Mission & History Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center envisions a community in which young people of all ages and backgrounds possess the leadership skills, self-confidence and knowledge to succeed on the field, in the classroom and in life.
*Scholarships are always available!!! Please contact the Board directly for more information
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1st - 3rd LEGO Engineering/Coding - Fall 2023
Engineering/Coding with LEGOs - Grades 1-3
Wednesdays 4:30PM -5:30 PM
14 Green Street, Charlestown, MA
11/8/2023 - 1/10/2024 (8 Total Classes)
NO CLASS 11/22 or 12/27
Letgoyourmind Program Description:
Engineering with LEGO
Each week students will build different motorized LEGO brick creations using axles, gears, battery packs and motors. Students will have iPad powerpoint instructions to guide them along as they create their builds each week. Once their build is complete students will have time to modify their motorized LEGO brick creation any way they would like!
STEM Concepts
Before each LEGO brick creation staff will discuss key engineering and physics concepts with the children. Staff will also demonstrate how special LEGO elements can work together to create various types of LEGO brick builds. Each week, students will each be given an iPad provided by Letyourmindgo with powerpoint instructions to guide them along as they create their builds. This program is 8 weeks long and will run for one hour per class.
This after school program is ideal for scholars in rising 4th through 6th grade. The cost is $325. For more information about Engineering/Coding with LEGO after school program, please visithttps://letgoyourmind.com/ For scholarship information or any questions, please contact Blake Riley, Learning Director, at cllclearningdirector@gmail.com.
Opened:05/25/2023 Closes: 11/10/2023
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/27/2004
In Grades: K to 4 for 2023-24 School year
9 open positions.
4th-6th LEGO Engineering/Coding - FALL 2023
Engineering/Coding with LEGOs - Grades 4-6
Wednesdays 4:30PM -5:30 PM
14 Green Street, Charlestown, MA
9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
Letgoyourmind Program Description:
In this program students will build and code EV3 robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS. Children
will learn how to program their EV3 brain to move forwards, backwards, left and right. Children
will also learn about different add on sensors, such as the color sensor and the ultrasonic sensor!
Each week students will apply STEM-based principles and build several versions of their EV3
bot to help them complete different tasks and challenges. Each week, students will each be given an iPad provided by Letyourmindgo with powerpoint instructions to guide them along as they create their builds. This program is 8 weeks long and will run for one hour per class.
This after school program is ideal for scholars in rising 4th through 6th grade. The cost is $325. For more information about Engineering/Coding with LEGO after school program, please visithttps://letgoyourmind.com/ For scholarship information or any questions, please contact Blake Riley, Learning Director, at cllclearningdirector@gmail.com.
Opened:05/24/2023 Closes: 09/13/2023
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/27/2004
In Grades: 3 to 6 for 2023-24 School year
11 open positions.
AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB
FREE AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm - Beginning January 17th through end of BPS School Year
We are pleased to welcome all Kindergarten through 9th graders to join our highly qualified, fully certified, current Boston Public School educators for weekly in-person homework support! Homework club will run every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30pm-6:00pm (except for dates on which BPS is closed for weather, school breaks or otherwise). Homework club will follow the BPS school calendar and will run through the end of the school year.
If your scholar is interested in tutoring, you must register in advance online in order to complete our liability waiver and receive the weekly sign up emails. For those who have registered, a weekly Google Document will be delivered to the email used through our registration page for you to sign up and hold your scholar’s spot in each tutoring session. Registration is on a rolling basis throughout the duration of the program. Registered families should expect to receive the weekly Google Document by the end of day each preceding Thursday. The maximum number of students will be eight per session. Students must bring their homework to the learning center to receive support from the teachers on site. Chromebooks will be available for students who have online homework.
Private tutoring can cost up to $100 per hour! We are thrilled to offer this service for free but donations to support homework club are always welcome! Any donations will go towards materials, scholarships, technology and paying our tutors. If you are interested in making a donation, please Venmo @Charlestown-lacrosse.
Opened:01/01/2023 Closes: 06/19/2023
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: K to 9 for 2022-23 School year
Chess Club - FALL 2023
Chess Wizards After School Program- Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30
No Class - Halloween 10/31 Max: 16 Kids Grades 1-5
Chess Wizards will be back this fall offering an in-person after school program at our learning center on Tuesdays from September 12th through December 19th (14 classes)!
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join them after school this fall for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes! Whether your child is new to chess or has been playing for a while, they will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle - their brain! Each Wednesday, the Chess Wizard program will include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. All chess materials will be provided by Chess Wizards.
This after school program is ideal for scholars in rising 1st through 6th grade. The cost is $400. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website athttps://chesswizards.com/. For scholarship information or any questions, please contact Blake Riley, Learning Director, at cllclearningdirector@gmail.com.
