67 Crescent Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-887-0076
Population Targeted: Ages 2 months and up
Program Description: A partnership of parents and families and community organizations providing support services to families. Services include GED, ESL, and computer education. Developmental activities for children, parents and families include: playgroups for various ages, drop in hour for families and Mon’s day out. Parenting classes include: STEP course, coffee hour/sharing experiences, and “Good Guys” program for father child activities. Parents training and personal development workshops: stress management, discipline, child growth and development, nutrition and self esteem.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturdays – “Good Guys” program in the afternoon
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Free
Population Targeted: 8 and up
Program Description: BayCove/Chelsea programs include an alcohol and substance abuse program for adolescents and adults, licensed outpatient substance abuse clinic, Anger management classes, peer leadership program for youth to decrease underage drinking, Red Sox Rookie Ball baseball league for youth, and Sister to Sister After-School Program. The Chelsea CARE project and the ASAP’s forty-week Batterer Intervention Programs enhance sexual assault and domestic violence intervention and to increase access to services for Latino(a) members of the Chelsea community with a primary goal of reducing domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 10:00pm.
Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Youth services are free; sliding fee scale for other services.
Must be in public housing to attend the After-school Program.
Population Targeted: All ages
Program Description: Offers a wide variety of recreation and continuing education classes to
adults, youth and children. Classes include art, dancing, cooking,
karate, ESL, computer technology, sports and much more.
Collaborates with local agencies serving Chelsea and makes
available state-of-the-art school building facilities to hold classes,
meetings, workshops, and tournaments. For a complete and most
recent list of classes please call of visit the Chelsea City Hall.
Hours of Operation: Year Round
Monday through Friday, 2:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, pending community needs
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Minimal fee for classes $15 - $40
Scholarships, discounts and waivers available
207 Shurtleff St., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-884-8776
Population Targeted: All ages
Program Description: Variety of programs that foster spiritual, intellectual, physical, and
social values in young people. Activities include: year-round
swimming lessons (taught by certified life guards), ESL, gymnastics,
aerobics, the Golden Ages for seniors, Boy Scouts and the Explorer
Post #109 for adolescent boys. Use of athletic facilities and gym
available to members.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am – 5:30pm
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Membership fees: $100 for 3 months; $300 for year
$50/youth
PO Box 505494, Chelsea, MA 02150
617-884-8630
Population Targeted: Boys and girls ages 5 through 12
Program Description: An all volunteer organization that relies upon the support of the
community to provide services. The league has a 53-year tradition of
teaching children the fundamentals of baseball and the value of
sportsmanship, teamwork and organizational skills which our
participants will carry with them into their adult lives. Practices and
games played at Merritt Park; Mary C. Burke School Complex, corner
of Eastern and Crescent Avenues.
Hours of Operation:February through July
Practices and games: Monday through Friday, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Saturdays, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: $60 raffle purchase. Parent/child may sell raffles to retrieve cost.
Population Targeted: D.A.R.E. Plus; 5th grade and up,
Citizen’s Police Academy: youth and elderly
Internship: college students
Program Description:D.A.R.E. Plus offers study period for schoolwork assistance, open
gym and karate. Program held at Williams Middle School, 180 Walnut
St. Citizen’s Police Academy and internships programs are available.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
D.A.R.E. Plus, Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Free
PO Box 6111, Chelsea, MA 02150
617-230-4182
http://www.leaguelineup.com/cpw
Population Targeted: Boys and girls, ages 7 to 15
Program Description:A recreational program that emphasizes teamwork, team spirit, team participation, and discipline. Participants are required to maintain an academic grade average of about 70% or higher. Participation requires about 6 to 10 hours per week for practice. Practices: Carter Park (football) and Chelsea Memorial Stadium and Williams School (cheerleading). Home games at Chelsea Memorial Stadium
Hours of Operation:August 1 – September 3 (Monday through Friday, 6:00 – 8:00pm)
September 7 through End-of-Season, Tues, Wed, Thurs. 6:00-8:00pm
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: $75 Registration fee
617-504-8786
Population Targeted: Boys and girls, ages 8 through 13
Program Description: Provides fundamental recreational and competitive basketball instruction for youth of all skill levels. An adult-volunteer, not-for-profit youth sports program that uses basketball as a means to foster fundamental skills. Teams play a minimum of 10 regular seasons games with a single elimination post-season tournament. Junior Division is for ages 8 through 10 (teams determined by the Board of Directors). Senior Division is for ages 11 through 13 (teams formed by player evaluation and draft).
Hours of Operation: November through March – practices 1-2 times/week
Junior Division Practice: Monday through Friday, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Senior Division Practice: Monday through Friday, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Games: Friday evenings and/or Saturdays
Practices: Mary C. Burke Complex, 300 Crescent Ave.
