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 celebrating Earth Day, a Win It Wednesday Challenge, Acapella, smART Talks, and more!
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Happy Earth Day and welcome to post #22 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 celebrating Earth Day, a Win It Wednesday Challenge, Acapella, smART Talks, and more! But before we dive in, staff from Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club is celebrating Earth Day, and shares a presentation on little things we can all do to make a big difference for our planet! Click below to hear from Adeja, Tonya, Abby, Shari, Ashley, and Felisha!
Click here to learn how you can make a difference for our planet>>
We’re giving away a free water bottle to the greenest and most Earth-friendly member! How will you celebrate Earth Day and help save the earth? Show us! We’ll send you your new BGCB water bottle (to cut back on single-use plastic!) and you’ll be featured as our Facebook cover photo for a week. Tag us on Instagram or Facebook, or email us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com. Submit by 4/24/20 to be featured!
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
You see me
Once in June,
Twice in November,
But never in May.
What am I?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: An onion
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Anne, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Arts Director Anne shows you how to make your own puppet! All you need is paper, a ruler, and something to write with. Watch how she does it, and then make your own! And don’t forget to send what you create to us at boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com and we’ll post them on BGCB social media on Friday!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Tianna, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Culinary Arts Assistant Tianna shares a variety of creative and easy-to-make recipes, including Banana Oat Smoothies, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Chicken Tenders, Honey Roasted Carrots, and Strawberry Icebox Cake. You can make each of these delectable choices with only three ingredients!
Click here to start cooking >>
For all ages.
Also, we want you to participate in the Boston vs. Bullies challenge!
Create (by hand or digitally) a positive Instagram post designed to help stop cyberbullying. Deadline to enter is May 1st. One finalist from each grade will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. One winner will be randomly chosen from all the finalists. One second place winner will be chosen to win a $50 Amazon gift card. All other finalists will receive two passes to The Sports Museum.
Click here to enter the Boston vs. Bullies challenge>>
Learning Center
Courtesy of Braidie, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
To celebrate National Poetry Month, School Age Education Coordinator Braidie hopes everyone is reading and writing lots of poems. This Wednesday, she challenges everyone to read this poem by Shel Silverstein, and draw an illustration that could go along side the poem in the book “Where the Sidewalk Ends!” Email drawings to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com by next Wednesday so we can share them on BGCB social media!
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Mike, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
The Acapella app is back! Music Mike from Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club has a kitchen jam and shows how to make some fun sounds with things you already have. Download the app for free and get creative. Send your mix to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com to be featured!
For ages 10 and up.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Performing Arts Program Director Georgia is back again with another smART Talk! This week, she interviews Johanna, who is a dancer, a yoga instructor at Google HQ, and a youth ballet instructor. Watch and learn how her dance career has led to her career in yoga!
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Sevy, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Social Rec Director Sevy is back for another Win It Wednesday challenge. Watch and learn how to fold a paper airplane that will be required for this challenge, and then see if you can land it safely on its landing strip! Be sure to send a video of you completing the challenge to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com and we’ll post it on BGCB social media on Friday!
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of Girls Who Code
In honor of Earth Day this week, we encourage you to explore and celebrate some of your favorite places in the outdoors. Where would you like to go and what would you want to do and see on your outdoor adventure?
In this tutorial, learn how to use JavaScript to create a virtual hike, so you and your friends can visit a national park, explore a state park, or even travel to a different country! The possibilities are endless!
Click here to code your own virtual hike>>
For all ages. Difficulty level: intermediate—advanced.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Jasmine, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club, and Skyler, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
One of Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club’s first members, Earl (and Teen Director Jasmine’s big brother!) brings you Wellness Wednesday tips from his gym at Almighty Fitness. Watch as he teaches three ways to boost your immune system during lockdown.
Plus, Teen Education Coordinator Skyler has a math word problem for you to try!
Q: In a group of 120 people, 90 have an age of more 30 years, and the others have an age of less than 20 years. If a person is selected at random from this group, what is the probability the person’s age is less than 20?
A: 25% probability or 1 out of 4 (<highlight to read white text)
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.
