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 Tasty Tuesday, Stretch & Flex, papermaking, and more!
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Welcome to post #36 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 Tasty Tuesday, Stretch & Flex, papermaking, and more!
Free walk-in testing is now available at Sportsmen Tennis and Enrichment Center in Dorchester. Click here for more details from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and find additional food, housing, and safety resources.
New BPS policies for learning at home went into effect May 4. You can find information about grading, attendance, schedules, and more in the letter sent to families and staff here.
Riddle of the Day
Courtesy of Jenna, BGCB Staff
What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: blue paint
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Natalie, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Today, Art Director Natalie teaches the fascinating process of papermaking. She keeps her list of supplies to basic household items, so follow along and try for yourself!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Norma, Charlestown Club
Preteen Coordinator Norma shares a dynamic “Stretch & Flex” warm-up with different stretching techniques to prepare you for more intense workouts.
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Grace, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
For this STEM Tuesday, School Age Education Coordinator Grace builds an underground volcano, also known as a submarine volcano. She guides you step-by-step, so follow along and learn how to create the chemical reaction that causes it to erupt!
For all ages.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Performing Arts Program Director Georgia shares a simple truth: You can dance anywhere! On your front porch, walking down the stairs, and even standing at the stove with a frying pan in hand!
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Dan, Charlestown Club
Social Rec Manager Dan is back to teach you the card game War. It’s very easy to learn, and a lot of fun. Find your parents, guardians, siblings, or anyone else around, and teach them how to play too!
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Girls Who Code
In this week’s Girls Who Code at Home activity, you will read the second chapter of the Friendship Code, Coding Club’s First Activity. After reading the chapter you can reflect and discuss what you read with a friend or family member before diving into the Chapter Challenge (with a plugged and unplugged option)!
Click here to read Chapter 2 of the Friendship Code>>
Teen Center
Courtesy of Mercedees and Saaran, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Teen Engagement and Retention Coordinator Mercedees brings you a special edition of Tasty Tuesday. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, she is making Fancy Ramen!
Also, Teen Education Coordinator Saaran is back with another Vocab Tuesday activity! Knoword challenges you to come up with words that match the provided definitions, and it lets you know when you’re getting close to the right answer.
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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