Out-of-school time (OST) activities, including after school, summer, and vacation week programs, provide students with excellent opportunities for growth beyond the traditional school day and year. These programs foster valuable relationships, new friendships, and exposure to diverse experiences.
A wide range of OST opportunities are available for students throughout Cambridge. These include activities, clubs and programs held within school buildings both before and after school, as well as numerous other OST opportunities provided by and accessible through various youth and community centers, non-profits, sports leagues, and more across the city. For more information about after school bus eligibility and stops, click here.
Peabody School-run Before School Activities
Clubs will run from September 29 - December 19. Questions? Email us!
PUZZLE CLUB (Grades 1-2)
Tuesday, Thursday | 8AM
Have fun solving puzzles with friends! We will introduce/work on different types of
puzzles: jigsaws, word puzzles, sudoku, crosswords, etc.
PEABODY POST (Grades 3 - 4)
Monday, Wednesday | 8AM
Students will create news articles (opinion, investigative, advice, news updates, comics)
and share them bi-weekly on the bulletin board outside room 124.
READERS THEATER TROUPE (Grades 3 - 4)
Tuesday, Thursday | 8AM
Give students a reason to read aloud! Bring reading to life with academic/literacy
enrichment in a fun and engaging setting.
WALKING CLUB (Grades K - 5)
Tuesday, Thursday | 8AM
A morning walking club in the big gym for students to get some light exercise before the start of school. Come with your song requests, for some music and walking, there's no better way to start your day!
Peabody School-run After School Activities
Clubs will run from September 29 - December 19. Questions? Email us!
HARRY POTTER FAN CLUB (Grades K - 2)
Monday | 3:20 - 4:20PM
An age-appropriate introductory exploration into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Activities will include crafts, games, read-alouds, watching movie excerpts, and more!
BOARDGAMES, BINGO & BUILD (Grades PK - K)
Thursday | 3:20 - 4:20PM
Students will have the chance to build with different materials and play fun gamesTo
promote turn taking and cooperation!
PUMA BUILDERS (LEGO) (Grades 2 - 3)
Monday | 3:20 4:20PM
LEGO Club encourages imagination, supports STEM learning, and helps students build
confidence in a relaxed, play-based environment.
CODING CLUB (Grades 3 - 5)
Tuesday | 3:20 - 4:20PM
Coding is for everyone! Come practice Scratch with friends and real Coders while also learning new skills.
SPANISH CLUB (Grades 3 - 5)
Tuesday | 3:20 - 4:20PM
Students will use this time to practice Spanish using websites approved by CPS.
Additional After School Programs Located at or Near the Peabody School:
DHSP Community Schools (K-5th Grade), Childcare (K-5th Grade) and/or Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) Pre-teen / Middle School Programs (4th-8th Grade)
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers a variety of youth-serving, Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for Cambridge children, youth, and teens designed to develop children’s social and emotional growth and build healthy relationships. Open seats are filled through a lottery process. Families can apply through the online lottery for afterschool and summer programs.
DHSP Lottery Application Dates
- DHSP Summer Programs: Lottery open to applications: February-March
- DHSP Afterschool Programs: Lottery open to applications: April-May
For more information, including step-by-step instructions and tuition rates, visit their website or contact DHSP: [email protected], 617.349.6200
PBHA’s Cambridge Afterschool Program (CASP) (3rd-8th Grade)
Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) provides affordable and accessible afterschool programming, primarily for low-income and immigrant families. CASP offers daily homework help and practice with fundamental reading and math skills, students at CASP engage in workshops designed to complement academic curriculum. For more information on enrollment, contact [email protected] or visit their website.
Many other Afterschool, Summer and OST Programs are located all over Cambridge! To learn more about the OST programs and activities happening throughout Cambridge, the Cambridge Agenda for Children OST has compiled resources. Click here to view Afterschool and Summer Resource Guides and Slideshows.
If you need help finding a OST program outside of CPS, fill out the After School Search Help Form.
The Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time (AFCOST) is a citywide intermediary working with Cambridge Public Schools as well as many other city-run and community-based programs serving young people beyond the school day and year. AFCOST’s mission is to increase equity, access and innovation and sustain the highest quality OST opportunities and experiences for all children, youth and families.
FindIt Cambridge
Visit finditcambridge.org to learn even more about afterschool and summer programs, family resources, health services, free events, and more! Call, text, or email Andrew for more info: 617.686.2998 | [email protected]