Academics

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of services designed to encourage, inspire and help members develop stronger study skills, improve academic achievement, and grow to be lifelong learners.

Education Director

JOEL FIGUEROA

jfigueroa@bgcdorchester.org

Academics Schedule: Fall 2025

READING BUDDIES — Mondays at 6 PM | Grades 2 – 5 | Marr Building

SNAP CIRCUIT — Mondays at 6 PM | Grades 2 – 7 | Marr Building

BOOKWORMS READING — Mondays at 6 PM | Ages 6 – 10 | Denney Center

TYPING CLUB — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 PM | Grades 2 – 7 | Marr Building

3D PRINT IT — Tuesdays at 6 PM | Grades 5 – 7 | Marr Building

DRONE BASICS — Wednesdays at 6 PM | Grades 5 – 7 | Marr Building

CHESS CLUB — Thursdays at 6 PM | Grades 2 – 7 | Marr Building

RHYMES WITH REASON — Thursdays at 6 PM | Ages 8 – 13 | Denney Center

TUTORING — Monday – Thursday | 6 – 8 PM | Grades 3 – 7 | Marr Building

Members have the opportunity to do their homework in a quiet space, receive tutorial assistance and access computers and reference materials for school assignments. They have additional opportunities to explore topics of interest more deeply through a diverse range of enrichment programs that provide a chance to explore areas including history, world culture, science, entrepreneurship, engineering, computer animation and more.

The Education program takes pride in our STEAM pathway, through which members have a chance to progress through specifically targeted programs as they rise in grade level. Programs are designed to encourage members to stay involved and interested in the fascinating world of STEAM opportunities throughout their elementary and high school career.

Academics

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of services designed to encourage, inspire and help members develop stronger study skills, improve academic achievement, and grow to be lifelong learners.

Education Director

JOEL FIGUEROA

Academics Schedule: Fall 2025

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