Games: Williams School, 180 Walnut St.
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: One child $50, two children $80, three children $90
569 Broadway., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-889-8399
Population Targeted: All ages – many programs target children
Program Description: Summer and winter reading programs for children. Summer Expressions program (July and August) includes puppet shows, magic shows, and sing-alongs. Internet access available.
Hours of Operation:
Adult Department Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 9:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Children’s Department Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm;
Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Free
140 Clark Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-461-3478
Population Targeted: Boys and girls, ages 6 to 17
Program Description: Recreational and competitive soccer program with the opportunity to play in both Intra-City and Inter-City games. Fundamental soccer skills are taught along with the value of sportsmanship and teamwork. Teams are determined by coaching staff. Supported by Latin American Cultural Association.
Hours of Operation: Practice and Games Winter Season: October through April; Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays after 4:00pm
Spring/Summer Season: May through June and August through
September; Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays after 4:00pm
Winter Season location: Williams School, 180 Walnut Ave.
Spring/Summer Season location: Highland Park, 31 Willow St.
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: $50 covers registration, uniform and soccer ball. Scholarships and
discounts are available (depending on need)
Population Targeted: Ages 6 and up
Program Description: Offers performing art classes and performances, professional music and television production. Television show “Orale Con Veronica” airs on Boston and Chelsea cable television promoting Chelsea resources with segments for community leaders, children, health, and local artists. Singing and modeling classes and dance groups; Balet Monte Alban for youth and adults. Tryouts every Tuesday from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Please call for location.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 2:00pm through 8:00pm
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Prices depend upon class, instrument and group or individual instruction
30 Willow St., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-884-9435
Population Targeted: Ages 6 through 18
Program Description: Provides after-school youth programming in six core areas: education, technology, sports, fitness/recreation, leadership, life skills, and the arts. Our goal is to develop intellectual, moral, emotional, and social competence.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 2:30pm – 9:00pm
School Vacation Weeks: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Summer: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Staff Languages: English, Spanish, Yoruba and German
Associated Costs: $25.00 year for membership (access to all classes and facilities) $280.00 for 7 weeks summer camp program
333 Broadway, PO Box 505609, Chelsea, MA 02150
617-884-3313
Population Targeted: All ages
Program Description: Latino culture is celebrated through the annual Latin American Festival held each August and includes a Latino Pageant, ethnic music, food and art. Year-round youth and adult soccer leagues.
Hours of Operation: See Chelsea Youth Soccer League entry
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Minimal fee; Call Chelsea Youth Soccer League for membership fees.
569 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
617-791-6756
Population Targeted: All ages
Program Description: Provides public awareness of the accomplishments of Lewis Latimer through educational, cultural & historical programs including exhibits, teacher training, traveling exhibitions, and science activities for youth related to the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Open to school groups.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 10am – 4pm.
Programs designed in accordance with Chelsea Public Library’s hours
of operation
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: Exhibits free … demonstrations have minimal fees
56 Roland St., Suite 100R, PO Box 290613, Boston, MA 02150
617-242-9898
Population Targeted: Boys and girls, 5th through 12th grade
Program Description: Provides year-round lacrosse and education programs. Youth partake in a character education curriculum and are given the opportunity to attend camps, meet lacrosse players and attend professional lacrosse games. Metro Lacrosse strives to instill RESPECT (Responsibility, Effort, Sportsmanship, Participation, Enthusiasm, Communication, and Teamwork.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Program held at Chelsea Memorial Stadium
Staff Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese
Associated Costs: Free
30 Willow St., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-884-9435, ext. 234
Population Targeted: Boys and girls, ages 13 - 18
Program Description: Highly competitive baseball league with 12 games/week from May until August and additional practice times. Two traveling teams in the fall (September through November), 8 game season. Transportation is provided.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Wednesday, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Playing Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Games/practices at Voke Park on Washington St.
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Associated Costs: $25 Registration Fee
189 Winnisimmet St., Chelsea, MA 02150
617-887-2336
Population Targeted: Ages 5 and up
Program Description: Theater company presenting innovative productions and offering professional actor training. Chelsea Youth Theatre Program for ages 5 years through teenagers (acting, dance, art classes and play production). Adult Actor Training Program includes acting and audition classes. Third floor gallery displays art exhibits that coincide with year-round performances. Information about performances, open auditions and exhibits are available on the website.
Hours of Operation: Youth Theatre Program: Once a week for 10 weeks
Youth Theatre productions: intensive 6 – 8 weeks
Adult Acting Classes: 6 – 8 weeks
Call for specific program hours
Staff Languages: English and Spanish
Wheelchair Access: No
Associated Costs: Youth Theatre Program: $25/10 weeks
Adult Actor Training Program: $150 - $195