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 sugar cookies, Storytime Monday, beat-making, Zumba, abstract art, and more!
Monday, April 13, 2020
Welcome to week 4 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 sugar cookies, story time, beat-making, Zumba, abstract art, and a new staff lip sync submission!
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 Anonymous Staff
I am a tree
That you can carry
In your hand.
What am I?
The answer to Friday’s riddle: A Crown
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of the Artful Parent
The Artful Parent shares a raised salt painting activity, a perennial favorite among young artists. Glue, salt, and watercolors are all you need! Share what you create with us by tagging us on social or email it to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com.
Click here to start your work of art>>
For all ages.
Culinary Arts
Courtesy of Rob, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Culinary Director Rob and his assistant chefs walk you through a simple and scrumptious recipe for sugar cookies. All you need is flour, butter, and sugar. Watch, learn, and get baking!
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Dariana, Charlestown Club
School Age Education Coordinator Dariana is back again for another Storytime Monday. Today, she shares the book “Unicorn (And Horse),” written by David W. Miles and illustrated by Hollie Mengert.
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Brooke, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Berklee College of Music work/study student Brooke from the Yawkey Music Clubhouse walks you through her tutorial for the beat-making app called TIZE. Pick your tempo, drum beat, keyboard, and start recording with Brooke!
For ages 12 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Daylisa, Charlestown Club
Performing Arts Coordinator Daylisa offers a Zumba for Beginners session on this Movement Monday. Try to follow along and keep the beat for a great workout.
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Norma, Charlestown Club
Pre-Teen Coordinator Norma shares a fun and challenging trivia contest from Ripley’s Believe it or Not Trivia. See how many you can get right!
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of America
MyFuture is BGCA’s mobile-friendly social platform with activities in 11 program areas, including in Digital Literacy Essentials, Media Making, Computer Science, Leadership, Visual Arts, Lyricism 101, Ultimate Journey, SMART Girls, Positive Club Climate and DIY STEM.
Try some of our most popular activities! These include: Typer, Hour of Code, Storyboards, Originator, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Create.
To sign up for a free account on MyFuture:
– Go to MyFuture.net
– Click “Sign Up”
– Fill in your personal info (name, birth date, gender, state)
– When it asks for “City,” scroll through and select your Club’s NEIGHBORHOOD (e.g. search for “Charlestown,” Roxbury,” “Jamaica Plain,” etc. – the Boston neighborhood where your Club is located. The Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club will be listed under “Chelsea”)
– Wait until you receive confirmation of your account (we will make sure this is quick!)
– Once you have an account, log in any time and try out endless activities across countless areas of the Club. Complete activities to earn badges, and do your own fun projects to get featured on the website with other members from Boys & Girls Clubs across the country!
Click here to learn how to create a free MyFuture account >>
Ages 8 and up.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Josh, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Josh, Myra H. Kraft Director or Volunteer and Alumni Relations, shares a fun DIY abstract art activity that only requires a few basic items from your kitchen. Share what you create with us by tagging us on social or email it to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com.
Also, have you taken this personality test?
Teens can take this survey to get a better understanding of how they perceive the world and make decisions. Teens will be assigned one of sixteen personality profiles based on their answers. Those profiles will include information on career paths that they may enjoy.
Click here to take the survey >>
Attention High School Seniors! Don’t forget to apply for a BGCB Scholarship. Learn more and apply here.
Reminder!
Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club challenged all BGCB staff to a lip sync challenge. Today, we have a new submission to share: “Survivor” brought to you by Yawkey Club of Roxbury! 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 Wednesday, April 15 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.
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!
Keep up with all the latest “Club at Home” updates, including fun and interactive content for members to do at home, on our blog.
