The B-SAFE Program (The Bishop’s Summer Academic & Enrichment Program) is a five-week, full-day academic and enrichment program serving young people from first grade through high school.  The goal of the program is to build a community where all people feel safe, feel big, and feel connected.  We run seven programs in four Boston area neighborhoods.  Each site will include academic programs in reading, writing and math; visual and performing art workshops; science activities; recreational activities; and many field trips.  A healthy breakfast and lunch will be served each day, along with an end of day snack.  While based in Episcopal churches and schools, the B-SAFE Program has no required religious component for staff or youth.

LEARN

Grades 1-5

Where is B-SAFE LEARN located?

We run programs at 3 geographic sites:

  • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church - 419 Shawmut Avenue, South End

  • Epiphany School -154 Centre Street, Dorchester

  • Holy Spirit Episcopal Church -525 River Street, Mattapan

When is B-SAFE LEARN?

The B-SAFE LEARN program dates are Monday, July 8th-Thursday, August 8th, 2019. The hours are  8:30-4 Monday-Friday at all sites except for Holy Spirit whose hours are 9-4:30. We expect all students to participate EVERY DAY FOR ALL FIVE WEEKS (if your family is going on vacation during program dates, this is NOT the right program for you).

How much does B-SAFE LEARN cost?

There are two levels of costs:

If your family qualifies for SNAP, WIC, public housing or another form of public assistance such as MassHealth, the program fee for the summer is $140.00.

We accept federal free lunch program letters from non-BPS schools and districts. We do not accept federal free lunch letters from BPS schools.

If your family does not qualify for any public assistance programs, the program fee is $700.00

Partial camperships are available if your family cannot afford the full fee. Forms available.

Youth Leadership Corp (YLC)

Grades 6-8

Where is B-SAFE YLC located?

We run programs at 2 geographic sites:

  • St Augustine & St. Martin Episcopal Church - 31 Lenox Street, Roxbury

  • Epiphany School -154 Centre Street, Dorchester

When is B-SAFE YLC?

The B-SAFE YLC program dates are Monday, July 8th-Thursday, August 8th, 2019. The hours are  8:30-4 Monday-Friday at all sites.  We expect all students to participate EVERY DAY FOR ALL FIVE WEEKS (if your family is going on vacation during program dates, this is NOT the right program for you).

What is BCH?

The final week of  B-SAFE YLC program dates, Monday August 5th-Thursday August 8th, is when we take all participants in the B-SAFE YLC program to overnight camp at the Barbara C. Harris Camp in New Hampshire. Participation in this overnight camp is required.

How much does B-SAFE YLC cost?

There are two levels of costs:

If your family qualifies for SNAP, WIC, public housing or another form of public assistance such as MassHealth, the program fee for the summer is $165.00. This covers the 4 weeks in the city and the overnight.

We accept federal free lunch program letters from non-BPS schools and districts. We do not accept federal free lunch letters from BPS schools.

If your family does not qualify for any public assistance programs, the program fee is $700.00

Partial camperships are available if your family cannot afford the full fee. Forms available.

 

 

Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT)

Grade 9

What is B-SAFE JCIT?

B-SAFE JCIT Program  provides a safe, fun, academically enriching environment for 14 year old students. Activities include leadership training, work experience, and cultural and enrichment  field trips throughout the Boston area.

Where is B-SAFE JCIT located?

We run programs at 2 sites:

  • JCIT @ St Augustine & St. Martin Episcopal Church - 31 Lenox Street, Roxbury

  • JCIT @ Epiphany School, 154 Centre Street, Dorchester

When is B-SAFE JCIT?

The B-SAFE JCIT program dates are July 2nd-August 8th. The hours are  8:30-4 Monday-Friday at all sites.  We expect all students to participate EVERY DAY FOR ALL FIVE WEEKS (if your family is going on vacation during program dates this is NOT the right program for you).

What is BCH?

The final week of  B-SAFE JCIT program, Monday August 5th-Thursday August 8th, is when we take all participants in the B-SAFE JCIT program to overnight camp at the Barbara C. Harris Camp in New Hampshire. Participation in this overnight camp is required.

How much does B-SAFE JCIT cost?

There is no cost to the JCIT program.

If a JCIT completes the full summer program, he or she will receive a $300 stipend in recognition of their learning and effort.

What if I have more questions?

If you have further questions, email register@ssypboston.org or call 617-858-1087.