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 Bubble Tea, DIY clay and paint, tornadoes in a jar, and more!
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Welcome to post #26 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 Bubble Tea, DIY clay and paint, tornadoes in a jar, and more!
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 Jenna, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
I am full of holes
But I can still
Hold water with ease.
What am I?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: Candy Land
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Natalie, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Art Director Natalie shares a step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own clay and paint. Watch, and see how berries, spices, and seasonings can help you make a variety of different colored paints!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Tracey, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Today, we continue our culinary journey with Culinary Manager Tracey. After learning knife skills yesterday, we are utilizing those skills to make healthy appetizers from zucchini. Find out how she makes zucchini pizzas and zucchini fries.
For ages 8 and up, with adult supervision.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Grace, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club, and Jovani, Condon Club
School Age Education Coordinator Grace has a fun STEM Tuesday activity for you to try! It’s easy to set up, and only require a few basic household items.
Materials: Plastic hanger, two paper or plastic cups, string/yarn, hole punch.
Directions: Hang the cups on the hanger and place different items in the cup to see which one is heavier. Ask yourself questions like, “how many erasers does this toy car weight?
For all ages.
Program Leader Jovani shares another very cool STEM Tuesday activity, providing step-by-step instruction for how to create a tornado in jar.
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Anders, Charlestown Club
Try mixing your own beats or songs with this video by Music Director Anders using Ableton live.
For all ages.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Daylisa, Charlestown Club
Performing Arts Coordinator Daylisa is back for another Dance Tuesday! Watch as she teaches us some simple ballet-inspired stretching exercises, as well as some fun, new dance moves!
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Omar, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Social Rec Manager Omar has a challenge for all members! Set up a laundry hamper or any other bin and see how many socks you can score from a distance!
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Girls Who Code
In this week’s activity, you will read the first chapter of the Friendship Code: Lucy Goes to Coding Club. After reading the chapter you can reflect and discuss what you read with a friend or family member before diving into the Chapter Challenge (with a plugged and unplugged option)!
Click here to Read Chapter 1 of the Friendship Code >>
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Mercedees and Saaran, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Teen Engagement & Retention Coordinator Mercedees is back with a new installment of Tasty Tuesday. In honor of Thursday being National Bubble Tea Day, watch and learn how to make your own homemade Boba!
Teen Education Coordinator Saaran is back with a new Vocab Tuesday exercise. Let’s practice kindness during this time! See if you can find all the synonyms for the word kindness in this online word search.
Click here to try today’s word search>>
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.
