Every day, we check in with staff from different Clubs who share activities for members across all age groups. Today’s list of Fun Friday activities includes chess, trivia, Dungeons & Dragons, and more!
Friday, May 8, 2020
Happy Friday and welcome to post #34 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 chess, trivia, Dungeons & Dragons, and more!
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 Shari, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
I belong to you,
But I am used by others
More than I am used by you.
What am I?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: PENCIL-vania
Tune in Monday to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Katie, Charlestown Club
Arts Program Manager Katie picks up her Dungeons & Dragons character creation series for part three, focused on choosing a background and appearance for your character. To watch parts one and two, check out our YoutTube channel!
Helpful links:
Show us your work by emailing boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tagging us at @bgcboston!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Rob, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Chef Rob and his two kitchen assistants are back to teach you everything you need to know about sautéing. Remember: It’s all about the wrist!
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Alexis, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
If you love emojis and/or football, Education Director Alexis has some games for you! Click below to play some fun trivia games that will test your knowledge.
Click here to play Alexis’s trivia games>>
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Jessica, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
When learning music, practicing daily is very important. However, taking care of yourself is just as important! Today, Music Programs Manager Jessica shares a video from Kate Potter and a stretching routine from musicnotes.com that will help you unwind and take better care of yourself after a long day of playing and practicing music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKQ88E6hr0M&feature=youtu.be
Click here to learn 10 Essential Stretches for Musicians>>
For ages 10 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of BGCB Performing Arts staff
BGCB’s Performing Arts staff is back again with a fun collaborative role play video! Watch these hilarious same-person scenarios acted out by them:
Scene 1 – Mother/Daughter – Virvioly, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Scene 2 – Little Sister/Big Sister – Daylisa, Charlestown Club
Scene 3 – Beauty and the Beast Dinner Invitation – Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Dan, Charlestown Club
Social Rec Manager Dan shares the basics of the timeless game of chess. Watch and learn how to play the ultimate game of strategy that will undoubtedly help you pass the time at home.
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Malik, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Technology Program Manager Malik shares s a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. One game consists of a few rounds in which someone draws a chosen word and others must guess it to gain points. The person with the most points at the end of game will then be crowned as the winner!
Click here to play skribbl.io >>
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of SidMarie and Adeja, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
First and foremost, HUGE congrats to Alyson, who won last week’s Kahoot challenge! Please reach out to your Club’s teen staff to claim your gift card.
Have you heard of Rebus Puzzles? Teen Engagement and Retention Coordinator SidMarie has put together a fun stop motion video with somefun puzzles for you to solve.
Interested in making a cool stop motion video like Sid’s? Download the Stop Motion Studio app (iOS and Android) for free here.
Teen Education Coordinator Adeja is back with more Jeopardy! The theme of this week is “College Terms.” Click below to play!
Click here to play “College Terms” Jeopardy>>
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.
Are you enjoying Club at Home? Tag us in pictures or videos of yourself participating or email them to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com and we’ll post them on BGCB social media!
Keep up with all the latest Club at Home updates, including fun and interactive content for members to do at home, on our blog.
