Our Youth Programs
Shine
Pre-K through Grade 5
Shine is our program for gender expansive young children (ages pre-K through Grade 5). Our past events have included outings like mini-golf and splash parks, a theater performance, story times, art activities, and an informational panel featuring transgender adults.
Nexus
Grade 6 through Grade 8
Nexus is our program for LGBTQ+ middle school youth. (Queer history fact: Nexus was the first community program specifically for LGBTQ+ middle school youth in Massachusetts!) Open to youth in grades 6 through 8, Nexus provides a social and supportive space to explore questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Prism
Grade 9 through Grade 12
Prism (previously known as WAGLY) is our program for LGBTQ+ youth in grades 9 through 12. Prism provides a social and supportive space for youth to explore questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Meetings are facilitated by LGBTQ+ adults and peer leaders.
Umbrella
Grade 9 through Grade 12
Umbrella is our program for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning high school youth. Umbrella is a social and supportive space facilitated by trans adults and peer leaders. Non-binary, transgender, genderqueer, genderfluid, gender expansive, agender, and questioning are just some of the gender identities you’ll find among people at Umbrella.
Drop-In
Grade 6 through Grade 12
All LGBTQ+ youth in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to attend Drop-In at our Framingham location. Drop-In features free time for activities like arts and crafts, board games, homework help, music, reading, and time with friends. WiFi access is available, so feel free to bring your device. Meetings are facilitated by LGBTQ+ adults. The goal of the “Drop-In” program is to enable a less structured alternative to our other regularly scheduled programs, and young people are welcome to participate in both types of programming.
