Worcester youth-services update: camps, RFP process and school adjustment-counselor expansion

Worcester — At a June commission meeting focused on youth and city partnerships, staff reported several operational updates: Recreation Worcester staff begin training tomorrow, summer camp starts June 30 for six weeks, a paused youth program contract has been signed by the city manager, and a new request for proposals for a community safety initiative has attracted 28 letters of interest.

Recreation and camps Recreation Worcester announced that staff training starts the day after the meeting and that summer camp opens June 30 and will run for six weeks. Staff said recruitment and hiring are underway for camp roles.

Youth program contracting and RFPs Commission staff reported that a previously paused program is back on because the city manager signed the contract. Staff said some work remains to finalize transition details.

For a new community safety initiative…