We are dedicated to family engagement, positive behavior guidance, and innovation to support the social-emotional development of every child we serve.

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Daily Schedule:
2:00-3:15PM Arrival Play in the gym, the computer lab, or outside during arrival!
3:15-3:30PM Snack Eat a free nutritious snack and talk about your day.
3:30-3:40PM TRANSITION
3:40-4:20PM Homework Get one on one homework help with a volunteer & play classroom games.
4:20-4:30PM TRANSITION
4:30-5:20PM Electives Choose from over 15 electives!
5:20-5:30PM TRANSITION
5:30-6:00PM Departure Socialize with your friends, play some basketball, or play games in our Tech Lab before you leave!

2018-2019 Electives Include:

• Computer Classes in our Tech Lab
• Cooking
• Drama Workshops in partnership with Liars and Believers
• Expressive Arts in partnership with Lesley University
• HEARTplay
• Jam'nastics
• Karate Classes in partnership with Boston Karate Institute
• Music Production Classes in partnership with the Harvard Music Department
• Sports Leagues in partnership with Coaching Corps

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We are open when schools are closed
Our Out-of-School Time Programs are open from 2:00PM-6:00PM on regular school days and from Noon-6:00PM on early release days. We are also open from 7:30AM - 5:30PM for every school holiday and vacation day in Cambridge except:

​Mon, Jan. 21st, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Mon, Apr. 15th, Patriots Day
Mon, May 27th, Memorial Day
Mon, June 24th - Fri, June 28th, Center Closure
Thu, July 4th, Independence Day
Mon, Aug. 26th - Fri, Aug. 30th, Center Closure
Mon, Sept. 2nd, Labor Day
Thu, Nov. 28th, Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov. 29th, Day After Thanksgiving
​Tues, Dec. 24th, Christmas Eve
Wed, Dec. 25th, Christmas Day

Program Principals
Our Out-of-School Time Programs are based around three principles we call the Three C's:

1. Care for Self
2. Care for Others
3. Care for Community

Behavior Guidance
We use the Nurtured Heart Approach, which is designed to guide children in the most positive way possible. Our goal is for children to learn from their mistakes, to take ownership of their actions, and to develop their social-emotional and problem solving skills. 

Homework Policy
​The Cambridge Community Center is not a homework center. Children are given the opportunity to work on their homework from 3:40-4:20. In most cases, we are able to provide one-on-one homework support during this time. 

Family Engagement
We are dedicated to enrolling not only children, but families. Group leaders update parents every week and help plan monthly Family Nights. The first Friday of every month is Family Night, where all of our families are invited to eat dinner and socialize with staff and other families. Past family nights have included decorating gingerbread houses, movie nights, and collage making!