17-05-2025
‘Hope for Youth & Families' teams with Springfield schools for summer arts program
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Applications are open for new arts programs available to Springfield middle and high school students this summer.
The non-profit 'Hope for Youth & Families' is partnering with Springfield Public Schools to host the programs inside the newly renovated performing arts facility in downtown Springfield, formerly known as CityStage.
The program will take place from July 7th through August 1st. They'll offer a wide range of creative opportunities in each space of the facility. Some include practice rooms and work stations for music, dance, acting, photography, and painting. The morning will be catered to 250 middle schoolers, while the afternoon will be for 250 high schoolers. They're hoping to have 500 Springfield students; so far, 270 have signed up.
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'Not every young person wants to play sports, and a lot of them need and want to express themselves through the arts, and our goal is to give them that opportunity here,' said Bob Bolduc.
The non-profit will also provide free breakfast and lunch to children in the do not have to be a part of the program to receive it. If you'd like to apply, complete this form online or call 413-285-8886.
You can also donate instruments for the program at Pride Stores.
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