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Green Jobs Resources

Cambridge teens (14 and older) and adults can learn about green careers, connect green training programs, and get support with their job seeking process.
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Free Meals for Cambridge Youth

The Cambridge Summer Food Program provides free, healthy meals and fun activities to Cambridge residents ages 18 and younger, Monday through Friday, during summer months.
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War Memorial Recreation Center

This recreation facility, located at 1640 Cambridge St., includes a gymnasium, weight room, and three ADA-compliant pools. It offers year-round recreational classes.
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The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents.

Driven by the needs of residents, the department's services, programs, and initiatives provide support to Cambridge residents across their lifespan and experience, from newborns to children and teens; young adults to older adults; lifelong Cambridge residents to people who immigrate to Cambridge. We also partner closely with community organizations and local employers.

DHSP focuses on equitably serving Cambridge’s diverse community and increasing access to programs and services, particularly for low-income individuals and families and residents from historically marginalized communities. 

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Cambridge Office of Early Childhood

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The mission of the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is to connect the city’s early childhood ecosystem and align early childhood services and information. OEC also advocates for and advances the needs of all young children, their families, and the early childhood workforce. Through the Cambridge Preschool Program and other initiatives, OEC strives to ensure that every child and family in Cambridge has access to high quality early care and education experiences so that all children enter school ready to thrive.    

The Office of Early Childhood is a joint office of the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs and Cambridge Public Schools. 

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Coming Up

Jul
17 Fri

  • Ping Pong Workshops for Older Adults

    If you are interested in learning how to play Ping Pong or enjoy playing, join one of the workshops. A volunteer will be available to play with you and demonstrate the elements and rules of the game.

Jul
20 Mon

  • Meditation and Stretch with Chris for Older Adults

    Looking for a way to start your week? Join Chris Monday mornings for thirty minutes of guided meditation and gentle stretching. This will be a great way to relax and start the week.

  • Acrylic Painting for Older Adults

    Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop at our North Cambridge location and unleash your artistic talents with the guidance of a skilled instructor. You'll also get to take home your very own masterpiece!

  • Age Café: Community Conversations about Aging

    Join us for coffee, conversation and connection. Stop by these drop in sessions where we will share experiences and stories with transitions, what it means to belong and living in the present.

  • Strong and Stretched for Older Adults

    This is a low impact, easy to follow, 60-min seated class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.

  • Fun Under the Sun - Soccer

    The Cambridge Summer Food Program is proud to bring back Fun Under the Sun, a recreation initiative that encourages Cambridge youth to get active, have fun, and make connections. Come for lunch and stay to play!

  • Dancing for Balance

    This fun, friendly dance class is suited for all fitness levels. You will learn basic steps geared towards improving one’s balance. Seated warm up and cool down exercises are performed.

  • Introduction to Theatre for Older Adults

    Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

  • Line Dancing for Older Adults

    Easy to learn and fun to dance. Learn the basics of line dancing as well as the newer and more established line dances being done. Have fun, learn new dances, and enjoy the company of others.

Jul
17 Fri

  • Ping Pong Workshops for Older Adults

    If you are interested in learning how to play Ping Pong or enjoy playing, join one of the workshops. A volunteer will be available to play with you and demonstrate the elements and rules of the game.

Jul
20 Mon

  • Meditation and Stretch with Chris for Older Adults

    Looking for a way to start your week? Join Chris Monday mornings for thirty minutes of guided meditation and gentle stretching. This will be a great way to relax and start the week.

  • Acrylic Painting for Older Adults

    Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop at our North Cambridge location and unleash your artistic talents with the guidance of a skilled instructor. You'll also get to take home your very own masterpiece!

  • Age Café: Community Conversations about Aging

    Join us for coffee, conversation and connection. Stop by these drop in sessions where we will share experiences and stories with transitions, what it means to belong and living in the present.

  • Strong and Stretched for Older Adults

    This is a low impact, easy to follow, 60-min seated class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.

  • Fun Under the Sun - Soccer

    The Cambridge Summer Food Program is proud to bring back Fun Under the Sun, a recreation initiative that encourages Cambridge youth to get active, have fun, and make connections. Come for lunch and stay to play!

  • Dancing for Balance

    This fun, friendly dance class is suited for all fitness levels. You will learn basic steps geared towards improving one’s balance. Seated warm up and cool down exercises are performed.

Jul
17 Fri

  • Ping Pong Workshops for Older Adults

    If you are interested in learning how to play Ping Pong or enjoy playing, join one of the workshops. A volunteer will be available to play with you and demonstrate the elements and rules of the game.

Jul
20 Mon

  • Meditation and Stretch with Chris for Older Adults

    Looking for a way to start your week? Join Chris Monday mornings for thirty minutes of guided meditation and gentle stretching. This will be a great way to relax and start the week.

  • Acrylic Painting for Older Adults

    Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop at our North Cambridge location and unleash your artistic talents with the guidance of a skilled instructor. You'll also get to take home your very own masterpiece!

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