With remote and hybrid school models around the commonwealth being the norm, parents are looking for organizations allowing in-person programming for their children on their remote days. Are you searching for options? Here is a current list of organizations with open spaces (limited availability for some):
EMPOW Studios (Classroom Program)
Locations: 180 Needham St., Newton; 1776 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington
Grades: 2-8
Times: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Cal Hamandi via email or call 617-395-7527 ext. 105
John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club (Out-of-School Time Program)
Location: 675 Watertown St., Newton
Grades: K-8
Times: Times vary
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Frank Ponceano via email or call 617-630-2066
MetroWest YMCA (Classroom Connections Program)
Locations: Ashland, Framingham, Hopkinton, Natick, Wayland
Grades: K-5
Times: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Greg Dustin via email or call 508-435-9345 ext. 115
West Suburban YMCA (Classroom Connections Program)
Location: 276 Church St., Newton
Grades: K-8
Times: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Kaitlin McCarthy via email or call 617-244-6050
Looking for in-person options with a Jewish twist? Check out these options:
JCC Greater Boston (J All Day Program)
Location: 333 Nahanton St., Newton
Grades: K-8
Times: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Jamie Darsa via email or call 617-558-6587
JCC North Shore (Remote From the J Program)
Location: 4 Community Road, Marblehead
Grades: K-5
Times: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In-person after-school options: No
Contact: Heather Gravelese at 781-631-8830
Kesher Newton (Lifnei Kesher Program)
Location: 1860 Washington St., Newton
Grades: K-5
Times: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Ilana Snapstailer via email or call 617-244-5390
Kesher Somerville (Kesher Connections!)
Location: 13 Garden Court, Somerville
Grades: K-5
Times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Bryna Chalmer via email or call 617-576-0830
Location: 670 Highland Ave., Needham
Grades: K-4
Times: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 1:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays
In-person after-school options: Yes
Contact: Rachel Happel via email or call 781-444-0077