BCYF Program Guide 2010-2011 - Boston Public Schools

BCYF
Program
Guide
2010-2011

BCYF Center Address Phone
Agassiz (hosting Curtis Hall programming) 20 Child St., Jamaica Plain 635-5191
Archdale 125 Brookway Rd., Roslindale 635-5256
BCNC/Quincy* 885 Washington St., Chinatown 635-5129
Blackstone* 50 W. Brookline St., South End 635-5162
Charlestown* 255 Medford St., Charlestown 635-5169
Cleveland 11 Charles St., Dorchester 635-5141
Clougherty Pool* (seasonal) Bunker Hill St., Charlestown 635-5173
Condon* 200 “D” St., S. Boston 635-5100
Curley 1663 Columbia Rd., S. Boston 635-5104
Curtis Hall* (closed for renovations) 20 South St., Jamaica Plain 635-5193
Draper Pool* 5279 Washington St., W. Roxbury 635-5021
English (hosting Curtis Hall programming) 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain 635-5244
Flaherty Pool* 160 Florence St., Roslindale 635-5181
Gallivan 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan 635-5252
Golden Age Ctr. 382 Main St., Charlestown 635-5175
Grove Hall 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester 635-1484
Harborside* 312 Border St., E. Boston 635-5114
Hennigan* 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain 635-5198
Holland* 85 Olney St., Dorchester 635-5144
Hyde Park 1179 River St., Hyde Park 635-5178
Jackson/Mann 500 Cambridge St., Allston 635-5153
Kent 50 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown 635-5177
Leahy/Holloran* 1 Worrell St., Dorchester 635-5150
Madison Park* 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury 635-5209
Mason Pool* 159 Norfolk St., Roxbury 635-5241
Mildred Avenue* 1-5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan 635-1328
Mirabella Pool* (seasonal) 475R Commercial St., North End 635-1276
Nazzaro 30 N. Bennet St., North End 635-5166
Ohrenberger 175 W. Boundary Rd., W. Roxbury 635-5183
Orchard Gardens 2 Dearborn St., Roxbury 635-5240
Orient Heights 86 Boardman St., E. Boston 635-5120
Paris Street 112 Paris St., E. Boston 635-5125
Paris Street Pool* 113 Paris St., E. Boston 635-1410
Perkins* 155 Talbot Ave., Dorchester 635-5146
Roche 1716 Centre St., W. Roxbury 635-5066
Roslindale 6 Cummins Hwy., Roslindale 635-5185
Shelburne 2730 Washington St., Roxbury 635-5213
Tobin 1481 Tremont St., Roxbury 635-5216
Tynan 650 E. Fourth St., S. Boston 635-5110
Vine Street 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury 635-1285
* denotes swimming pool
All photos by BCYF Snapshot Program participants and BCYF staff.
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BCYF PROGRAM GUIDE 2010-2011
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is the City of Boston’s largest youth and human
service agency offering programs and activities for people of all ages at 38 facilities in Boston.
We are proud to introduce this first-ever BCYF Program Guide 2010-2011 containing dozens of
neighborhood-based programs for Bostonians of all ages. Each month, BCYF offers over 400
programs ranging from education to enrichment to a wide range of sports programs and leagues.
BCYF is committed to providing high-quality, outcome-driven programs that are responsive to
neighborhood needs. To reach this goal, we have developed a comprehensive program
framework known as ACES:Arts, Community & Civic engagement, Education, and Sports. Each
of BCYF’s community centers offers a unique approach to ACES and opportunities vary from
center to center. If you see something that interests you, we encourage you to contact the BCYF
community center directly for specific program, registration and fee information. For your
convenience, a list of BCYF community centers and phone numbers are included on the previous
page and a contact name is listed under most program listings contained in this brochure.
We will make periodic updates to this brochure’s online edition, so check our website regularly at
www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf for updates and special events. Below is a seasonal list of some of
the larger special events we host or are a partner in planning. For more information, please
check our website for updated information as the dates for these events become available.
Have a wonderful year!
Fall –
BCYF Annual “HubNob” event at the House of Blues, November 10 th; Girls Wellness Day; Family
Strengths Institute; Family Computing Centers; Lights On; Halloween and Thanksgiving events;
Operation Warm; Food and Fuel Conference; City of Boston Can Share Drive; BCYF Citywide
Board Annual Meeting, September 27; Backpack give-a-ways; BNBL Banquet.
Winter –
BCYF Academy; Holiday events; Breakfast for Champions; Jackie Robinson Birthday
Celebration; School Vacation Week programs and activities; Girls Night Out; R.O.C.K. It!!! at the
Strand; Release of BCYF’s Summer Guide.
Spring –
MVP Breakfast; Marathon Number Raffle; BCYF/Bruins Spelling Bee; School Vacation Week
programs and activities; BCYF Citywide Open Houses; All Girls Sports Festival; Boston Shines;
Girls Night Out; Spring Into F.A.C.T.S.; Summer Kick-Off.
Summer –
All BCYF camps, programs and Recreation Division programs are in full operation and offer
numerous events. Check the City of Boston calendar for listings; Community Unity Day; Snap
Shot Photo Exhibit.
