BGCD Welcomes New England Free Jacks
DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester was pleased to welcome members of the New England Free Jacks, a professional rugby union team in Major League Rugby who stopped by to host a clinic for 25 lucky members. The clinic included background on rugby and how the game is played before moving into drills […]
BGCA Northeast Leadership Conference
BOSTON, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosted the 2023 Northeast Regional Conference in Boston for more than 400 Club professionals and board volunteers. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester was honored to participate. Our members were invited as part of the member entertainment, while our President & CEO Bob Scannell welcomed the […]
Summer 2023 Recap
BOSTON, MA — That’s a wrap on BGCD’s Summer of 2023! Our members had an unforgettable Summer at BGCD, filled with so many different fun activities. Members took part in our annual Summer Camp programming, taking part in art, music, gym, and swimming, as well as took some awesome off-site field trips to places like […]
31st Annual Disney for Kids Trip
Now in its 31st year, 100 children and chaperones traveled to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for an unforgettable week as part of the annual Rodman Disney for Kids Program with BGCD! The program is funded by Rodman for Kids, and the many friends and partners who support their efforts. Rodman for Kids is dedicated to continuing Don Rodman’s […]
Summer Programs & Food
Summer Programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s summer program is off and running! The Summer Fun Program runs from July 8 – August 9, 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 (Teens Rising Up) […]
BGCD Hosts Spooktacular Grand Drawing Gala-ween
BOSTON, MA — On Friday, October 29th, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted our Annual Grand Drawing Gala at Granite Links Golf Club Pavilion Tent in Quincy, MA. The event included a silent auction, live auction, delicious food stations and dancing to the amazing “East Coast Soul ” band. We had three lucky winners […]
Team BGCD Takes Part in Historic Running of 125th Boston Marathon
BOSTON, MA — Team BGCD had fourteen runners who took on the challenge of running 26.2 miles at the Boston Marathon. Each team member had their own personal goal and successfully crossed the finish. It was a beautiful Fall day as Club staff, family members and spectators cheered all the way from Hopkinton to Copley […]
Team BGCD Takes Part in 31st Annual Rodman Ride for Kids
BOSTON, MA — On September 25, BGCD participated in the 31st annual Rodman Ride for Kids! Rodman Ride for Kids is the #1 athletic event in the country that helps support at risk youth. It’s not too late to support Team BGCD in this year’s Rodman Ride. This year we had 26 in-person Riders who […]
BGCD Member Naraya Named Winner in BGCA National Arts Contest
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/2″][bt_hr top_spaced=”topExtraSmallSpaced” bottom_spaced=”not-spaced” transparent_border=”noBorder” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_hr][bt_text] BOSTON, MA — As a participant in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Arts Contests, BGCD submitted member artwork and photos in two contest areas: National Fine Arts and ImageMakers Photography. BGCA received almost 2,500 entries from Clubs and Youth Centers. Selected artwork is screened at […]
BGCD & Rodman for Kids Partner to Take Members on Memorable Disney Trip
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Last week, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester partnered with Rodman for Kids to take 50 members on a magical trip of a lifetime to Walt Disney World. Since 1992 (with the exception of 2020), Disney for Kids has sent thousands of Dorchester-area kids on an all expenses paid trip […]
