What is the Elementary School OST Network?

The Elementary School Out-of-School Time Network brings together Cambridge out-of-school time providers, schools, families, and community partners who work together to provide equitable access to quality learning experiences for JK-5 children. In this process, we will address biases, barriers, and inequities that affect families. The network will collectively share promising practices and develop strategies and systems that will provide all students with an equal chance at success. We prioritize family voices and lead with our Seven Guiding Principles.

Register For Monthly Network Meetings

Find Out-of-School Time Opportunities

Learn About Our Seven Guiding Principles

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Family Resources (Coming Soon!)

Check out the Summer Opportunities Resource Guide!

Summer programs provide structure to young people's summer experiences, providing them with opportunities to build strong relationships, make new friends, build and keep fresh academic skills, engage in new experiences, and find fun ways to stay active. ​Our Resource Guide includes many of the summer programs available in Cambridge for K-8th graders.

Click here to view the 2025 Summer Opportunities Resource Guide

Are you looking for an after school opportunity?

For School Year 2024-25, out-of-school time programs for both Elementary (K-5) and Middle Schoolers (6-8) will be available at various locations throughout Cambridge, including school campuses, youth centers, community centers, local non-profits, businesses, and more. This Resource Guide has been created to bring together all of these opportunities in one place!​

​Click here to view the 2024-2025 After School Opportunities Resource Guide

Check out the 2024-25 Winter Break Slideshow for a list of events and programs for your K-8th grader during February break

Learn what's happening after school this year in the K-5th Grade After School Program Slideshow

Thank you to all of our ESON and MSN Attendees and Partners!

​To join the Network, register for our monthly meetings by clicking here.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN THE AFCOST TEAM! 

We seek team members who have the ability to see the big picture, to build community, innovate and who approach this work thoughtfully and intentionally. We value collaborative and facilitative leaders who have demonstrated an understanding of how children and youth are affected by social inequities and how to address these impacts. 

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