September Youth Resources & Opportunities
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BACK TO SCHOOL |
Boston Public Schools Start September 4th!: If you have any questions about the school year, visit www.bostonpublicschools.org (Kindergarten classes start Sep 8)
Back to School Hotline: Call for help with BPS school assignments, transportation and other back to school questions. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm through Aug 29 and 7am-6pm, Sept 2-12. 617-635-9046.
Fall Afterschool Resource Fair: Sep 23, 6–8pm. Learn about after school opportunities for students in all grades. Madison Park Cardinal Cafeteria, Roxbury.
Homework Assistance Program: Free homework help for students in grades 3-12 available after school at any of the library branches or online daily 2pm-10pm. Starting Sep 29. 617-859-2212, www.bpl.org/kids/homeworkhelp.htm Back to School Jamboree: Celebrate the new school year with fun activities, performances, prizes and a lot of important information. Aug 30, 11am-3pm at City Hall Plaza. 617-635-9661, www.bostonpublicschools.org |
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FOOD & FUEL |
Food and Fuel Summit: Mayor Menino's Food & Fuel Campaign is a partnership between government, businesses and non-profit organizations - helping residents and small businesses address the rising costs of food and fuel. You can learn about fuel assistance and food bank resources at the Food and Fuel Summit on Sep 27, 9am-1pm at Madison Park HS. 617-635-4500, www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/food_fuel.asp |
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FIND PROGRAMS |
BOSTONavigator is an online database of after school programs for youth ages 5-18! You can search for an after school program by neighborhood, age, or type of activity. www.BOSTONavigator.org If you need help finding youth programs and activities – call the Mayor’s Youthline. Weekdays, Noon-8pm. 617-635-KIDS. |
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EVENTS |
R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride!: Sep 7, 12-4pm.
Mayor Menino, Boston Bikes and BCYF invite you to come to the
first-ever “R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride”. The event will feature FREE
interactive games and activities including bike rodeos, contests, trail
rides, and bike tune-ups, alongside food and music. PlaysteadPark at Franklin Park. Free bike rentals will be available. 617-635-4920 x2228. www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf
Beantown Jazz Festival: Sep 25-27, 12-6pm. Enjoy jazz on three stages while sampling food & crafts from vendors. Columbus Avenue, between Mass Ave and Burke St. www.beantownjazz.org
Boston Music Festival: Sep 8-14, 8pm. The Boston Music Festival will be showing performances by at least 100 bands at 15 different venues in Greater Boston. Tickets $10. www.bostonmusicfestival.org.
MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals: Sep 7, 11am-2pm.
Thousands of animal lovers will be walking to promote kindness and care
for animals. Make a donation or register to walk. www.walkforanimals.com
Art in the Park: Sep 13, 10am-5:30pm. Check out this annual festival featuring over 70 visual artists and artisans. City Square Park, Charlestown. www.artistsgroupofcharlestown.com
19th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk: Sep 20. Participants
will walk to help raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. To
register or make financial contributions: 866-JF-1-WALK, www.jimmyfundwalk.org
Allston Brighton Parade: Sep 14, 1pm. Come and enjoy entertainment, music, and fun! 617-782-5152. www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com
Films at the Gate: Sep 3–7, 7:30pm.
Five nights of Kung Fu cinema outdoors by the Chinatown Gateway. Free
admission and popcorn. Donations benefit Asian Community Development
Corporation's youth leadership program and A-VOYCE. www.filmsatthegate.org
Franklin Park Fall Festival: Sep 20, 10– 6pm.
