Out-of-School Time Activities and Programs
Out-of-school time (OST) activities, including after school, summer, and vacation week programs, provide students with excellent opportunities for growth beyond the traditional school day and year. These programs foster valuable relationships, new friendships, and exposure to diverse experiences. A wide range of OST opportunities are available for students throughout Cambridge.
After school clubs, intramurals and programs are available to all upper school students, many at no cost. These activities offer structured environments that foster strong relationships, encourage new friendships, reinforce academic skills, and introduce new experiences – all while providing enjoyable ways to stay active. They also prepare students for high school, allowing them to take advantage of the numerous and amazing OST opportunities available at CRLS. For more information about after school bus eligibility and stops, click here.
Before and After School Activities Happening at CSUS:
The CPS Before and After School Activities Portal is where parents and caregivers can learn about and register for before and after school programs and activities being run by CSUS.
Additional After School Programs Located at or Near CSUS:
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Afterschool Programs (4th-8th Grade)
After school clubs, intramurals and programs are available to all upper school students, many at no cost. These activities offer structured environments that foster strong relationships, encourage new friendships, reinforce academic skills, and introduce new experiences – all while providing enjoyable ways to stay active. They also prepare students for high school, allowing them to take advantage of the numerous and amazing OST opportunities available at CRLS. For more information about after school bus eligibility and stops, click here.
Before and After School Activities Happening at CSUS:
The CPS Before and After School Activities Portal is where parents and caregivers can learn about and register for before and after school programs and activities being run by CSUS.
Additional After School Programs Located at or Near CSUS:
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School Afterschool Programs (4th-8th Grade)
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers a variety of youth-serving, Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for Cambridge children, youth, and teens designed to develop children’s social and emotional growth and build healthy relationships. Open seats are filled through a lottery process. Families can apply through the online lottery for afterschool and summer programs.
DHSP Lottery Application Dates
- DHSP Summer Programs: Lottery open to applications: February-March
- DHSP Afterschool Programs: Lottery open to applications: April-May
For more information, including step-by-step instructions and tuition rates, visit their website or contact DHSP: askDHSP@cambridgema.gov, 617.349.6200
Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) CSUS Work Force Program (6th & 7th Grade)
The Work Force is a workforce development program run out of the Cambridge Housing Authority. Their high school program starts in 8th grade and engages young people in a five year curriculum that works towards personal empowerment, academic achievement, and economic mobility for students. Their middle school program at CSUS starts in 6th grade and focuses on similar skills during the middle school years. Contact Contact Erica Cannon at 617.694.2852, ecannon@cambridge-housing.org to learn more about enrollment.
Many other Afterschool, Summer and OST Programs are located all over Cambridge! To learn more about the OST programs and activities happening throughout Cambridge, the Cambridge Agenda for Children OST has compiled resources. Click here to view Afterschool and Summer Resource Guides and Slideshows.
If you need help finding a OST program outside of CPS, fill out the After School Search Help Form.
The Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time (AFCOST) is a citywide intermediary working with Cambridge Public Schools as well as many other city-run and community-based programs serving young people beyond the school day and year. AFCOST’s mission is to increase equity, access and innovation and sustain the highest quality OST opportunities and experiences for all children, youth and families.
FindIt Cambridge
Visit finditcambridge.org to learn even more about afterschool and summer programs, family resources, health services, free events, and more! Call, text, or email Andrew for more info: 617.686.2998 | info@finditcambridge.org
