Outback Summer & CIT Programs
Outback offers a daily variety of engaging visual arts, drama, dance, music and sports activities for children entering first through six grades in September 2009. The program will run from June 29 through August 21st. Outbackers participate in cooperative games, have the opportunity to deepen their appreciation for the arts and are part of a community with a long history of making every child feel welcome. At Outback, children have the opportunity to be immersed in the arts and let their inspiration guide them!
About Us
At Agassiz Baldwin Community (ABC) we have been educating and entertaining children for over three decades. Our staff is a diverse group of artists, athletes and childcare specialists with skills in everything from print-making to cartooning to soccer. Morning specialists, who are professionals in their fields, will guide students in deepening their appreciation and skill level in dance, drama and visual arts. Many summer councilors are recruited from our Afterschool program. Staff is trained in both first aid and CPR. Staff are assisted by youth from the Counselor in Training (CIT) Program.
About Our Site
Outback takes place in the tree-shaded backyard outback of the historic ABC building. We are located at 20 Sacramento Street, off Mass. Ave. between Harvard and Porter Squares. Outback also has access to Sacramento Field (across the street) and the Baldwin School, which is just down the street.
Choices, Choices, Choices
Outback staff present choices during daily community meetings, allowing children to create their own schedule. Activities are based on weekly themes that present art and physical activities within a multi-cultural context. During Outback 2009, we will “travel around the world” exploring weekly international themes through art and games. Participating in these stimulating activities helps students set the stage for learning in the fall, while exercising their minds and bodies.
Tuition rates for the Outback 09 Summer program are as follows:
· Regular Day - 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
$225.00 per week
· Extended Day - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
$281.00 per week
* Families may sign up for individual weeks or for the full eight week program.
* Families with more than one child attending will receive a 10% discount on tuition.
To Register: $50 registration fee per family and 50% of tuition for registered weeks. The remaining balance must be paid no later than April 30th to guarantee your child's enrollment. Please note that families that receive financial assistance through the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) voucher program will not be required to pay a registration fee. Outback registration fills quickly, so we encourage families to send in their registration forms and deposits as soon as possible.
Register Now!
Spaces are available in weeks one through three, as well as in weeks six and eight. Families may also sign up for week four, five, and seven wait-lists.
Download the registration form for Outback 2009, click here.
Download the brochure for Outback 2009, click here.
Scholarships are available for Outback Summer Program.
Download the scholarship application
Summer Contact Information
Site Directors:
Emma Mrozicki (Kindergaten Outback) - Outback cell: 617-401-1283
Alice Vogler (Morning Site Director) - Outback cell: 617-401-1282
Bre Mahoney (Afternoon Site Director) - Outback cell: 617-401-1283
NEW! Kindergarten Outback Program
We are pleased to introduce the new Kindergarten Outback Summer Program, a five week program from June 29th-July 31st for students entering K1 or K2 in Fall 2009. Students must be 4 years and 9 Months old by June 28, 2009 to take part in the program.
Our theme this summer is Around the World, where we will be visiting a different country or region each week.
Session 1 (1 week)
Caribbean
June 29th-July 2nd
$250
Session 2 (2 weeks)
Mexico and Japan
July 6th-July 17th
$500
Session 3 (2 weeks)
Egypt and India
July 20th- July 31st
$500
Families may sign up for 1, 2 or 3 sessions. Click here to download a registration form.
Camp runs Monday-Friday* 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
*closed July 3rd
Daily choices will focus on the different parts of the world through creative movement, dance, drama, music and the visual arts. The programming is mainly arts based but there will also be opportunities for cooking, cooperative games, nature discovery, sprinklers and water play on hot days.
We are based out of a Kindergarten classroom at the Maria Baldwin School, with access to the gym, cafeteria, and kitchen. Daily activities will be held at Alden Park, Sacramento Field, and the large tree-shaded backyard at Agassiz Baldwin Community. We will go on outings around the neighborhood and take local field trips each week.
Outback Council-In-Training Program
This program is for youth entering 7th-9th grades. They are paid a stipend for assisting for a two-week session, 30 hours per week.
Please email Jacy Edelman at jedelman@agassiz.org to be placed on the mailing list, or if you have specific questions.
Registration is now closed for the 2009 CIT Program.
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