Youth Development Program

Youth Development Program

YES! (Youth Educational Success)  

YES! offers a free, safe, enriching space after school as well during school and summer vacation for youths ages 5 to 14 in Lowell’s Acre Neighborhood. Housed in newly renovated space on Moody Street in the heart of the Acre. Each day ends with a healthy dinner prepared in-house in the CBA kitchen. 

Open to Qualifying Families who live in:  

  • Coalition for a Better Acre (CBA) owned / Maloney Managed Property 

  • Lowell Housing Authority property 

  • Acre Neighborhood that are below the Area Median Income or have Section 8 or Subsidized Housing 

YES! Program Activities:  

  • Academic Support  

  • Homework Assistance  

  • STEAM activities  

  • Career Exploration  

  • Hands-on-Enrichment  

  • Cooking classes  

  • Age-appropriate financial education  

  • Arts and crafts  

  • Practical Skills 

There is also plenty of time for outdoor play at the nearby Moody Street playground. Youth also enjoy field trips during school vacations and summer recess with destinations including the Boston Science Museum and New England Aquarium, Northshore beaches, and local parks. 

Daniela Aranda Cross

Interim Yes Program Manager

[email protected]  

(978)-452-7523