Elevate Youth Outdoor Adventure Week
Boston, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester was excited to partner with our friends at Elevate Youth for a week of special outdoor trips for our members! A group of members took part in several exciting experiences such as Sailing, Kayaking, Farming, Fishing and an Overnight Camping Trip. Thanks to our friends at Elevate Youth […]
Summer Programs & Food
Summer Programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s summer programming is off and running! The Summer Fun Program runs from July 8 – August 9, from 9:30AM-4:30PM weekdays. (The program is currently full and is not accepting any more registrants, but there is a waitlist.) Our teens also take part in our TRU (Teens Rising […]
1st Annual Clooney Classic in Honor of Michael “Budzo” Clooney
Dorchester, MA — In partnership with the Clooney & Ryan families, BGCD helped to host the 1st Annual Clooney Classic Bowling Tournament in memory of Michael “Budzo” Clooney. Michael was a regular participant and part of the staff team for many years at BGCD. Thanks to all the family and friends who took part in the event […]
BGCD Celebrates 50th Anniversary on July 4th
https://vimeo.com/981322614 Happy 50th Anniversary to BGCD! On July 4, 1974, we opened our doors on Deer Street as The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Club. With the vision and support of Robert Marr, Dan Marr Jr and the Marr Family, they rallied partners and friends to build our first Clubhouse. Over the years, we have expanded […]
End of School Year Awards Night Celebration
Dorchester, MA — As the school year comes to a close, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester held our Annual Member Recognition Night event with over 300 members and parents in attendance. After enjoying dinner, each program area presented awards to members with all different types of fun superlatives recognizing their achievements. Each area also […]
BGCD Takes Part in Annual Dorchester Day Parade
Dorchester, MA — This past Sunday, over 30 members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester took part in the Annual Dorchester Day Parade and to recognize the Clubs 50th Anniversary in the community! BGCD’s Keystone Club lead the way while our Baton and Dance Programs performed walking the 3.2 mile route along with some BGCD […]
31st Annual New England Women’s Leadership Awards
Boston, MA — On May 20th, BGCD celebrated the 31st Annual New England Women’s Leadership Awards (NEWLA)! This year, the Club honored Cara Belvin: Founder & CEO of Empower; Allison Feaster: VP of Team Operations & Organizational Growth for Boston Celtics; and Huong Vu: Family Engagement Specialist at BGCD. Each of our honorees serves as an […]
2024 Youth of the Year Represents at MA Competition
Boston, MA — Congratulations to BGCD’s 2024 Youth of the Year Joel T. (left) who represented our Club in the 2024 Massachusetts Youth of the Year competition held at Gillette Stadium. Joel was one of 34 participating candidates. Joel was joined at the competition by Deshawn V. (right), BGCD’s 2023 Youth of the Year, and the […]
Team BGCD Crosses the 2024 Boston Marathon Finish Line
Boston, MA — On April 15th, BGCD had a team of eighteen runners who participated in the 128th Boston Marathon! Each of our runners crossed the finish line with pride as they accomplished this incredible undertaking. It was a day filled with great camaraderie as family and friends and all the spectators on the course […]
2024 Youth of the Year Finalists Ceremony
Dorchester, MA — On March 28th, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester recognized 13 Youth as finalists in our Youth of the Year competition. Finalists and their families were invited for a special dinner ceremony to celebrate and receive their recognitions. All 13 Finalists were introduced by program staff who offered a short speech of […]
