Club Hours of Operation:
1:00 pm—6:00 pm,
Monday—Friday
To become a member, call 617-516-5285 and ask to speak to a membership director.
Orchard Gardens Club
Helping young people build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders.
Director: Felisha Lewis
Our dedicated staff and comprehensive programs expand children’s horizons by exposing them to technology, the arts, math and more.
Education
We help members focus on academics, college, and career choices through homework help, Science for the Shooting Stars, First in Math, Reading Buddies and Read Boston.
Arts
We encourage our members to express themselves and build confidence through art, Performing Arts, music lessons, creative writing, drama and woodworking.
Leadership and Character Development
Members develop a positive self-image while supporting the Club’s community through Torch Club, Passport to Manhood, Strong Women/Strong Girls, Girls LEAP and Boston vs. Bullies.
Life Skills
We offer safe places for discussion about important life decisions through junior staff, job shadows, Career Day, Strong Women/Strong Girls and 10 Boys.
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
We promote healthy lifestyles through social recreation, athletics, yoga, Triple Play, Zumba, Healthy cooking classes and nutrition education.
Technology
Our Club promotes fluency in technology through internet safety training, introductions to Microsoft Office and project research.
Non-Discrimination Against Program Participants with Disabilities
BGCB is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against qualified program participants with disabilities, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law (M.G.L. 151B). Program participants with a disability may not be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or denied access to any program or activity based solely on their disability. If you believe that your child has been discriminated against on the basis of disability, please contact Zoe Turner, Social Worker, Orchard Gardens Club, telephone #: (617) 516-5285; Email: zturner@bgcb.org.
Featuring interviews with Allentza Michel, Barbara Crichlow, John Papas, Robert Lewis, Jr., Jonathon Gates, Fatima Ali-Salaam, Deatrich Wise, Jr., MiShy Sibley, Donald Caisey, Kenya Beaman, Patricia Spence, Ruth Georges, Brandy Fluker Oakley, and Vivien Morris.
Our Club facilities and age-appropriate settings create a sense of physical and emotional safety for our members atmosphere.
- Art room
- Computer lab
- Dinner and snacks served daily
- Games room
- Gym
