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 a BGCB member activist, Win It Wednesday, color chromatography, a virtual music showcase, and staff volunteerism.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Welcome to post #61 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 a BGCB member activist, Win It Wednesday, color chromatography, a virtual music showcase, and volunteering.
Courtesy of Jenna, BGCB Staff
What kind of band never plays music?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: a carrot.
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Sarah, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
SAAC Group Leader Sarah shows you how to do color chromatography! Use markers and coffee filters to perform this fun science experiment.
For all ages.
Music
Courtesy of BGCB Staff
Join us this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for One Club One Voice: A Virtual Music Showcases!
Members, staff, and alumni will be performing from six different club. One Club One Voice will be hosted by Clark D, recording artist and producer, and Mattapan Teen Center alum!
Visit our Facebook page or YouTube channel to watch the showcase live.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Performing Arts Program Director Georgia brings us along with her as she volunteers with food delivery services for Chelsea residents hit hard by the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
For all ages.
Social Rec
Courtesy of Sevy, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Social Rec Manager Sevy is back with a new Win It Wednesday Challenge! Today, try “Stop on a Dime.” All you need is a coin to play along. Good luck!
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of BGCB Staff
Check out Mattapan Teen Center member Jacory, who was featured in this article from Boston Magazine! Jacory was interviewed alongside several other Black youth organizers about the importance and impact of advocating for social justice and equality.
Click here to read Jacory’s interview >>
Attention high school seniors! BGCB scholarship applications are due this Friday, June 19. 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.
