Out-of-school time (OST) activities, including after school, summer, and vacation week programs, provide students with excellent opportunities for growth beyond the traditional school day and year. These programs foster valuable relationships, new friendships, and exposure to diverse experiences.
A wide range of OST opportunities are available for students throughout Cambridge. These include activities, clubs and programs held within school buildings both before and after school, as well as numerous other OST opportunities provided by and accessible through various youth and community centers, non-profits, sports leagues, and more across the city. For more information about after school bus eligibility and stops, click here.
Morse School-run Before School Activities
None at this time.
Morse School-run After School Activities
Register here by October 15, 2025. Clubs run from 2:45 - 4:15PM.
Library Arts & Crafts with Ms. Pennell
Join Ms. Pennell for craft time and cozy comfort! Students will have the opportunity to repurpose tattered and/or discarded books to create bookmarks, greeting cards, bulletin boards, and more. Once we have crafted to our heart's content we can sip tea and read.
Math Olympiad (Grades 4 & 5 Only) with Ms. Moore and Ms. Kennedy
Join Ms. Moore and Ms. Kennedy to engage in mathematical problem-solving and critical thinking through participation in the Math Olympiad program.
Magic The Gathering with Mr. Steve
Magic the Gathering is a fantasy tabletop card game where players take control of decks full of goblins, dragons, elves, and all manner of fantasy creatures. The game is tactical, creative, and requires quick math calculations to win games and have fun. It's the most popular card game in the world, and it's coming to a Morse Monday Club.
Craft and Bracelet Making Club with Ms. Jessica
The Craft and Bracelet Club is the perfect place to explore your artistic side while connecting with fellow craft lovers. Bracelet-making is a relaxing, mindful activity that can reduce stress and improve fine motor skills. You'll walk away from each meeting with a new skill, a unique piece of wearable art, and lasting connections.
Soccer Club with Mr. Leo
Join Mr. Leo for some soccer practice and drills. We will focus on foot skills, dribbling, passing, teamwork and communication.
Additional After School Programs Located at or Near the Morse School:
DHSP Community Schools (K-5th Grade), Childcare (K-5th Grade) and/or Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) Pre-teen / Middle School Programs (4th-8th Grade)
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers a variety of youth-serving, Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for Cambridge children, youth, and teens designed to develop children’s social and emotional growth and build healthy relationships. Open seats are filled through a lottery process. Families can apply through the online lottery for afterschool and summer programs.
DHSP Lottery Application Dates
- DHSP Summer Programs: Lottery open to applications: February-March
- DHSP Afterschool Programs: Lottery open to applications: April-May
For more information, including step-by-step instructions and tuition rates, visit their website or contact DHSP: [email protected], 617.349.6200
Many other Afterschool, Summer and OST Programs are located all over Cambridge! To learn more about the OST programs and activities happening throughout Cambridge, the Cambridge Agenda for Children OST has compiled resources. Click here to view Afterschool and Summer Resource Guides and Slideshows.
If you need help finding a OST program outside of CPS, fill out the After School Search Help Form.
The Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time (AFCOST) is a citywide intermediary working with Cambridge Public Schools as well as many other city-run and community-based programs serving young people beyond the school day and year. AFCOST’s mission is to increase equity, access and innovation and sustain the highest quality OST opportunities and experiences for all children, youth and families.
FindIt Cambridge
Visit finditcambridge.org to learn even more about afterschool and summer programs, family resources, health services, free events, and more! Call, text, or email Andrew for more info: 617.686.2998 | [email protected]