All ages. Landscape painting workshop, tree climbing, volunteer
activities in the woodlands, edible plant walk, rock climbing, and
trail blazing. 617-282-288, www.franklinparkcoalition.org
Saint Anthony’s Feast: Aug 29-31, events at various times. Celebrate Saint Anthony in the North End on Endicott St. & Thacher St. 617-723-8669, www.stanthonysfeast.com
Wii Games Exhibition at the Adams Street Library: Sep 4, 2pm. Ages 7-17. Try out and play games that you can now borrow from the Library. 617-436-6900, www.bpl.org
Films for Teens: 2pm on Fridays. Rabb Lecture Hall, Copley Library. Sep 12, Nancy Drew & Sep 26, Pirates of the Caribbean: At the World's End. 617-536-5400 x2334, www.bpl.org
Fashion Week Film Series: Mondays at 6pm in Rabb Lecture Hall. Sep 8: Model, Sep 15: Chanel, The Fashion Model, Sep 22: Funny Face & Sep 29: Ready To Wear. 617-536-5400 x2317, www.bpl.org
It's All About Arts: Sep 20, 2pm. A workshop, including crafts, painting, and other art forms for teens with artists from the Roslindale Arts Alliance. 617-536-5400, www.bpl.org
Youth Tutoring Youth: Mon-Thurs, 3-6pm, starting in Oct. Receive free after school homework help at the Catholic Charities Laboure Center. Grades 3-6. Primarily for low-income South Boston families. Registration is mandatory and applications are available at the LaboureCenter. 617-464-8575
(ähts) The Boston Arts Festival: Sep 12-14, 12-6pm. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. A showcase of Boston’s best performing and visual artists. 617-635-3911, www.cityofboston.gov/arts
Hub On Wheels Bike Ride and Festival: Sep 21, 8am.
The ride is fully supported and safe, with three routes: 10, 30, or 50
miles of harbor views and hidden pathways, river greenways and Boston's wonderful and eclectic neighborhoods. $45. Leave from City Hall. www.hubonwheels.org
PAVE 2008 - Peers Against Violence Summit: Nov 1, 8:30am-1:30pm.
Free summit for youth who are committed to ending dating violence and
sexual assault in their communities. Workshops and presentations offer
anti-violence training for peer leaders. Learn new knowledge and
skills, and connect with teens from across the state. Simmons College. 781-891-0724 x311, Allison@reachma.org
The Boston Globe Children’s Book Festival: Sep 6, 11am–5pm.
Free. Author readings, musical performances, appearances by costumed
characters, and author signings for children ages 10 and under. Copley Square. www.bostonglobe.com/promotions/childrenbookfest
Caliente Festival: Sep 6, 4–8pm. Free. Celebration of Latin Culture and Music. CityHallPlaza. 617-635-3911
The Heart Walk: Sep 13, registration begins 8:30am, walk begins 10am. Support the American Heart Association at the Annual Heart Walk. DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. 508-656-2022, www.bostonheartwalk.org
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SPORTS |
Healthy Moves, Happy Grooves: Sep 6, 10am-12pm. Free. An open house for youth dance, gymnastics, and climbing programs. Come see sample classes, as well as Q&A with instructors. FitRec, Boston University. www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/ |
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FEATURED PROGRAM |
Citi Performing Center of the Arts High School Internship: Ages 14-19. Want to improve your acting ability and learn about your community, while also having fun and getting paid? Apply for the fall internship that runs from Sep 22 -Nov 21 weekday afternoons. Interviews held the week of Sept 15. 617-532-1221, avictoria@citicenter.org Releve Dance Program at Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club: Interested in Tap, Jazz, Ballet,Hip Hop, African, and or Caribbean Dance? Boys and Girls Club, Talbot Ave in Dorchester. Tuition is $30/month, scholarships are available. Registration Aug 23-Sep 15. Classes begin Sep 20. 617-506-5407 |
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PROGRAMS |
