Adolescent Programs

Purpose

The South Boston Neighborhood House has always excelled at offering a safe, non-judgmental haven for our youth. Youth have always been an important part of the spirit and activities of the South Boston Neighborhood House. Our Adolescent Services program reaches out to teens during their formative years and provides support, encouragement, and guidance at this important crossroad in their lives. The House’s program activities lay the groundwork for trust, self-esteem, and like skills as well as contribute to the overall quality of life for the young women and men in South Boston.

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The Adolescent Program offers a wide array of services to youth ages 11-18. Program components include: education and academic success and support, recreation and social activities, employment and job training and preparedness, “Girls Group” programming, College 101 and 102, counseling and support, community service and volunteer opportunities, trips and athletic tournaments. The program is open Monday through Thursday from 6–9 p.m. and on weekends for special events and scheduled activities.

Activities that we offer throughout the year include:

  • Monthly Dances
  • Rent-a-Kid Young workers program
  • College 101/102
  • Tutoring
  • Basketball 3-on-3 Tourney
  • Weekend Ski Trip
  • Trip to D.C
  • Girls Group Sleepovers
  • ISEE, SSAT, SAT prep classes
  • Open Gym
  • Weekly Field Trips
  • Summer Camping Trip
  • White Water Rafting
  • CHILL, snow boarding program
  • Summer Internship Opportunity
  • Counseling/Groups
  • Guest Speakers
  • Babysitting Certification workshop
  • Life Skills Workshops
  • Substance Abuse Awareness and Education
  • Multi Cultural activities

Through all of our programming, the House strives to provide a place for developing teen leaders who will exert a positive influence on their peers and offer a first line of defense for those teens who are at risk or who are experiencing problems. The goal of our program is to focus on building positive attitudes and foster a sense of responsibility toward self, school, work and the community. Education is the cornerstone of future success for our youth and the House’s programs focus on assisting our youth to remain in school, to create and attain goals, to prepare for employment opportunities and be better equipped to make the right decisions in life.

You must be a registered member to participate in activities and events. To become a member contact the Adolescent Program office. Annual membership fee is $50.

Facilities

The Adolescent Program is located in the main building at 521 East Seventh Street. Located in the basement level the space offers a gym, recreation room, back yard, a computer lab, kitchen and office space. The program has the use of two agency vans and a 50 passenger school bus for trips and weekend adventures.

Funding

The Adolescent Program is funded by the City of Boston, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Putnam Investments, Rutland Family Foundation, Hyams Foundation, Clippership, and is supported by the United Way of Mass Bay.