Early Childhood Summer Activities Guide (Ages 3 - 6)
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to find lots of fun activities for young children that will happen this summer.
Home-Based Early Childhood Education Program
Cambridge Public Schools
We can provide a home visitor who can visit your home for one-hour every week to explore books, educational materials, and play-based learning with your child.
MIT Recreation Center Programming
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Area 2 and Cambridgeport Area 2Our exciting community programming focuses on health, wellness, and active living in Cambridge! Our multiple facilities are open to community members interested in sports, activities, and lessons.
Toddler Story Time (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 5 11am – 11:25am
Also: Tuesday, December 12 11am – 11:25am; Tuesday, December 19 11am – 11:25am; and Tuesday, December 26 11am – 11:25am
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.
Center for Families Newsletter
Center for Families
The Center for Families shares our most up to date information for Cambridge families with children birth-age 8 years on programming, resources, and supports in our monthly newsletter!
Fall & Spring MicroSoccer
Cambridge Family MicroSoccer
Neighborhood 9 and West CambridgeMicroSoccer is a soccer program for 4-6 year-olds, who play every Saturday during our Fall and Spring seasons.
Free Food Seedlings for Kids: Henry Street Farms
Henry Street Farms
Henry Street Farms will provide one vegetable or herb seedling to each Cambridge, MA student willing to commit to caring for a plant, until we run out of seedlings. Pre-schoolers are also eligible.
Information and Referrals at Center for Families
Center for Families
The Center for Families can help connect you to resources and supports for families in Cambridge!
Our Animal Neighbors in Cambridge
Green Cambridge
"Our Animal Neighbors in Cambridge" is a video series. It introduces children to the wild animals that live here. Kids can watch with an adult to get inspired about science and learn about Cambridge.
Youth & Teen Parkour Classes
Parkour Generations Boston
Outside Cambridge Mid CambridgeWe run parkour classes in various parks throughout Cambridge and Somerville during the school year. No special equipment or prior experience needed.
3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 5 7pm – 8:30pm
Also: Thursday, December 7 7pm – 8:30pm and Tuesday, December 26 1pm – 2:30pm
Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Sindoh 3D printers.
Activities & Resources for Children at Home with Special Needs Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
We've collected a list of resources and activities for children and adults with special needs that parents can use while they're at home.
After School Crafts: Card Making (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, December 1 3pm – 4:30pm
Join us after school at in the Community Room at the Valente Branch Library to make paper collage cards for the many different winter holidays we celebrate, or any other occasion you'd like!
Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, November 30 4pm – 4:25pm
Also: Thursday, December 7 4pm – 4:25pm; Thursday, December 14 4pm – 4:25pm; and Thursday, December 21 4pm – 4:25pm
It's a Library dance party!
All About Zoom: Online Meeting Basics
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, December 6 11am – 12pm
Learn how to use Zoom, get some hands-on practice, and get all of your questions answered!
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, December 4 10am – 10:20am
Also: Monday, December 11 10am – 10:20am and Monday, December 18 10am – 10:20am
Just for you and the baby!
BBBS Community-Based Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
This is our traditional program where adult mentors are paired with children ages 7-12, and agree to see each other for 3 hours, a couple of times a month in the Little's community.
Become an Academic Mentor (1 Hour / Week)
Tutoring Plus of Cambridge
Academic Mentors work 1-on-1 with youth in grades 4-12 to provide tutoring and mentoring supports.
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, November 29 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Friday, December 1 10:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, December 6 10:30am – 12pm; and Friday, December 8 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Beginners’ Mandarin Class (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, December 2 10am – 11:30am
Also: Saturday, December 9 10am – 11:30am and Saturday, December 16 10am – 11:30am
Come to the Library and learn the second most-spoken language in the world!
Cambridge 400
History Cambridge
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Cambridge with inclusive programs to inspire residents to think critically about our past and apply lessons learned for our future.
Cambridge Dads
Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families
Cambridge Dads was created to increase fatherhood engagement in programming. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.
Cambridge Nature Scavenger Hunts
Green Cambridge
We've develop scavenger hunts that kids can do outdoors safely with a parent, with social distancing
CCCA Community Arts Class, Workshops, & Events
Brookline/Cambridge Community Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCCA / CCCA)
Onsite & Online Programming: Dance, Theater, Music, Martial Arts, Fitness, & More
CCCA Puppet & Marionette Shows & Workshops by Rosalita's Puppets [Interactive Online]
Brookline/Cambridge Community Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCCA / CCCA)
Virtual kids, teens, & family interactive puppet and marionette shows & creative puppet-making and performing workshops!