Founded in 1971, the mission of the Mystic Learning Center (MLC) is to improve the lives of low-income children and families who live at the Mystic Public Housing Development and surrounding neighborhoods of East Somerville.  Our innovative parent and youth service model uses Mystic parents and teens to manage and design all aspects of the program to meet the needs of the community.  By being active participants in MLC, residents have the opportunity to enhance their own personal development, have an impact on the development of the program, and make contributions to community life.  MLC brings residents together for mutual support as they acquire skills to overcome persistent poverty while creating a healthier community.

The Center operates as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization and is licensed to provide school age child care by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  MLC offers year round educational and recreational activities for youth ages 5-23 during after-school, evening, school-year and summer vacation.  MLC is housed in a modern, accessible facility on-site at the Mystic Development which is near public transportation.