Creative Writing Group: The Creative Writing Group offers writers an opportunity to share and discuss their work in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Thursdays, 6:30pm. 617-536-5400 x2339 Teen Board Games at the Boston Public Library: Teens can play games including Twister, Chess, Monopoly and Clue. Sep 9, 17 and 22 after school in the Young Adults Room. 617-536-5400, www.bpl.org Teen Game Time at the Mattapan Branch Library: Board games for teens on Friday afternoons. 617-298-9218 Chess with Charley at the Hyde Park Branch Library: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30- 5 pm. All levels welcome. 617-361-2524 Avoid Overdue Fines at the Library: Receive an e-mail notification Photo Editing & Scrapbooking for Teens: A Photo-Editing Workshop with Cheng, accomplished software architect. Sep 27, 2pm. Copley Library. 617-859-2334, www.bpl.org The Peace Drum Project: After-school arts and leadership training for Boston Public high school students. Activities include music, making personal and group drums, drama, dance, field trips, and visual arts workshops. Tues, 3-5:30pm, starting Oct 14. Ages 14-18. 617-524-6378 www.tribal-rhythms.org/teen_application.html Programs at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center: Drop in to the youth center and meet new people while participating in fun activities. 10am-7pm Mon-Fri. 617-635-5129 x1024, www.bcnc.net JA Academy: Free. Junior Achievement after-school program for ambitious high school students interested in running their own company and selling products with the help of business professionals and college students. The FALL programs are Boston University (Tues), Babson College (in Wellesley, Thurs), and UMass Boston (Thurs) from 3:30-5:30pm. E-mail Alvona, acunningham@ja-easternmass.org with subject line JA Academy. Register by Sep 12, www.jaem.org. Watercolor Workshops: Sep 6, 12–2pm. Free. Artists ages 9 and older are invited to these hands-on watercolor painting workshops enabling artists of all skill levels to create their own green-space inspired masterpieces. Materials provided. Jamaica Pond Boathouse. 617-635-4505 x3021 Fall Art Workshops and Courses for High School Students: The Art Institute of Boston's Pre-college Program is offering non-credit 1-day and 4-week workshops and 7-week college credit courses for high school students in the visual arts this fall. Scholarships available. Apply early! All levels welcome. Saturdays, Oct 4-Dec 6. 617-585-6724, www.aiboston.edu |
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FAMILY FUN |
Make Origami Cranes for Peace Day: Aug 6, 11am-3pm. Make Origami Cranes to celebrate Peace Day at the Boston Children’s Museum. Event is free with museum admission. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Autumn Moon Festival: Sep 14, 11am-4pm. Welcome the full moon and the beginning of fall with this ancient Chinese celebration! Boston Children’s Museum. 617-426-6500, www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Game Night at Egleston Square Branch Library: Play Uno, Scrabble, Dominos and more. Wednesday nights from 5-7:30pm. 617-445-4340
Red Sox and Apple Pie: Sep 3, 7pm. Free concert celebrating baseball, American music, and the 100th anniversary of Leroy Anderson’s birth. The Red Sox World Series trophies will be on display and available to take photos with! The Hatch Shell, Storrow Drive. 617-520-2200, www.landmarksorchestra.com
First Thursdays!: Sep 4, 6-8pm. Jamaica Plain. Businesses along Centre and South Streets are transformed into galleries featuring works from local artists. 617-522-0300, www.jpcentresouth.org
Cirque du Soleil: Sept 5-Oct 5. KOOZA tells the story of a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world, while combining two circus traditions: acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show is set in an electrifying visual world full of surprises, thrills, and chills! 800-678-5440, www.cirquedusoleil.com |
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JOBS AND SERVICE |
Money Talk$: This consumer guide for Boston Teens discusses valuable tips on managing money and making purchases. Get the most out of your dollar! www.bostonyouthzone.com/moneytalks
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC): Visit your PIC Career Specialist at Boston Public High Schools to learn about jobs, internships, resume writing and much more. www.bostonpic.org
Future Hope Apprenticeship Program: Learn to become a good hire in the building trades: carpenter, painter, roofer, drywaller, taper for ages 17+. Free Training! 617-436-7527, www.youthworkersalliance.org/opportunities/future-hope-apprenticeship-program-free-trades-training
Youth Build Boston Recruiting Youth for Training and Education Programs: Now recruiting unemployed or underemployed youth for the following opportunities: Construction Training Program (ages 18-24), Advanced Construction Training Program (ages 18-24), Project Advantage (ages 16-18). YBB offers young people a second chance to obtain the educational, occupational and leadership skills they need to become economically self-sufficient. Vernessa, 617-445-8887 x26.
