Boston KIDS RESOURCES : Youth Organizations

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people, ages 14-24, in Massachusetts. Samariteens is a special service dedicated to assisting teens in despair. This help line (800-252-TEEN) is ...

The Cambridge Family YMCA offers a variety of services to members of the community.

Cambridge Family YMCA Preschool for preschool children (ages 2.9 to 5): A safe, nurturing envi...

The Arlington Boys & Girls Club offers children ages six months to 17 years a wide variety of classes, lessons, activities, and more throughout the year. It is affiliated with the Boys & Gir...

The South Shore YMCA is a not-for-profit association dedicated to improving the quality of life for all through programs that promote healthy spirit, mind, and body. The facility offers a Nauti...

The Boy Scouts is an institution that has honed to the same mission for decades: To promote physical fitness, citizenship, and good old-fashioned character building. Boys in first through fift...

Patriots' Trail Girl Scout Council, serving over 65 cities and towns in greater Boston, offers programs designed to build self-esteem, confidence, and a strong sense of community. Today, the

The Dorchester YMCA Youth Development Center is part of the Dorchester Family YMCA, located across the street. Families First Parenting Programs...

The Dorchester YMCA Branch is known for its innovative and creative programming for families. Hosting a busy child care site both at the branch and at Linking Hands on the corner of Columbia and Washi...

Thundercat Sports works at a grass roots level with Recreation Departments and Community Centers to bring in specialty sports programming, including afterschool programs, weekend programs, and ...

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Sub/Urban Justice work with youth in urban and suburban communities, teaching them to develop a social justice perspective, and empowering them with leadership skills that they can use to make ...

The Arlington Recreation Department offers many interesting and exciting day programs, sports camps, and special interest activities for youth and adults alike. There are three brochures publis...

CampFire USA invites kids to sit around the camp fire at one of the several camp it operates in Massachusetts, including

TeenLife Boston connects middle and high school students in Greater Boston with opportunities "beyond school" such as summer programs, community service, and internships. The organization publi...

A program of Boston Cares, Boston Young Active Hands (BOOYAH) offers exciting and rewarding team-oriented opportunities for students and families to engage in community service that fit ...