The programs have included theatre, dance, art, music, wood craft and other crafts, science and safety.

Fun Fridays  -Boys and Girls

Grades K-6

 

Fab Fridays

Boys and Girls

Grades 7-12

No

 

On bus route

Contact:

Celia Demers

508-752-3766 x 22 celia@allsaintsw.org

 

Website:

http://www.allsaintsw.org

 

 

 

Free

Friday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm during the school year

 

 

No

All Saints Episcopal Church

10 Irving Street

Worcester, MA

01609

 

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All Saints Church

Boys and Girls Choir

Our choirs welcome interested singers of all ages to participate and raise their voices together in worship to glorify God. The boy and girl choirs are professional auditioned groups with a demanding time commitment.

 

Boys and girls ages 8 and up from any part of Worcester and the wider county are invited to audition

 

No

 

On bus route

Contact:

Peter S. Berton

508-752-3766  x17 peter@allsaintsw.org

 

 

Website:

http://www.allsaintsw.org

 

 

 

 

Free

Rehearsals are on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, and the choirs sing on Sunday mornings

Rehearsal schedules and extensive information are available on our website

No

Chandler

Elementary

School

114 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA

Extended Learning Times

 

Academic Tutoring

 

3rd & 4th grade    3rd - 6th grades

 

W.P.S Buses and Parents

 

 

 

 

 

508-799-3572

Contact:

Mark Berthiaume

 

 

Free

Call for more information

 

School starts earlier and extends longer in the day

No

Clairmont Academy

15 Claremont Street

Worcester, MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Program  Including MCAS for  reading and writing; math and science

 High school students

 

Parent provided

508-799-3077

 

Contact:  Ms. Sutton

 

Free for students at Claremont Academy

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm

(during first half of semester)

No

Mentoring

Program

For students at risk

One on one program with Holy Cross College student

students only

 

Grades

3 -11

Parent provided

508-799-3077

 

Contact:

Ms. Sutton or Ms. Severin

Free

Call for start date and time

No

21st Century After School Program

Enrichments, homework help and MCAS preparation

Grades 7 and 8

Parent provided

508-799-3077

 

Contact:

Ms. Severin

Free

Mondays 2:20pm-4:20pm

No


 

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FEE

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Dynamy Youth  Academy

27 Sever Street

Worcester, MA

 

Dynamy Program Youth Academy

14 to15 students for each high school grade per year.  One on one time with mentor as well as group work

 

 

 

 

Internship

Gap year for high school graduates

High School students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduated high school

Transport available to all participants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

508-755-2571

Contact:

Joe Corazzini x13

 

Website:

www.dynamy.org

 

 

 

508-755-2571

Contact:

Greg Capello x18

Free

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internship- Annual tuition, call for more information, scholarships available

Day Varies

4-5 hours/week

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internship- runs on college calendar year. (Fall, Spring, and Full year programs available). Residential

Nomination in 8th grade by guidance counselors and interview process

 

No

Friendly House

36 Wall Street

Worcester, MA 01604

Teen Nights

Ages 13-16

 

No

508-755-4362

 

Contact:

Jim Williams

No Fee

 

Call for Schedule

 

(starts October)

No

Girls Inc.

Winthrop House

125 Providence Street

Worcester MA  01604

“Peersuasion” – A skill building, peer leadership, education and intervention program

Ages 13 and up

Available for select schools

508-755-6455

Contact : 

Phyllis Shea x32

Free

Call for schedule

No

Goddard
School

14 Richards Street

Worcester, MA

SES (Supplemental Education Services) Academically based program offering reading and math 

 

Goddard students only

 

Grades K-2 and grades 3-6

Parent

provided

508-799-3594

 

Contact:

Annmarie

Walsh-Pierozzi

Free

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

2:30pm – 4:30pm

Yes call for more information

Great Brook Valley Health Center

19 Tacoma Street

and

30 Great Brook Valley Ave.

Worcester, MA  01606

 

 

Strong Girls/Healthy Choices Program

Building strong girls to help them make healthy choices.

