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 fizzy art, knife skills, Storytime Monday, singing 101, Coronavirus Cardio, trivia, drum patterns, and college essay tips.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Welcome to week six 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 fizzy art, knife skills, Storytime Monday, singing 101, Coronavirus Cardio, trivia, drum patterns, and college essay tips!
We are also excited to introduce the BGCB Phone Support Line! If you or a family member are in need of support, or someone to listen to you, please contact BGCB’s Support Line at 617-994-4720 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm daily to connect with a social worker. Outside of these hours, a social worker will call you back within 24 hours. You can also text CLUB to 741741 for Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 24/7 free and confidential text support system.
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 Tracey, Franklin Hill Club
What childhood game was created during the Polio epidemic of 1949?
Hint: It was created by Eleanor Abbott, a teacher who was hospitalized with the disease and wanted to create a way for immobilized children to feel a sense of freedom. Milton Bradley quickly bought the rights to the game and has been selling it ever since.
The answer to Friday’s riddle: All months
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Yury, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Try fizzy art with Art Program Manager Yury! You need: a metal or foil tray, baking soda, white vinegar, an ice cube tray or containers, straws, and food coloring.
2. Fill each ice cube tray with vinegar and add liquid food coloring.
3. Place one end of your straw into the colored liquid and use your thumb to cover the other straw hole.
4. Bring your straw, filled with colored liquid, over to your baking soda tray and drop it wherever you’d like.
5. Watch as the droplets hit the baking soda and fizz up. You can cover the whole tray in different colors and designs!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Rob, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
This week, get ready for a culinary team takeover! Over the course of the week, we will be making a meal together while learning a different skill or recipe. Today, we learn knife skills with Chef Rob, Culinary Arts Director, to get us started on our culinary journey this week.
For ages 8 and up, with adult supervision.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Dariana, Charlestown Club
Happy Storytime Monday! Curl up with a cozy blanket as School Age Education Coordinator Dariana presents “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae.
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Audrey, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Audrey, Vocal Instructor and Berklee College of Music work-study student, is back with another singing 101 tutorial! Today she shares the difference between chest and head voice.
For all ages.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Dance along with Performing Arts Program Coordinator Georgia to her Coronavirus Cardio routine! Turn on your favorite upbeat song and practice dodging germs, checking up on neighbors, and more.
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Cole, Charlestown Club
Today, Pre-Teen Assistant Cole shares 10 trivia questions for you to test your knowledge! Cole covers everything from the animal kingdom to outer space.
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Tracey, Franklin Hill Club
Senior Team Leader Tracey recommends MathGames.com for fun, educational challenges (all games without a star are free!). Try games like Math Miner, which tests your geometry, ratio, and algebra skills by solving problems to dig for gold nuggets. Games are customized per grade level, and you can choose preschool through eighth grade.
Click here to play Math Miner >>
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Jasmine, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club, and Alex, Charlestown Club
Try out some new drum patterns with Teen Program Manager Jasmine! No need for a drum kit—just grab some textbooks and pencils.
Plus, Teen Education Coordinator Alex shares some tips for college essays! Your college essay may seem daunting, but there are simple steps you can take now to gradually work toward a complete essay, such as journaling. It’s never too early to start!
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.
