The Possible Zone

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - TPZ Closed
2025-01-20

Beyond Possible Family Info Session
2025-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Imagine What’s Possible: A Future in Computer Science & Data Analytics!
Have you ever imagined a career in robotics, IT, or data? This program is the right fit for you!
This exciting college and career pathway program will help you jump-start your career in computer science and/or data analytics.
In Beyond Possible, you will participate in fun and engaging coursework with The Possible Zone (TPZ) and Wentworth Institute of Technology at TPZ’s Innovation Center in Jamaica Plain.
We are recruiting BPS high school students who:

Are 10th graders in Spring 2025
Attend English H.S.; Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology; Madison Park
Vocational Tech; or John D. O’Bryant H.S.
Can complete fun and exciting computer science workshops during February or April vacation

Take the First Step!
Interested parents and students (from any of the four schools listed above only) must attend a Family Info Session; the next/final VIRTUAL session via Zoom will be Thursday, February 6th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.:
REGISTER FOR THIS INFO SESSION
LOG INTO THE ZOOM MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th

February Sip & Create
2025-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 | TPZ Innovation Center, 31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
Join us at TPZ for another exciting, interactive, and family-friendly event—this time, we’re sparking creativity as you craft unique, personalized pieces as we recognize Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. This hands-on experience is perfect for all ages; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th

Presidents Day - TPZ Closed
2025-02-17

February Vacation Week Deep Dives
2025-02-18 10:30 - 2025-02-21 15:00
Students are enjoying Deep Dives during February vacation:
Beyond Possible – Creative CompSci section 1 & 2
In this fun, hands-on four-day workshop students are learning the Arduino and Processing coding languages to create games with new friends!
Deep Dive: Dance and Performance Production
In the Dance & Performance Production class, students are learning basics in Black American dance styles AND ways to design a performance from marketing flyers to set design.
Deep Dive: Your Story, Your Way
Personal stories are valuable. And they deserve to be heard. In this Passion Track, students are reflecting upon story-worthy moments in their lives and learning to craft those stories through artistic mediums. Through community building, story-generating exercises, and artistic expression, they’re discovering fun and meaningful ways to share who we are.
College & Career Bootcamp: Robotics
Interested in learning more about robotics? Students in this Pathways Bootcamp are learning about the career of robotics, meeting and networking with professionals working in the field, and visiting the company Boston Dynamics and the college Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Sharing the Power of Possible: A TPZ Breakfast
2025-03-26 07:30 - 09:00 | High Street Place, 100 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110
Enjoy some breakfast bites, meaningful connections, and an inspiring atmosphere at The Power of Possible TPZ Breakfast.
Wednesday, March 26 | 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
High Street Place Food Hall | 100 High Street Boston, MA 02110
Join us for Sharing the Power of Possible: A TPZ Breakfast at High Street Place Food Hall! This community gathering is your chance to learn about The Possible Zone, what we do, and how you can help amplify our impact, stay connected, and get involved. Enjoy some breakfast bites, meaningful connections, and an inspiring atmosphere as we come together in support of Boston’s young people and all that is possible for the future. The Possible Zone’s mission is to advance economic equity by ensuring young people develop the entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers. Creating learning ecosystems that support local talent and connects them to opportunity can both enrich the lives of students and build the strength of communities.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY 3/21

Winter Term Ends
2025-03-27 16:00 - 18:30

Spring Term New Student Orientation
2025-04-04 14:30 - 17:30
Orientation for newly enrolled students. Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team

Spring Term Begins!
2025-04-07 16:00 - 18:30
Spring afterschool and school-day classes kick off this week–Discover, Explore, & Pathways!

Patriot's Day - TPZ Closed
2025-04-21

April Vacation Week Deep Dives & Bootcamps!
2025-04-22 10:30 - 2025-04-25 15:00
Students are exploring STEAM technology and expressing their creativity during this week’s Deep Dives:
Beyond Possible – Creative CompSci section 1 & 2
In this fun, hands-on four-day workshop, students are learning the Arduino and Processing coding languages to create games with new friends!
Deep Dive: Upcycling
Students are challenging their textile skills and creativity in Upcycling! They’re learning how to use a sewing machine and show off their creativity through making an upcycled zipper bag.
Deep Dive: Digital Animation
Students are embracing their creativity to the fullest through an engaging, hands-on workshop that takes them on a journey through the process of crafting their own original characters for use in both comics and animation! We’re breaking down and study masters of the craft and learn some of the fundamental storytelling skills needed to bring their imagination to life.
College & Career Bootcamp: Business/Finance or Health Care
Interested in learning more about college and career options? Students in this Pathways Bootcamp are learning about careers in business/finance and health care, meeting and networking with professionals working in the fields, and spending 2 days on field trips seeing these careers in person. Students are visiting Citizens Bank OR Mass General Brigham Hospital, and Bentley University OR BU School of Public Health.

