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Education Program

The Education program at the Club is up and running, offering Homework Help to members of all ages four afternoons a week. For our members ages 5 to 12 the Education Center is open from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. on a Monday to Thursday schedule while our teen members receive assistance right in the Teen Center from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Staff are on hand to provide assistance at both sites. Other programs being offered this Fall include One-to-One Tutoring, Scratch Animation, KidzLit, Kids College, Theme Days, I.S.E.E. Test Prep Class and College Bound. The Tutoring program, which will begin on 10/3, matches members with volunteers for weekly sessions in One-to-One and small group formats. Please note that pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Scratch Animation teaches members how to design computer based video and games. Kidzlit is our Literacy program for members ages 5 to 12 and will meet weekly. The program encourages members to read both at the Club and at home. Kids College is an on-line education program that delivers a standards-based curriculum in math and literacy. Our Theme Days will take place on Fridays and will cover such topics as ancient Egypt, dinosaurs and more. The I.S.E.E. Test Prep Class is for 6th and 8th grade students seeking to prepare for the exam to enter one of Boston’s three exam schools. Lastly, our College Bound program is a series activities offered throughout the year to assist our High School age members with the college selection and application process. One-to-One sessions by appointment with the Education Director for College selection and admissions assistance are available. For information on our Education programs please contact Emily Capurso at ext. 2320.

Walter Denney Youth Center News

Our Denney Center Unit, located in the Harbor Point Housing complex offers drop-in activities for ages 5 to 18. The after-school drop-in program offers activities from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. for ages 5-12. Upcoming activities will include our Tutoring program with U-Mass Boston, Torch Club, Health & Fitness, Fine Arts classes and the Patriot’s Kids Café program to name a few. Our teen members can attend weeknights from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and can take part in activities such as McCormack School Gyms, Stonehill Tutoring (off-site), the Keystone Club, Munch & Mingle, Philosophy Club and more. In addition to these activities we also offer field trips, a monthly Parents Forum, and the Career Prep Jobs program. For information on programs being offered at the Walter Denney Youth Center please contact Unit Director, Queenette Santos at (617) 822-3701.

New “Learn To” Programming
for Tots Begins

The Club is excited to announce that our new series of “Learn To” programming for 3-5 year olds has begun with a variety of classes being offered on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The programming takes place in many of our core program areas including Athletics (Learn to Play Soccer and Learn to Play Floor Hockey), Aquatics (Learn to Swim, Family Swim), Fine Arts (Art for Me), Music (Music for Me), Education (Science for Me, Stories for Me), and Social Recreation/Movement (Gym for Me). The first of our 8-week sessions is underway with limited spots remaining in several programs. The cost is $35 for each 8-week session. For more information please contact Kevin Vo, Membership Coordinator, at ext. 1000 or Mary Kinsella VP of Early Education & Care programs, at ext. 2140.

Rodman Ride For Kids Event Approaching

The Boys and Girls Club, along with other collaborating youth serving agencies, will be participating in the Rodman Ride for Kids this Saturday, September 24th. The Ride is a 25, 50 or 100 mile bike ride through the towns of Southeastern, Massachusetts. Throughout the Summer and early Fall, the Boys and Girls Club has been actively seeking teams of riders, individual riders, corporate and local business sponsors, and volunteers. 100% of all funds raised go directly to the agencies. In addition, funds raised from our sponsors and riders will be matched with a 10% grant through the Ride. Last year’s event was a tremendous success and a fun day for everyone involved. Anyone interested in participating in the event, or gaining more information, should contact Resource Development Associate, Heather Brigham at 617-288-7120, ext. 1132.