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CITYWIDE RECREATION, SPORTS &
FITNESS PROGRAMS
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Baseball
Fall Teen Baseball
Locations: Ross Field and Iaconno Park, Hyde Park. September 16 through October 24th
Sponsored and managed by JM Sports Academy, this is a great opportunity for passionate
teenagers to continue to work on their baseball skills and fundamentals while competing against
other youth. Quality baseball instruction will be provided in a fun and organized environment.
Must bring your own equipment Check the BCYF website Recreation page for updated
information. If you have any questions or are interested in signing up as an individual or team,
please contact Junior Medina at 617-777-6258 or online at www.jmsports academy.com. For
other questions or partnership info, contact Dave Burnes at 617-635-4920 x2227.
Fenway Batting Cage Program
Location: Fenway Park February School Vacation Week, 10am-5pm, Tuesday - Friday
A great opportunity for young players ages 6-8 from all around Boston to take batting practice at
Fenway Park in the same cages as the pros. This program is sponsored by the Boston Red Sox.
For more information, contact Program Manager Mike Devlin at 617-635-4920 x2145.
February Vacation Wiffle Ball Tournament
Location: Various Community Centers TBD February 22nd-25th.
This new program will take place at 3 community centers. Teams will battle for bragging rights in
both boys and girls divisions. Information will be available after January 1st. To find a site near
you or to obtain registration information please contact Program Manager Michael Triant at 617-
635-4920 x2219.
Basketball
Boston Neighborhood Basketball League-13 & Under Girls
Fall League
Locations/Dates/Times: TBA
The Boston Neighborhood Basketball League-13 & Under Girls Fall League is an instructional
league aimed at teaching girls ages 10-13 the sport of organized basketball in a not-so
competitive setting. While participants will be placed on teams and compete against each other,
the primary focus of the games will be to provide instruction and practice for organized basketball.
For more information related to the BNBL 13 & Under Girls Fall League please contact Woodley
Auguste at 617-635-4920 x2116 or woodley.auguste@cityofboston.gov.
Fall Flag Football
Locations: Community Centers TBD September 7th-November 26th, 4-7 pm
A follow up to our successful spring leagues, we will support various community centers
throughout the city in launching a fall flag football league which will run 1-2 afternoons per week
depending on the site. Whether you are a rookie or a flag football veteran, this is sure to be a fun
activity. To be directed to a participating site and to obtain registration information please contact
Program Manager Michael Triant at 617-635-4920 x2219.

Girls Specific Program
All Girls Sports Festival
Locations: Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center 1350 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
Madison Park Community Center, 55 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury
April 19-22, 2011 Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
The All Girls Sports Festival was created to enhance sports and fitness opportunities for girls.
Our goal is to foster an atmosphere of freedom, exploration and individual challenge while helping
participants to discover readily available resources for both in and out of school. Includes clinics,
some skills contests to test knowledge and wellness workshops designed to enrich personal
development. For more information, please contact Program Manager Barbara Hamilton at 617-
635-4920 x2136.
Golf
Swing for Boston Classic
Location: William Devine Golf Course, Franklin Park, Dorchester October 7, 7:30 am-3:00 pm
The 2nd annual Swing for Boston Classic, to benefit the City of Boston’s Junior Golf Program, is
hosted by Mayor Thomas M. Menino and is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation
Department in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families. Join local sports celebrities
and business executives in supporting Boston’s aspiring young golfers during this day filled with
top-notch golf, a gala luncheon, an awards ceremony, and more. For tournament sponsorship
opportunities and registration information, please call Suzanne Taylor the Boston Parks and
Recreation Department at 617-961-3039. For more information, please contact Mike Devlin at
617-635-4920 x2145 or David Burnes at 617-635-4920 x2227.
Indoor Golf Lessons
Location: Various Community Centers TBA February 28th-April 1st, 5:30-7:30 pm
A six-week learn to play program for youth ages 7-17 and adults 18 and up. Learn the basics of
the fundamentals and rules of golf in a group setting taught by highly qualified golf instructors.
Sign-up is limited to a first come first serve basis. Equipment is provided. Youth lessons are free
and the adult fee is $30 for all six weeks. Proceeds go directly to the Junior Golf Fund. Detailed
information on this program will be available in December. You may contact Program Manager
Mike Devlin at 617-615-4920 x2145 if you have any questions.
Hockey
Mayor’s Cup Youth Ice Hockey Tournament
Locations: Various Rinks October 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 16th
Sponsored by the Boston Bruins Foundation and Comcast, teams throughout Boston participate
in this citywide tournament to vie for the championship title in nine divisions for boys and girls
ages 6-14 (Mites, Squirts, Pee Wee, Girls U12, Girls U14, Girls U10.) Pre-registration of teams is
required. For more information, contact Program Manager Mike Devlin at 617-635-4920 x2145.
BCYF Floor Hockey Program
Locations: TBA November-February, Weeknights
BCYF Community Centers will develop teams of youth ages 8 - 14 for the first 2 weeks and then
they will start to play other community centers around the City of Boston. The Boston Bruins are
a sponsor of this league. Pre-registration of centers is required. For more information, contact
program manager Mike Devlin at 617-635-4920 x2145.
