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 recycled art, LEGOs, songwriting, floor golf, story boarding, and Real Talk Thursday with some of our Keystone members!
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Welcome to post #9 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 recycled art, LEGOs, songwriting, floor golf, story boarding, and Real Talk Thursday with some of our Keystone members.
Don’t forget that today is the last day to participate in last Friday’s Kahoot challenge! Play along 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 every Friday!
Riddle of the Day
Courtesy of Mr. Jamal, Hennigan Club
Today’s riddle comes from Mr. Jamal, Program Leader at Hennigan Club.
What’s something you can hold in your right hand but never in your left?
Hint: you never leave home without it.
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: Ape-ril Fools Day!
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Anne, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Anne, Arts Director at Edgerley Family South Boston Club, has some recycled art ideas for you to try! Using recycled materials is free, fun, and great for the environment. Follow Anne below and share your art with us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online!
For ages 6 to 10.
Health & Wellness
Courtesy of Grace, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Today is the first day of Chef Series, our new Health & Wellness program supported by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation. Since we can’t be at the Clubs, learn healthy cooking at home with Grace, Senior Director of Healthy Lifestyles. Follow along below!
For ages 8 and up.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Yassyra, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Happy LEGO Thursday! Today Yassyra, Education Director at Yawkey Club of Roxbury, brings a special guest: Dariana, School Age Education Coordinator at Charlestown Club and Yassyra’s sister! The duo challenge you to a build a LEGO tree, but blindfolded. Are you up for it? Follow along below and share your tree with us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online!
For ages 6-12.
Music
Courtesy of Chris, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Chris, Music Program Manager at Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club, is back with more lyric writing tips! Last week he unpacked similes, and today he’s sharing his favorite musical metaphors from songs we know and love. Follow along below, and share your original lyrics with us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online!
For ages 10 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Virvioly, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Happy Theater Thursday! Today, Virvioly, Performing Arts Coordinator at Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club, recommends the Broadway rendition of Disney’s Aladdin. Watch below, and read this review of the production from Variety.
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Dan, Charlestown Club
Join Charlestown Club’s Social Rec Manager Dan as he shows off an easy, safe way to golf in your house! Follow along below and see if you can beat his score.
For ages 9 and up.
Technology
Courtesy of Mike, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Pre-Teen Coordinator Mike from Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club leads you through story boarding! Use his instructions and template below to create a blueprint for your own production. Share your film concepts with us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online! 
Click here to story board an original film >>
For ages 10 and up.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Jasmine, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Today, Jasmine, Teen Director at Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club, shares “Real Talk Thursday.” Jasmine checks in with Keystone members and they discuss their experiences at home. This period is a challenging adjustment, but Keystone reminds us to find the bright side to make our days a bit easier. Spend time with family, read the book you’ve been putting off, and stay clean and positive! How are you spending your time at home? Share by tagging us online or send us your thoughts to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com!
Also, Skyler from Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club shares virtual college tour options!
Skyler, Teen Education Coordinator at Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club, invites you to check out YouVisit.com. Here, you can tour several different colleges and universities with videos, virtual reality and 360-degree panoramic views. Visit here..
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A detailed list of other helpful 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.
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