TPZ Innovation Center Community Tour
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00
May 14, 2025 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Come tour the TPZ Innovation Center at 31 Health Street, led by the TPZ Partnerships Team.
Reserve your spot today!

Webinar: Why Restorative Justice Practices Matter in a Youth Development Space
2025-05-19 15:00 - 15:30
Join The Possible Zone online Monday, May 19th, at 3:00 p.m. (EST) for “Why Restorative Justice Practices Matter in a Youth Development Space.” Daina Estime, Senior Research & Evaluation Analyst, and Jenny Fernandez, Senior Director of Student & Community Experience, will share how applying the restorative justice approach supports students of color from under-resourced communities and strengthens their relationships with peers and adults. They will highlight how The Possible Zone:
-Evaluates youth support needs through mixed-methods studies
-Designs programs, workshops, and individual support informed by the study findings
-Builds community, strengthens relationships, repairs harm, and promotes healing.
This 30-minute webinar builds off a recent roundtable presentation at the American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting in Denver, CO, in April 2025. The program will be recorded and posted on the TPZ website. Register today and the Zoom link will be forwarded to you the morning of the presentation.

Memorial Day - TPZ Closed
2025-05-26

TPZ Bring A Friend Day
2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00
May 28, 2025 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Families and students who are interested in joining TPZ can tour the Innovation Center and learn more from our Recruitment Team. Reserve your spot today!

Take a Tour of the TPZ Innovation Center
2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | TPZ Innovation Center, 31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
June 4, 2025 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Do you want to learn more about what goes on inside our Innovation Center? Please sign up for this informational tour and join us at 4:00 p.m.!

Financially Lit Moms, Part I
2025-06-09 06:00 - 19:30
Join CFA of Boston and TPZ to learn about financial literacy and credit building. Registration info to come. Questions? Email Dre

Financially Lit Moms, Part II
2025-06-11 06:00 - 19:30

Sip & Create: Caribbean-American Heritage Month & Father's Day
2025-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | TPZ Innovation Center, 31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
Join us to create crafts and engage in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) activities to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month and Father’s Day. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve your spot

Spring Term Ends
2025-06-18 16:00 - 18:30

Juneteenth - TPZ Closed
2025-06-19

TPZ Innovation Center Closed
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-26

TPZ Closing Early @ 2pm
2025-07-03 14:00 - 17:00

Independence Day - TPZ Closed
2025-07-04

Summer Programming - Session A (week 1)
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-17
JULY 14- 25, MONDAY-THURSDAY
Deep Dive: Converse 1:30-4:00

Partner: Converse
Career of the Future Alignment: Fashion and Design (non-priority industry)

Deep Dive: Clean Energy 10:30-1:00

Partner: National Grid
Career of the Future Alignment: Clean Energy

Deep Dive: Cyber Security – Escape Room! 10:30-4:00

Partners: Accenture and Akamai
Career of the Future Alignment: CompSci/IT

Pathways Bootcamp: Building trades, clean energy, advanced manufacturing 10:30-4:00

Partners: TBD
Career of the Future Alignment: Advanced Manufacturing

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team

Summer Programming - Session A (week 2)
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-24

Summer Programming: Session B (week 1)
2025-07-28 - 2025-07-31
Deep Dive: Cardboard Arcade 10:30-4:00

Career of the Future Alignment: Computer Science/IT

Deep Dive: Podcasting and Visual Storytelling 10:30-4:00

Partner: Northeastern University
Career of the Future Alignment: Fashion and Design

Deep Dive: Diagnostics by Design (Healthcare) 10:30-4:00

Partners: Haemonetics and Boston University’s Neuromotor Recovery Lab (NRL)
Career of Future Alignment: Healthcare

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team

Summer Programming: Session B (week 2)
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-07

Summer Programming: Session C (week 1)
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-14
Deep Dive: The Past & Future of Roxbury 10:30-4:00
Deep Dive: Dance & Costume Design 10:30-4:00
Deep Dive: Future Coding / App Development with AI 10:30am – 4:00pm
Pathways: College Essay Writing 10:30am-12:30pm (ONE WEEK ONLY)
Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team

Summer Programming: Session C (week 2)
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-21
Deep Dive: The Past & Future of Roxbury 10:30-4:00
Deep Dive: Dance & Costume Design 10:30-4:00
Deep Dive: Future Coding / App Development with AI 10:30am – 4:00pm

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team