 

Strong Guys/Health Choices Program

Building strong guys to help them make healthy choices.

 

 

 

 

Ages 11-17

No

 

Located on  bus route

 

508-854-3260

 

Contact:

Jennifer Pitts

 

 

Contact:

Demario Andrews

Free

Girls at  30 GBV Ave - Ages 11-14

Tuesdays at  3:00pm-5:00pm for Ages 11-14

Girls at Plumley Club Ages 13-17  Thursdays 3:00-5:00pm

Boys at Plumley Club Ages 13-17

Tuesdays 3:00-5:00pm

Boys at 30 GBV Ave Ages 11-14

Thursdays 3:00-5:00pm

No

H.O.P.E.   Helping Others Promote Equality

PAL Office

51 Union St., Suite 308

Worcester, MA

Join for a supportive, give back opportunity

Mentors learn and apply leadership and advocacy

 

Community service with PAL once a month

 

Youth 13-19

No

508-767-9725

Contact: Meri Viano

mviano@ppal.net

 

Website

http://www.ppal.net/

 

 

 

Free

 

Monthly

No

HOPE Coalition

Meets at different locations including YWCA – Salem Square, Worcester Youth Center

Citywide youth project focusing on Youth Leadership, Mental Health and Substance Prevention,  Access to Services

Youth and young adults

No

508-793-7642

Contact: Laurie Ross

 

Website

http://www.clarku.edu/departments/idce/HOPEcoalition.htm

Free

Call for other activities/events

No

 

 

 

 

 

   WHERE

STRUCTURE

FOR WHOM

TRANSP

REFERRAL

FEE

WHEN

WAIT

Latino Educational Institute (LEI)

Worcester State College, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA

01602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latino Educational Institute (LEI)

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ISLA - Innovative Services for Latino Adolescents

Focus on academic success, leadership skills and well-being; prepares for transition from elementary to middle school

 

 

Latino Youth

Grades 3-6

 

Elementary, and summer programs

No

508-798-8277

 

Contact:

Amy Cantwell

 

Website:

http://sharepoint.worcester.edu/internal/lei/default.aspx

Free

Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday

2 :30pm -4 :30pm

No

LASOS - Latina Achievers in Search of Success

Focus on academic success and leadership skills to prevent violence

Mothers and Daughters together

Yes

508-798-8277

 

Contact : Elsa Rivera

 

Website:

http://sharepoint.worcester.edu/internal/lei/default.aspx

Free

Call for schedule

No

Club E

A program for Latino families committed to improving their children’s educational outcomes and their own human capital.  It engages parents in ESL classes designed to teach English while imparting health and computer literacy as well as information about how to navigate the public school system.  The program is intensive, student-centered, and holistic in that it also provides programming for the participant’s young children.  Club E graduates have well-documented gains in English proficiency, achieve greater self-confidence, and are more active and engaged citizens.

Children (Non/fluent in English and Spanish) and their parents

No

508-798-8277

 

Contact:

Consuelo Riveros

 

Website:

http://sharepoint.worcester.edu/internal/lei/default.aspx

 

Free

Call for schedule

Rolling admissions

MassTec

Is a project which brings together partners and existing resources from K-12 and undergraduate education, workforce development, industry leaders and community-based outreach groups in an effort to respond to the region’s shortage of adequately skilled technicians in advanced manufacturing operations

Grades K-12

 

 

 

 

Call for more information

508-798-8277

 

Contact : Elsa Rivera

 

Website:

http://sharepoint.worcester.edu/internal/lei/default.aspx

 

Free

Call for schedule

No

LIDER - Latinos Involved in Discovering Educational Resources

Engages students and also parents in education activities that facilitate access to higher education.

