Calling All Curious Teens
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April 01, 2009
Ah, to be young in Boston. The Museum runs programs for young people that adults can only envy. From overnights to courses to paid internships, teens can discover great science perks at Science Park.
Hands-On Fun at the Clubhouse
Would you like to create an animated cartoon, a video game, or your own Web page? The Museum's flagship Computer Clubhouse is a unique drop-in center for city youth ages 10 to 18, featuring Girls' Day every Monday and open after school and on weekends.
For 15 years the Clubhouse has provided a safe environment where young people gather to create animation, movies, music, video games, and Web pages. Many computers are configured for youth with disabilities. Explore your own ideas, pick up some new skills from adult mentors, and connect with other Clubhouse members around the world. Best of all, it's free.
A Treasure Trove of Opportunities
The Museum offers an array of other options for youth, from kindergartners to high schoolers. Overnights are the ultimate pajama party — fun for both young campers and the teens who volunteer to lead hands-on activities. Plus, summer courses are a great way for Museum members to delve deeper into fascinating science, technology, engineering, and math topics: experiment with real robots, uncover the chemistry of candy, or become a science sleuth! (Course registration is exclusive to members and scholarships are available.)
Youth ages 14 and older can volunteer both behind the scenes and front and center in the Exhibit Halls, or teens can apply for a job in the visitor services department starting at age 16.
So, What Are You Waiting For?
Take advantage of these programs now! After all, says Maria Cabrera, the Museum's community relations program manager, "Where else can a young person learn by having fun, build a résumé, and become a better informed citizen for the present and future, on matters of science, technology, engineering, and math?"
To get involved, call 617-589-0315 or 617-589-0417 (TTY), or visit mos.org/support and click on "MOS in the Community."
This article appears in the April - May 2009 issue of Sparks! , a newsletter for members and friends of the Museum.
