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 Wordy, Wellness, and Win It Wednesday, DIY protective face masks, Soundtrap, and smART Talks.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Welcome to post #27 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 Wordy, Wellness, and Win It Wednesday, DIY protective face masks, Soundtrap, and smART Talks.
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 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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
Why did the banana go to the hospital?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: A sponge
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Anne, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Arts Director Anne shares a simple tutorial you can follow to create your own no-sew protective face mask! All you need is a t-shirt and scissors. To protect ourselves and our community, follow Anne’s steps to make sure you stay safe if you have to leave home.
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Brendan, Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Today, we continue with the culinary team takeover as Chef Brendan demonstrates how to layer a lasagna! Follow along below to impress your family with your new skills.
For ages 6 and up.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Alexis, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
It’s Wordy Wednesday, and Education Director Alexis has three sight word activities for you to test your skills with! Click here to get started.
Click here to play Alexis’s Sight Word activities >>
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of Mike, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
Music Mike, Creative Arts Director, recommends an online beat making and recording software called Soundtrap! Soundtrap lets you create songs by using loops and recording yourself just like you could in the Club. Join friends to work together on a song and let us hear what you come up with! Share your songs with boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online. Watch the video below for a quick start tutorial, then click here to try Soundtrap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STXsqpYwDPo&list=RDSTXsqpYwDPo&start_radio=1&t=75
Click here to create beats with Soundtrap >>
For all ages.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Welcome back to another smART Talk with Georgia, Performing Arts Program Director! Georgia interviews Jake, a professional musician and songwriter in Los Angeles. Learn more about Jake here.
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Sevy, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Social Rec Director Sevy has a new Win It Wednesday challenge! Try the utensil catapult using a fork, a cup, and some coins. Send a video of you completing this Minute to Win It challenge to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online. Good luck!
For all ages.
Technology
Courtesy of FunBrain
FunBrain is a site for online educational games for kids of all ages, covering math, grammar, science, spelling, history, and more! You can also read popular books such as “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and watch fun videos. Activities are available for grades Pre-k through eighth grade.
Click here to visit FunBrain >>
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Abriana, Mattapan Teen Center, and Skyler, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
For Wellness Wednesday, Teen Program Manager Abriana has an ab challenge for you to try! Follow along with an exercise from Abriana’s favorite fitness influencer, Blogilates, and see if you can do 100 abs in 30 days.
Plus, Teen Education Coordinator Skyler has a problem for you to solve!
On your new phone plan you have two texting plans. The plan A includes 500 free texts per month but each additional text after that costs $0.10. The plan B simply charges $0.01 for every text. If you send 650 texts per month, which plan is the most cost effective?
Answer in white text: The plan B is the most cost effective at 650 texts as it would cost $6.50 compared to the first plan which would cost $15.
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.
