Some Summer 2020 Updates for Middle School Students

Hello!  Hope to see you at our next MSN Zoom Meeting next week, June 3rd.  Register here!

Summer is fast approaching and I know you all have questions about what programs are available and how to register. Below are a few options that are currently recruiting for a virtual summer.  Check out FindItCambridge.org for more information on summer. 

 CitySprouts Summer Program A 5 week project-based STEM program for 11-14 year olds. Program will be run remotely this year. It is no cost to families. Participants will receive a $100 stipend once completed. Applications accepted until June 12th. Here is the link to the application: https://www.citysprouts.org/summer-application-2020

Summer Ink day camps to transform the writing skills of students in 5th through 8th grade through adventure, sports, and arts activities. 1- week sessions beginning July 6-July 31st. A box of materials for the program will be provided for participants. Find the application here: https://bit.ly/2TObGsy

Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program (CYEP) camp offering academic enrichment in Cambridge. Camp will run from Monday July 6th-Friday, August 7th. CYEP will offer 2-3 hours per day of online workshops and one on one mentoring and tutoring.  Staff will provide families with activities that they can do at home.  Camps will also send home a summer activity kit with materials for art, STEM, and physical movement. Cost: $40. You can find the application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4823898

For girls and those who identify with girlhood:
Science Club for Girls Virtual Rocketry Program: Free for girlx in 5-8th grade. Participants will be making model rockets, talking about women astronauts and aerospace engineering and then launching the rockets in small groups.  SCFG will drop off a box of materials to each girl before the program. Program will take place over Zoom  July 6-July 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Mondays-Fridays. Applications are due by June 30th. Here is the link to the application: https://www.tfaforms.com/4812458

For current 7th graders only:
Work Force Summer Learning and Literacy Program a free six-week summer program for rising 8th grade (current 7th grade) The goal is to empower students to become active owners of and advocates in their own education.  Through youth-initiated research, group projects, peer to peer learning, guest speakers, and field trips. Students receive  up to a $200 Stipend for full participation in the program. You can find the application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4813892

For current 8th graders only:
Upward Bound : College prep program for rising 9th graders going to CRLS in September. There will be no residential element this year. Families should complete the Student Pre-Application to determine their  eligibility to continue on to the full application process.

N.B. The City of Cambridge still intends to offer the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program this summer. There are no updates at this time. 

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Medjine Lucien
Youth Connector
Putnam Ave Upper School 
Middle School Network 
Cambridge Youth Programs/Moses Youth Center
Phone: (857) 209-4524
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