BGCD Celebrates Another Great School Year with Member Recognition Night
To close out the school year program, BGCD hosted our Annual Member Recognition Night event! Over 250 members, parents and friends joined us for an unforgettable night filled with celebration and community spirit. It was a special night dedicated to recognizing the amazing young people who stood out this year through their participation, sportsmanship, and […]
BGCD is Ready for Summer 2026!
Summer Programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester can’t wait to start our summer programs! The Summer Fun Program runs from July 6 – August 11, from 9:00AM – 4:30PM weekdays. (The program is currently full and is not accepting any more registrants, but there is a waitlist.) Our teens take part in our TRU […]
BGCD Shines Bright with Recognition at the Yankee Chapter Awards
Thanks for all you do for our members! Big wins for our BGCD team! We joined nearly 150 staff across the state for the Summer Leadoff event for networking, training, and the Yankee Chapter Program and Professional Awards. Thanks to the MA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, the MA Bureau of Substance Abuse & […]
BGCD Celebrates Inclusion & Joy at Annual “A Night to Shine” Dance
On June 12th, BGCD lit up the night with our 4th Annual “A Night to Shine” Dance at the Adams Inn! Dressed to impress, our guests arrived with smiles, excitement, and plenty of sparkle, ready to hit the dance floor. This year’s “Under the Sea” themed evening was filled with music, a bracelet bar, lawn […]
BGCD Scores Once-in-a-Lifetime FIFA World Cup Experience for Teens
Thank you to Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for opening the door to an extraordinary experience for our teens! A group of BGCD teens scored the ultimate opportunity: attending opening night of the World Cup to witness the thrilling soccer match between Haiti and Scotland! From the roaring crowds to […]
BGCD Celebrates Annual Dorchester Day Taking Part in the Parade
https://youtu.be/cZSWAfxMAoU?si=tm6-KAlyFtwhIoGG Check out a video from our day at the Parade here! BGCD participated in the Annual Dorchester Day Parade! Members of the Dance Team, Baton Team and Keystone Club were joined by Parents and Staff to march the 3.2 mile parade route down Dorchester Avenue! Our members worked on special routines for the parade and […]
BGCD Dance Teams Take the Stage at StepUp2Dance Competition
This past weekend, the Junior & Senior Dance Teams at BGCD had the opportunity to take part in the Step Up 2 Dance Competition held in Melrose! Congratulations to our Junior Dance Team on receiving a 1st Place Award, High Score Award and a Platinum Award, and to our Senior Dance Team on receiving a 2nd Place Award, Double […]
BGCD Rides for Annual Rodman Ride for Kids
Our Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester community showed up in full force for the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids in Foxborough, MA. BGCD was powerfully represented by a dynamic team of 28 riders, including staff, board members, and dedicated friends from The Marr Companies and Boston Financial, who conquered the 25-mile, 50-mile, or […]
BGCD Celebrates the Topping Off of The FieldHouse+
On May 18th, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester and the Martin Richard Foundation reached a milestone in The FieldHouse+ project. We officially held our Topping Off Ceremony hosted by Lee Kennedy Company, commemorating the placement of the structure’s final steel beam! This tradition signifies more than just structural progress, it represents the incredible collective […]
BGCD Celebrates Audrey T. as MA Youth of the Year Finalist
This past week, Audrey T., our 2026 BGCD Youth of the Year, represented Dorchester with pride at the statewide competition held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Competing against 32 of the most accomplished candidates from other Clubs across Massachusetts, Audrey’s leadership and vision earned her a prestigious spot as one of the four state finalists. […]
