Hello Program Providers & Community Partners,

As we reflect on Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, we thank the dedicated and hardworking afterschool staff who work tirelessly to support and positively impact the lives of our young people. Thank you for your commitment to providing safe, supportive, and enriching environments, each and every day! 

Next ESON & MSN Joint Network Meeting (Virtual!) Information

When: Wednesday, May 3rd

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Location: Virtual: Zoom Link

On Wednesday, May 3rd, we will be meeting with both networks together (MSN and ESON) to focus on our upcoming Bridge to Kindergarten and Bridge to Upper School events, including a creative project using all of our most persuasive arguments for why kids should try programs outside of school.

Come connect, come listen, come brainstorm, come learn - wherever you are. This is our last virtual meeting of the year - our June 14th "meeting" will be an outdoor fun-filled in-person event. More on that soon! 

Our team is running two events for families and young people to help them through transitions in our system, as identified by last year's Transition Years focus in our network meetings. Come join the citywide effort!

Check out the flyers below for more information:

Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of Experiential Learning

Join Innovators for Purpose for their 2023 summit:

“Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of Experiential Learning," aims to address the underlying educational disparities in Cambridge Public Schools and promote visionary learning.

iFp Creatives have been tirelessly raising awareness of these issues through various means such as blogs, books, and podcasts. However, it is time to move beyond discussion and into action.

On May 18, stakeholders are invited to witness the impact of relevant and engaging experiential learning in practice and to discuss how this form of learning can be integrated into the classroom to ultimately bridge the economic disconnect in Cambridge.

Date & Time: Thurs., May 18th, 4:30-7:30pm

Location: The Foundry 101 Rogers St. in Cambridge

Agenda:

• iFp Teens Project Showcase 4:30-5:45pm
• Meet and Greet the Business Community 4:30-5:45pm
• Opening Session 5:45-6:15pm
• From Ideas to Action Breakout Sessions 6:15-7:30pm

Scratch Day

The Scratch Foundation would like to extend 30 complimentary tickets to Cambridge area youth, families, and educators for Scratch Day!

Scratch Day will happen at the new Foundry building (101 Rogers St, Cambridge) on Saturday, May 13th from 1:00-4:00pm. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony and move into a variety of hands-on activities: from creating your own games, stories, and animations with Scratch, to hands-on maker activities, to collaborative art-making activities.

The event is designed for kids (ages 4 and up), caregivers, and educators in the local communities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding towns. Please note that all attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver, whether a teacher or family member.

Image Credit: Scratch Foundation

Our Summer 2023 Resource Guide is available online!



If you are looking for programs for your JK-8th grader in Cambridge, our summer guide lists a number of options!

Each program listing has links to applications and websites. If you would like someone to talk through your options, please let us know - we can help sort through the information you see here and choose what works for you and your family.

Click here to view the online resource guide!