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Community · Distance not clear · 4/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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BCYF Youth and Family Programs

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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Schedule
BCYF runs programs through neighborhood community centers; center-specific schedules, ages, registration, and any fees vary by center/program.
Location
Boston community centers, Boston
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Ask on official page
Program
Community centers, after school, youth programs, family programs
Registration
Ask registration
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Aquatics · Distance not clear · 4/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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BCYF Aquatics

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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BCYF aquatics includes indoor pools, outdoor pools, beach programming, swim sessions, and aquatic registration through BCYF systems.
Location
BCYF indoor and outdoor pools, Boston
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Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Activity
Swim lessons, pools, water safety
Swim level
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Community · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Children's Library Programs

Boston Public Library
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Age0-12
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
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Schedule
Boston Public Library Children’s Library and branch calendars list children and family programs by date and age group.
Location
700 Boylston Street, Boston
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Ask on official page
Program
Children's library, events, computers, storytime
Registration
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Early childhood · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Kids Reading and Story Times

Boston Public Library
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
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Schedule
Boston Public Library kids pages include reading and story time resources; branch-specific dates and languages vary by event.
Location
Boston Public Library branches, Boston
Drive
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Contact
Ask on official page
Class type
Story times, baby lapsits, reading recommendations
Parent role
Ask if parent stays
Trial
No trial listed
Sibling rate
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Arts · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
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ICA Teen Programs

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
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Age13-19
PriceTeen Night events are free
Trial / dealpaid teen music production program mentioned
Schedule
ICA Teen Arts Council designs Teen Night three times a year and runs other teen-centered programs and events for Boston-area teens.
Location
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Art type
Teen art, teen exhibitions, music production, creative leadership
Materials
No fee note listed
Session dates
Schedule listed
Price
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Music · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Free Cello Lessons

City Strings United
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Age4-18
PriceFree cello lessons and performance opportunities for students ages 4-18, primarily from urban Boston.
Trial / dealfree lessons mentioned
Schedule
City Strings United provides free cello lessons and youth development programming; families should check current application/schedule details with the program.
Location
Roxbury, Boston
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Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Lesson type
Cello lessons, ensemble performance, youth development
Makeups
No policy note listed
Instrument
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Audition
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Camps · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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BCYF Summer Programs and Events

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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Age6-18
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Schedule
BCYF summer programs include SuperTeens for age 13 during July and August, Snap Shot Photography through SuccessLink summer jobs, swim sessions with registration 24 hours in advance, and site-specific programs.
Location
Boston BCYF centers, Boston
Drive
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Contact
Ask on official page
Camp type
summer classes, camps, swim sessions, youth programs
Day length
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Extended care
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Sports · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Sports Exploration Program

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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Age8-13
Pricefree
Trial / dealfree program listed
Schedule
July-August 2026 weekly sessions listed in BCYF Summer Guide
Location
BCYF summer program sites, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Sport
Sports sampler, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, golf challenges, relay games
Equipment
No gear note listed
Next clinic
Schedule listed
Trial
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Sports · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Hoop Dreams Basketball Clinic

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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Age8-13
Pricefree
Trial / dealfree program listed
Schedule
July-August 2026 Wednesday sessions listed in BCYF Summer Guide
Location
BCYF summer program sites, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Sport
Basketball clinic, sportsmanship, skill development
Equipment
No gear note listed
Next clinic
Schedule listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Media · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Teen Central at Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library
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Age11-18
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library teen space
Schedule
Teen Central is a free teen space at the Central Library in Copley Square for grades 6-12, with programs such as gaming, tech and maker sessions, open mics, karaoke, and teen volunteering
Location
700 Boylston Street, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-536-5400
Focus
Teen center, maker programs, gaming, open mic, teen volunteer
Equipment
Not listed
Project
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Volunteering · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Boston Public Library Teen Volunteer Program

Boston Public Library
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Age14-18
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library volunteer opportunity
Schedule
Teen Volunteer Program is for grades 9-12 and includes opportunities to build work skills and help with some library programs
Location
Boston Public Library branches, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-536-5400
Service
Teen volunteering, library service, job skills, gaming programs
Parent role
Not listed
Hours
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Listed
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Sports · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Boston Parks Sports and Activities

