BGCD Boston Marathon Team Run Virtual Marathon in Dorchester
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — We had three members of our 2020 BGCD Marathon Team run this year’s virtual Boston Marathon on a specially designed Dorchester route starting and finishing at BGCD on Saturday September 12th. Our team members began the marathon at 8 AM and left from our Clubhouse on Dorchester Ave. We tracked […]
BGCD Teen Social Justice Program Special Art Project
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — At Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, our teens initiated their own Social Justice Program. In the program, they wanted to start a special art project to help express their thoughts and feelings during these unprecedented times. The teens were asked what BGCD meant to them. They are always encouraged […]
BGCD Program with a Purpose Project: Tie-Dye Face Masks
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has finished up our final week of Summer Programming. Our members were very excited to be back at our Clubhouses with their friends and staff. They have been enjoying doing outdoor activities, swimming, gym and more. Last week, members of the Summer Program were […]
BGCD Teens and Staff Initiate Social Justice Program
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Athletics Director, Kamilah and Teen Director, Ariana started a Social Justice Program for our teens this summer. From 12 – 3 PM, teens and staff gather to talk about topics that are going on in today’s world, especially those that are meaningful and impactful […]
BGCD Opens for Limited Summer Programming
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has reopened our doors to a limited capacity summer camp for some of our members for the past 3 weeks. Through the help of our Safety Advisory Task Force, we have taken the most thorough strategies to keep members and staff as safe as […]
BGCD Takes Part in 30th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids Virtual Event
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Rodman Ride for Kids September 26, 2020 — For the past 30 years, the Rodman Ride for Kids has been the #1 one-day athletic event supporting kids in the nation and this year is no different! With COVID-19, there was a fear of canceling this year’s Ride, but we cannot […]
BGCD Grab and Go Friday’s
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — Every Friday BGCD hosts our “Grab and Go” meal session. Each week we have provided families with essential items to help them get through. We are so grateful to all of our generous friends and donors who have reached out so far: Under The Tree Foundation Coppersmith Boston Bruce Rodman […]
BGCD Hosts Free Prom Dress Event
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width=”1/1″][bt_text] DORCHESTER, MA — During the February School vacation, BGCD hosted a special event for our high school girls where they could pick out and take home a prom dress, as well as accessories like makeup, jewelry, purses and shoes, for the upcoming season. Thanks to a number of friends and stores who made […]
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 […]
