Every day, we check in with staff from different Clubs who share activities for members across all age groups. Today’s list of activities includes Mandalas, LEGOs, Theatre Thursday, Pokémon, and Teen book recommendations.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Welcome to post #33 of Club at Home! Every day, we share content that brings Club programs, traditions, and staff into the homes of members. Our goal is to provide the same fun and educational activities to our Club members and families, even while Clubs are physically closed.
Today, we check in with staff from our Clubs who share different activities for members across all age groups, including Mandalas, LEGOs, Theatre Thursday, Pokémon, and Teen book recommendations.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Office for Immigrant Advancement created a compilation of resources and services for Boston-based immigrants affected by coronavirus. Click here to read more. A detailed list of local resources for youth and caregivers can be found here. It includes a full list of learning resources and activities, resources for food access, financial relief funds, neighborhood support, and more. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has released a comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Guide that provides a complete picture of all resources available to assist with getting through this challenging time.
Riddle of the Day
Courtesy of Jenna, BGCB staff
Where were pencils invented?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: there are hundreds of fans!
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts 
Courtesy of Ashley, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Wagner Family Art Director Ashley has a tutorial to make your own Mandalas! Mandalas can be used as a self-care tool and help us to be aware and present. Mandalas are used in different traditions and cultures. Click below to follow Ashley’s instructions to create nontraditional mandalas for coloring sheets.
Click here to create Mandalas >>
Show us your work by emailing boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tagging us at @bgcboston!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Jess, Charlestown Club
During this time, it’s important to remain positive and remember what we’re grateful for. Social Worker Jess shares ways to do this through regularly cultivating gratitude in your life.
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Yassyra, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Welcome back to LEGO Thursday! Education Director Yassyra challenges you to build a number in one minute. Yassyra builds her favorite number — follow along to learn what it is!
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Chris, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Music Programs Manager Chris recommends this video from 12tone, which expands on a concept he introduced in last week’s lesson. This is a more advanced lesson, so give it a try if you’re in high school, or if you’ve been writing songs for a while! Share your lyrics by emailing boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tagging us at @bgcboston.
For ages 14 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Virvioly, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Performing Arts Coordinator Virvioly recommends Toy Story the Musical for this week’s Theatre Thursday! This show was performed on Disney Cruises.
After that, check out these free online theatre resources from Playbill! Try everything from virtual professional theatre classes to online Broadway dance classes.
Click here to try Playbill’s virtual theatre activities >>
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Dan, Charlestown Club
Social Recreation Manager Dan is back with another Pokémon Thursday video! Today, watch him unpack new cards, and see if he finds any rare collectibles.
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Girls Who Code
Download Scratch for free and try debugging with Girls Who Code! Debugging is a strategy that computer scientists use to find and fix problems, or bugs, in their program. Just because a program may not work as expected doesn’t mean it’s a failure. Gain skills to apply to and improve your code.
Click here to debug Scratch code >>
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of David, Charlestown Club, and Chernet, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Smith Family Teen Program Manager David is back with some reading recommendations. Check out the highlights below, and click here to read his full review.
“Hey everyone! Here are a couple really amazing books for teens to check out. As always, you can find these books online to buy or download, and I really hope you check them out.
“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas carries themes of race relations, social injustice, and activism. The first-person narration is raw, real, and eye-opening. It presents the reader an opportunity to examine their own perspectives about each complex situation Starr experiences. In addition to its ability to be thought provoking on a social level, “The Hate U Give” also illustrates the importance of the choices we make and how our voice and our actions — even our lack of action — can have a significant impact.
“It’s Kind of a Funny Story” by Ned Vizzini addresses the pressures of success, influence, and peer pressure, it highlights the importance of mental health and wellness, discovering who you are, and self-acceptance. Considering the academic and social pressure that teens face today, this not only is a good read, but a potentially relatable and valuable one.”
Click here to read David’s full book recommendations >>
Also, Teen Education Coordinator Chernet recommends this rhyming activity. In a group of three words, two will rhyme and one won’t. Click below to figure out which is the odd word out.
Click here for the game description >>
Click here for the game instructions >>
Attention high school seniors! Don’t forget to apply for a BGCB Scholarship. Learn more and apply here.
A detailed list of local resources for youth and caregivers can be found here.
Resources from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Office for Immigrant Advancement for Boston-based immigrants affected by coronavirus can be found here.
A comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Guide from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office can be found here.
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