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Rowing
Mayor’s Cup Rowing Regatta
Location: Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton Sunday, September 12th
BCYF and G-ROW Boston, Inc. have joined efforts to present this regatta and showcase the best
of Boston’s youth rowing. Rowers ages 12-18 will compete in teams with other participants from
their neighborhood in two different boat classes: 8’s and 4’s. The competition will be held on the
Charles River from the docks of the Harry Parker (CRI) Boathouse in Brighton, where viewing will
be easy for spectators. For more information, please contact Program Manager Barbara Hamilton
at 617-635-4920 x2136.
Rugby
Boston Flag Rugby
Locations/Dates/Times: TBA
In partnership with Play Rugby USA, the Boston Flag Rugby Program will introduce youth ages
10-18 to the game of rugby in a non-contact but extremely exciting setting. Youth will learn the
basics of rugby and compete against each other. In addition, youth will learn life skills through
the Play Rugby USA life skills curriculum. This program will run throughout the year at various
community centers across the city. During the Spring, the program will move outdoors to local
parks. For more information, please contact Woodley Auguste at 617-635-4920 x2116 or
woodley.auguste@cityofboston.gov.
Skating
Frog Pond Skating Party
Location: Boston Common Frog Pond February 22 and 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Ages 6 - 18
BCYF Recreation will host 200 youth at a morning of frost and frills at the skating rink on Boston
Common. Seasoned skaters and new comers alike are welcome. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact Program Manager Barbara Hamilton at 617-635-4920
x2136.
Soccer
Fall Soccer Clinics
Locations: Various Indoor/Outdoor TBD September 7th-November 26th
BCYF is partnering with Soccer 1 and Mass. Premier Soccer to offer free soccer clinics
throughout Boston neighborhoods. Kids of all skill levels will benefit from these instructional and
skill - enhancing clinics. For more information, please contact Michael Triant at 617-635-4920
x2219.
2010 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament
Location: Millennium Park, West Roxbury October 16th and 17th.
Sponsored by Comcast, this great event brings together soccer players from leagues across the
city to display their talent and sportsmanship. The tournament has 4 divisions which are 10 &
under boys, 10 & under girls as well as 13 & under boys and 13 & under girls. Each division is
formatted as a double elimination tournament with all teams being guaranteed at least two
games. For more information, please contact Michael Triant at 617-635-4920 x2219.

Coed Indoor Soccer leagues
Location: Various Community Centers TBD January 10th -March 31st, 2011
Once again partnering with Soccer 1 and Mass Premier Soccer we will offer this great winter
program that brings players and coaches from youth soccer leagues around the city to our BCYF
centers. The league has 2 divisions, which are COED 7-9 and COED 10-12. Each team will play
6-8 games and the division winners from each site will meet in a playoff on the final week of the
season. For more information, please contact Michael Triant at 617-635-4920 x2219.
Softball
Girls Softball Clinics
In partnership with the Bridgewater State College Softball Team and the Boston Red Sox RBI,
softball clinics will be offered to inner city girls, ages 9 to 18. Instruction includes the fundamental
of: Throwing, Catching, Fielding, Pitching and Hitting. For more information, please contact
Program Manager Larelle Bryson at 617-635-4920 x2218.
Tobin Community Center
February 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 4:00-7:30pm
Featuring: Lori Salvia, Head Softball Coach Bridgewater State College
Leahy/Holloran Community Center
February 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Track and Field
Middle School Cross Country Program
Locations: TBA September 13th-October 21st
Open to Boston Public Schools middle school students at various participating schools, the goal
of the program is to show that running can be a fun and cool team sport, while also developing
the students’ discipline and endurance, so that they are able to run a mile by the end of the
program. Training will occur at participating schools only (TBA). For more information, please
contact Program Manager Barbara Hamilton at 617-635-4920 x2136.
Indoor Track & Field Clinic
Location: Northeastern University, Cabot Building February 23rd, 12:30-2:30pm
Northeastern University “Huskies” Track Team will host a clinic for young people ages 6-14.
Highlighting skill techniques of high jumping, hurdling, turbo javelin tossing and more, boys and
girls will have an afternoon at the Cabot Physical Education Center hosted by Head Track Coach,
Sherman Hart. Space is limited and individuals/groups need to pre-register. For more
information, please contact Program Manager Barbara Hamilton at 617-635-4920 x2136.
Wrestling
Boston Neighborhood Wrestling Club-Winter Program
Location: Lilla G. Frederick Middle School, 270 Columbia Rd, November 30th-March 30th, 4:30-
6:30pm. $25 fee.
In partnership with the Lilla G. Frederick Middle School Wrestling Club, the Boston Neighborhood
Wrestling Club Winter Program offers middle school youth up to age 15 an opportunity to learn
wrestling and compete against other programs from surrounding areas. This program runs from
November 30th through March and wrestling meets are on Saturdays and some Sundays
beginning in January. For more information, please contact Woodley Auguste at 617-635-4920
x2116 or woodley.auguste@cityofboston.gov.
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ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
BCYF Jackson/Mann Community Center
For more information, please contact Barbara Pecci.
Adult Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Monday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm
English for Speakers of Other Languages: (ESOL)
Monday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm
Pathways to Family Success
There is a fee for most
Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm
GED
of the centers’ programs
Conversation Classes
in this guide. Please
Youth
call for more info.