Grades 11-12

Yes

508-798-8277

 

Contact: Elsa Rivera

 

Website:

http://sharepoint.worcester.edu/internal/lei/default.aspx

Free

Call for schedule

No

New England Dream Center

5 Chestnut St.,

Worcester, MA

PerformingArts

Saturday Program

All ages

No

508-757-3333

 

Website: www.yourdcard.com/nedreamcenter/dc.htm

Free

Call for details

No


 

   WHERE

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FEE

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Oak Hill CDC

74 Providence Street

Worcester, MA 01604

 

 

 

Teen Inspirators, On the Move

Provides an innovative educational, community service and leadership development program

“by teens, for teens” planning  own meetings and deciding what they want to work on and learn about

 

Ages11 – 17 year olds living in the Union Hill, Oak Hill, Grafton Hill, Green Island and Upsala Street neighborhoods of Worcester

No but Transport provided for off-site activities

508-754-2858       x26

Contact: Patricia Mallios pmallios@oakhillcdc.org

 

 

Website:

http://www.oakhillcdc.org/

Free

Weekly Mondays from 3:30 – 5 PM at Oak Hill CDC

 

Community service projects throughout the neighborhood and trips also take place throughout the year

No

All Stars Youth Educator Program

Prevents alcohol, tobacco and drug use, postpones sexual activity, reduces fighting and bullying and helps teens build bright futures

 

All Stars uses fun and interactive activities to help youth think about their future (including college and careers) and make smart decisions

 

 

 

Preference is given to youth in grades 6 – 8 (or ages 11 – 15) living in the Union Hill, Oak Hill, Grafton Hill, Green Island and Upsala Street neighborhoods of Worcester

 

Youth living in other neighborhoods are also welcome to be a part of the program

No

 

Located on  bus route

 

 

508-754-2858 x26

Contact: Patricia Mallios pmallios@oakhillcdc.org

 

 

Website:

http://www.oakhillcdc.org/

 

Free

All Stars is a 14 week program. Multiple sessions will be run throughout the school year

 

Contact Oak Hill CDC for more information.

 

 

No

 


 

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FEE

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Office of District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.

Worcester Trial Court

225 Main Street, Room G-301

Worcester, MA  01608

Provides proactive prevention programs on bullying, safe and responsible use of the internet, teen dating and domestic violence, mandated reporter and child abuse laws, shaken baby, alcohol and drug dangers and applicable laws including social host liability, court system overview and legal careers, as well as the most popular mock trial component during which participants play the various roles within the court system

 

 

Both males and females of all ages

 

Parents, educators, and other professionals who work directly with youth

 

No

Contact:

Sue Hayes Don Xenos

508-755-8601   Susan.Hayes@state.

ma.us

 

Contact: 

M.Julie Lesure

508-792-0214  M.Julie.Lesure@state.ma.us

 

Contact:

Ellen Miller 508-792-0214   Ellen.Miller@state.

ma.us

 

Website:    www.worcesterda.com

Free

Monday - Friday afternoons and some evenings

 

No

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Worcester, MA 01610

Homework Club

 

 

Youth Group

Ages 6-11

 

 

Ages-12-15

No

508-755-1228

 

Contact:

Michael Rezkalla x224

 

Website :

www.pernetfamilyhealth.org/index.php

Free

 

Monday-Thursday

3:30pm-5:00 pm

 

Call for youth group schedule

 

 

No

Pride Productions Inc.

484 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Multimedia-“Youth Unity Group”

Youth produce own show, write script, run show

“Youth Unity Group” ages 14-17

 

No

508-753-5767

Fax: 508-754-5776

 

Contact:

Ernie Floyd

 

Website:

www.ppiworcester.org

Free

Monday-Friday

3:30pm-5:50pm

No

Quinsigamond Elementary School

14 Blackstone River Rd.

Worcester, MA 01607

Classroom Academic,

MCAS Tutoring

Supervised by

Teacher Assistant

Grades

3-6

Parent provided

508-799-3502

 

Contact:

Kathleen Lee

Free

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

2:30pm-4:30 pm

 

Yes, depending on student turnover ration of 12:1

Safe Homes @ The Bridge

4 Mann Street

Worcester, MA 01602

Safe and supportive alternative services for GLBTQ Youth

Mentoring program based on individual needs.  Drop in center with recreation and skills training.  Activities  & events are staff supervised

