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 LEGO Thursday, art activism, dribbling drills, and more!
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Welcome to post #52 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 LEGO Thursday, art activism, dribbling drills, and more.
- Self-Care Tips for Black People Struggling With This Very Painful Week
- Filling our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
- Resources for White People to Learn and Talk about Race and Racism
- Teaching Tolerance
- Young People of Color Support Guide
- Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
Courtesy of Jenna, Main Office staff
What do baseball teams and pancakes have in common?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: Pop music.
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 is focusing on being able to use art to spread a message. She shares some links to content that is focused on art activism and social justice, including the video below from KQED Art School.
Additional Resources:
4 Acts of (Quiet) Art Activism>>
15 Art Projects That Boldly Advocate for Social Justice>>
New Book: The Art of Protest>>
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Kyle, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Athletics Program Manager Kyle shares some drills to do at home that will improve your ball-handling skills. Try them out, it’s never too early to start preparing for next season!
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Yassyra, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Welcome back to LEGO Thursday! Education Director Yassyra brings you a candy-themed challenge this week. Watch below and give it a try!
For all ages.
Also, we’re showcasing youth activist Isra Hirsi today.
Isra, who is 17 years old, is focused on addressing how climate change disproportionately impacts people of color. She co-founded and serves as the co-Executive Director of the U.S. Youth Climate Strike.
Check out her TED talk, “The Angry Black Girl,” below:
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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Keep up with all the latest Club at Home updates, including fun and interactive content for members to do at home, on our blog.
