Our Partners

Boston Music Project is a youth development program committed to ensuring long-term social and musical success. Students unleash their musical creativity while developing instrumental skills & gain new skills in music composition, improvisation, and active listening.

https://www.bostonmusicproject.org/

The YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to improving the mind, body and spirit of our communities. All YMCAs purposefully build bridges between diverse groups of people and demand equity. Locations offer a range of educational opportunities as well as social & athletic programs including swim lessons.

https://ymcaboston.org/

dot art provides a fun, safe and welcoming community for children to express themselves creatively. dot art is passionate about closing the opportunity gap and increasing the representation of art made by local residents.

https://www.dotart.org/

First Lego League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16 through exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience and grow their critical thinking, coding, robotics and design skills.

https://www.nefirst.org/fll

Chess Wizards are an eclectic mix of educators with a passion for the game of chess and an ability to make the game fun for kids. Using modern teaching techniques, exciting activities, and a sense of humor to create an engaging classroom experience, we bring the game of chess to life.

https://chesswizards.com/

Art Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK) is an education nonprofit dedicated to strengthening equitable arts education in under-resourced public schools. ARCK uses the arts to engage students in academic learning, developing self-awareness and collaboration skills.

https://www.arckboston.org/

Code Advantage teaches coding and/or robotics skills while creating learning environments for kids to develop logical thinking, creative exploration, and critical reasoning skills while having fun. We deliver educational experiences in interactive environments made for learning, creating and mastering technology skills.

https://www.codeadvantage.org/

Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB) is an arts education nonprofit with a mission to provide equitable access to excellent music education and arts experiences. We are the largest external provider of arts education to the Boston Public Schools, supporting musical instruction for one of the most diverse school districts in the nation.

https://cmcb.org/

Minni is a creative community run by professional artists and educators that empowers little ones to design great things. We believe deeply that art-making promotes joy, creativity, innovation, and critical thinking and are excited to support children and families within the local community.

https://minni.space/

North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is a community music school and performing arts center enriching Boston neighborhoods with high-quality arts programming. Accessibility is at our core and we aim to create as many opportunities for all as possible.

https://nempacboston.org/

PROMYS Pathways provides deep mathematical experiences to students, especially to those who might not have such enrichment opportunities. PROMYS Pathways strives to create a welcoming environment where all students can thrive mathematically.

https://promys.org/

Urbanity Dance is a nonprofit arts organization that exists to inspire, engage, and empower individuals and communities through the art of dance and movement. Urbanity provides high-quality art experiences to students of all ages and backgrounds in its South End neighborhood in Boston, and the city at large.

https://www.urbanitydance.org/

826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life. Each of their free programs seeks to empower students to express their ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in their individual voices.

https://826boston.org/

Sole Train is a community building and mentoring program that uses running as a vehicle for setting and achieving seemingly impossible goals. As a program under Trinity Boston Connects, the broader mission is to heal the traumatic impact of systemic racism in Boston, and to create a more equitable Boston in which youth of color can thrive.

https://trinityconnects.org/sole-train/

OYEA aims to serve as a central hub connecting young people to the resources and opportunities that they need to thrive. OYEA connects the youth across City Hall and in their communities as well as the youth workers who are on the ground with Boston's young people each day.
ESP Boston is a proud member of the OYEA Partner Network, a network of youth-oriented community partners working to break down barriers to success.

https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-engagement-and-advancement/

The OEC's mission is to make Boston the most family friendly city by supporting the wellbeing and flourishing of all children under eight. Part of this is the Office's commitment to universal, affordable, high-quality early education and care for the youngest Bostonians.

https://www.boston.gov/departments/early-childhood/

Buildwave offers building challenges that push kids' creativity and resilience skills with wave after wave of fast paced, high energy, and hands-on building for everyone. Their STEAM/STEM programs are designed to reinforce the power to create and adapt through evolving builds.

https://buildwave.com/

Rolling Wave Foundation Inc is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities by providing essential resources. They refurbish bicycles and everyday living items for communities to foster sustainability, enable progress, and energize local populations.

https://www.facebook.com/bikeshelp/about

One Bead helps schools support career and academic planning where students are empowered to make informed choices about their future. Their adaptable partnership model includes weekly programs, field trips, and/or career expos to help engage students with their futures.

https://www.onebead.org/