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 Movement Monday, friendship bracelets, storytime, and more.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Welcome to week nine 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 Movement Monday, friendship bracelets, storytime, and more.
Beginning this month, every BPS family will receive financial assistance for food due to the COVID-19 pandemic under a program called Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). For more details, click here.
Riddle of the Day
Courtesy of Jenna, Main Office staff
What did the big flower say to the little flower?
The answer to last Friday’s riddle: Hershey Bahs
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Saron, Condon Club
Watch Program Leader Saron and learn how to make a friendship bracelet. Make one for yourself or for someone special in your life!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Ashley and Abby, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
On today’s Mindful Monday, Wagner Family Art Director Ashley and Social Worker Abby focus on how to connect with others even when we are far apart.
Click here to view Ashley and Abby’s presentation>>
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Dariana, Charlestown Club
Happy Storytime Monday! This week, School Age Education Coordinator Dariana presents “Make Way For Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey.
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Anders, Charlestown Club
Music Director Anders presents an introduction to sampling using Ableton Live. Learn how to turn short clips from an existing song into something entirely new!
For ages 12 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Daylisa, Charlestown Club
Charlestown Club Performing Arts Coordinator Daylisa is here to get your heart rate up and give you a great cardio workout. And don’t forget to cool down afterward! Take a short walk after your workout to calm your heart rate.
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Dan, Charlestown Club
Social Rec Manager Dan shares an incredibly helpful tutorial on the program Google Doodle. Learn the basics of programming in a very simple, fun, and interesting way.
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:
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- 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!
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Alex, Charlestown Club
Teen Education Coordinator Alex is here to show us how practicing sports and math can go together in fun ways!
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.
