Summer Opportunities

You can view and download each flier by clicking on the title of that flier. To request a translation of any flier, email: welcome@attleboroschools.com

The 2024 Summer Opportunities page is updated on a regular basis. Continue to check back for new opportunities throughout the summer including:

1. Community Events for All Ages
2. Ongoing camps, clinics, and other opportunities for students
3. Resources and Supports (free meals, summer-EBT, etc)

Community Events for All Ages

Celebrate Back to School

Downtown Attleboro

Celebrate the return of school in Attleboro by meeting other students and families and connecting with downtown businesses and organizations.  Saturday, August 24th.  Programs run from 7:30am – 4:00pm and activities are within a 10-minute walk from one another! FREE.

Attleboro Girl Scouts Information Session

girl scouts info center

Is your daughter interested in signing up for Girl Scouts? Are you interested in becoming a Troop Leader? Need help signing your scout up for a troop? Attleboro Girl Scouts is hosting two Drop in Information Sessions

When: Monday, 8/26/24 6pm-7:30pm or Sunday, 10/6/24 1pm-2:30pm

Where: Anderson House at 15 4th St, Attleboro

Bring your daughters to meet other scouts and do an activity while you speak with current leaders to see if there is a troop right for you! For Girls entering Kindergarten or above in Fall 2024

Please register at AttleboroGirlScouts@gmail.com

Picnic in the Park

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Attleboro Parks and Forestry Department presents Picnic in the Park from 4:30pm - 8:00pm on Sunday June, 23rd, July 21st, and August 18th. Visit Capron Park for food trucks and live music.

For more information, visit https://www.foodtrucksin.com/food-truck-events.

Backpack Drive

Attleboro Family Resource Center

backpack drive

Visit the Attleboro Family Resource Center for a back pack drive on August 17, 2024 at 11AM. To register, email: gmaina@oldcolonyymca.org OR swilliams@oldcolonyymca.org

Camps, Clinics, and Other Opportunities for Students

Fall Art Classes

Attleboro Arts Museum

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September-December 2024 Fall Art Classes and Workshops available for children, teens, and adults. Scholarships are available for students of all ages. Register online: https://attleboroartsmuseum.org/our-classes/

Attleboro Summer Basketball League

Grade 3-9

Summer Basketball League

Attleboro Summer Basketball League for grades 3 through 9 on Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 8th. There is a $30 uniform fee.

Scan the QR code on the flier or email attleborosbl@gmail.com to register.

2024 Summer Science Academy

Bridgewater State University

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The Summer Science Academy offers one-week science sessions for students entering grades 7- 9 or 10-12 in the fall of 2024. For additional information including discounts and scholarships, please visit: https://www.bridgew.edu/center/case/science-academy

Camp Invention

camp invention

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Discover fun adventures in a typical day at the all-new 2024 Program! Secure your spot today at invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332. Question can be directed to: kscott@attleboroschools.com

Theater Camp (ages 5-12)

Studio Playground

Theater Camp Flyer

Studio Playground is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community and individual growth for children in Northern Rhode Island. Their programs explore the benefits of laughter through movement and improvisation.

Studio Playground is offering a summer camp for ages 5-12 at Lincoln Woods State Park August 12-16 and 19-23. Learn more at studioplayground.org.

Attleboro Recreation Department

2024 Summer Brochure

2024 summer rec brochure

Look inside for: Swimming Pool Dates & Rates, Swim Lessons, Tennis Lessons; Archery, Arts & Crafts, Football Camp, Basketball Camp, Baseball Camp, Free Round of Golf, Free Golf Lessons and more.

Attleboro Public Library

Summer 2024

Parenting Through Big Feelings

Parenting Workshop

Parenting through big feelings

In this 1 hour workshop, Coach and Parent Educator Mel Pierce shares what is driving your child's big feelings and behaviors, mistakes to avoid when you're parenting your child through them, and simple and easy tools that you can start using immediately to help them.

Participants can call us to register, or go to the event calendar on the APL website.

Summer Reading Events

(ages 3 years to 4th grade)

Summer Reading Events

Attleboro Public Library will be hosting summer reading events throughout June, July, and August. View the flier for more details.

Early Literacy Calendar

June 2024

June Early Literacy Calendar

Fun daily activities to build pre-reading skills with your little one!

STEAM Calendar and Take-Home Activities

STEAM Calendar June 2024:
View the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) calendar for daily activities for June 2024.

Take Home Kits:
View the flier for fun activities you can do at home! Register for STEAM Take Home Kits on the Monday of the week that is listed on the flier by emailing attleborokids@sailsinc.org.
View the Full Flier Here

Attleboro Family Resource Center

Summer Programs

Resume Writing Workshop

June Resume Workshop

Join the Family Resource Center for a resume writing workshop to create a resume and cover letter, get interviewing tips, and practice mock interviews.

June 6, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
June 18, 10:00am to 12:00pm

FRC Coffee Time

Coffee Time Flyer

Join the Family Resource Center for a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and conversations.

Every Friday - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Tween Tuesday

(ages 9-12)

Tween Tuesday Flyer

Join the Attleboro FRC for Tween Tuesday. Email swilliams@oldcolonyymca.org to register. There will be games, music, arts and crafts, movies, and snacks. This is a great opportunity to make friends!

Every Tuesday - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Future Forward for Teens

(ages 13-18)

Tween Tuesday Flyer

Future Forward is a group for teens to learn life skills as they step into adulthood. Topics include:

  • Home, money, and food management

  • Personal care and Health

  • Social skills and safety

  • Education and job seeking skills

  • Housing, transportation, and community resources

  • Understanding the law

  • Recreation

Email swilliams@oldcolonyymca.org to register. Dates will be posted in the FRC Monthly Calendar.

Monday, June 3 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, June 20 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Children's Play Group

(ages 0-5)

Play Group Flyer

The Attleboro FRC is offering a Children's Play Group every Monday. Email swilliams@oldcolonyymca.org to register and enjoy the free play space, sensory activities, arts and crafts, and more!

Every Monday - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Resources and Supports

Kids Summer Cafe

2024 kids summer cafe

Monday-Friday
June 24-August 16, 2024

Visit any location to receive a free meal for all kids and teens! No registration required.

Briggs Playground - 12PM-1PM
35 Parker Street, Attleboro

Capron Park - 12Pm-1PM
233 County Street, Attleboro

Lee's Pond - 12:15PM-12:45PM
60 Gardner Ave, South Attleboro

Norton Glen Playground - 11:30AM-12:30PM
1 Norton Glen Rd, Norton

To find additional locations and to learn more visit: projectbread.org/summereats

Tax Information

For Parents of Children of All Ages

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IRS Tax Information English

Parents of children of all ages have special tax situations and benefits.

Review tax information for parents and get general information about tax credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) at the website: irs.gov/parents.

Free tax preparation is available at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site near vou. More information can be found at irs.gov/vita.

Summer EBT (S-EBT)

Summer EBT is a federal food benefit ensuring that low-income families with school-aged children have access to nutritious food when schools are closed for summer break.

For more information on S-EBT, visit: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/article/1649997

Massachusetts Summer EBT Program from Mass.gov: https://tinyurl.com/summerpebt