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YDO Social
Crunch Day was a success! 🍕 Our Postsecondary Pathways students spent their day off from school at ydo working on college applications and essays, putting in the time and effort to make their next steps happen. Cheers to the Class of 2027, you’ve got this! 💛✨
Sep 3
Earlier this month, ydshow put on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jr.! 🍫🎭✨
In just 3 weeks, 53 incredible kids learned all of their lines, songs, and choreography! They brought this magical show to life from the ground up. A huge shoutout to our students, staff, directors, crew, volunteers, families, and everyone who helped make it happen. This production truly would not have been possible without the incredible ydshow community behind it! 💛
Aug 31
High School Prep summer☀️
Summer reading, writing, and exploring! 📚 Our HSP students spent the their time strengthening their reading and writing skills through The Giver, while also exploring new possibilities through visits to Barnes & Noble, Pingree School, and St. Paul’s School. 🎓✨
Aug 20
A little theater field trip fun! 🎭✨ Our ydshow summer musical theater students visited North Shore Music Theater to see High School Musical 1 & 2 with two different casts, enjoying plenty of popcorn and getting to witness the magic of a round, rotating stage! 🍿🎶 It was so much fun!
Aug 17
YDO Voices
“YDO really strives to give children opportunities to be productive and have fun while they work.”
Phillips Academy Volunteer
“I’ve never experienced something like this before. It’s a big opportunity for everybody.”
Emy
Grade 5“When I share the story of how I came to be the person I am, YDO is on the top of that list!”
Nelly, YDO Kid
now Director of Recruiting“My daughter really loves going to YDO and has learned and grown so much since she joined.”
Karla’s mom
“From the YDO Kids, I learned that everyone contributes something special to a group dynamic.”
YDO Fine Arts Fellow
“It was so thrilling to see our dollars at work. Keep up the great work!”
Member of Grants Committee
Latest News
July 16, 2026 Designated “YDO Day” in Lawrence
07.12.26
In recognition of YDO’s 20th anniversary, the Lawrence City Council has designated July 16, 2026 as YDO Day, with a proclamation to “recognize and honor their 20 years of dedicated service to the…
YDO Alumnus Wins Prestigious Federal Fellowship
05.20.26
In a first for YDO, we are thrilled to share that Victor Rivera, Jr. been awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. A YDO Kid since 4th Grade, Victor is a junior in the Honors Program at Marist College…