Faneuil Gardens Teen Center
Ages: 10-19 Open Year Round - Monday-Friday, 1:00-9:00pm
Preschool
For more information, please contact Denise Votolato.
Ages: 2.75-7 Year Round - Days, 8:00am-6:00pm
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Jackson-Mann After School Program
For more information, please contact Deb Herman.
Monday-Friday, 1:30-6:00pm (Early dismissal days & all school vacations, 8:00am-6:00pm)
Ages: 5-12
Edison K-8 School
For more information, please contact Tom Joyce at 617-635-8436 ext. 1008.
After School Program
Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:00pm (School vacations & snow days, 8:00am-6:00pm at JMCC)
Ages: 5-12
Before School Program
Monday-Friday, 7:30am
The K1 Extended Day Program
For K1 Students Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm
Recreation
Open Gym Teen Basketball
Ages: 19 & under Tuesday & Thursday, Times vary; Saturday 2:00-4:45pm
Indoor Soccer League
January-March Friday, 6:30-9:30pm
Ages: 6-1
Baseball Tournament
June 30-Sept 1 Thursday and Friday, 3:00-6:00pm
Ages: 6-12
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Indoor Soccer League
May-July Friday, 6:30-9:00pm
Ages: 6-13
Soccer Tournament
May 3rd-July 5th Saturday, 12:00-4:00pm
Ages: 6-14
Adult Leagues
Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Basketball Enrichment Programs
Martial Arts
BOSTON CENTRAL (Chinatown, North End, South End)
BCYF Quincy Community Center (BCNC)
Red Oak After School Program
For more information, please contact Kathy Choi.
Ages: 5-13 September-June - Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-6:30pm
Youth Center
For more information, please contact Sophia Kim.
Ages: 11-18 September-June - Monday- Friday, 2:00pm-7:00pm
Recreation and Fitness Program
For more information, please contact Jerell Perez.
Ages: All Year-Round - Monday-Saturday, Times Vary
Arts and Enrichment
For more information, please contact Giles Li.
Ages: 5+ (depending on activity) September-June - Monday- Friday, 3:30pm-6:30pm
BCYF Blackstone Community Center
For more information, please contact Keith Houston.
New Adventures After School Program
For more information, please contact Sonya Patton.
September 1-June 30 Monday-Friday, 2:00pm- 6:00pm
Ages: 5-12 Tutorial Connection
October-June
Ages: 5-12 (Grades K2-5)
Youth Connection Drop-In Program
For more information, please contact Youth Advocate Tany Lopes or Youth Worker Keith Spadey.
Ages: 9-15 October 4-June 30 - Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:00pm
BCYF Nazzaro Community Center
For more information, please contact Laurie D’Elia.
After School Youth Programs
Daily, after school 2:00-6:00pm Vacation Weeks 8:00am-6:00pm
Senior Bingo
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30am-3:00pm
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Preschool Programs
Toddler Group
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Head Start
Monday, 10:00-11:00am
Recreation
Open Weight Room
Monday-Friday, 6:00am-9:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm
Open Adult Gym
For Adults Every night except Tuesday, 6:00-9:00pm
Adult Volleyball
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pm
In-house Basketball
Ages: 4-14 Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm
CHARLESTOWN
BCYF Charlestown Community Center
Smart From the Start Program
For more information, please contact Dina Maldonado.
Ages: 0-5 Beginning September 13 - Times Vary
Adult Education
For more information, please contact Joseph Ciancurulo.
September- June, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm
Recreation
For more information, please contact Pete Washington.
Saturday Pee-Wee Basketball
September 11-October 23 & November 6-December 18 Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm
Ages 4-9
Saturday Swim Lessons
September 11-October 23 & November 6-December 18 Saturday, 9:15am-11:30am
Ages: 5-12
Soccer Academy
January 24-March 21 Monday, 6:00-8:00pm
Ages: 6-12
Basketball Academy
Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm
Ages: 6-16
Adult Water Aerobics
September 13-October 28 & November 2-December 16 Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm
For Adults
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BCYF Golden Age Center
For more information, please contact Beverly Gibbons.
For senior Citizens Year Round - Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Free Art Classes, Knitting & Crocheting, Bingo, Field Trips, Lunch Program & more!
BCYF Kent Community Center
Tiny Tots School Year Program
For more information, please contact Andrea Gorman.
Begins September 13 Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am & 12;30pm-3:30pm
Ages: 3-4
After School Program
For more information, please contact Alice Lynch.
Begins September 13 Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00pm
Ages: 6-12
DORCHESTER
BCYF Cleveland Community Center
For more information, please contact Jim Roberts.
Teen Programs
Activities include Job workshops; Team building, Group discussion, Gym, Outings.
Recreational Programs
Instructional Soccer & Basketball
BCYF Holland Community Center
For more information, please contact Sonya Bynoe.
Community Kids Club
Monday-Friday 3:00pm-5:30pm
Ages: 7-13
Holland After School Enrichment Program
Monday-Friday 3:00pm-6:30pm
Ages: 5-12
Teen/Youth Programs
Monday-Friday 3pm-9pm
Job workshops; Team building, Group discussion, Gym, Outings.
