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Summer ROX 2026 Program (Ages 6–13) Monday – Thursday, July 6 – August 20, 2026

Location: Dewitt Center / Madison Park Village Field, 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA 02120

Ages: 6–13 Cost: Free — registration required; spaces limited

Contact / Register: Brother Marcus Lewis, Community Support Manager, Madison Park Development Corporation — 617-541-4900 x6239

Presented by: Madison Park Development Corporation, Village in Progress, Boston Community Healing Response Network, and Boston Police

MPDC's Summer ROX 2026 Program offers six weeks of growth, creativity, and community for kids ages 6–13 at the Dewitt Center and Madison Park Village Field. The program provides a safe, structured environment that integrates physical activity, creative expression, and educational experiences, while fostering community connections and promoting youth wellness and social-emotional development.

Each week has a theme:

Week 1 — Welcome / Team Building

Week 2 — Health & Fitness

Week 3 — Creativity & Expression

Week 4 — STEM & Innovation

Week 5 — Community & Leadership

Week 6 — Celebration & Showcase

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BRL Workshops & Open Mic @ The Dewitt Center Upcoming dates (held during Teen Night Fridays):

Open Mic — Friday, July 10, 2026

Workshop — Friday, July 31, 2026

Open Mic — Friday, August 21, 2026

Time: During Teen Night (5:00 – 7:00 PM)

Location: The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA 02120

Ages: Teens

Cost: Free - pre-registration required via QR code on flyer

Contact: Brother Marcus Lewis, Community Support Manager

617-579-6424

Follow: @brlboston on Instagram

Presented by: Children's Services of Roxbury, in partnership with MPDC, Village in Progress, and Boston Community Healing Response Network

Children's Services of Roxbury, in partnership with MPDC, brings BRL Workshops & Open Mic to The Dewitt Center during Teen Night Fridays — giving teens a space to sharpen new skills and share their art. The series alternates between skill-building workshops and open mic nights throughout the summer.

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Teen Night Friday at the Dewitt Center Every Friday (ongoing) 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA 02120 Ages: Teens Cost: Free — registration required; spaces limited Contact / Register: Brother Marcus Lewis, Community Support Manager — 617-579-6424 Presented by: Madison Park Development Corporation, in partnership with Boston Community Healing Response Network, Village in Progress, Boston Police, and NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center

Teen Night Friday at the Dewitt Center is a weekly, safe, and inviting space crafted just for teens. Each Friday features a rotating mix of game nights, open mic sessions, workshops on job opportunities, personal skills development, exciting field trips, and community birthday celebrations. Above all, it's a space for teens to express themselves and enjoy their freedom in a structured, supportive environment.

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Roxbury Sunflower Project — Work & Play Day

Work & Play Day at the Grove Hall Roxbury Sunflower Garden

Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Grove Hall Roxbury Sunflower Garden

639 Warren Street (at Crawford Street), Roxbury, MA

Cost: Free — all ages welcome; sign up via QR on the flyer

Presented by: The Roxbury Sunflower Project and Madison Park Development Corporation, with MassArt's sparc! the ArtMobile Founder / Lead Artist: Ekua Holmes

The Roxbury Sunflower Project and MPDC invite volunteers of all ages to a Work & Play Day at the Grove Hall Roxbury Sunflower Garden — a hands-on afternoon of planting, weeding, raking, painting, and watering to beautify the neighborhood. Activities include free sunflower seeds, Kid's Kits, art fun with sparc! the ArtMobile, healthy snacks, and the chance to meet your neighbors. Bring the family and help us grow community, one sunflower at a time.

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MPDC's First-Time Homebuyer Multi-Family Certification Class (Zoom)

Monday, September 15, 2026 6:30 – 9:00 PM Location: ZOOM

Free to attend! Registration required!

Join our workshop designed to help you buy your first property and generate income; gain an understanding how to read your credit report and improve your credit score to increase your chances of securing a mortgage; and more!

Contact LaQuisa Burke to, Manager of Rental and Homeownership Services, to learn more. [email protected]

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Madison Park Development Corporation's 60th Anniversary Gala Tuesday, November 17, 2026 6:30 PM

Location: The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, 200 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125

Dress code: Black-tie

Status: Save the Date — formal invitation, sponsorship, and ticket information to follow

Madison Park Development Corporation invites you to save the date for our 60th Anniversary Gala — an elegant black-tie evening of performances, food, dancing, and community awards, to be held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Join us as we celebrate 60 years of MPDC's work in the community and the chapter still to come. Formal invitation and sponsorship details will follow; visit madison-park.org to stay connected.

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Please be aware that this production is intended for mature audiences and has depictions and language of racism, sexuality, physical violence, sexism, and death.  Appropriate for ages 15 and over.

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