SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE
TO DISCOVER THEIR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELVES
Our Mission
Community is at the Heart of What We Do
We provide young people with experiences to explore, create, and discover their happiest, healthiest selves - through inclusive community programming, social-emotional experiences, and supportive resources.
We are a 501c3 organization serving Acton-Boxborough youth, and provide resources to help families in our community and beyond.
Our Core Areas
Mental Health & Wellness
Fosters healthy habits, provides a support structure, and reinforces self-worth and the capacity to manage challenges
Self-Exploration & Life Skills
Encourages learning through different modalities, fosters connections with peers through non-competitive settings, and builds self-advocacy skills and respect for others
Leadership & Community-Building
Provides opportunities to find one’s voice, deepen interests, and build self-confidence while developing an understanding of community service and civic involvement.
We’re a Light Space
A steady presence beyond home and school — Danny’s Place is a community lighthouse offering care, connection, and belonging. Here, children and teens (ages 3–18) find a safe, playful place to be seen, build skills, and discover who they want to become.
Explore age-friendly options below, then dive into details on our Programs Page.
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Playful, caregiver-and-child classes that build early social-emotional skills.
Explore Little Ones → -
Creative play + gentle structure for confidence, friendships, and big-feelings tools.
See Kindergarten →
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Hands-on projects, games, and SEL tools for after-school growth.
Browse Elementary →
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A place to belong: identity, leadership, and stress-management skills.
Find Junior High → -
Leadership, mentoring, and resume-worthy service that centers teen voice.
View High School → -
Guaranteed 8 days off during the school year, with member perks and themed days.
Learn About Membership →
Words of Love
“My daughter LOVES the program so much!!!! She is counting down the days to Wednesday and is looking forward to it.“
— Parent of Participant
“The home feeling,The People,
Safe Place.”
— Participant
“Danny’s Place to me will always mean where I go to spend some quality time to improve myself and help other people at the same time. It’s really cool when you find something when you’re volunteering and it helps you grow and you help other people in the process!”
— Volunteer
“My favorite part about Danny’s Place is how creative you can be here.”
— Participant
“I love that is a place were you can be you and nobody cares if you mess up.”
— Participant
“The friendships made here cannot be broken.”
— Participant
“It’s a fun place to do new things and find YOUR thing.”
— Participant
“My child always looked forward to and loved going to Penguin club every week. It was a unique experience, there isn’t really anything else like it out there.”
— Parent of Participant
Make A Difference
Volunteers help make Danny’s Place special! Whether you are a teen, parent or local business, there’s a way to get involved.
