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 hieroglyphics, journaling, storytime, singing, Zumba, bingo, trivia, and a staff lip sync challenge!
Monday, April 6, 2020
Welcome to post #11 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 hieroglyphics, journaling, storytime, singing, Zumba, bingo, trivia, and a staff lip sync challenge!
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 has teeth but can’t bite?
The answer to Friday’s riddle: A glove
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Royal Ontario Museum
Follow this step-by-step guide created by Royal Ontario Museum to create your own hieroglyphics, and learn about the history of the ancient Egyptian technique! Share your hieroglyphics with us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online.
Click here to create your own hieroglyphics! >>
For ages 6 to 12.
Health & Wellness
Courtesy of Katie, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Katie, Social Worker at Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club, shares how to start and keep a journal! We can keep track of our emotions, express ourselves and work through challenging times by recording our thoughts. What do you use your journal for? Tag us in pictures or videos or email them to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com and we’ll post them on BGCB social media every Friday!
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Dariana, Charlestown Club
Welcome to Storytime Monday with Dariana, School Age Education Coordinator at Charlestown Club! Follow along below as Dariana reads “The Moon Ring” by Randy DuBurke.
For ages 6-10.
Music
Courtesy of Audrey, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Audrey, Vocal Instructor at Yawkey Club of Roxbury, shares her singing tips! Learn what your register is and practice breathing techniques. Follow along below, and share videos of you singing your favorite songs at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online!
For ages 10 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Daylisa, Charlestown Club
Performing Arts Director Daylisa shares another Zumba routine for Movement Monday. Get up and get moving!
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Sevy and Braidie, Edgerley Family South Boston
Today’s Social Recreation activity comes from Sevy and Braidie, Adventure Club leaders at the Edgerley Family South Boston Club! Adventure Club is our fun outdoor program in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club, but today’s activity, Adventure Club Bingo, is for all to participate!
Today is a beautiful day, so Sevy and Braidie encourage you to go outside if you are able. Remember to do so safely, keeping distance from others who aren’t in your household. Go where you can, whether it’s a yard or a park, or even the sidewalk. When you see something on the bingo card, take a picture and fill in the box. Five pictures in a row and you’ve got Bingo! Adjustments can be made for any of the boxes that might not apply to you (e.g. the boxes that says gear and food you would pack for camping can be amended to “gear you’d take to school” or “your favorite snack”). Send in your five pictures with a description of which box they fill to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com. Winners will be posted on our BGCB social media, as well as the Edgerley Family South Boston Club Facebook page! And if you can’t get outside today, that’s okay. Get creative with the bingo card and play indoors!
Click here to play Adventure Club Bingo >>
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Scratch
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Parents can learn more here.
Click here to create a free Scratch account >>
For ages 8-16.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Jasmine, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club; Geoff, Yawkey Club of Roxbury; and Alex, Charlestown Club
Watch Jasmine’s jam session below, and answer her questions at the end of the video!
Geoff, Athletic Director at Yawkey Club of Roxbury, also created a workout you can do in your living room. He also includes lots of fitness resources you can explore online.
Also, Alex, Teen Education Coordinator from Charlestown Club has some college trivia for you to try!
Staff
Courtesy of Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club staff
Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club challenges all BGCB staff to a lip sync challenge! Watch their submission below and send yours to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com! Staff and members can vote for their favorite lip syncs by visiting our YouTube page and liking their favorite videos. Voting will close next Monday at 5 p.m.!
Note: Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston does not own the rights to any music featured. This video is intended for educational purposes only.
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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.
In addition, 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.
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!
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