Recreation Programs
Men’s Nights, Floor Hockey, Pee Wee League, Skills Training, Teen Basketball, Men’s and
Women’s Basketball, Soccer League and more…
Aquatic Programs:
Adult Swim, Swim Team, Lifeguard Training, Special Olympics, Swim Lessons
BCYF Grove Hall Community Center
For more information, please contact Aidee Pomales.
G.E.D. Classes
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 12:30-4:00pm
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Gym
Ages: 10-17 Monday-Friday, 5:00-8:30pm
Teen Lounge
For teens Monday-Friday, 4:00-8:30pm
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center
For more information, please contact Kate Hennigan.
Preschool Program
Ages 3-4 Days and time vary.
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Recreation
Adult Yoga
Adults Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm
Adult Zumba
Adults Monday & Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
Adult Irish Step
Ages: 18+ Thursday, 7:30pm
Preschool Yoga
Ages: 3-5 Tuesday, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Girls Yoga
Girls, Ages: 7—12 Thursday 4:00 —5:30pm
Teen Yoga
Ages: 13 Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm
Preschool Sports
Ages: 3-5 Thursday, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Girls Kickboxing
Ages: 7-12 Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm
Self-Defense
Ages: 7-12 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-6:15pm
Aquatics
Parent /Tot Swimming Lessons
Ages: 6 months-3 year Saturday, 9:30-10:00am
Water Tot Swimming Lessons
Ages: 3-5 Saturday, 10:15-10:45am
Youth Swimming Lessons
Children must be at least 6 years of age a Min. of 4ft. tall.
Beginner I-Saturday, 11:15am-12:00pm Beginner II-Monday & Wednesday 5:00-5:30pm
Advanced-Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm
Ages: 6-12
Adult Swimming Lessons
Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm
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Adult Water Aerobics
Monday & Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
Underwater Rugby
Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Friday, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Enrichment
Adult Knitting
Ages: 18+ Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lego Club
Ages: 6-10 Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
Vacation Week
Every vacation week, the LHCC Staff and Council offer a wide range of activities and field trips for
community members of all ages.
BCYF Perkins Community Center
For more information, please contact Troy Smith.
After School Youth Programs
School Age Childcare
Ages: 5 to 12 Monday-Friday
Writing/Swim Program
Ages: 8 to 12 Monday-Friday
Strong Women, Strong Girls
Ages: 6 to 12 Thursday
Male Mentorship
Ages: 6 to 12 Wednesday
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Recreation
Coed Pee Wee Basketball Program
Ages: 5 to 13 Saturday
Coed Piranhas Swim Team
Ages: 5 to 16 Monday-Friday
Personal Fitness
Ages: 10 to Adult Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Karate
Ages: 5 to Adult Tuesday, Wednesday
Adult Literacy Program
Ages: 16 to Adult Monday-Thursday
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EAST BOSTON
BCYF Orient Heights Community Center
For more information, please contact Damien Margardo.
Senior Center
For Senior Citizens Monday-Friday, 10:00am-2:30pm
Enjoy time with friends walking playing cards games or just discussing the “Good Old days” all
while having lunch in a safe clean inviting environment.
Green Art
Ages: 5-10 Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Youth Center
Ages: 7-12 Monday-Friday, 4:00-6:00pm
Recreation
Flag Football
Ages: 13-17
League Play
Monday, 3:30-5:30pm
Family & Friends Softball
All ages Tuesday, 4:30-6:30pm
Wheel Chair Basketball
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pm
Friday Night Soccer
Ages: 8-13 Friday, 6:00-8:00pm
Open Basketball League
Ages: 16+ Thursday, 6:00-9:00
Open Gym
Monday 6:00-9:00 Tuesday 3:00-7:00 Wednesday-Friday 3:00-6:00
BCYF Paris Street Community Center
For more information, please contact Joe Weddleton.
Girls Center
Ages: 9-14 Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00pm
Recreation
Soccer
Ages: 8-17 Tuesday, Times vary based on age group
Girls Basketball
Ages: 9-12 Wednesday, 4:30-5:30
Boys Basketball
Ages: 9-12 Friday, 4:30-5:30pm
Open Gym
Ages: 16 & under Monday-Friday, 3:00-4:30pm
For families Friday, 4:30-6:00pm
17 & Older Monday & Wednesday Nights 6:00-9:00
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Multi-Sports
Ages: 5-10 Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
Adult Woman’s Basketball
Ages: 17+ Friday, 6:15-8:15pm
Adult Open Gym
For Adults Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm
BCYF Paris Street Pool
For more information please contact Abdul Lahlali.
Swim Lessons
For Levels 1-4 following Red Cross Guidelines. Monday-Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm
Aquasize
Ages: Adults Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm
Great White Swim Team
Ages: 6-15 Monday & Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm
BCYF Harborside Community Center
For more information, please contact Mary Ann Gilespie.
Teen Center Program
Ages: 13-17 Monday-Thursday, 4:00-9:00pm; Friday 3:00-8:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
After School
After-school Reading/Math Tutoring Program
For grades K2- 5th
Choices After School Enrichment Program
For children grades 1-6 Monday-Friday, 2:00-6:00pm
Adult Education
Evening Classes for Adults
Spanish Native Language Literacy (NLL)
ESOL Classes
Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm
Citizenship Class
Wednesday, 6:00-8:00pm
GED Prep
Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm
The Adult Diploma Program
Computer Class
Friday $75.00 for ten classes
Senior Program
For seniors Friday, 1:00-5:00pm
Includes bingo, holiday luncheons, suppers, and senior trips.
