Swimming is an essential part of summer!  Even more essential is water safety!

Registration for a seven-week session of summer swimming lessons will take place Wednesday, June 27, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Slots for swimming lessons will fill on a first come, first served basis.

Summer 2018 Swim Lessons – Club Members (ages 8 and older)

Summer 2018 Swim Lessons – Non-Members (ages 7 and younger)

Are you unsure about which level your child should swim with?  Please check this simple questionnaire to help guide you, or discuss your child’s abilities with our Aquatics Director at the time of registration.

Intent to Apply – 21st CCLC Grant Funding

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn hereby notifies the local community of our intention to apply to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers program grant to support out of school time (OST) programming at the Shamrock Elementary School in Woburn, MA.  The Club will submit the application to DESE in May of 2018. If granted, funds will be used to support additional learning time at the Shamrock Elementary School in Woburn, MA. The Club is applying to become a Demonstration Site within the 21st CCLC program.

More information about the 21st CCLC Program may be obtained by visiting the following webpage on the website of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: http://www.doe.mass.edu/21cclc/

Questions or public input about the 21st CCLC program and grant proposal may be directed at Alison McDaniel, After the Bell Program Director for James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn.

On Thursday, April 5, 2018 the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn hosted their 54th Annual Awards Night. This event highlights members who have excelled over the 2017-2018 program year in the Club’s core program areas: academic success, good character & leadership, and healthy lifestyles. This year the Club honored 148 youth and teens for their dedication to the Club and their hard work in Club programs. Additionally the organization distributed $5,360 in scholarship funds in memory of distinguished Club alumni to ten Club seniors.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Pot of Gold Raffle!  Thank you to all who so generously supported the Jamie McKeown Boys & Girls Club!

$20,000 Winner:  Ticket #201, Tom & Janine Block

$1,000 Winner:  Ticket #845, Kevin Cafua

$1,000 Winner:  Ticket #811, Dr. Scott Fuller

$500 Winner:  Ticket #27, Kathryn & Christine Murray

$500 Winner:  Ticket #217, Altavesta 8

$250 Winner:  Ticket #767, Charlie Hardy

$250 Winner:  Ticket #563, Mary Levine

Freezin’ For a Reason!

The first ever Polar Plunge to support the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn was a tremendous success! More than $7,000 (with donations still coming in!) was raised to support the mission of the Club, inspiring youth to find their greatness. 50 brave Club supporters, ranging in age from 8 years to 78 years, dunked into frigid, icy Horn Pond.  A crowd of spectators cheered them on on a rainy Sunday afternoon.  The event was spearheaded by Drew Crawford of the Club’s Board of Directors.

Pizza was generously donated by Gloria’s Pizza, Romas Bakery, Toscano’s Pizza, Mike’s Pizza, Pizza Market, My Brother’s Place, Lisa’s Pizzeria and UNOs of Woburn.

Special thanks to John Devine and North Suburban Transportation for supplying the school bus to bring participants and spectators to and from Horn Pond. Fire Chief Stephen Adgate, Deputy Chief Clark Kenton, and Group 2 Captain George Poole had many firefighters in survival suits and standing by to support the safety of all involved. Woburn Police also dispatched Officer Joe Wells and Officer Dana Gately to assist with the traffic in the area. Additional thanks to Woburn’s City Council, Recreation Commission, and Mayor Scott Galvin (who also jumped in with us!) for their support and approval of the event.

The Polar Plunge was a tremendous success and we are already planning for 2019! Thank you to everyone who showed their support!

NENEAPC Sectionals – 2nd Place Finish!

January 27th & January 28th was an exciting weekend for Lucky’s Lobsters Swim Team!  More than 100 swimmers participated in the 2017-2018 NENEAPC Sectionals Swim Meet at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester.  The Club’s swimmers were excited and their performance demonstrated both their motivation and their skill. Many Club members swam to their personal best records, won their heats, and earned many first place event finishes.

Overall, the group earned 2nd Place in Division 1. Additionally, the 11-12 girls from the Jamie McKeown Boys & Girls Club took home the trophy for first place for their age group. Many of the other age groups came is as Division 1 runner ups. Overall it was a tremendous success and everyone at the Club is very proud of each swimmer who showed their best efforts and amazing sportsmanship.

Lucky’s Lobsters is coached by Anthony Fiore, Casey Cullinane, Jill Branley, Matt Perry, Sam Flecchia and Kathryn O’Brien. The staff at the Club would also like to give a special shout out to the parent volunteers that donated their time at the Sectionals Swim Meet with the ribbons, timing, and officiating.

Are you bold for the cold?

Join us for our Polar Plunge to support the Club!  Participants of any age are welcome to participate & Club members are encouraged to come.  Youth must be accompanied by an adult.  Ask your family & friends to support you and try to raise $50 to donate to the Club.  We hope you’ll consider getting involved and we hope to see you brave the icy waters with us on February 11, 2018!

Grab the pledge form & start fundraising today!

Learn more & even register online!

Be sure to check out the latest schedule of activities that occur at the Main Clubhouse each day.  The Clubhouse is open for members to drop-in after school Mondays through Fridays, 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Members who are in 8th grade & high school can stay until 9:00 p.m.!

In addition to scheduled activities, there are 2-3 other options at every hour that members can choose from.  There’s always something fun happening, so be sure to come often to get involved!

More than 2,000 kids & parents/guardians have attended orientation to join the Club or renew their membership. Thank you so much!

Remember, ALL members, new and returning, MUST attend an orientation to take a tour of the new building and understand the new policies and procedures.  A membership to the Club costs just $25.00, a completed application, and attendance at an orientation. Thanks for understanding!

Orientations being offered in the months of January & February are as follows:

Wednesday, 3/7 @ 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, 3/22 @ 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 4/10 @ 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, 4/26 @ 7:00 p.m.

For more information about the Clubhouse program, e-mail Meg Gambale, Clubhouse Program Director.