 Welcome to the October edition of TeenLife Boston Connections. This month's newsletter features a variety of opportunities and resources that help students connect and engage with the world beyond school.
- Find out how teens across the nation are volunteering and connecting with Dosomething.org, the non-profit that provides teens with the tools and resources to pursue projects that better our world
- Anxious about getting into school or college? Want to learn about interesting experiential programs and useful resources available to teens in the greater Boston area? Check out this month's featured programs & resources
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Regards,
Marie Schwartz
President
Getting Involved Outside of School Is Something Every Teen Should Try  Wellesley High School Junior Casey Accardi (left) and
friends on tour in Jordan with the Boston's Children's Chorus.
Wellesley
High School junior Casey Accardi shares how being a part of the Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC)
helped her develop the passion and the confidence to make a difference
in her community. Read full article Spotlight of the Month
Be Part of a Generation of Doers Through Dosomething.org
 High school and college students who have won Do Something grants
to support their projects served as key-note panelists at Do Something's 2009
Boston Boot Camp. Their projects (from left): Cell Phones for Soldiers,
Bicycles Against Poverty, & Always Ready Kids.
Over one hundred teens and young adults participated in Dosomething.org’s Social Action Boot Camp recently held at the Boston Children’s Museum; youth activists from across the nation gathered together to network and share their projects with professionals and each other. Read Full Article
Get Out of Your Head: Get Involved in A Sport
Is your head
spinning from schoolwork? Don’t just sit there and stress; get out of
your head and get involved in a new sport or Boston area athletic
activity. Read Full Article
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Featured Programs & Resources
 During the academic year, Diablo Glass School offers after school teen programs and home school teen programs for students aged 12-18 that run for twelve weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:15 to 6:15 PM. Students may apply to their high schools to receive academic credit. Students may sign up at any time during the school year; no deadlines are enforced. Classes offer students a a peek at three techniques of glass work at different skill levels.
 Starr & Chapman, Inc. is a full-service educational consulting firm that guides families through the independent school and college search and application processes. We help each student and family to find the right educational fit – one that will promote each student’s growth and success. In addition to our comprehensive and hourly consulting services, we offer affordable group workshops, financial aid guidance, and private secondary school admission test services. We have worked successfully with over 1500 students considering independent school and college placement, many of whom have matriculated to highly competitive schools, colleges, and programs across North America.
 AHP Educational Consulting personalizes the school and college search and admission process to reflect each child’s unique strengths and interests. Through its team-based approach, AHP’s extensive suite of services includes: college search; application and essay development; independent day and boarding school selection and admissions; emotional growth school placement and educational assessment; and testing and evaluation. By respecting and understanding clients' needs, AHP consultants focus on what really matters—helping students realize the best possible educational experience.
 One-on-One College Consulting is an educational consulting company specifically established to guide student-athletes and families through the college admissions and athletic-recruiting process. Kim Penney, owner of One-on-One College Consulting, is a former high-school guidance counselor and current varsity girls' basketball coach with professional sports marketing experience. The goal is to fit student-athletes for success both in the classroom and on the court based on their academic, social and athletic talents and desires. |
Sponsor of the Month
CollegeWeekLive
With hundreds of colleges
and universities from around the world exhibiting and tens of thousands
of attendees, what are you waiting for?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Eco-Friendly Endeavors for the School Year
 Now: Do you need funding to make your school more eco-friendly? We want to
help. Show us you have what it takes to shrink your school's carbon
footprint. Plan and execute student-led green projects and you could
win up to $1500 to support your work. Last year, over 500 schools
participated in Increase Your Green - so start planning! Applications due October 13th, 2009.
 Oct.-December: Cradles to Crayons is Gearing up for Winter and we need your help! Last
year we recieved 7,500 orders for winter clothing. We expect the need
to increase by 40% this year. Help area children in low income and
homeless situations stay safe and warm this winter by hosting a drive
for cozy clothing. We are especially in need of pants for girls and
boys sizes: 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 14/16 and 18/20. Set a goal and
challenge your school, youth group or neighborhood to reach it! Then
bring your donation to Cradles to Crayons.Upcoming Events
October 17th
*Virtual- NEW ENGLAND DAY AT COLLEGEWEEK LIVE
October 17th
October 18th
October 22nd
October 24th
October 25th
October 30th
To view more upcoming events
in the Greater Boston area,
check out our Event Calendar.
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Save the Date! TeenLife Boston 2010 Community Service Fair
Sunday, February 7, 2010
from 1-4pm
The Mall at Chestnut Hill
Tip of the Month
TeenLinks: Your One-Stop-Shop Has Arrived
Whether you're looking for good eats, great museums, or area concert venues, our TeenLinks section provides a comprehensive list of places for students to eat, shop, and play in Greater Boston.
Of
course, we also include resources for the important stuff such as
places students can go for orthodontic services, computer repair, car insurance, and more.
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