For any GLBTQ youth ages 16-22

No

508-755-0333  

Contact:

Laura Farnsworth

 

Website:

http://www.safehomesma.org/

Free

6:30pm-9:00pm Thursdays

No

St. Peters Church

929 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01610

 

Mentoring Program

A drop-out prevention strategy that pairs students with academic or behavioral problems with a college mentor who meets with them weekly for homework help, cultural and recreational activities

Ages 6-15

No

508-752-4674

 

Contact:

Sister Maryanne

No

Call for times

No

UMASS

Amherst Extension Program

237 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01609

Nutrition / Education Program 

Promotes healthy eating by providing nutrition & food safety education

All Ages

No

508-831-1223

Contact:

Pat Culross

 

Website:

www.umass.edu/umext/nutrition/index.html

Free

Go out in the community

Call for Availability

 


 

   WHERE

STRUCTURE

FOR WHOM

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REFERRAL

FEE

WHEN

WAIT

Worcester Public Schools

SES - Supplemental Educational Services

Providing services for income eligible students in several elementary schools. This academic based program serves to support students in reading and mathematics

 

Worcester Public School students

K-6 sites:  Canterbury, Chandler Elementary, Chandler Magnet, City View, Jacob Hiatt, Wawecus

K-2 sites: Burncoat Prep., Columbus Park, Elm Park, Gates Lane, Goddard, Grafton St., Lincoln St., Norback, Quinsigamond, Rice Square, Roosevelt, Tatnuck Magnet, Union Hill, Vernon Hill, Woodland

No

Contact:

Janet Lyons

 

508-799-3110

 

lyonsj@worc.k12.ma.us

 

 

Free

After school Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for 1-2 hours depending on the site

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

   WHERE

STRUCTURE

FOR WHOM

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REFERRAL

FEE

WHEN

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Worcester

Youth Center

326 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602

 

Drop-In Center 

Pool, chess, arts & crafts, community clean-up program, peer leadership, urban community planning, indoor recreational activities, flag football, basketball, football, homework and tutoring assistance

 

Ages 14-24

No

(on bus route)

508-791-4702

 

 

 

Website:

http://www.worcesteryouthcenter.org/

Free

Call For Info

 

Monday –Friday 2:00pm-7:00pm

 

2:00pm-5:00pm

Homework help

No

RISE

Support Group

 

Co-ed

Ages 14-24

No

508-791-4702

 

Website:

http://www.worcesteryouthcenter.org/

Free

Mondays

3:30pm-5:00pm

No

GED Program

Music production

Studio (21 yrs old)

and other activities offered  Worcester Youth Center

Ages 16-24

No

(on bus route)

508-791-4702

 

Website:

http://www.worcesteryouthcenter.org/

Free

 

Daily

11:20-2:30

 

Placement test on Mondays and Tuesdays

10:30am

No

SISTERHOOD

Support Group

Girls only

Ages 16-24

 

No

508-791-4702

 

Website:

http://www.worcesteryouthcenter.org/

Free

Thursdays

3:00pm-5:00pm

 

CIRCLES

Youth meet with staff and share without judgment, build trust, get to know each other

Co-ed

Ages 14-24

No

Roberto

508.791.4702

 

Website:

http://www.worcesteryouthcenter.org/

Free

Wednesdays

5:00-7:00pm

Includes dinner

 

YOU Inc.

172 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605

 

Youth Making a Difference Focus on therapeutic and educational skills such as anger and stress management, peer relations and life-skills. Members also participate in recreational and community service activities

Ages 10 - 16

Call for details

508-770-0511

Contact : Sarah Montigny x112

 

Referred through DCF, DMH or school

 

Website:

www.youinc.org

Free

Every day  

after school

No

Mentoring

All ages

No

508-770-0511

Contact :

Ann Toomey-Doane

 

Website:

www.youinc.org

Free

As agreed upon

No

 

 

Youth Effect

Southeast Asian Coalition (SEAC)

