AFTERSCHOOL Programs Overview

Somerville Public Schools and local organizations offer wonderful afterschool care programs. Learn more and register:

 

SPS Community Schools Afterschool Program

The SPS Community Schools Afterschool Program offers on-site aftercare for grades PK-6 at each elementary school. Students are offered a variety of hands-on enrichment activities, homework help, choice time, and a nutritious snack daily provided by the SPS Food and Nutrition Services Department. Our menu of options includes a wide variety of engaging clubs that complement the school curriculum. Club offerings vary by school and grade level. Examples of clubs are Gardening, Martial Arts, Hip Hop Dance, Big Builders, World Languages, Cooking, Trains, LEGO, Community Service, Yoga, Parkour, Rock Climbing.

Registration for the next school year typically opens in March. Please visit our Registration & Payment Page for details about our registration process.

If you are enrolling outside of the registration period or in grades 1 to 5, please call the OST office regarding availability of a seat for your child at 617-625-6600 x6970.

Program Details

  • Follows the same school year calendar as Somerville Public Schools.
  • The first day of Afterschool is the first day of school.
  • Afterschool programming starts at the end of the school day.
  • Students are dismissed from Afterschool between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m.
  • There is no gap between school dismissal and Afterschool programming on early release Wednesdays.
  • For more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Program Site Directors

To reach your site coordinator, call 617-625-6600 and enter the school specific extension below.

Albert F. Argenziano School  x6696   
Benjamin G. Brown School  x6409  
Capuano Early Childhood Center x3651 
East Somerville Community School x3748  
Arthur D. Healey School  x6566
John F. Kennedy School  x6659 
West Somerville Neighborhood School x6449
Winter Hill Community Innovation School x6797 

 

 

El Sistema Instrument Afterschool Program

The El Sistema Somerville program is an innovative music and instrument instruction program and one of the options available to families looking for afterschool through Somerville Public Schools. The East Somerville Community School houses the program and it begins in mid-September. This program is run by the Somerville Public Schools Music Department (not Community Schools). You may visit the Music Department's El Sistema page to learn more about the El Sistema registration process. You may also contact program coordinator Evan Perry with questions. 

 

Apollo Program

Apollo After School is a vendor-administered program run at the Argenziano School (K-6) and Kennedy School (PK-6). It uses research-based curriculum and provides a fun, safe, and friendly environment for students. Students will participate in activities to develop their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Apollo's project-based learning and social-emotional learning curriculum helps students develop their academic skills while developing positive relationships with friends, families, and community. This is a fee-based program and financial aid is available. Apollo Area Coordinator: Deepal Shah. 

  • Kennedy School Registration Link: Coming Soon
  • Albert F. Argenziano Registration Link: Coming Soon

 

Referral Afterschool Programs

Students will be referred into these programs by educators or administrators. 

  • Becoming a Man
  • Working on Womanhood
  • Breakthrough Greater Boston
  • Enroot

 

Become an Afterschool Program Provider for SPS

Interested in teaching an enrichment activity? Individuals and community partners welcome! Send us your proposal for an academic or enrichment club; we will work with you to make sure it complements grade-level academic curriculum. Please fill out the Provider Packet. It includes a Proposal Form, Scope of Service Form, a W-9 Form and a CORI Form for all direct instructors. Read the Provider Handbook and Provider Timeline for schedule and deadline information. Submit forms to: SPS Out of School Time Department, 167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144, Attn: Enrichment Clubs. If you have any questions, please contact us at 617-625-6600 x6970.