Students painting

"89% of adults surveyed in Massachusetts agree that there should be some type of organized activity or place for children and teens to go after school every day that provides opportunities to learn."

~America After 3PM Report, Afterschool Alliance

Boston After School & Beyond is a public-private partnership dedicated to supporting, strengthening, and expanding Boston's after-school sector. By fostering strategies that link education and enrichment efforts, Boston Beyond seeks to improve outcomes for Boston's youth. Read more about Boston Beyond ...
Boston Summer Learning Video Screenshot

Students from the Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School and the John Marshall Elementary School spent their summer learning at Thompson Island, one of 15 nonprofit community partners serving 34 Boston Public Schools through the 2011 Boston Summer Learning Project. Check out our video documenting their experiences on the island! Be sure to continue watching after the credits for our favorite footage...

Bo Hoppin, Dawn Chavez, John Connolly

On April 25, Boston City Councilor At-Large John Connolly, chair of the Council’s Education Committee, honored five Boston Public School Partner Organizations with resolutions recognizing their innovative work in Boston’s schools. These organizations are notable for their exceptional programs that bring environmental and music education, playtime and outdoor learning and tutoring programs to Boston Public Schools.

Boston Afterschool & Beyond Networks:

Boston Youth Sports Initiative

Boston Youth Environmental Network
Teen Initiative