120 Chandler Street

Rom #1L

Worcester, MA 01609

Homework tutoring, youth leadership development, physical activities, volunteering activities, and cultural learning

 

We are looking for youth who are excited to learn about Asian American Culture, want academic help, and/or would like to make an impact in the Worcester community

 

For all Asian American youth and youth interested in Asian American culture between the ages of 12-18

 

No

508-791-4373

Contact:

Andrew Le

ale007@seacma.org

Contact:

Thuha Le

thuhale@seacma.org

Contact:

Bao Ha 

508-459-5284

bboa86@yahoo.com

 

Website:

seacma.org

Free

Monday through Thursday 2:00pm- 6:00pm

No

 


LOW TO MODERATE COST PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

 

   WHERE

STRUCTURE

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FEE

WHEN

WAIT

 

All Saints Episcopal Church

10 Irving Street

Worcester, MA

01609

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon Tunes  

Provides one-on-one, weekly music lessons to children from the neighborhood around the church, in partnership with Pakachoag Music School. 20 students will be provided with instruments and lessons.  Each year will end in a spring recital. Each student has a “Practice Partner”—an adult family member who attends the weekly lesson. The teacher will encourage the Practice Partner to set aside a time and space for practice in the home, and to practice with the student.

Children ages 6 and up

in the neighborhood that is loosely bounded by Chandler St., Park Ave., Elm St., and Main St. 

 

No

 

On bus route

Contact:

Elizabeth Butterworth 508-832-5331 ebutterw@princeton.edu

 

Contact:

Celia Demers

508-752-3766 x 22 celia@allsaintsw.org

 

Contact: The Rev. Kevin Bean

508-752-3766

x 13 kevin@allsaintsw.org

 

Website:

http://www.allsaintsw.org

$10/year

Fridays

4:30pm-6:00 p.m.

 

Runs every Friday when Worcester Public Schools are in session.

 

Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes.

 

No

Belmont Street

Community

Elementary

School

170 Belmont Street

Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588

Rainbow Child Development Center   Education, recreation & arts.

 

 

Ages 5-13

 

Eng. & Span. Spoken

Parent provided

 

Located on  bus route;

Transport from school to program

DCF referrals some state funded slots.

 

508-791-6849

Contact:

Mike Wyne

 

Fee depends on income

Monday -Friday

2:30pm-5:30pm

No

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

 

Main South Clubhouse

65 Tainter Street

Worcester, MA 01610

 

Great Brook Valley

32 Great Brook Valley Avenue

Worcester, MA 01605

 

Plumley Village Clubhouse

16 Laurel Street

Worcester, MA 01608

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

 

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Drop In After school Program

Learning Center featuring power-hour homework help.  Physical fitness activities, boxing, swimming, game room.

Ages  8 – 18

No

508-753-3377

Contact:

Ike McBride

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Membership fee:

$25 per child per School year

Attending orientation first

 

$25 additional for school vacations

 

Scholarships available

Age 8-13

Monday-Friday

2:00pm – 6:00pm

 

Ages 14 – 18

Monday-Friday

2:00pm-9:00pm 

 

No

Kids Café

Kids and families enjoy a meal together

Ages  8 – 18

No

508-753-3377

Contact:

Ike McBride

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Free for members

 

Scholarships available

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Tues./Wed./Thurs

No

Teen Program

Learning Center featuring power-hour homework help.  Physical fitness activities, boxing, swimming, game room.

Ages 14- 18

None

508-753-3377

 

Contact:

Ike McBride

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Membership fee:

$25 per teen per School  year

attending orientation first

 

Scholarships available

6:00pm – 9:00pm

No

Teen Program

Learning Center featuring power-hour homework help.  Physical fitness activities at GBV Gym, game room.

Ages  13 – 18: call for more information after renovation process is done (Fall 2008)

None

508-852-7620

 

Contact:

Fela de los Santos

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Membership fee:

$25 per teen per  School year

 

Scholarships available

6:00pm – 9:00pm

No

Drop-In After School Program

Learning Center featuring power-hour homework help.  Physical fitness activities at GBV Gym, game room.