Opened:05/05/2023 Closes: 10/01/2023
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: K to 6 for 2023-24 School year
15 open positions.
ISEE Online Prep - Session 1 FALL 2023
ISEE Online Prep Course - Monday/Tuesday Zoom
Session 1: September 4th through October 9th (6 weeks) 6:00pm - 7:30pm through Zoom
During this course, students should expect to focus on a variety of ISEE topics covered on both the literacy and math portions of the exam. Students will learn through whole group instruction, break out in small targeted learning teams and receive individualized instruction throughout the course.
Who: Two certified Secondary Education Teachers from Boston Public Schools. Ms. Moran, our qualified ELA teacher will take on Literacy on Tuesday evenings and Ms. Bradshaw our qualified Math and Science teacher will lead the Math section on Mondays.
Where: Zoom - Link will be emailed out before start date.
When:. Monday Math, Tuesday ELA. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Space is limited!
How: The CLLC will be requiring an ISEE prep book that parents/guardians are responsible for purchasing before the class begins. You can order it here:
Tuesday Literacy: 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5 (No Halloween)
During this course, students should expect to focus on a variety of ISEE topics covered on both the literacy and math portions of the exam. Students will learn through whole group instruction, break out in small targeted learning teams and receive individualized instruction throughout the course.
Who: Two certified Secondary Education Teachers from Boston Public Schools. Ms. Moran, our qualified ELA teacher will take on Literacy on Tuesday evenings and Ms. Bradshaw our qualified Math and Science teacher will lead the Math section on Mondays.
Where: Zoom - Link will be emailed out before start date.
When:. Monday Math, Tuesday ELA. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Space is limited!
How: The CLLC will be requiring an ISEE prep book that parents/guardians are responsible for purchasing before the class begins. You can order it here:
Chess Wizards Chess Half Day Camp - Chess Wizards will be offering a week long half-day summer camp at the Learning Center starting Monday, June 26th through June 30th 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate, but full day kids should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!
This training is ideal for scholars in rising 1st through 8th grade. Upon completion of the camp, chess players will receive a tshirt, trophy and chess puzzles workkit! The cost is $265 for the half day program. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website at https://chesswizards.com/.
Chess Wizards Chess Half Day Camp - Chess Wizards will be offering a week long half-day summer camp at the Learning Center starting Monday, August 21st through Friday, August 25th 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate, but full day kids should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!
This training is ideal for scholars in rising 1st through 8th grade. Upon completion of the camp, chess players will receive a tshirt, trophy and chess puzzles workkit! The cost is $265 for the half day program. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website at https://chesswizards.com/.
Base Cost:$265.00
Opened:02/02/2023 Closes: 07/01/2023
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/09/2004
In Grades: K to 8 for 2021-22 School year
2 open positions.
SY 2023-2024 FREE AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB
FREE AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB!
MONDAY and WEDNESDAYS, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Beginning the week of September 18th through end of BPS 2023-2024 School Year
We are pleased to welcome all Kindergarten through 9th graders to join our highly qualified, fully certified, current Boston Public School educators for weekly in-person homework support! Homework club will run every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30pm-6:00pm (except for dates on which BPS is closed for weather, school breaks or otherwise). Homework club will follow the BPS school calendar and will run through the end of the school year.
If your scholar is interested in tutoring, you must register in advance online in order to complete our liability waiver and receive the weekly sign up emails. For those who have registered, a weekly Google Document will be delivered to the email used through our registration page for you to sign up and hold your scholar’s spot in each tutoring session. Registration is on a rolling basis throughout the duration of the program. Registered families should expect to receive the weekly Google Document by the end of day each preceding Thursday. The maximum number of students will be eight per session. Students must bring their homework to the learning center to receive support from the teachers on site. Chromebooks will be available for students who have online homework.
Private tutoring can cost up to $100 per hour! We are thrilled to offer this service for free but donations to support homework club are always welcome! Any donations will go towards materials, scholarships, technology and paying our tutors. If you are interested in making a donation, please Venmo @Charlestown-lacrosse.
Opened:05/31/2023 Closes: 06/19/2024
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: K to 9 for 2022-23 School year
CLLC Alumni Group
The CLLC Alumni Group is made up of former CLLC Scholars,
Athletes, Tutors, Parents, Coaches, and Students.
We are greatful for all the opportunities the CLLC gives the Charlestown Community,
and we are dedicated to further improving all that the CLLC offers.
The Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center Alumni Association seeks to support the CLLC with contributions from former Players, Coaches, Student-Athletes and Scholars alike.
Open to:Men & Women born between: 12/11/1918and12/11/2001
