Resources For School Breaks

Planning Your School Break

School breaks can be a tough time for many students and families. The disruption in routine and change in day to day structure can trigger feelings of anxiety and instability, leading to behavioral changes in children that can be difficult to manage. Below are some suggestions for planning breaks with your child. This list includes resources in case of behavior emergencies, a proposed daily routine, places hosting recreational events and some materials to keep your child engaged and active during their break.

Behavioral Health Emergency Services

Behavioral Health Helpline 24/7 access: 833-773-2445
North Suffolk Community Services – Mobile Crisis Hotline: 888-309-1989
Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST): 800-981-4357
Find your local Community Behavioral Help Center (CBHC) at mass.gov/cbhc

Walk-In Behavioral Urgent Care Centers:

East Boston/Chelsea

North Suffolk Community Services
14 Porter St., East Boston, MA 02128 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 5pm
866-781-6727

East Boston Neighbor Health
10 Gove St, East Boston, MA 02128
Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00pm
1st Floor (Enter through Emergency Room Doors)
617-569-5800

Everett/Medford/Malden and Somerville/Cambridge

CHA Malden Care Center
24 Hour Access Line: 833-222-2030
195 Canal Street, Malden
Second Floor
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
Closed major holidays

HA Cambridge Hospital
24 Hour Access Line: 833-222-2030
1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge
First Floor, Cahill Building
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
Closed major holidays

Boston

Boston Medical Center – Youth CBHC Clinic
85 East Newton Street, Boston MA 02118
24/7 Phone: (800) 981-4357
Walk-In Hours: Monday – Friday (8am – 8pm)
Saturday – Sunday (9am – 5pm)
Closed on major holidays

Aspire CBHC
460 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
24/7 Crisis Phones:
800-528-4890 or 617-774-6036
Open 24/7/365

Lynn/Saugus and North Shore

Tri City Area CBHC
95 Pleasant St
Lynn, MA 01901
24/7 access line: (800) 988-1111

North Shore CBHC
75 Sylvan Street, Building C
Danvers, MA 01923
24/7 access line: 888-769-5201

Family Resource Centers

Family Resource Centers provide support and services for families and children. They can provide clothing and hygiene items, referrals for services, support groups, case management services, as well as child and family development activities and events. Find your local resource center below and call them for more information!

SafetyNet Special Needs Registry – Call (617) 466-4209 to speak with a City representative

Chelsea/Revere/East Boston/Winthrop

Harbor Area Family Resource Center
95 4th St. Chelsea, MA 02150
617-437-8550

Everett/Malden/Medford

Eliot Family Resource Center
548 Broadway Everett, MA 02149
781-581-4750

Boston

Home for Little Wanderers
56 Dimock St. Lower Level, Roxbury, MA 02119
617-469-8501

North Shore/Wakefield/Stoneham

North Suburban Family Network
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-246-5187
nsfamilynetwork@gmail.com

Recreational Activities and Events Near You

Events for children with disabilities and sensory needs:
Swan Boats
Make Way for Ducklings

Available April Vacation Programming

Chelsea Rec

Girls volleyball 10-15 y.o. – April 3 – May 15
Teen/Adult tennis 13 and up – April 26 – May 31
$25, financial assistance available by calling
Registration in person or online

Full Program Guide

Follow Your Art Melrose (grades K-5)
April 22-25 from 9am – 2pm
Visual arts, theater, music (they do not have to sing)
$385, scholarships available
Apply for Scholarships before registering

Adaptive Assistance Form

Art Around Us (grades 5-8)

Visit different art studios, theaters, and museums and learn the basics of painting, drawing, and crafts
Mon-Fri 9am – 2:30pm
$60 – registration preference to underserved communities or low-income families
Families will be asked to disclose household income
Camp is in Cambridge, but serves surrounding areas

Registration ends 4/17 – Registration Link

Medford SAGA Day Camp – Accommodations available
Medford, K-5

Boston Children’s Museum – April Play Week

MIT Museum – April Vacation Week programming free with museum fees (Adults $18, Kids $10)

Mass Audubon – April Vacation Week at Breakheart Reservation – Saugus, MA

Lawrence Heritage State Park – Guided Museum Tour – Lawrence, MA

Open Practice Viewing at the Bruins Warrior Ice Arena – free viewing of Bruins practices open to the public – 90 Guest St. Boston, MA

Science Club for Girls – free, hands-on science clubs with mentors enrolling for Spring and Summer (K-8)

Recreation Centers and Events Calendars

General Events and Resources

General information on disability resources: https://disabilityinfo.org/

Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events: https://www.spedchildmass.com/special-needs-disability-events-calendar-massachusetts/

City Specific Events and Recreation Centers

SafetyNet Special Needs Registry – Call (617) 466-4209 to speak with a City representative

Chelsea Area Events Calendar
https://healthychelsea.org/community-calendar

Cambridge Recreation Calendar
https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar
617-349-6229
acorbeil@cambridgema.gov

Hours of Service:
Mon: 8:30am – 8pm
Tue – Thu: 8:30am – 5pm
Fri: 8:30am – 12pm

Somerville Recreation Calendar
https://somervillema.myrec.com/info/calendar/default.aspx
8 Bonair St, Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600

Revere Community Center Programs
https://www.revererec.org/colella-community-center
(781) 286-8190
176 Garfield Ave.

Malden Recreation Calendar
https://maldenma.myrec.com/info/calendar/default.aspx
32 Pearl St. Malden, MA 02148
781-397-7168
parks&rec@cityofmalden.org

Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue – 8:00am – 7:00pm
Fri, Sat, Sun – closed

Medford Recreation Calendar
https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/calendar/default.aspx
30 Forest St. Medford, MA 02155
781-393-2486
medfordrecreation@medford-ma.gov

Hours:
Mon – Sat: 9am – 12pm

Revere Public Library Events Calendar
https://www.reverepubliclibrary.org/community/events-calendar/
179 Beach St, Revere, MA 02151
Sun: Closed Mon: 8am – 8pm
Tue: 8am – 8pm Wed: 8am – 8pm
Thu: 8am – 8pm Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Phone: (781) 286-8380

Lynn City Events Calendar
https://visitlynnma.org/events

Lynn Public Library Events
https://www.lynnma.gov/calendar
5 N Common St, Lynn, MA 01902
Phone: (781) 595-0567

Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon – Thu: 9am – 9pm
Fri – Sat: 9am – 5pm

YMCA Greater Boston
Day Passes Available!

https://ymcaboston.org/membership/

Everett Art Lab
132 Bucknam St, Everett, MA 02149

Hours:
Sat-Sun – Closed
Mon-Fri: 3:30 – 7:30

Child-Friendly Websites and Electronics

PBS Kids Videos and Games
https://pbskids.org/games

FunBrain Games
https://www.funbrain.com/games

LEGO Tower – Phone App

Academic Support Resources

World Tutors – multilingual, virtual, and FREE tutoring services
Math Card Games – to promote math retention skills
Reading Tips for All Ages in Multiple Languages
What Parents Can Do While Raising Readers
Partner Reading with Middle School Students

Learning Tools

We will model and discuss the importance of having daily conversations with your children- not only to develop their oral language and conversational skills (which positively impacts literacy development) but also to help children who may be experiencing anxiety or depression.

High Five Challenge Tool Kit
Alphabet Titles

Conversation Starter Flash Cards