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 printmaking, suspension bridges, music mastering, bachata, a density experiment, and nachos.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Welcome to post #31 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 printmaking, suspension bridges, music mastering, bachata, a density experiment, and nachos.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Office for Immigrant Advancement created a compilation of resources and services for Boston-based immigrants affected by coronavirus. Click here to read more. A detailed list of local 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. 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.
Riddle of the Day
Courtesy of Jenna, BGCB staff
Why do we never tell jokes about pizza?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: an eyeball
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Natalie, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Art Director Natalie has a tutorial today for printmaking! Follow along as she shows you how to make your own stamp with various patterns and designs, using household items.
Show us your finished products by emailing boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online at @bgcboston.
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Norma, Charlestown Club
Preteen Coordinator Norma is back with another Stretch and Flex workout! Get moving with some upbeat dance cardio.
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Grace, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Happy STEM Tuesday! Are you ready to become an engineer? School Age Education Coordinator Grace shares the steps to build a suspension bridge, using recycled materials from home. This type of bridge has a deck (the part that you drive across) that hangs from vertical suspender cables, just like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
You’ll need:
- Cereal box
- 4 empty toilet paper tubes
- Blue and green painter’s tape
- Baker’s twine
- Small rubber bands (Rainbow Loom bands work perfectly)
- Hole punch
- Scissors
Click here to start making your suspension bridge >>
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Anders, Charlestown Club
Make your mixes sound great with an introduction to mastering by Anders, Music Clubhouse Director. Mastering is the process of adding the final polish and finishing your track. Follow along as Anders demonstrates how to produce a complete track!
For ages 12 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Daylisa, Charlestown Club
For Dance Tuesday, Performing Arts Coordinator Daylisa shares some more dance techniques. This one is a combination of bachata, salsa, and moon walking!
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of David, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Did you know that with one key ingredient, eggs can float? Tech Assistant David and his helper Javier return with another how-to. Follow along and learn how to make an egg float using just water and salt!
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Mercedees and Saaran, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Teen Engagement and Retention Coordinator Mercedees has a new Tasty Tuesday recipe! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, she’s teaching us how to make our own tortilla chips and nacho cheese sauce.
Plus, play Teen Education Coordinator Saaran’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire: College Terms Edition!
Click here to play Who Wants to be a Millionare >>
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.
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!
Keep up with all the latest Club at Home updates, including fun and interactive content for members to do at home, on our blog.
