2026 Work Force @ CSUS Summer Program Application

The CSUS Work Force Summer Program is a FREE six-week in-person summer program for rising 6th and 7th grade (current 5th and 6th grade) students. Preference is given to students who will be attending CSUS in the fall. Preference is given to families living in Cambridge Housing Authority developments and leased housing, or who qualify for free/reduced lunch, though any family is welcomed to apply regardless of their housing/income status.

The goal of CSUS Work Force Summer Program is to engage scholars in STEAM based projects to prevent summer learning loss through fun activities, and promote healthy social-emotional development through SEL rich curriculum. Through youth-initiated group projects, peer to peer learning, guest speakers, and field trips, students will learn all about STEAM topics, how to effectively engage with their peers and teachers, and how to increase their academic success in middle school and beyond!

CSUS Summer Program Facts:

Runs Tuesday July 6 through Thursday, August 13, 2026
Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (some field trips will bring us back later on Thursdays)
For current 5th and 6th grade students entering 6th and 7th grade in fall of 2026, at CSUS.
Program will take place at Cambridge Street Upper School at 840 Cambridge Street
Preference is given to families living in Cambridge Housing Authority developments or leased housing, but the program is open to anyone meeting the previous requirements
Earn up to a $150 Stipend for full participation in the program
ALL THIS IS FREE TO FAMILIES

There are only 30 spaces and are filled on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Last Day to apply has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2026

Please click Next Page to start the application process

Is your child attending Cambridge Street Upper School in Fall of 2026?

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Student Questionnaire

In order for us to get to know you a little better please rate each statement describing you below on a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. YOUR ANSWER WILL NOT HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM, they are just a way for us to get to know you before the summer.

1. Enjoy being in school most days

2. I feel confident in my academic skills (reading, science, math, etc.)

3. I am usually the class clown and like to make everyone laugh

4. I always have something to say in class and I am not afraid to speak my mind

5. I have a lot of energy and I do best in class when I am given the opportunity to take breaks and let out some of my energy.

6. I am always on time to school and class and like to participate in all activities.

7. Are you currently a participant in the CSUS Work Force school year program?

Summer Plans

Are you and your family planning to go on any vacations this summer?

Start Date of your vacation

End Date of your vacation

Recommendation Form

As part of your application we need a recommendation from your most recent/current Teacher. The recommendation is for us to get to know you better as a learner, and it does not impact our decision making. We understand that it might not be easy to get access to your teacher, but we ask that you do your best a let them know that they will be receiving an email request for an online recommendation form from Work Force. Please fill out the name and email of your Teacher that we can reach out to for a recommendation:

Teacher's Name:

Teacher's Email Address:

Your Grade and subject in this Class:

If you are having trouble filling out this form, or have questions, please contact the Work Force Teacher-Counselor:

Erica Cannon at ecannon@cambridge-housing.org; (617) 694-2852

ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO A SCHOOL RELEASE FORM.

PLEASE PUT THE SCHOOL THAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING IN THE FALL OF 2026.

We are sorry! The Work Force at CSUS Summer Program is only open to students who will attend Cambridge Street Upper School in the fall of 2026. For other Middle School summer options please visit the Find it Cambridge Website.