Year Up Paid Internships: An intensive one-year training program for young adults ages 18-24 who provide Fortune 100 companies like Merrill Lynch, American Express and Bank of America with information technology entry-level talent. www.yearup.org
MathPower: A new afterschool program, Serve and Return, at Sportsmen's Tennis Club in Dorchester is looking for staff and volunteers. The program includes tennis lessons, homework help, and weekly fun educational clubs for BPS students in grades 6-9. Erin, 617-373-5934.
Want to Volunteer?: Sep 10, 11am–2pm. The Community Volunteer Fair is the city’s largest volunteer event. Representatives from more than 40 community groups will be onsite to provide information, answer questions and help you find volunteer projects that fit your interest and schedule. City Hall Plaza. 617-422-0910.
Teen Peer Health Education Opportunity: Ages 16-18. The Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston is looking for girls and guys who are seriously interested in educating their peers on health issues, skilled with computer programs, and are available to work after school and some Saturdays. Email your resume and a cover letter to Adrianne, adrianne.goncalves@childrens.harvard.edu, youthworkersalliance.org
Teen Resume Guide: If you need help writing a resume for potential employment opportunities check out the BostonYouthZone resume guide. |
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APPLY NOW |
Boston Public Library Teen Council: Sep 24, 2pm. Teens can have their voices heard about library activities. New members welcome. 617-536-5400, www.bpl.org Design SquadÕs Trash to Treasure Competition: Deadline Aug 31. Ages 5-19. This competition challenges kids to take everyday discarded or recycled materials and re-engineer them into functional products. The grand prizewinner receives a $10,000 cash prize provided by the Intel Foundation and a trip to the development lab at Continuum to build a prototype of his or her design. www.pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.html US Golf Association Holiday Card Contest: Deadline Aug 31. Use your imagination to draw, paint or design a holiday card that incorporates a golf theme. Ages 7-17. The winner will receive passes to a USGA Championship and a prize package. 719-471-4810, mnaik@usga.org Growing Up CEO: Deadline is Dec 31. The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City is now accepting nominations and applications for the 2009 Growing Up CEO Program, a program which celebrates the remarkable achievements of people leading inner city companies. www.icic.org The 84 is Hiring Bloggers and Interns: The 84 - Massachusetts' youth tobacco prevention movement managed by The Medical Foundation - is seeking 6 bloggers (one blogger from each of 6 regions in the state) ages 14-17 to be responsible for submitting a blog of approximately 300 words every week for posting on The 84's website. Various positions available and some positions are paid. www.the84.org Teen Advisory Board at the Egleston Branch Library: Sign up with the librarian to discuss programs for the library and decorate the teen’s and children's areas. 617-445-4340 Roxbury Community College: RCC is offering free courses in Intermediate Algebra, Introduction to the Human Body, and Plebotomy Technology Certificate starting on Sep 8. Must be 18+, HS or GED, and must be a Mass resident. Deborah Baron, 617-933-7419 SCI AmeriCorps: SCI AmeriCorps members will serve Sep-Jun and will build social capital at various sites across our three communities in Woburn, Dorchester, and Lynn. General qualifications include a commitment to national service and the mission of SCI, a clear plan for living on the AmeriCorps stipend in the Greater Boston area, and ability to work on a team and independently. americorps@socialcapitalinc.org |
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GIRLS |
GoGirlGo Week: Sep 22-26. Learn more about the Women’s Sports Foundation by attending events geared around girls and sports. www.womenssportsfoundation.org/GoGirlGo/Boston.aspx |
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SAVE THE PLANET |
Take Mayor Menino's Climate Action Pledge!: Feel like you want to help the environment, but don’t know what to do? Join other Bostonians as they take the Climate Action Pledge online and pledge to conserve energy in their own households! www.cityofboston.gov/environmentalandenergy/pledge.asp Buying Local: Supporting local products reduce the amount of energy that would otherwise be used to transport them long distances. Many of the foods in your typical grocery store have traveled more than 1,000 miles to get there. So help save energy while supporting you local economy by buying your groceries from farmer’s market’s and roadside stands. Boston Green Festival: Sep 26-27. Join Boston at a fun festival, celebrating the many ways we can create a better world through greening our neighborhoods! There will be many exhibits on how to go green, along with movies, music, entertainment and food. City Hall Plaza. www.bostongreenfest.org/home |
