The mission of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center is to be a place that nurtures lifelong creativity and learning and serves as a forum for civic advocacy and engagement through dynamic, community-based programs for all ages.
The lottery for 2026 Counselor-in-Training (“CIT”) program will open on Friday, March 13th. To apply for the program, please follow these steps:
Step 1: From Friday, March 13th to Monday, March 16th you can join the lottery online (it will look like joining the waitlist).
Note: if you join the lottery for more than one session, we are not able to tell which is your preference and must assume you are available for and interested in any of them. You will be randomly placed via the lottery accordingly. If you are only available for one session, please only join the lottery for that session.
Step 2: Learn your child’s enrollment status by Friday, March 20th and let us know if you accept the spot.
Step 3: If your child is enrolled and you accept the spot, you will be asked to pay the $100 or check in with Registration about financial assistance. You and your child will then have until April 1st to make the payment and complete the CIT student application and caregiver forms. Failure to submit these materials on time will result in forfeiting your spot to someone on the waitlist.
If your child is waitlisted, we will reach out if a spot becomes available.
Show DatesMarch 4th-April 29th, 2026Opening ReceptionMarch 13th 5-8 PMGallery HoursMonday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PMSaturdays March 14 & 21, 12 to 5 PM
MLBCC’s office and programs will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Due to the CPS closure for snow, afterschool will also be closed today Monday, January 26th.
For more information about snow-related closures and resources in Cambridge, please visit the city’s website
Registration for the 2026 Vacation Week Programs are now open. All families must register for February Vacation Week by Friday, February 6th.
February Vacation Week 2026, February 17th-20th
Online registration:
Kindergarten Registration1st-5th Grade Registration
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