Afterschool Activities

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

We provide afterschool care for children in Cambridge.

We facilitate learning opportunities that teach teamwork, develop self-confidence, increase discipline and promote hard work while enjoying the game of baseball.

Helping children between the ages of 7 and 12 (Littles) in under-resourced families thrive through one-to-one relationships with caring adult mentors (Bigs).

We provide free tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs for Cambridge students in grades 4-12

We have programs for boys and girls (Cub Scout Pack for K-5 children and Scout Troop and Venture Crew for 6th grade through 20 years). Join us for weekly meetings and outdoor adventures.

We currently host programming for the Tent - a Jewish learning community for teens (8th-12th graders).

Outside of our college programs we offer community programs to prepare youth artists, designers, and educators to shape communities, economies, and cultures for the common good.

Beyond the 4th Wall offers musical theatre programs and training in acting, singing, and dancing for youth ages 4-18.

CitySprouts introduces school gardens as a core element of children's public education.

The MIT Educational Studies Program (ESP) hosts events for local middle/high school students and the MIT community.

Cambridge STEAM Initiative aims to engage all residents in Cambridge in quality STEAM learning experiences, regardless of economic and social barriers.

We manage and operate the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts.

Learn about the wonders of our natural world!

Mass Audubon protects 38,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all.

We are a sewing studio and fabric and yarn shop with Cambridge's only stitch lounge to help you craft your goals.

Big Sister Boston empowers women, girls, and nonbinary folks through a variety of gender-intentional programs and opportunities.

Babe Ruth Baseball provides an opportunity for 13-15 year old baseball players to play and learn the game the RIGHT way.

We run baseball programs and leagues throughout the year for children up to age 12. Our offerings provide opportunities for children to have fun, learn the game, and build community.

BioBuilder is a education nonprofit established in 2011 that offers open-access synthetic biology curriculum, and programs to students and teachers around the world.

Offering free arts education programming to Cambridge students in grades 5-8

We empower K-12 girls to embrace STEM through free, hands-on science clubs taught by women mentors in STEM careers in Cambridge, Somerville, Boston.

We provide public access to original materials and educational experiences about Mary Baker Eddy and the ideas she advanced through a variety of programs for adults and children.

We expose a new generation of students to opportunities in engineering, research, and service to the nation and world through research, educational programs, and collaboration.

We promote the sport of rowing and rowing activities. Learn to Row, Get Fit, Have Fun!

Outdoor programming for youth in Kindergarten through 12th grade.