BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN THE COMMUNITY
Boston Children’s Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live— both inside and outside the museum walls. A bridge between Boston’s schools, neighborhoods and communities, Boston Children’s Museum is dedicated to making hands-on learning experiences accessible to all children and families. In addition to providing library passes and affordable admission to groundbreaking exhibits, Boston Children’s Museum partners with local communities through the following programs:
BNYMELLON CITYACCESS
 BNYMellon CityACCESS: An Investment In Youth, funded through the generosity of the Arthur F. Blanchard Trust, was created to positively influence the future of Boston's young people. The grant program provides enriching out-of-school opportunities through a special partnership with six community-based organizations: Boston Nature Center, Boston Children's Museum, Malden YMCA, MetroLacrosse, South Boston Neighborhood House and The City School.
Offering access to both job and life skill opportunities, BNYMellon CityACCESS sponsors 36 inner-city young people (known as Teen Ambassadors), empowering them to discover their potential through unique work apprenticeships. In addition, five teens who best demonstrate a commitment to their work and future are awarded a $5,000 scholarship for higher education upon completing the program.
Teen Ambassadors at Boston Children's Museum serve as Museum staff. They host events at the museum, and extend the museum experience at community fairs and festivals. The Teen Ambassadors, all fluent in languages that represent Boston’s linguistic diversity, develop both personally and professionally while working with communities throughout the Boston area.
Click here to download information about how "BNYMELLON CITY ACCESS" works
2009 - 2010 Teen Ambassadors
Jonathan Celestin, Mabel Lee, Jeanny Mejia, Chris Mitre, Tony Richa, Rubi Reyes
Countdown to Kindergarten!
Would you like to bring a community group to the Museum to focus on Kindergarten readiness? We’ve got two different opportunities!
Thursday Kindergarten Readiness Nights 5:30-8:30pm
October 21, March 24, May 19
The Museum will be closed to the public so your group will have it all to yourselves! We can accommodate up to 350 people for these nights. The evening includes free admission, dinner, D.W. Counts Down to Kindergarten! on KidStage, and fun school readiness activities and resources.
Friday Kindergarten Readiness Nights 5:00-9:00pm
October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3
Bring a group of up to 150 people free of charge for an evening of school readiness activities! Your group will have access to a hospitality room with snacks all evening. Activities include, D.W. Counts Down to Kindergarten! play on KidStage, science exploration, block building, a scissors workshop and more. Each family receives a program, tip sheets at each activity, and a children’s book to take home at the end of the evening.
D.W. Counts Down to Kindergarten! The Travelling Play
D.W. Counts Down to Kindergarten! The Travelling Play is a partnership between Boston Children’s Museum and City Stage Co. It is performed on KidStage at the Boston Children’s Museum by the KidStage Acting Company and also travels to community organizations.
Click here for more information on D.W. Counts Downto Kindergarten!.
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
Bring your community together with a fun, affordable night at Boston Children's Museum! City Celebrations take place on Friday nights, when admission is just $1 per person. With the help of your community, Boston Children’s Museum can organize an event that showcases your group or the organizations, services and that make your area of Boston special. We provide the space, event support and full access to Museum exhibits. Also, as an extension of our Friday Night Lights program, a youth performance group from your neighborhood can highlight their talents with a KidStage performance! For more information about City Celebrations, contact Jamell Hankins at x217.
Target $1 Friday Nights Sponsored by are offered every Friday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Interested in getting involved? Call Jamell Hankins at x217 for more information or to
schedule an audition.
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