DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery
By DHSP Childcare Afterschool Programs
This lottery includes several different afterschool program options for children in Kindergarten to 8th grade. All programs promote children's social emotional growth and healthy relationships.
This program runs during the school year.
Programs run September - June each school year, start and end dates vary. Programs' start and end times vary. See the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery Page for more information.
Ages: 5 to 14.
Grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Cambridge residents only.
Organization affiliates only.
Eligibility is based on grade level. Children must be entering K-8th grade in September 2024. Applicants must be Cambridge residents or children of City of Cambridge employees.
Application required
- Specific dates
Monday, April 22 – Friday, May 17
The link to the application will be available at www.cambridgema.gov/AfterschoolLottery at the start of the registration period.
- Families can also access FAQs, multilingual resources, past data, step-by-step instructions, tuition charts and other information on the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery Webpage. Families will be notified of their child's placement offer at an afterschool program or in the Waiting Pool in mid-June.
Families who are currently enrolled have the option of re-enroll at the same site:
- Children currently enrolled in a Childcare Afterschool, Community Schools, King Open Extended Day, or Cambridge Youth Program for the 2023-2024 school year can re-enroll in the same program for 2024-2025 by completing a DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery application. Re-enrollment applications must be completed by the May 17 deadline.
Cost
- Tuition for DHSP Afterschool Programs is based on household size and income. Tuition charts will be posted on this webpage closer to the application period.
- Tuition is free for 6-8th graders participating in CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School afterschool programs.
- Sliding scale based on income
- Free for some residents
Location
- In-person only.
15 Upton Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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61 Willow St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
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70 Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
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44 Linnaean Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
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850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
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102 Putnam Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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12 Gilmore St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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243 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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70 Rindge Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
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680 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
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359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Locations vary based on each program. DHSP does not provide transportation to afterschool sites. CPS provides transportation between schools and some sites. Parents and caregivers will be responsible for any transportation that CPS does not provide.
Wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
For more information about the lottery process, visit www.cambridgema.gov/AfterschoolLottery.
More information about each program:
Childcare Afterschool programs are open to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Programs offer project-based learning curriculum that links to Cambridge Public Schools' learning goals. Care is provided 5 days a week from the end of the school day until 5:55 p.m. All classrooms are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Childcare Afterschool programs accept DTA and EEC vouchers.
Community Schools afterschool programs are open to Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Programming focuses on educational, cultural, social, and recreational enrichment opportunities. Activities range from cooking and arts to sports and STEAM-related fun. Families have the option of signing up for afterschool programming 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
Cambridge Youth Programs' Pre-Teen / Middle Schools Afterschool Programs are open to Cambridge youth who are pre-teens and middle schoolers in 4th – 8th grade. CYP programming promotes leadership and youth development through enrichment activities, unique experiences, and opportunities to develop relationships with adults and peers. Families have the option of signing up for afterschool programming 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
King Open Extended Day Program is open to Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 5th grade who are enrolled in the King Open School. The afterschool program is completely integrated into the King Open School to support children’s social and academic learning. Children must be students at the King Open School to apply to this program.
Last updated April 18, 2024.
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