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COLLEGE HELP |
Boston Public Schools Career and College Guide: If you are thinking about your college options and career choices, be sure to check out this helpful guide! www.bostonpublicschools.org/bps/collegeguide.pdf
Financial Aid Help: Paying for college is not easy. The Boston Public Schools offers many tips for how you can ease the stress of paying for college. www.boston.k12.ma.us/finaid
Educational Rewards Program: Provides financial assistance to workers enabling them to attend community or state college to receive the education they need to transition into jobs in targeted high-demand occupations. 617 727-9420 x1308, www.osfa.mass.edu
Syracuse University Architecture Scholarships: 10 full scholarships for African-American men and women interested in studying architecture. 315-443-2255, robbinsm@syr.edu
Get Started on the Common Application: College admission application - online and in print - that students may submit to any of more than 300 colleges. www.commonapp.org |
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CITY CALENDAR |
More and More Events Are Added to the New City of Boston Calendar Every Day! Choose 4 different views and filter events by audience, neighborhood, and event type. You can download events to your calendar and get e-mail and text message reminders about events. www.cityofboston.gov/calendar
Do You Want to Get Large Groups of People to Come to Your Events? Then Add Your Events to the City of Boston Calendar!: Promote your event by making submissions to the City of Boston online calendar. Submissions will be approved and posted on the website. www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/addevent |
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OUR VOTE MATTERS
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Upcoming Elections: Don't forget to register for and vote in the two upcoming elections on September 16th & November 4th. Voter Registration: You must be 18 years old by Election Day and a U.S. Citizen. To be eligible to vote in the election on Nov 4, you must register by Oct 15! Obtain a national mail voter registration form at www.cityofboston.gov/elections/voter_reg.asp Absentee Ballot: If you'll be away at college on election day, you can register for an absentee ballot, which can be mailed in prior to the election. Be sure to mail 59 cents postage to ensure delivery to the Election Department. www.cityofboston.gov/elections/voter_reg.asp Our Vote Matters! Find the answers to questions frequently asked by young voters. www.bostonyouthzone.com/myc/pdfs/youth_voting_guide.pdf |
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YOUTH WORKERS ONLY |
BOSTnet Leadership Roundtable- “Quality Environments for Youth”: FREE. Sep 4, 10am-12pm. Get an introduction to the concept of Out-of-School Time as a developmental setting and all the elements that make up a quality OST program. Copley Library, Mezzanine Conference Room. RSVP today! Monica, 617-720-1290 x232, info@bostnet.org Mass Youth Against Tobacco Grants: Brand-new grants program to support youth-led tobacco prevention initiative in 2008-2009! Last year, about 530 youth were directly involved in the mini-grant efforts alone, and made huge strides in changing local tobacco policy and the retail environment and shifting social norms. www.makesmokinghistory.org/myat/mini_grants.htm PEAR's 6th Annual Leadership Conference: Sep 4, 9am-4pm. Meet people from different organizations that serve youth at the Charles Hotel. Michael, 617-262-3421, www.pearweb.org/index2.html BOSTnet “All Means All” Conference: Oct 3. This year's conference will provide program staff the opportunity to take workshops on a range of inclusion-related topics focused on children with both physical and intellectual disabilities geared specifically for afterschool and Out of School Time settings. Curry Student Center, Northeastern University. RSVP to Monica, 617-720-1290 x232, info@bostnet.org Make Sure Your Information Is Updated or Added to BOSTONavigator.org So Youth and Families Know What Your Organization Has to Offer This Year! To be listed on BOSTONavigator, programs must be located in Boston, provide supervision for youth ages 5-18, and operate during out-of-school time. E-mail Help@BOSTONavigator.org or call 617- 345-5322 x170 to register for a username and password, then log on to enter information about your programs. |
