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, systemic racism explained, MFA art, drum essentials, Minute to Win It, and more.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Welcome to post #55 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, systemic racism explained, MFA art, drum essentials, Minute to Win It, 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
I make two people out of one. What am I?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: a head band
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Gabrielle, Orchard Gardens Club
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Liaison Gabrielle shares a new prompt from the MFA’s Digital Gallery. The art Gabrielle is sharing is an amulet of Horus, the ancient Egyptian Falcon God. Check out the activity below to learn about the amulet and answer a question about it!
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of BGCB Staff
Check out this video from act.tv, which gives a clear explanation of what systemic racism is, and how it affects our communities and neighbors differently. This video is great for children as well as adults.
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Mike, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Music Mike, Creative Arts Director, recommends this video from Busy Works Beats for part two of Drum Essentials. Learn hi-hat rolls and snare drum rolls using FL Studio. You can download a free version for Mac or PC and start making great beats today!
Click here to download FL Studio >>
For all ages.
Social Rec
Courtesy of Omar, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Social Rec Manager Omar challenges you to a Minute to Win It challenge called “Stack It Up!” You’ll need 25 pennies and a timer. Good luck!
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Mercedees and Saaran, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
It’s Tasty Tuesday! Teen Engagement and Retention Coordinator Mercedees recommends some recipes for summer desserts from Buzzfeed’s “Tasty.”
Plus, Teen Education Coordinator Saaran challenges you to a 10-question vocab quiz!
Click here to take Saaran’s vocab quiz >>
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.
