On Saturday, March 7, more than 400 Cambridge families came out to the 5th annual Rollin’ & Summer Resources event at the CSUS/King Open Community Complex. The event gave families a chance to connect with 40 different summer program providers, learn about their offerings, ask questions, and even register for programs on the spot.

When families weren’t chatting with program providers, there was plenty to do. Kids laced up their skates in the gym, tried their hand at parkour, and played life-sized board games. This year’s event also featured a special performance from well-known magician Bonaparte, who performed a spectacular magic show in the auditorium.

Throughout the event, Multilingual Family Liaisons and Community Engagement Team Outreach Workers were on hand to help with translation and interpretation, making sure families could access information and connect with providers.

Feedback from families was overwhelmingly positive with 100% of post-event survey respondents saying the event was helpful and that they found the summer information they needed for their child, while getting their questions answered. Families also shared that they were able to apply for summer programming at the event or get onto a waitlist. 

Who attended the 2026 Rollin’ & Summer Resources event?

• 54% of families said their children have never participated in Cambridge summer programs before.
• 49% of families said their children are not currently enrolled in afterschool programs.
• Families who attended represented 20 different native languages.
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The event was made possible through the support of CPS, the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP), and the Cambridge Out-of-School Time community.

Even though ESON Coordinator Greg Green was busy adding to his legendary status as a Girl Dad -- congrats to Greg and his family on the arrival of their new baby girl!! -- the ESON vibe continued with a meeting hosted at the Gately Youth Center (thanks to Bo and Joren for hosting!). 

​The meeting focused on the strategic planning and approaches to preparing for summer programming in 2026. The central theme emphasized moving beyond basic "childcare" to create high-quality, creative environments that prioritize youth voice and engagement.