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 10 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!

Examples of electives include:

• Computer Classes in our Tech Lab
• Cooking classes with Ms. G
• Improv Workshops in partnership with Liars and Believers
• Gardening classes with City Sprouts
• Jam'nastics
• The Hip Hop Transformation
• Sports Leagues

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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 8:00AM - 5:30PM for school holiday and vacation days in Cambridge except:

Thursday, July 4th, Independence Day
Mon, Aug 26th - Fri, Aug. 29th, Center Closure​
Mon, Sept 1st, Labor Day
Thu, Nov 27th, Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov. 28th, Day After Thanksgiving
​Wed, Dec 24th - Wed, Jan 1st, Winter Break
Wed, Jan 1st, New Year's Day
Mon, Jan 19th, MLK Jr. Day
Mon, May 25th, Memorial Day
Fri. June 19th, Juneteenth
Mon, June 22nd - Fri, June 25th, Center Closure

Program Principles
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!