Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director
Youth Opportunities, a division of Health & Human Services, was created to provide leadership, support and advocacy for youth through the introduction of coordinated programs focused on positive youth development and youth employment.
Recreation Worcester
Recreation Worcester is a free, out-of-school time program for youth run by the City of Worcester. Youth participate in curriculum-based learning while focusing on our three main enrichment activities: athletics, arts, and academic programming. Youth also engage with community partners that help build programming and introduce participants to a number of positive, healthy, fun, educational activities.
Shannon (CSI) and SSYI
The City of Worcester's Division of Youth Opportunities oversees two state grants, Shannon (CSI) and SSYI, centered on violence prevention and intervention.
Governance Council
The Governance Council on Children, Youth and Families vision is to create equitable policies and systems that work together to promote health, safety, healing and social emotional wellbeing for children, youth and families in Worcester.
Youth Council and Committee
The Worcester Youth Council was created to provide young people with a direct connection to local government and to serve as the official voice of Worcester's youth.
Youth Employment
The City of Worcester offers many exciting opportunities for the young people in our community including seasonal jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities and more.
Out of School Time Resources
The City of Worcester's Division of Youth Opportunities has compiled the information below to assist Worcester families and other youth development specialists with accessing out-of-school time programs for youth in our city.
While this information will be updated regularly by the Division of Youth Opportunities, please note that the organizations below are not affiliated with or officially endorsed by the City of Worcester and that information is subject to change. Please check each organization's website and contact information for the most up-to-date information on their programs and other resources.
