Bringing out the best in young people.
Applications
HERC
MSEP
Let's Get Ready!
Submit applications to:
YDO
PO Box 1758
Lawrence, MA 01841
Questions? Call us:
Fees
Most programs are free.
The Passport and SAT prep programs do have a minimal fee.
Costs incurred by students are very low.
Call for details.
Students In Action
MSEP
Program offerings include:
Journalism
Eight-month program, 12 students, led by 4 Phillips Academy - Andover students
Gymnastics
Eight-month program, 17 students, led by 3 North Andover High School students
Choir
Eight-month program, 15 students, led by a Berkelee College of Music student
Robotics
Ten-week program, 11 students, led by Brooks School students and faculty
Art, Photography and Ceramics
Twelve-week program, 11 students, led by Governers Academy faculty and staff
Bio Lab
Ten-week program, 11 students, led by Phillips Academy - Andover faculty and students
High School Prep
SSAT tutoring, admissions, and financial support
Youth Soccer
Eight-month program, 20 students (girls U-10), coached by YDO Program Coordinator
Baseball
Six-month program, 10-12 students (boys), coached by local physical education instructor
Theatre
Six-month program, 15 students, led by Acting Out Theatre Instructors
Math Games
Five-month program, 12 students, led by YDO volunteer
Design Lab
Eight-month program, 12 students, led by UMass Lowell Faculty
Musical Instrument Instruction
Year-round program, 5 students receive drum and piano lessons
HERC
Lawrence Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) provides college access information to students and their families; academic enrichment and support services, college and career advising, and retention support to under-represented students (grades 6 - 12).
Program offerings include:
•Atrévete - a middle school college awareness program
•SAT preparation courses
•Passport - a college preparation program
•a drop in center (open daily) that includes a computer lab with internet access, a library of college and scholarship information, and college advising services.
Summer
Middle School Summer Opportunities
Depending upon availability and space, YDO offers various summer day camps and excursions for its students.
If you would like to know more about the summer opportunities, please contact Stephanie McArdle or Howard Sticklor .
HERC Summer Opportunities
SAT Prep-Let's Get Ready
LGR Program model:
39 hours of SAT preparation taught in seminar-style groups with no more than 5 students per volunteer coach:
At least 15 hours of college and financial aid tutorials including concentrated work on:
These activities are commonly supplemented by a mentoring program, college tours, and introductions to careers.