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by Julie Walker
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Summer Stuff 2014: Boston Public School's Summer Stuff houses summer job, program and event information for middle and high school students. Summer Stuff Jr. is available for elementary school youth with of summer camp options. www.bostonpublicschools.org/summer

Boston Centers for Youth & Families Summer Guide: Check out all of the summer programs that BCYF community centers are offering for the summer of 2014. This guide includes information about a variety of summer camps, sports leagues, and more.www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

Tenacity Summer Program: Tenacity provides a tennis and reading program in the summer for ages 6-16. Participants will be given fun tennis instruction, have the opportunity for team play, and may enter the Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament in Aug. Equipment is provided. Register now. Program runs Jul 7-Aug 15. 617-562-0900,www.tenacity.org/Summer_Boston.php

Phillips Brooks House Summer Urban Program: Join one of the 10 affordable summer programs in Boston and Cambridge for children ages 6-13. Camps include academic enrichment, field trips, and recreation. Deadline: FCFS. Priority given to low income families and returning campers. For locations and details: http://programs.pbha.org/sup

SummerARTS: Enjoy 4 weeks of summer classes in singing, music, and instruments, as well as visual art, movement and dance, and creative dramatics. Ages 4-14, limited financial aid available. Community Music Center of Boston, 34 Warren Ave, South End.617-482-7494, www.cmcb.org

SummerMUSIC: A unique four-week summer program offering individual attention, group instruction, and multiple opportunities for developing skills and self-expression to those entering grades 4-7. Students entering grades 8-9 can register to be a Counselor-in-Training. Josiah Quincy Upper School, 900 Washington St. Financial aid available. 617-482-7494, www.cmcb.org

Camp Joy: This 4-week summer camp provides daily opportunities for participants to make friends, have fun, and learn. Open to Boston residents ages 3-22 with disabilities and their siblings ages 3-7. Program runs Jul 14-Aug 8. Cost: $220 for 1st child, $55 per sibling or agency fee: $250/child. Transportation provided. Roberta Smalls, 617-635-4920 x2402, Roberta.Smalls@boston.gov

Outdoor Adventure Sessions & Intensives: Youth Enrichment Services (YES) offers a full week of summer programming for ages 9-18 including kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, an overnight retreat, and more! Deadline: May 22. www.yeskids.org

The City School Summer Leadership Program: The Summer Leadership Program trains high school students from Greater Boston to become powerful voices for change in their communities. Groups spend 6.5 weeks meeting people and exploring worldly topics. Jul 1-Aug 14. 617-822-3075 x13, www.thecityschool.org/programs.html

Lesley University's Summer Pre-College Session: This program is designed to offer high school students the chance to study art and design in a college environment with professional artists. Earn 1-college level credit after completing the 7-session courses. Program runs Jul 7-Aug 1. 617-585-6724, www.lesley.edu/pre-college

MIT CORE Program: This FREE 2-week summer program increases the quantitative reasoning skills of rising 8th, 9th, and 10th graders from public high schools in Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence. Students will develop confidence in their math skills to prepare them for the upcoming school year. Runs from Aug 4-15. Applications available now; those received by Jun 20 will receive priority. http://mit.edu/core-program

Summer 2014 Earn-A-Bike: Bikes Not Bombs will run Earn-A-Bike sessions this summer. Space available for Jul 7-23, Mon-Fri, 2-6pm. Cost: $50-100 sliding scale (waivers available). Ashley, 617-522-0222 x101, ashley@bikesnotbombs.org, http://bikesnotbombs.org

Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp: This week-long overnight leadership camp is looking for ages 12-17 who care about community service, activism, and social justice. Campers learn how to take action on issues including bullying, homelessness, animal rights, climate change, or homophobia. Cost: $975, some scholarships available. 503-347-0223, www.yeacamp.org

Teen Studio Art Intensives: The MFA offers weekly studio art intensives by experienced educators and professional artists for youth ages 12-18. Intensives include lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, fashion drawing, and more. Summer sessions: Jun 30-Aug 28. Cost: $210-275. Limited scholarships available.www.mfa.org/programs/studio-art-classes

Camp Kroc: The Kroc Center offers full day programming for ages 5-17. Activities include field trips, swimming and lunch. Cost: $60-115. Jun 9-Aug 29.www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_BostonKrocCenter.nsf