City of Boston Parks and Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealcity recreation programs may include free or low-cost options
Schedule
Boston Parks and Recreation lists city sports and recreation activities, including youth sports and seasonal programs such as girls sports and wellness events and summer tennis and reading registration updates
Location
Boston parks and recreation sites, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Sport
City recreation, youth sports, wellness festival, tennis and reading
Equipment
Ask what to bring
Next clinic
Schedule listed
Trial
Ask about trial
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Community · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families Community Centers

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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AgeAsk for ages
Priceaffordable city programs
Trial / dealcity community-center programs may include resident access or low-cost options
Schedule
BCYF manages more than 30 Boston facilities, including community centers and pools, with affordable programs for all ages and 2026 summer guide programming for families
Location
Boston community centers, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-635-4920
Program
Community centers, after school, pool, teen center, music studio, gym
Registration
Ask registration
Caregiver
Not listed
Cost
Listed
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
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Outdoor · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Children in the Park

The Esplanade Association
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PriceAsk price
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Schedule
Children in the Park is an Esplanade Association program for youth-serving groups, schools, and camps to access outdoor play and age-appropriate activities on the Charles River Esplanade
Location
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
programs@esplanade.org
Activity
Outdoor play, park access, summer youth groups, recreation
Gear
Not listed
Weather
Ask weather plan
Trial
No trial listed
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Camps · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Keylatch Summer Program

Phillips Brooks House Association
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AgeAsk for ages
Priceaffordable summer camp
Trial / dealaffordable camp positioning listed
Schedule
Keylatch Summer Program is an affordable summer camp serving youth in Boston's South End and Lower Roxbury communities
Location
South End and Lower Roxbury program sites, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Camp type
summer camp, affordable camp, South End, Lower Roxbury
Day length
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Extended care
No note listed
Registration
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Life skills · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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BCYF SuperTeens

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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Age13-13
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Schedule
BCYF SuperTeens is a summer service learning and leadership experience for Boston youth age 13, with planning underway for Summer 2026
Location
Boston BCYF sites, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-635-4920
Skill
Service learning, leadership, teen summer program, career readiness
Supplies
Not listed
Outcome
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Academic · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Boston Youth Hub

City of Boston Youth Hub
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Age9-24
Pricevaries by program
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Schedule
Boston Youth Hub connects youth to jobs, resources, programs, sports opportunities, events, and application-based youth programs for the 2026-27 program year
Location
Boston citywide youth resources, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
311
Focus
Youth resources, programs, sports, jobs, college readiness, events
Assessment
Not listed
Homework
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Trial
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STEM · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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MassRobotics STEM Programs

MassRobotics
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Age9-18
Priceprogram costs vary
Trial / dealpriority may be given to Boston Public Schools for some opportunities
Schedule
MassRobotics STEM programs include student pathways, field trips, hands-on STEM experiences, and BOOST for high school boys interested in robotics and manufacturing
Location
12 Channel Street, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
stem@massrobotics.org
STEM type
Robotics, STEM, manufacturing, field trips, student programs
Trial
No trial listed
Device
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STEM · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Boston Public Library Teen Tech Programs

Boston Public Library
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library resources listed
Schedule
Boston Public Library teen technology programs help teens get hands-on experience with technology and support college and 21st-century career needs
Location
Boston Public Library branches, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-536-5400
STEM type
Teen tech, digital learning, library technology, career readiness
Trial
No trial listed
Device
Ask if laptop needed
Project
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Media · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Boston Public Library Teen Central

Boston Public Library
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Age11-18
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
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Schedule
Teen Central is a free BPL space for grades 6-12 with board and video gaming, tech and maker programs, open mic and karaoke, arts and crafts, studying, and homework
Location
700 Boylston Street, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-536-5400
Focus
Teen space, gaming, maker programs, tech, open mic, homework
Equipment
Not listed
Project
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Volunteering · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Boston Public Library Teen Volunteer Program

Boston Public Library
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Age14-18
Pricefree volunteer program
Trial / dealfree public library access listed
Schedule
Boston Public Library Teen Volunteer Program gives grades 9-12 students working skills and volunteer opportunities at multiple library branches
Location
Boston Public Library branches, Boston
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
617-536-5400
Service
Teen volunteering, service hours, working skills, library branches
Parent role
Not listed
Hours
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Why do some fields say ask?

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Are summer camps included?

Yes. Camps are part of the same activity model, with planned fields for season, week range, full-day or half-day status, extended care, deadline, and capacity status.