 

Ages  8 – 18

Call

None

508-852-7620

 

Contact:

Fela de los Santos

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Membership fee:

$25 per child per School year

 

Orientation

 

Scholarships available

Call for times

No

Drop In After School Program

Learning Center featuring power-hour homework help.  Physical fitness activities, game room.

Ages  8 – 18

Call

None

508-754-5509

 

Contact:

Fela de los Santos

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Membership fee:

$25 per child per School year

 

Orientation

 

Scholarships available

Call for info

No

Teen Program

Learning Center featuring power-hour homework help.  Physical fitness activities, game room.

Ages 14 – 18

None

508-754-5509

Contact:

Fela de los Santos

 

Website:

www.bgcworcester.org

Membership fee:

$25 per teen per School year

Orientation

 

Scholarships available

Call for info

No

Boy Scouts of America

19 Harvard St.

Worcester, MA 01609

 

Many neighborhood locations including: Centro Las Americas

11 Sycamore Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Cub Scouts

 

Boy Scouts

 

Explorer Post

 

 

Venture Cruise

1st–5th grade

 

Ages 11–18

 

Ages 14-21 Co-ed

 

Ages 14-21 Co-ed

No

508-752-3769

Contact:

Jeff Harris

 

Website: www.scouting.org

 

 

 

Additional contact persons:

Centro las Americas: 508-798-1900

National Fee $15 per year (prorated)

 

Call for Info

Depends on the sponsor of the organization. Call for availability

 

 

 

Monday-Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm Cub Shop open

No

Carol’s Ice Skating School

Lake Ave, Worcester

Learn to skate with us  Figure skate and hockey

All ages

None

508-835-2400

 

Website:

carolsiceskating@aol.com

Fees vary with age and level

Call for more information

No

Central Mass Dance Academy

65 Water Street

Worcester, MA 01604

Dance, Model, Acting, Singing and Vocal

All ages and levels

None

508-754-2700

 

Contact: Kelly Shea or

Karen Shea

$46 Monthly Fee (1 ½ hr class - Fees vary with age and dance level)

Classes begin September & January

Open enrollment in some areas

No

City View

80 Prospect Street

Worcester, MA 01605

Academic Program

Teacher supervised

 

Through Rainbow Childcare

Grades 3 -6

 

K thru 6

Parent

provided

508-799-3670

 

Contact:

Albert Ganem

Call about fees

 

 

 

Monday-Friday

Day Care

Call for times

Waiting list depends on outside agency’s list

Diane Kelley Dance Studio

76 Central Street, West Boylston, MA 01583

Dance Classes

All ages

None

508-835-2678

Fees vary with age and level

Call for schedule

No

Friendly House

36 Wall Street

Worcester, MA 01604

 

 

 

Friendly House

36 Wall Street

Worcester, MA 01604

 

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Counselor In Training Program (CIT)

Ages 13-16

No

508-755-4362

 

Contact:

Jim Williams

 

Website:

www.worcesterresources.org/friendlyhouse

School Year (scaled to start date) - $100

 

Summer: $75

Summer: 9:00am-5:00pm

 

School Year: 2:00pm-5:30pm

No

Biddy Basketball

Providing an instructional basketball program in a positive atmosphere

 

 

Ages 8-15

No

508-755-4362

 

Contact:

Jim Williams

 

Website:

www.worcesterresources.org/friendlyhouse

$65

13-14 yrs

require Birth Certificate

 

Registration starts October 13, 2009

 

Depending on age level, game and practice dates vary

 

Practices range from 5:30pm-9:15pm:

Mon, Tues, Wed

 

Games are on Thurs, Fri, or Sat depending on age level

 

Call for Schedule

No

After School Drop in Programs

A structured design that includes physical education, arts & crafts, game room, homework center and birthday parties

Ages 6-12

No

508-755-4362

 

Contact:

Sabrina St. Martin

$35 Registration Fee

 

Fees:

Ages 6-12: $30/mo

Ages 13-16

$100/year

Limited scholarships available

Monday- Friday

After school

1:30pm-5:30 pm

No

Girls Inc.