Enrichment
Girl Scouts
Friday, 6:00-8:00pm
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Supper Club
Thursday & Friday, 5:00-6:00pm
Recreation
Gym Program
Tuesday-Thursday, 4:00-9:00pm, Friday 3:00-8:00pm & Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Pool Program
Tuesday-Thursday, 4:00-9:00pm, Friday 3:00-8:00pm & Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Baton Twirling
Ages: 6-18 Wednesday & Friday, 5:00-6:00pm
HYDE PARK
BCYF Hyde Park Community Center
For more information, please contact Winton H. Lloyd.
Teen / Youth Programs
Monday-Friday, Various Hours
Computer Access
Monday-Friday, 1:00-8:30pm
Recreation
For all Monday-Thursday & Saturday, Times Vary
After School Tutoring
For grades 1-8 Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00pm
JAMAICA PLAIN
Agassiz Community Center
Hosting Curtis Hall Community Center programming. For more information, please contact
Martha Salamanca.
Before School program
For more information, please contact Janet Owens.
Ages: 6-12 Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:30am
Kids Corner After School Program
For more information, please contact Awilda Torres.
6-12years old Mon-Fri 2:30pm-6:00pm, 8:30am-6:00pm (school vacation weeks)
Child care vouchers are accepted, sliding scale fee applies.
MCAS Tutoring
For more information, please contact Flor Castillo.
3rd and 4th grade students Mon-Fri 3:30pm-6:00pm
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Youth Connection
Ages: 13 plus Mon-Fri 2:00pm-6:00pm
Contact:Victoria Hernandez at 617-635-5191
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BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center
Currently closed for renovations—programming has been moved to the Agassiz and English
Community Centers.
English Community Center
Hosting Curtis Hall Community Center programming. For more information, please contact
Martha Salamanca at the Agassiz Community Center.
Cooking Class
Adult Education
GED program, ESOL, Distant Learning Program
BCYF Hennigan Community Center
For more information, please contact Carmen Cordova.
After School Tutoring (The Friendship Program)
For more information, please contact Hingel Agrinsoni.
Ages: 6-12 Mon-Fri/2:30pm to 6:30pm, Vacation & Holidays 8:00am-6:00pm.
Recreation
Swim Team
Ages: 6-15
Open Pool
Ages: 6-17 Mon-Fri
Aqua Aerobics
Mon, Wed, & Fri. / 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Open Gym/Basketball
Mon-Fri, Various Times
MATTAPAN
BCYF Gallivan Community Center
For more information, please contact Cherie Cope at the Mildred Avenue Community Center.
Gallivan “OSCO” After School Program
Ages: 5.9-12.5 Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-6:00pm
Recreation/Enrichment
Basketball 101
Ages: 6-12 Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Gallivan Urban Farmer’s Program
Ages: 14+ Tuesday-Friday, 2:00-6:00pm
Smart from the Start
For children 0 to 5 years old and their parents. For more information, please contact Rayza.
Senior Wellness Fitness
Monday & Wednesday, 10:30am 12:00pm
Senior Computer Class
Monday & Wednesday, 10:00am 11:00am
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BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center
For more information, please contact Shawn Webb.
Mildred Ave. “STAR” After School Program
Ages: 6-12.5 Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-6:00pm
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Ages: 8-12 Monday-Friday, 1:30-6:00pm
Mildred Ave. Teen Development Program
For grades 7th, 8th & 9th Monday-Friday, 1:30-5:30pm
Mildred Ave. Teen Readiness Program
For grades 9th to College Freshman Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:30pm
Music Production
Ages: 14+ Thursday, 5:00-8:00pm
Recreation & Aquatics
All ages Various days and times.
ROSLINDALE
BCYF Archdale Community Center
For more information, please contact Franna Boyce.
Smart From the Start:
For children 0 to 5 years old and their parents. For more information, please contact Rayza.
After School Program
September-June Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00pm
Ages: 6-12
Teen Activities
For more information, please contact Donna Moise.
Home work Help & Computer Time
Monday-Friday 2:00-3:00pm
Cooking Classes
(at Roslindale CC) Monday & Thursday 3:00-4:30p
Teen Council
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Gym Time
Tuesday & Friday 6:00-8:00pm
Recreation & Enrichment
For more information, please contact Michelle Bailey.
Girls Scouts
For girls ages: 7-11 Tuesday, 4:30-6:00pm
Girls Step Dancing
Ages: 6-14 Wednesday, 5:00-6:00PM
Tennis & Soccer Instruction
Dates & Times to be announced.
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KENDO
Monday & Thursday, 6:00-8:30pm
Computer Class
Friday 12:30 -2pm
BCYF Flaherty Pool
For more information, please contact Richard Mojica.
A variety of aquatics programs are offered including lap swim, swim lessons, swim team and
open swim.
BCYF Roslindale Community Center
For more information, please contact Cynthia Johnson.
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Recreation
Men’s League, Tenacity, Teen Fitness, Never To Late, Men’s Open Gym 18 & Up, Teen Girls
Fitness, HRC Women's League, Youth Open Gym, Flag Football, Pee-Wee Indoor Soccer
League, PAL Basketball League
ROXBURY
BCYF Madison Park Community Center
For more information, please contact Shirley Billings.
