Hoops & Homework is a neighborhood-based afterschool organization in Framingham that provides supervised educational, recreational and enrichment programming for elementary, middle and high school youth, primarily serving residents of the Cochituate Homes/Maloney Properties (Interfaith) and nearby housing authority neighborhoods.
Hoops & Homework is a neighborhood-focused afterschool program serving elementary through high school youth in Framingham. Staff and volunteers supervise homework completion, promote literacy and math skills, and provide recreational, cultural and enrichment activities. The organization operates year-round with afterschool, summer, and school-break offerings.
Programming combines academic support, enrichment activities, recreation and wellness to support youth development. Offerings include homework assistance and tutoring, hands-on enrichment (STEM, arts, music, and cultural learning), fitness and outdoor play, leadership development and workforce-readiness activities.
The organization works with local partners to deliver specialized content and supports, including college mentoring, STEM partners, environmental education and nutrition support. Meals are provided daily in partnership with local organizations. The program is licensed through the Massachusetts Office of Early Education and Care.
Embedded into the daily afterschool schedule, this component focuses on homework completion, tutoring, literacy development and skill reinforcement aligned with school-day learning.
An evening program for middle and high school youth emphasizing leadership development, creative expression, healthy relationships and community engagement.
Partner-led STEM and space science programming that emphasizes inquiry, hands-on experimentation and immersive learning experiences.
Rotating, hands-on activities that may include STEM projects, arts, music, dance, cultural learning and environmental education to expand learning beyond academics.
A partnership connecting youth with college student near-peer mentors who provide tutoring, enrichment leadership and campus exposure within the Rise & Thrive program.
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Full-day care and enrichment provided during school vacations and holidays to maintain structure and engagement for families needing year-round support.
A summer sports-based enrichment program run in a tournament and mini-season format that blends skill development, teamwork and structured competition.
A youth-led digital media program offering hands-on experience in audio and video production, filming, editing and visual storytelling alongside workforce skill development.
Partner-delivered substance use prevention and education programming that provides age-appropriate prevention curriculum and facilitation.
A leadership development program grounded in the Lean In Girls curriculum with interactive sessions for girls and young teens ages 11–15 focused on confidence, resilience and growth mindset skills.
A STEM exposure event introducing youth to engineering, technology and applied science pathways through presentations and interactive engagement.
A workforce development and internship pipeline intended to support youth transition into work experience and employment through structured placements, skills training and paid opportunities when funding allows.
Partnership contributions include meal support, wellness expertise and access to physical activity resources to support youth nutrition and recreation.
Structured and unstructured physical activity, outdoor play, fitness, mindfulness and group-building experiences that promote physical health and social-emotional well-being.
A college and career readiness program combining career exploration, resume and interview preparation, FAFSA guidance, campus visits and near-peer mentoring to support transition after high school.
A daily afterschool program during the academic year that delivers core academic support, enrichment and wellness in a structured, relationship-centered environment.
A full-day summer model offering academic support, experiential learning, field trips, arts, STEM and recreation to sustain engagement when school is not in session.
A youth-produced podcast platform where participants lead topic development, interviewing, hosting, recording and editing to strengthen communication and critical thinking.
A teen-focused program held on Mondays and Thursdays for youth between the ages of 14 and 17.
A leadership development program with monthly Saturday workshops serving youth ages 11–13 that focuses on civic awareness, service, cultural exploration and career exposure over a multi-year cycle.
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