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Thayer and Braintree
Ever since 1871 when General Sylvanus Thayer included in his will a bequest “to build an academy... to promote the cause of education in the Commonwealth and to benefit the town of Braintree, the place of my birth,” Thayer Academy and Braintree have been cooperative neighbors.
Thayer Academy benefits by being a part of the Braintree community, with its rich history, diverse economy, and accessibility to Boston, the South Shore, and the western suburbs. The Academy contributes to this vibrant community in many ways, including opening its facilities to local civic and cultural organizations and providing many student volunteers to area nonprofits.
Below, discover how Thayer has been contributing resources, creating opportunities, and supporting its neighbors in Braintree and beyond since 1877.
Thayer students hosting Special Olympics Young Athletes in 2024
Thayer faculty, staff, alumni, and students
helping out at Braintree Beautification Day 2024
Thayer's Annual Holiday Toy Drive benefitting families in Braintree
Creating Opportunities
Community Facility Usage
- Civic agencies like the Braintree Public Library, Braintree Choral Society, Braintree Historical Society, and Braintree After-School Enrichment Program (BASE) have free or discounted access to Thayer's Center for the Arts (CFA).
- The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra performs the majority of its season’s concerts in the CFA at no charge, and the Arc of the South Shore holds a holiday concert and reception there.
- Braintree residents have conducted summer interfaith prayer services on campus.
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have held weekly meetings in the campus dining hall.
Athletic & Recreational Support
- Town youth league teams use Thayer's South Athletic Campus fields for free during spring and fall seasons, amounting to around $50,000 annually in foregone rental revenues.
- Braintree High School's track & field and baseball teams occasionally utilize Thayer’s facilities.
- Braintree Braves Drum and Bugle Corps practices in Thayer facilities at no charge.
- Several Braintree youth athletic programs access the school’s Main Campus turf fields without charge, while other local groups use various indoor facilities at discounted rates.
- Neighborhood residents have summer access to the Thayer swimming pool, and those living near the Thayer tennis courts have access to those courts.
Collaborative Engagements & Community Events
- Thayer partners with the Braintree Business Council to host receptions for candidates running for public office.
- Thayer donates four weeks of Camp Thayer to the Braintree After-School Enrichment (BASE) fundraising event.
- The Koskores Art Gallery exhibitions are open to the community, and the Braintree Art Association holds its annual exhibition there for free.
Supporting Our Neighbors: Braintree & Beyond
Educational Enrichment & Academic Support
- The Thayer Academy Collaborative offers expanded learning opportunities during the summer for students from underrepresented groups, aiming to prevent summer learning loss among students from Boston and the South Shore.
- Thayer students tutor Dorchester students in grades 5-8 as part of Project DEEP (Dorchester Educational Enrichment Program)
Community Engagement & Volunteerism
- Students engage in various volunteering activities such as assisting at the St. Coletta’s School
- Thayer students engage in sports with children with disabilities through the Special Olympics.
Fundraising & Charitable Initiatives
- Thayer hosts multiple fundraising events, raising substantial funds for various causes like cancer research, support for abuse victims, and scholarships.
- Students organize fundraisers for various charitable organizations like Father Bill’s homeless shelter, Cradles to Crayons, Pennies for Patients, Coats for Kids, and DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended).
- Thayer also conducts donation drives for Thanksgiving food baskets, holiday gifts for children, and collects items for victims of domestic violence.