Youth Enrichment Services for Boston's Kids

Youth Enrichment Services for Boston's Kids
Experience · Confidence · Leadership

Watch the video to see YES youth experience the outdoors and take on new challenges!

At YES, Boston young people get year-round opportunities to get outside, build confidence, connect with positive role models, and develop into young leaders.

Our Impact

500 boston youth outdoor
boston kids ski program
boston teens leadership skills
boston high school youths graduate
track and field for Boston children

Who We Serve

Over 1,600 YES youth were served by YES in 2019
75% of youth served by YES live in low-to-moderate income households
3 out of 5 served by YES are youth of color

Thank You to Our Supporters

Our Staff

  • Bryan Van Dorpe

    Bryan Van Dorpe

    Executive Director

  • Jamie Burch

    Jamie Burch

    Senior Director of Development

  • Shiona DeCarvalho

    Shiona DeCarvalho

    Director of Impact & YES Academy

  • Laura Neubauer

    Laura Neubauer

    Director of Programs & Operations

  • Nopalzin Torres

    Director of Finance & Administration

  • Meghan Burgess

    Meghan Burgess

    Development Coordinator

  • Maria Frias

    Maria Farias

    Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Eric Geels

    Volunteer & Adventure Programs Manager

  • Yuliya Lantsman

    Yuliya Lantsman

    Youth Leadership Manager

  • Elliot Simmons Uvin

    Elliot Simmons-Uvin

    Youth Recreation Coordinator & Equipment Specialist

  • Tess Stogner

    Leadership Corps Success Coordinator

  • Emma Turcotte

    Youth Leadership Coordinator

  • Amanda Wahlstedt

    College Prep Coordinator