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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Fun daily activities to build pre-reading skills with your little one!
STEAM Calendar and Take-Home Activities
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
Click on the pictures below to view the full fliers.
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
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