Winthrop House

125 Providence Street

Worcester MA  01604

 

Drop In Program – Computers, sewing, cooking, crafts, swimming, homework help, open dance classes, SMART (Science Math and Related Technology), outside gym, roller skating, pottery, stepping stones, field trips, financial literacy programs and more

Girls

 K – 8th grade

 

 

 Available for select schools

 

 

508-755-6455

Contact:

Heather Lillis x34

 

 

Website:

www.girlsinc.org

$10/day includes everything

 

Saturdays $5/day

 

Monday-Friday

2:00pm-6:00pm

No

Camp Kinneywood (summer program) – near Tatnuck Square – no specific location available

Boy and girls all ages

Call for more information

508-755-6455

Contact : 

Phyllis Shea x32

Call for more information

Summer

No

Swim lessons – water sports, aquatics, family swim

Varies by program

No

508-755-6455

 

Contact : Rene

Fees vary

Family fee $5

Family Swim Fridays 6:00pm -8:00pm

Call for schedule

No

GALS (Girls About Leadership and Service) High school girls advisory council

Ages 14-18

Available for select schools

508-755-6455

 

Contact : Kijah Clark

Call for fees

Call for schedule

No

Girls Basketball League

Grades 3-11

No

508-755-6455

Contact :

Charlotte Sudyka

$110 for session

Nov – March

Saturday games

Starts winter 2010

Girl Scouts

81 Gold Star Blvd

Worcester, MA 01606

Daisy  - Grades K-1

Brownies - Grades 2-3

Junior Girls Scouts –

Grades 4-5

Cadettes – Grades 6, 7, 8

Seniors – Grades 9-10

Ambassadors–Grades 11-12

 

Girls in grades K-12

No

800-462-9100

 

Contact:

Thais Frost

Ext. 3613

 

Website:

www.gscwm.org

$12 annual registration fee

 

Some financial support available

Please call for more info

No

Guild of St. Agnes

 

Offsite @

Tatnuck Magnet School

 

Worcester Arts Magnet School

 

Quinsigamond Elementary School

School Age Programs Includes homework help, computers, group games, sports & arts and crafts

Grades

K-6

 

Transport by program to  Kids Club Granite St. and Grove St.; All other participants are on the W.P.S Bus routes

508-755-2238

 

Contact:

Margaret Madaus x22

swood016@aol.com

 

Website:

www.guildofstagnes.org

 

 

 

Fees vary

Monday- Friday

 

After school-

5:30 pm

No

Hanmi Tae Kwon Do Center

98 West Boylston Street

Worcester, MA

Martial arts

Boys and girls of all ages

After school pickup program

508-770-1187

 

Website:

www.hanmitaekwondo.com

 

Fees vary with age and level

Call for more info

No

Joy of Music Program

1 Gorham Street

Worcester, MA 01605

Private instrumental & voice lessons; Early childhood music;

 recorder, world drumming, youth chorus, classical/chamber or jazz ensemble

Birth – High School

 

Adults also welcome

No

508-856-9541

Contact: Rich Ardizzone

 

Website: www.jomp.org

Varies

Some scholarships available

Varies

 

Call for details

No

Lincoln Village Community Center

134 Country Club Boulevard

Worcester, MA 01605

Kids Club at Lincoln Village

Youth must be residents of  Lincoln Village

No

508-856-9344

 

Contact:

Dennis Dow

$15/ annual fee

Tues, Wed & Thursday

2:30pm-6:00pm

No

Pride Productions Inc.

484 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Access Tech Center

 

 

 

Access Tech Center ages 14-17

 

 

 

No

508-753-5767

Fax: 508-754-5776

 

Contact:

Ernie Floyd

 

Website:

www.ppiworcester.org

Multimedia- using computers

$3 ½ hour

$5 hour

 

 

 

 

Monday-Friday

3:30pm-5:50pm

No

St. Peters Church

929 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01610

Youth Basketball

Ages 5-17

No