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 Win It Wednesday, indoor gardening, ab exercises, and more!
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Welcome to post #32 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 Win It Wednesday, indoor gardening, ab exercises, and more!
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
Why are stadiums so windy?
The answer to yesterday’s riddle: They are too cheesy!
Tune in tomorrow to see the answer and get a new riddle!
Arts
Courtesy of Anne, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Arts Director Anne has a timely craft idea for you to make as a gift for your mother or the mother figure in your life. Watch and learn how to create a Mother’s Day basket, complete with 3D flowers!
Show us your work by emailing boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tagging us at @bgcboston!
For all ages.
Health and Wellness
Courtesy of Sarah, Edgerley Family South Boston Club, and Chris and Isaiah, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
We check back in with Sarah, School Age Child Care Program Leader, and the indoor garden she’s been working on. Watch and follow along while Sarah dissects a bean sprout, and then plants more bean sprouts in soil.
Plus, Athletics Program Manager Chris and Social Rec Director Isaiah have put together a workout video. Click the link below to check it out and stay fit!
Click here to watch Chris and Isaiah’s workout video>>
For all ages.
Learning Center
Courtesy of Braidie, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
Happy Wordy Wednesday! The great weather this past weekend got Braidie, School Age Education Coordinator, thinking about summer days, picnics, beaches, walks in the park, and her absolute favorite summer activity, camping.
For this week’s Wordy Wednesday, she shares a Mad Libs template about camping for members to complete. You can also challenge someone at home and then compare answers with them! Have fun with it and try to think of some unique vocab to use.
Click here to play camping Mad Libs>>
Music
Courtesy of Mike, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
We miss the Music Clubhouse so much, but there are still ways to make music at home, and even in collaboration with friends from Club. Creative Arts Director Music Mike shares some of his top picks for at-home resources to keep your creativity flowing.
Yousician – This music learning app is a great way to practice your instrument from home while keeping it fun! This app is designed for guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, and voice. You do need an instrument for this one. Learn more>>
Ableton Live (Free Trial) – Ableton live is a professional music creation software (called a DAW) that is now offering a FREE 90 DAY TRIAL. That’s three months of free time on a very powerful platform.
If you have spent serious time in the Music Clubhouse studios, chances are high that you have seen this software in use. It’s definitely for beat makers that already have some experience. Don’t forget that your Music Directors are here to help sharpen your skills! Shout out to Anders, Charlestown Club Music Director, for sharing some great tutorials using Ableton Live! Learn more>>
Soundtrap – Last week Music Mike also plugged this browser-based digital audio workstation, and it is worth doing again. It’s free and easy to use. There are already Club members using it and sharing their work with each other so join in! Learn more>>
Stay safe and make something!
For all ages.
Performing Arts
Courtesy of Georgia, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Performing Arts Program Director Georgia is back with another smART Talk! This time, she hosts Broadway tour actor Niani, who performs as an Ensemble for Mean Girls on Broadway. She shares experiences from her career in acting and life on tour.
For all ages.
Social Recreation
Courtesy of Sevy, Edgerley Family South Boston Club
On this Win It Wednesday, Social Recreation Director Sevy brings you the most creative challenge yet. Watch below and try your luck with “Sweep and Catch!” Try to complete the challenge three times in one minute!
Don’t forget to send a recording of you winning the challenge to boysgirlsclubsboston@gmail.com or tag us online at @bgcboston to be featured on our social media channels.
For all ages.
Teen Center
Courtesy of Hamza and Skyler, Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Smith Family Teen Program Manager Hamza has another Wellness Wednesday workout for BGCB teens. This video focuses on ab exercises, and provides a thorough overview of how to get a great core workout.
Also, Teen Education Coordinator Skyler is back with another math word problem.
Q: Parents donated fudge for a fund raiser for your classroom. 40 pounds of chocolate fudge sold for $2.15 per pound and vanilla fudge sold for $1.90 per pound. The class made a total of $156.30 for the fudge sold at the fundraiser. How many pounds of fudge were sold in total?
A: 77 pounds of fudge were sold in total. (<– In white text)
Explanation:
The word problem is a two-part problem. The first step is to find out how many pounds of vanilla fudge were sold. You have to find the total revenue from chocolate fudge sold by multiplying the pounds of chocolate by the price per pound for a product of $86. You then find the difference of the money from chocolate fudge sold from the class total which leaves you with a difference of $70.30. After that, you find the pounds of vanilla fudge sold by dividing the difference of $70.30 from the fudge price per pound.
Of course, after finding the pounds of vanilla fudge sold which is 37 pounds, you simply add it to the pounds of chocolate which is 40 to find a sum total answer of 77 pounds.
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.
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