Youth
Youth Connection
Girls Ages 14-18: 3:00-8:30pm Boys Ages 14-18: 12:00-3:00pm
Teen Night
Ages: 13-18 Begins September 14th, 2010 - Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm
Recreation
NU Open Gym
Ages: 3-8 Saturday, 10:00-11:30am
Next Step Basketball
Begins September 13th, 2010 Monday, 6:15-7:20pm
Ages: 14-16
Girls Basketball Development
Ages: 12-18 Begins September 15th 2010, Monday & Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
B.E.S.T. Basketball
Begins September 2nd, 2010 Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm;
Ages: 3-17 Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
Swim Lessons & Swim Team
Computer Lab
Begins September 1st, 2010 Monday-Thursday, 1:00-8:30pm
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ROXBURY
BCYF Mason Pool
For more information, please contact Paul Marenco.
A variety of aquatics programs are offered including lap swim, swim lessons, swim team and
open swim.
BCYF Orchard Gardens Community Center
For more information, please contact Louise Sowers.
Youth Connection Program Daily Schedule
September -June Monday-Friday. 3:30PM-6:30PM
Afterschool Program
September -June Monday-Friday, 3:30PM-6:30PM
BCYF Vine Street Community Center
For more information, please contact David Hinton.
After School Program
5.9 -12 yr. old Monday-Friday, 2pm -6pm
Youth Connection
9-15 yr. old Monday-Friday, 5pm-7:30pm
Computer Class
All Ages Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm
Recreation
Karate
All Ages Monday & Thursday, 6pm-7:15pm
Teen Step Dance
9-18 yr. old Monday, Thursday, Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Tuesday, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Urban Dance Connection
Ages 3-Adult Monday-Thursday, Various Times
Open Gym Basketball
Ages: 18+ Monday, 7:15pm-9:00pm, Tuesday, 6:30pm -8:30pm
Open Gym Teen Sports
All Ages Wednesday & Friday, 6pm-8:30pm
Open Gym Basketball
30 & older Thursday, 7:15pm-8:45pm
Merritting Attention Basketball
Ages: 5-14 Saturday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Basketball League
Adults Saturday, 2:00pm-6:00pm
BCYF Shelburne Community Center
Open during renovations - For more information, please contact Warren Chase.
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Computer Lab
Monday-Thursday
Adult Classes:Morning 11:30am-1:00pm, Evening:5:45pm-7:00pm
Teen Center
Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm, Friday-Teen Night
Afterschool Program
Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Recreation
Youth Basketball Developmental Program
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-7:30pm
Men’s Adult Basketball
Tuesday & Thursday 7:30-9:30pm
Women’s Open Gym
Wednesday, 7:00-9:00pm
Teens Strengthening & Conditioning Program
Wednesday & Friday 4:00-6:00pm
No Books, No Ball Program
Saturday, 10am-4:00pm
BCYF Tobin Community Center
For more information, please contact Bill Romond.
Ellen Jackson Preschool
Ages: 2.9-5 Mon-Fri, 7:30-5:30
Enrichment
Photography
Ages: 13-17 Monday, 4:30-6:00
Art Classes
Ages: 6-11 Mon/Wed, 4:00-6:00
Cooking Classes
Ages: 12-17 Mon/Wed, 4:30-6:00
Astronomy
Ages: 10-12 Tues/Thurs, 4:30- 6:00
Tutoring/Homework Help
Ages: 6-17 Mon-Fri, 2:00-4:00
After School Program
Ages: 6-12 Mon-Fri, 2:00-6:00
Youth Connection
Ages: 13-19 Mon-Fri, 2:00-7:00
Chess Club
Ages: 9-11 Wed, 4:30-6:00
Count Down to Kindergarten
Ages: 1-3 Wed/Sat, 9:30-1:30
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Senior Computer Class
Ages: 55+ Tuesday, 11-12noon
Community Learning Initiative
For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920.
Recreation
Flag Football
Ages: 6-17 Tues/Thurs, 4:30-6:00
Karate
Ages: 6-14 Mon/Wed, 4:30-6:00
Pee Wee Basketball
Ages: 6-12 Saturday, 9:00-11:00
Floor Hockey
Ages: 6-17 Tues/Thurs, 4:30-6:00
Adult Fitness Classes
Ages: 18+ Mon/Wed, 6:00-7:00
Elderly Fitness Classes
Ages: 55+ Tues/Thurs, 9:30-10:30
Men’s In-House Basketball
Ages: 18+ Wednesday, 7:00-9:00
Youth Indoor Soccer
TBA
Adult Karate
Ages: 18+ Saturday, 9:30-11:30
Indoor Baseball Training
Ages: 12-18 Saturday, 4:00-5:00
SOUTH BOSTON
BCYF Condon Community Center
For more information, please contact Judy Ryan.
The Condon Community Center After School Program
Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm
Ages: Grade K2 - 12 years Cost per child:$8.00/per day
Computer Lab
Senior, adult, teens and children programs ,i.e. learning the basics of a computer to setting up an
email account, homework, research, to fun and games.
