BGCD Middles Start Positive Affirmation Challenge
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — The Middles began their 30 Day Positive Affirmation Challenge with looking in the mirror and reflecting on their likes and dislikes about themselves. They anonymously shared thoughts and next meeting they will take one negative statement and change it to a positive affirmation. [/bt_text][bt_hr top_spaced=”topSmallSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][bt_text] For […]
BGCD Celebrates 10 Years with Shawnee Peak
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] BRIDGTON, ME — On January 11th, over 100 members and chaperones were the guests of our friends at Shawnee Peak in Maine for an exciting day of skiing and snowboarding. Chet Homer, owner of Shawnee Peak, has hosted BGCD for the past 10 years in this annual staple on the program calendar. Participating […]
BGCD Keystone Club participates in Highland Street Philanthropy Initiative
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — Members of the Keystone Club were chosen to participate in the Highland Street Foundation‘s Youth Philanthropy Initiative. As part of the program members learn about the importance of philanthropy in giving to those in need. They were tasked with researching and choosing a non-profits a non-profit outside of the Club […]
Happy Holidays from BGCD!
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — Find out what’s inside Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester during the holiday season. Thank you to everyone that is a generous supporter of BGCD throughout the year. Happy Holidays from everyone here at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester! [/bt_text][/bt_column][/bt_row][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_hr top_spaced=”topSmallSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][bt_text] Happy Holidays from […]
BGCD Hosts Annual Toy Party
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — On November 19, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted our second annual Toy Party in partnership with Play Your Part Boston at IBEW Local 103. 250 members from BGCD were invited for the party of a lifetime. They enjoyed taking part in activities such as trying out new games, […]
BGCD Hosts Annual Destination U Fair
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — On October 7th, BGCD hosted the Annual Destination U. College Fair. We would like to thank the 20 schools that were represented at the event. Our teens had the opportunity to learn about the respective schools’ campus life, their majors, admission requirements, tuition costs and so much more. The Destination […]
BGCD Members See “The Lion King” with Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids Program
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — On October 15, a group of 100 members and chaperones from BGCD were invited to see award winning best musical, “The Lion King” at the Opera House. They all had a fantastic time singing along to some of their favorite Disney songs. For some of our members, it was their […]
BGCD Goes Hiking with Elevate Youth
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester restarted our program partnership with Elevate Youth to provide outdoor learning opportunities for our members. The group enjoyed a hike in the Blue Hills and at the top of the mountain, took part in a yoga class before hiking back down. Elevate Youth provides […]
BGCD Hosts Marr Family Catholic Schools Scholars Ceremony
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — On September 17th, 2019, BGCD recognized 83 members during the 28th Marr Family Catholic Schools Scholarship Ceremony. In partnership with the Archdiocese of Boston, the fund has recognized over 1,800 scholars and distributed over $1.34 million in financial assistance to BGCD members attending Catholic Schools. The program began in 1992 […]
BGCD Members Go to the Red Sox Game
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_hr top_spaced=”topSmallSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — Ten lucky members were able to attend the Boston Red Sox game last week compliments of our friends at IBEW Local 103 located in Dorchester. Our members had the chance to go down on the field before the game to watch batting practice and even […]