Helping our students discover who they are and who they can become
YDO Social
What a Big Blue Summer! 37 ydo kids came together to put on such a wonderful performance of Finding Nemo, Junior. Big shoutout to the 20+ staff and volunteers who made so many things possible behind the scenes so that our kids could shine brighter than they already do
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Aug 13
Final Field Trip of YDO Summer ๐ฑ
at the Salem Willows ๐
Aug 1
Spirit week was such a vibe. Can you spot the BBQ dads?
Jul 29
Itโs Spirit Week!
So we went to Roller Kingdom ๐
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#twinday
Jul 23
YDO Voices
“YDO really strives to give children opportunities to be productive and have fun while they work.”
Phillips Academy Volunteer
“I’ve never experienced something like this before. ย It’s a big opportunity for everybody.”
Emy
Grade 5“When I share the story of how I came to be the person I am, YDO is on the top of that list!”
Nelly, YDO Kid
now Director of Recruiting“My daughter really loves going to YDO and has learned and grown so much since she joined.”
Karla’s mom
“From the YDO Kids, I learned that everyone contributes something special to a group dynamic.”
YDO Fine Arts Fellow
“It was so thrilling to see our dollars at work. Keep up the great work!”
Member of Grants Committee
Latest News
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New Grant “Kicks” YDO Performing Arts into Next Gear
04.01.24
Over the past year, student interest and collaborative opportunities have allowed new performing arts programming to blossom at YDO. First, in partnership with Phillips Academy in Andover (PA), we launched…