Recreation
Swimming Lessons, Swim Team, Adult Water Aerobics, Gym, Instructional basketball, Basketball
leagues
Men’s League
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00pm-9:00pm
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Adult Education
GED
mid September and through May Monday & Wednesday, 6:00pm- 9:00pm
BCYF Tynan Community Center
For more information, please contact Kathy Ryan.
Afterschool Tutoring
Grade 1-8 October-June - Monday-Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Recreation
Go-Girl-Go Program
Ages: 12-15 September-August - Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-8:30pm
Tots Gym
Ages: 4-6 September-May - Monday or Thursday, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Juniors Gym
Ages: 7-9 September-May - Monday or Thursday, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Instructional Basketball
Ages: 7-12 Monday & Wednesday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Flag Football
Boys Ages: 7-13 Days and Times TBD
Men’s Basketball League
Males Ages: 18+ October-May - Tuesday, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Women’s Basketball League
Women Ages: 18+ October-May - Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Co-ed Volleyball
Ages: 18+ October-May - Thursday 6:00-10:00pm
Open Gym
Wednesday & Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm
Support and Recovery Groups
Monday-Thursday, 6:30pm-9:30pm
WEST ROXBURY
BCYF Ohrenberger Community Center
For more information, please contact Tom Regan.
Preschool Program
Ages 3 & 4 Days and times vary.
School Age Child Care/Day Program
Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:00, 8:00am-6:00pm (School vacation hours)
Seniors
Bingo, Fitness Classes, Painting, Luncheons, Computer Classes, Workshops, Volunteer
Opportunities
Senior Computer Class
Beginners-Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am - Advanced-Thursday, 9:30-11:00am.
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Gymnastics Program
Ages: 3-14 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Youth Program
For 4th grade and up Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 2:30-5:30pm
Adult Education Program
Pre-GED, ABE and GED Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Enrichment
Youth Enrichment Program
Ages: 6 –12 Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4:30pm
Ceramics for Adults
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pm $45.00/ ten-week session
Quilting for Adults
Wednesday, 7:00-9:00pm $45.00/ ten-week session
BCYF Roche Community Center
Session 1 begins September 13, 2010 Session 2 begins November 1, 2010
For more information, please contact Lauren Hurley.
Preschool Programs
Toddler Time
Seven-week session
Sticky Fingers
Seven-week session
Sports, Games & More...
Seven-week session
Creative Movement and Dance
Seven-week session
Story Time & Crafts
Seven-week session
Youth Programs
Pee Wee Basketball
Seven-week session
Wide World of Sports
Seven-week session
Youth Karate
Seven-week session
Beginner Guitar Class
Fourteen-week session
Advanced Guitar Class
Fourteen-week session
Pee Wee Drama
Seven-week session
Act it Out!
Seven-week session
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Home Alone Safety
Art Projects that are NEW & COOL
Seven-week session
WRCC HOUSE LEAGUE
Boys' & Girls' Basketball Leagues
Coach Meeting House League Co-ed Skills Clinic
Seven-week session
The “TEEN CENTER ON CENTRE”
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Courtney or Tracy or just drop-in and meet
them. Permission slips are required for all activities. Grades 6 & up
Teen Center Open Activity Time
Monday, 3-6pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm, Friday, 5-8:30pm
Monday Co-ed Open Gym
Ages: 12-16 only Monday, 3:00-5:00pm
Teen Open Gym Schedule-
Ages: 12-16 only Tues, Wed, and Thurs. 24:00pm
Cooking Club
Seven week session
Friday Night Field Trips and Half Day Program
September Apple Picking Trip; Boys Night Guitar Hero Tournament; October Girl's Night; October
Haunted House Night; Girls Shopping Trip; December Holiday Shopping Trip; TCOC Holiday
Giving Tree; December Teen Week
Adult Programs
Morning Yoga
Seven-week session
Yoga for Adults
Seven week session
Beginning Yoga for Adults
Seven-week session
Zumba
Seven week session
Boot Camp for Adults
Seven week session
Knitting for Adults
Seven-week session
Senior Programs
Line Dancing for Seniors
Monday, 11:15-12:15pm
Yoga for Seniors
Seven week session; 2 days per week
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Yoga for Seniors
Seven week session 1 day per week
Senior Walking Club
Friday, 1-2pm
Men’s Pinochle Group
Monday-Thursday, 11:00am
Bridge Group
Wednesday, 11:00am
Senior Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month, 11:15am
Seniors’ Lunch Program
Friday
A reservation is required. Please call Linda at (617) 522-6700.
Special Wednesday Luncheons*
Lunch will be served at noon. Must register in person at the Roche Center. Space is limited.
Thanksgiving Day Luncheon November 17th
Holiday Luncheon December 15th
*Must be current member of WRCC to register for Special Wednesday Luncheons.
Foxwoods Trips
Seniors will leave from the Roche Center promptly at 7:45am.
BCYF Draper Pool
For more information, please contact Aristide Perez.
Session 1 begins September 13, 2010 Session 2 November 1, 2010
Preschool Swim Lessons
Seven week session
Beginner/ Level 1 & Intermediate/ Level 2 Swim Lessons
Seven week session
Swim Team
Begins in November, Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families
1483 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120
Phone:617-635-4920 Fax:617-635-4524
www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf