2022 DSU Annual Appeal
This holiday season, please help us continue to bring critical resources to youth and families. Give generously to help us do even more for Duxbury’s young people. Donate Now!
Since opening our doors in 2007, DSU has played an integral role in the lives of Duxbury’s young people at nearly every stage in development; from elementary school through high school and beyond. Our continued work is to adapt and evolve to the ever changing needs of Duxbury students.
Duxbury's Youth Center
The Duxbury Student Union is a registered nonprofit organization in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Located in the center of the school campus in the historic Wright Building, the DSU is uniquely positioned to serve youth and families with our EEC certified After School Programs (funded by program enrollment fees) and mission-oriented programs funded by community donors and benefactors.
The DSU After School Program is self-funded through program enrollment fees.Â
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Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
This week is all about applying past knowledge to new situations! Accessing prior knowledge; transferring knowledge beyond the situation in which it was learned.Accessing prior knowledge; transferring knowledge beyond the situation in which it was learned. After School Program theme based on the Habits of Mind curriculum. Artwork by Charlotte Tobin, DHS Student 2023
Peace, Love & Super Bowl Half-day Camp
February 2nd is a half-day! DSU has got you covered with Peace, Love, & Super Bowl Camp. Join in on Super Bowl Jeopardy and crafts, swim at Percy Walker Pool, …
Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
This week is all about thinking and communicating with clarity and precision! Striving for accurate communication in both written and oral form; avoiding over-generalizations, distortions, deletions, and exaggerations. After School Program theme based on the Habits of Mind curriculum. Artwork by Charlotte Tobin, DHS Student 2023
February Break No School – DSU Closed
Celebrate President's Day today! Then check out our February staycation camps offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Mardi Gras – February Staycation Camp
At Mardi Gras camp learn about Fat Tuesday, enjoy all the pancakes you can eat, get artsy with mask making, try your luck at NOLA bingo, and enjoy swimming at Percy Walker Pool.
Cooking Up a Storm Staycation Camp
At Cooking Up a Storm camp, campers will learn all aspects of running a restaurant. They will learn about food safety in meal preparation, following menu directions and creating a delicious meal for their customers. They will also learn the front of house responsibilities including how to set a table, menu design, order taking, attentive service, clean up and the importance of showing gratitude.
Visit the HIREDuxbury Job Board
Check out the HIREDuxbury Job Board for the latest employment opportunities for Duxbury students and young adults.
