Archive - Cambridge Afterschool Substack

Sibling discount victory, Youth Center price hike, afterschool needed in East Cambridge

And a request for pools to open in early June!

Apr 29 •

February 2025

🤔 New Afterschool Data. 😠 The end of K lottery Data. ⛱️ And pools.

Waiting for the upcoming afterschool timeline + whether youth center prices will really go up as high as they said.

Feb 9 •

September 2024

3 Takeaways from DHSP's Recent Afterschool Lottery Data

And a disappointing swimming pool update from DHSP.

Sep 29, 2024 •

July 2024

🏖️ Support expanded pool dates! [Quick detour from our regular After School content]

A policy order next Monday will ask DHSP to keep Gold Star pool open longer in September

Jul 31, 2024 •

June 2024

[Recap] City Council questions why Youth Center prices must rise (but the rate hike will go forward)

DHSP made some strange claims, with scant data to back up their reasoning. But prices are nonetheless set to explode by fall 2025.

Jun 20, 2024 •

Just in! DHSP proposes only a one-time 50% discount on new Youth Center prices

A new memo contains few details to back up the decision to raise prices so high

Jun 10, 2024 •

Update: Exorbitant rise in Youth Center costs makes headlines; DHSP will answer questions this Monday (6/10)

Cambridge Day: "Huge leap in youth center fees shock families, leading to call for phased approach – or no rise"

Jun 8, 2024 •

Correct link for tonight (Exorbitant price increase for Youth Centers)

Email in or make a comment to ask the City to explain these extreme cost increases

Jun 3, 2024 •

Afterschool before City Council this Monday: Exorbitant price increase for Youth Centers

If you do now (or will one day) rely on youth centers (aka afterschool activities for grades 4-8) please write in before or make public comment this…

Jun 1, 2024 •

April 2024

March 2024

Sign up: Afterschool Forum with Councilor Wilson | next Thurs (3/14), 7p, Zoom

"Together with other parents, experts, and providers, we will begin the conversation on a clear path forward for afterschool in our city," say…

Mar 7, 2024 •

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