BAC Summer Academy: Boston Architectural College's Summer Academy is a 4-week design exploration program that includes hands-on experience working in the BAC design studios. Explore the processes of architecture and design. Jun 30-Jul 25. Tuition is $1950, including all materials and supplies. 617-585-0101, www.the-bac.edu/summer

ABCD Summerworks: Apply online 24 hours a day and follow the step-by-step instructions by reading and completing the application with a parent or guardian. You can also apply in person at your local neighborhood ABCD office. Applicants must be residents of Boston, be between the ages of 14 and 21, and be income eligible. Submitting an application does NOT guarantee a summer job. Applications must be submitted by Jun 13! 617-348-6548, www.summerworks.net

ABCD's Youth Engaged In Action: This is a FREE 3 week summer program for 13 year olds. Participating students will focus on job readiness, financial literacy, and civic engagement. Participants will also earn $100 in gift cards. Deadline: May 30. 617-348-6583, www.bostonabcd.org

Teen Resume Guide: Create a resume to share with potential job, internship, or volunteer leads. This guide includes a variety of formatting samples, tips on how to tell your story, and great action words to describe your work and volunteer experience.www.cityofboston.gov/youthzone/JobsInternshipsAndVolunteering

Girls Outdoor Adventure Leaders (GOAL): Girls ages 11-14 can learn about activities, plan and participate in summer fun and leadership training. Cost: $350, scholarships available. Jul 7-Auug 22. Deadline: June 16. www.yeskids.org

BCYF Snap Shot Teen Photography Program: Boston youth ages 16-18 are invited to apply for this paid summer job opportunity. Learn about photography while exploring Boston. www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf, 617-635-4920

SUPERTeens Program: This pre-employment program provides 13 and 14 year olds with the opportunity to attend weekly leadership workshops, work in a BCYF Community Center, and go on field trips. 617-635-4920, www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF

Boston Cares: Make a difference in your community by volunteering! Register with Boston Cares and become a part of the many service projects that advocate for community enrichment, health & wellness, homelessness/hunger, environment, and more! www.bostoncares.org

New England Aquarium Volunteer Opportunity: Earn school community service hours at the Aquarium! Join Live Blue Ambassadors for one or multiple events. Teens ages 14-18 help with habitat clean-ups while doing citizen science out in the field. Sign up:www.neaq.org/lba.

Boston Bar Association Summer Jobs Program: Boston high school students entering grades 11-12 can apply to work in law firms and legal departments. Participants are paid. Applications available in April. Contact your guidance counselor or PIC career specialist for more information. www.bostonpic.org

Boston PIC: If you attend a BPS High School, connect with your Private Industry Council (PIC) Career Specialist who can help you with your resume, job interview skills, and job search. 617-524-5224, www.BostonPIC.org

Actors' Shakespeare Project: Sign up now for the Summer Youth Intensive for ages 13-18. This 4-week summer program will allow youth to explore the comedy of Shakespeare's As You Like It. No experience necessary. Runs Jul 7-Aug 3. Scholarships available. Charlestown Working Theater, 442 Bunker Hill St. 617-776-2200,www.actorsshakespeareproject.org

Celebrate African History: This free intergenerational program is for youth, teens, families and seniors are invited to gather and celebrate African American History and express the Spirit of the Sixties in song and spoken word. Saturdays, 2-4 pm through Jun 14. Dudley Library. hyccroxbury@hotmail.com, 617-427-0613

LATINSUMMER BOSTON: This two-week summer enrichment program provides students in grades 1-7 a unique chance to learn about classical and conversational Latin, Greco-Roman mythology, and Roman culture and daily life. 9:00am-12:30pm M-F from Jul 21 - Aug 1. Brimmer & May School in Chestnut Hill. Registration: $295. Deadline: May 31. www.ascaniusyci.org/boston

Summer Music Academy for Real Teens (SMART): FREE 6-week intensive music program hosted by BCNC for youth ages 12-15. Youth will have a chance to explore and enhance their passion for music, while meeting and working with peers from all over the Boston community and of different backgrounds. Starting Jul 7-Aug 15. Deadline May 30. Contact Sandra Lee, sandra.lee@bcnc.net, 617-635-5129x1022.

The Borum: The Borum provides safe care to young people ages 12-29 by offering testing, counseling, birth control, and transgender services. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 75 Kneeland St. 617-457-8140, www.sidneyborum.org

Harry McDonough Sailing Program: The Harry McDonough Sailing Program is open from May until early October. Castle Island, Day Blvd, South Boston. Special programs for visually impaired people. 617-268-8556, www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/sailing.htm