Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement

Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement Uplifting the voices and advancing the lives of Boston young people ages 14-25 through City programs, partners, and services.

09/29/2026

This summer, we brought over 1300 youth to 19 Boston After Dark events across 15 neighborhoods šŸ¤© We had so many talented artists, vendors, and partners come together to make this year a success and we couldn't have done it without them šŸ¤ Thanks to everyone who joined us and keep an eye on this page for our year-round programming šŸ‘€

Our first Partner Network meeting of the fall was an exclusive visit to Boston Public Library's Teen Central! We welcome...
09/28/2026

Our first Partner Network meeting of the fall was an exclusive visit to Boston Public Library's Teen Central! We welcomed old and new partners to explore this fantastic space and meet their local teen branch librarians to learn more about what BPL has to offer our youth. Make sure you catch the next meeting, visit boston.gov/oyea-partners

This week, we had the privilege of hosting our first youth policy seminar alongside Leadership Brainery. We learned abou...
09/24/2026

This week, we had the privilege of hosting our first youth policy seminar alongside Leadership Brainery. We learned about recent federal changes that make graduate education less accessible for Boston residents and together brainstormed potential policy solutions and practical strategies to use when advising young people about graduate education. To stay in the loop about our future free professional development opportunities for youth-serving adults, visit boston.gov/professional-development

09/16/2026

Our Partner Network is one of the key ways we support the youth-serving community in Boston. As we get ready for our first meeting of fall this month, hear what some of the partners at our last meeting had to say about what the Network means to them! Learn more and sign up at Boston.gov/oyea-partners

We closed out an incredible summer with one final Boston After Dark last week! Our BCYF Curley event was a special celeb...
09/01/2026

We closed out an incredible summer with one final Boston After Dark last week! Our BCYF Curley event was a special celebration on the beach with youth joining from across the city. Thanks to everyone who joined us at Boston After Dark this summer! Stay tuned for more events coming soon!

Last week we pulled up to Parkway YMCA, BCYF Gallivan, and BCYF Charlestown for Boston After Dark! As the summer comes t...
08/26/2026

Last week we pulled up to Parkway YMCA, BCYF Gallivan, and BCYF Charlestown for Boston After Dark! As the summer comes to a close, we hope you'll join us for one last extra special Boston After Dark: Beach Edition! This Friday, we'll be at the BCYF Curley from 5-8pm. To learn more, visit boston.gov/after-dark

We brought Boston After Dark to BCYF Curtis Hall last Friday! Our portraits, youth DJ, ice cream, free food, and inflata...
08/18/2026

We brought Boston After Dark to BCYF Curtis Hall last Friday! Our portraits, youth DJ, ice cream, free food, and inflatables made this night special. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and make sure you don't miss out on our last two weeks of Boston After Dark! Boston.gov/after-dark ā˜€ļø

Last Thursday, the MYC Summer Ambassadors hosted a Youth Town Hall at BCYF Tobin! We had games, free food, and exciting ...
08/17/2026

Last Thursday, the MYC Summer Ambassadors hosted a Youth Town Hall at BCYF Tobin! We had games, free food, and exciting giveaways of merch and Red Sox tickets! Thanks to everyone who showed up and voiced their ideas for Boston's youth, and to our MYC Ambassadors for a great summer of programming šŸŽ‰

We are excited to announce our upcoming five professional development trainings, completely free for Boston-area youth-s...
08/17/2026

We are excited to announce our upcoming five professional development trainings, completely free for Boston-area youth-serving professionals. Join us for:

- Navigating AI: Tools, Ethics, and Impact in Youth Work with Possible Zone
- Recognizing and Responding to Traumatic Stress in Youth with The Baker Center for Children and Families
- Creating Safer Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth with Greater Boston PFLAG
- Strengthening Youth Organizations using Restorative Practices with Tidal Water Consulting
- Adolescent Substance Use with Rick Cresta LICSW

RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

08/13/2026

Weā€™re sooo grateful for everyone who has come to a Boston After Dark event so far this summer! Hereā€™s what some of you had to say about it :) if you havenā€™t stopped by yet, thereā€™s still time! Visit Boston.gov/after-dark to see where our next locations will be.

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1481 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
02120

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16179616980

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