Coming of Age in Boston: Out-of-School Time Opportunities for Teens Executive Summary

Boston's teen population has grown significantly over the last deacde, and with it has grown the need to address the challenge of high quality out-of-school time experiences for teens. While many Boston area youth grow up participating in a variety of after-school programs, many 'age out' of traditional programs, lose interest or are under increased pressure to improve academically or find employment. Providers are also faced with serious challenges as they work to keep youth engaged in programs, from training qualified staff to developing innovative new models in a climate of funding cuts.