Clubhouse service learning groups are starting to form at the Club now. Groups are designed to support leadership development and to get members involved in service to their Club and community! These are structured groups meet weekly through the school year. Registration and deadlines for each group, by age, are detailed below.

Gemstones: Gemstones is our elementary school service learning group which meets Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. No registration is required and interested members should plan to attend the first meeting on Wednesday, September 28th. Reach out to Katie with any question.

Tanners Torch Club: Torch Club is our middle school leadership group which meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. To join, new & returning members, must attend the mandatory information session on Wednesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Applications will be distributed at the meeting. Email Sean with any questions.

Intrepid Keystone Club: Keystone is recruiting new members in 9th-11th grade. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Interested members must complete an application and interview process. Applications are due Wednesday, September 28th by 7:00 p.m. at the front desk and 2022-2023 Intrepid Keystone Application. Questions about Keystone? Email Katie!

The Main Clubhouse drop-in program will open Monday, September 19, 2022. The drop-in program is open to youth & teens, ages 8-18, from any community. The drop-in program is open Mondays-Fridays from Woburn Public School dismissal until 7:00 p.m. for members in 6th grade and younger and until 9:00 p.m. for teen members in 7th-9th grade. 

All new & returning youth & teens, accompanied by a parent or guardian, MUST attend an orientation and complete the online registration before being able to attend the Clubhouse program. Click here for details about this process!

The Main Clubhouse program is expanding and seeking individuals who are excited to support the growth of our programs and members! Current opportunities include: 

Aquatics Director – We are looking for a motivated individual to provide leadership within our Clubhouse program through aquatics opportunities. Candidates must have a CURRENT American Red Cross lifeguarding certificate and be willing to become certified in other areas such as WSI instructor and Certified Pool Operator within the first six months.

Youth Development Assistants – The Clubhouse is seeking multiple individuals to provide content-specific programming during afternoons & evenings to members ages 8-18. 

SCI AmeriCorps Member – In partnership with Social Capital Inc. we are seeking full-time AmeriCorps volunteers to support service-learning programming, volunteer coordination, and community building.

Learn about these positions and others, and apply today!

The Clubhouse afterschool program is entering its last session, Session IV! Programming begins Monday, April 25th and runs until Thursday, June 23rd! This program is open to youth ages 8-18 from any community and runs Mondays-Fridays from WPS school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Space is limited and spots fill on a first come, first serve basis. Members sign up by the day of the week and can only attend on their registered days. 

Interested families must complete and return the enrollment form here: Afterschool Session IV Enrollment Form. Once days are confirmed in the program, a staff will be in touch to complete your membership. 

This limited capacity and set daily roster help ensure the Club remains a safe place for our members amongst the ongoing health crisis. The Club is a mask optional facility at this time.

Each afternoon members will participate in Power Hour, the Club’s designated time for homework help & academic support, receive a snack, and participate in a two activities of their choice. Members are encouraged to attend all registered days in their session and repeated failure to attend will affect your child’s continued ability to attend the program and to sign up for future sessions.

Please email Meg with any questions!

Session II of our afterschool programming begins Monday, November 29th and we have a limited amount of spots available for interested members! This program is open to youth ages 8-18 from any community and runs Mondays-Fridays from WPS school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Space is limited and spots fill on a first come, first serve basis. Members sign up by the day of the week and can only attend on their registered days. 

Session II runs from Monday, November 29, 2021 until Friday, February 18, 2022. Interested families must complete and return the enrollment form here: Session II Enrollment Form. Once days are confirmed in the program, a staff will be in touch to complete your membership. 

This limited capacity and set daily roster help ensure the Club remains a safe place for our members amongst the ongoing health crisis. Masks are required for all who enter the Club.

Each afternoon members will participate in Power Hour, the Club’s designated time for homework help & academic support, receive a snack, and participate in a two activities of their choice. Members are encouraged to attend all registered days in their session and repeated failure to attend will affect your child’s continued ability to attend the program and to sign up for future sessions.

Please email Meg with any questions!

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn is offering intramural, instructional basketball leagues for youth in grades 2-6 this winter. The cost is $25 to participate and all participants must be Club members.

Leagues run from mid-November until mid-February. Teams will have one practice and one game each week. Biddy League teams practice at 6:00 p.m. weekdays and games are hosted Saturday mornings. Buddy League teams practice at 7:00 p.m. weekdays and games are hosted Saturday afternoons. Practice days and times are chosen by volunteer coaches and the Club can not make accommodations for practice and/or teammate requests.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are seeking volunteer coaches. If you are interested and/or able to volunteer to coach a basketball team this winter, please complete the volunteer form here. The number of coaches who volunteer determines the number of players we can accept into the league. Without enough volunteers, our spots for youth will be extremely limited.

To become a Club member, you must complete a 2021-2022 membership form and pay the $25 membership fee. Staff will be on hand during registration to collect all membership information for new participants. Memberships will not be available or accepted until the night of registration.

REGISTRATION DATES:

BIDDY BASKETBALL LEAGUE – for members in 2nd, 3rd & 4th grades (must be 8 years old by 12/31/2021).
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

BUDDY BASKETBALL LEAGUE – for members in 5th & 6th grades.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The Club is excited to start Gemstones, our elementary service group! Gemstones is a group of dedicated elementary members interested in giving back to their Club and community. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic members looking to get involved in service learning in a weekly structured setting!

Join us at our first introductory meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. At the meeting, youth will learn more about the group, meet the advisors, get membership information and more! We hope to see you there!

Gemstones is open to any elementary member, 8 years and older. Interested members that cannot make the first meeting, should email Katie for more information and how to join! 

Join other teens and learn important financial skills and tips on how to set yourself up for your future with Money Matters! Money Matters is a teen only opportunity for youth in 7th-12th grade that meets weekly on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. 

We’re recruiting motivated members to join this engaging program now! Opportunities will include learning how to budget for yourself, the real cost of being an adult and will include fun incentives and prizes for those who participate.

Email Katie for more information and come down to the Club to get involved!

A reminder that to become a teen member, you can come to the front desk at any time to complete your membership application and pay the $25 membership fee for the year! We look forward to seeing you soon.

The Club is looking for committed adult volunteers to support out 2022 Winter Basketball Leagues! Leagues are co-ed, intramural opportunities for our members to learn the sport of basketball while being in a supportive, team environment with their peers. Volunteers must commit to 2 hours a week during the season, which runs from mid-November to mid-March.

The Club hold three leagues and leagues are based on current school grade and are for members 8 years and older in 2nd through 8th grade. Practices are held Tuesdays-Fridays beginning at 6:00 p.m. and games are held on Thursdays for our oldest league and Saturdays for our two younger league.

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach this season, please follow this link to complete the Club’s volunteer intake form. Once completed a Club staff will be in touch with more information. Thank you for considering supporting the Club with your time!

Please note that registration information for our basketball leagues will be released shortly. The response to our volunteer need directly affects how we run these leagues and how many youth we can serve through this program. 

Teen leagues are forming now at the Club and we want you to join! Teen leagues are open to all members in 7th – 12th grades and of any skill level. These are opportunities for members to compete against other Club members, make new friends and have fun playing a new game. Leagues take place during our Teen Drop-In Hours evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and all you need is a 2021-2022 membership and to pay the $25 membership fee.

Mondays: Volleyball League
Tuesdays: Flag Football League
Thursdays: Basketball League

To become a member, just stop by the Club’s front desk to complete the paperwork and pay your fee. Email Dave with any questions at d.maestri@bgcwoburn.org!