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Roxbury Youth Programs

If you are a high school student, who is ready to Learn History and Make Change, then apply today!

Roxbury Youth Programs (RYP) is an out-of-school-time youth development center housed at the UU Urban Ministry. We believe in uplifting and supporting young people in Roxbury and Boston to create achievable pathways to social and economic success.

Our history: Roxbury Youth Programs was established in 1992 in response to youth violence in our community, and as a safe space for young people to find supportive resources and connections. Today, we continue to equip and empower young people with the skills to become leaders in their communities and beyond.

As an RYP Student you will:

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Get a hot meal and snack in the evenings!

Participate in creative and fun workshops! Learning new life and creative skills that will help you grow as a student and person!

Get homework, college application, and SAT help from our partners at Boston University!

Build leadership skills and learn how to make change within your own community!

Photo taken by Alex Arlos in partnership with MassArt's sparc! the ArtMobile.

Go on educational field trips around the city and connect with other students!

Earn a weekly stipend for your participation.

Photo taken by Claire Vaik Photography

Click here to download the RYP Program Overview

RYP After School is a drop-in program that provides a safe, enriching environment for young people during out-of-school hours. Our highest priority is promoting a space of empowerment and enrichment, and we make use of our dedicated volunteers to provide a wide spectrum of academic support to our program participants.

RYP After School provides:

Daily homework assistance and tutoring
College application support and campus visits
"Money Talks" financial literacy workshops
Wellness & art therapy workshops
Career exploration workshops
Enrichment activities & field trips
Opportunities for civic engagement
Hot meals and transportation home

Question about any of our youth programs?

Email our Youth Programs Manager, Reggie Walker, at rwalker@uuum.org.

The RYP Internships equip high school-aged young people with skills in leadership, self-efficacy, and creativity through a lens of Roxbury community history and social change. Our objective is to foster storytelling and creative skills that allow young people to become change makers in their own communities. Apply here.

RYP interns learn photography, design, and community event planning skills as tools to leverage social change and connect more deeply to their community and to themselves. This academic year long internship allows youth to:

Earn a bi-weekly stipend, totaling up to $2700
Develop new leadership, production, and communication skills
Learn new digital media skills and creative skills
Think critically about their relationship to history
Engage in a safe and inclusive environment
Learn to strengthen their voices and develop advocacy skills
Gain practical knowledge of Roxbury

RYP INTERNSHIPS

RYP Internship Applications open in May for the Summer Program and September for the Fall/Spring Program. Questions about our internships? Email ryp@uuum.org or call 617-318-6010 x219.

Hear about the program from RYP Interns. During this summer, Sofia,T., one of our RYP Interns, created this video to share what RYP means to her. In addition to sharing her own experiences, Sofia interviews other RYP Interns about their experiences as well.

Check out the videos below, and hear from Sofia, Sarah-Simone, and Sabrina about their experiences in the program, and what RYP has meant to them.

You could have the chance to work with one of UUUM's department:

These videos were made by our Development interns during the 2024 - 2025 school year to give you the inside scope in what RYP looks likes and why students join!