Thursday   /   March 21, 2013

Compete in our first-ever Spelling Bee for Cheaters!

Fundraising has kicked off for our first-ever Spelling Bee for Cheaters, a tournament of verbal smarts and fraudulence on Thursday, April 11th at Roxbury's Hibernian Hall! Register today to out-spell and out-cheat the competition and help raise $20,000 to support our free youth writing programs.

In the weeks leading up to the competition, participants register online and raise money to increase their chances of winning. We're offering a veritable menu of cheating options– some, needless to say, are pricier than others. The more money a team raises, the closer they are to winning.

Register your team today, or donate to a speller!

Join us at a meet-up to meet your competitors and practice for the bee!

• Tuesday, March 26th – Mock spelling bee at The Lir (903 Boylston Street, Boston), 7 – 9 PM, free.
• Tuesday, April 2nd – 826 wordsmiths take Somerville at Highland Kitchen (150 Highland Avenue, Somerville), 9 PM meet to register, 10 PM bee begins, free.
• Thursday, April 11th – Spelling Bee for Cheaters at Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley Street, Boston), 7 – 10 PM, free for participants, $10 tickets for the public.

Have questions, or are interested in joining the Events Committee? Email Sara, our Events Coordinator, or call 617-442-5400.

Friday   /   March 15, 2013

ANNOUNCING SUMMER CAMP 2013!

Calling all budding playwrights, drama queens and kings, and curious kids of all kinds! 826 Boston and the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) are teaming up to provide an exciting project-based summer camp for youth ages 11-14.

Camp Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 15th-August 9th
Hours: 1:30-5:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 826 Boston Writing Center, 3035 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA
Ages: 11-14

Download your materials here!
Summer Camp Flyer
Summer Camp Procedures
Summer Camp Application

Applications are due Friday, March 22nd by 5:00pm. Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at our center. Questions? Please call 617.442.5400 or email Info [at] 826boston.org.

Friday   /   February 22, 2013

Join us for 826 Boston's third annual Night of 1,000 Stories!

Join 826 Boston and acclaimed author Tom Perotta for our third annual Night of 1,000 Stories! Enjoy an evening of wine, whimsy, and wordsmithery, and help 826 Boston tell 1,000 stories in a single night. Proceeds from the evening will support 826 Boston's free youth writing programs for Boston Public School students.

Reserve your tickets or table sponsorships here!

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Where: Ballroom at UMass Boston's Student Center, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston
Why: Raise a glass, raise your voice, and raise your paddle to support 826 Boston’s community of writers.
How: Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available online, click here.

For inquiries about sponsorship, ticket sales or other event details, e-mail Kristin Barrali, 826 Boston's Director of Development. Further information about sponsorship opportunities is also available for download here.

Tuesday   /   January 22, 2013

Thank You For Making 826 Boston's Year-End Campaign a Huge Success!

Thank you to those who donated as part of 826 Boston's end of the year giving campaign. With your help, we raised over $40,000 towards 826 Boston's programs to reach over 2,000 Boston Public School kids each year. And thanks to a very generous anonymous donor, all gifts made to 826 Boston during the campaign were matched!

Friday   /   December 21, 2012

View Our Fifth Anniversary Video!