We are excited to share our teen evening hours for all members currently in the 7th-12th grade. Teen members are invited to the Club for programming from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. During this time, staff have curated a great program offering for all including sport leagues, art, leadership & more! 

Participation in the planned programming is required while at the Clubhouse. Teens are encouraged to check out the schedule and choose to attend on nights they are interested in the activities. Check out the current teen program calendar here!

Teen hours currently operate on a drop-in basis – meaning there is no need to pick your day or RSVP, just show up! Please note this is subject to change, but we will communicate any edits to the program as soon as possible. Staff will be keeping a close eye on our capacity and attendance to ensure safe numbers & ratios in alignment to our COVID safety procedures. 

In order to attend, an updated 2021-2022 Club membership form & the $25 membership fee must be completed. Stop by the front desk or email Meg at m.gambale@bgcwoburn.org to receive this information!

The Intrepid Keystone Club is the Club’s high school service learning group. Members gain valuable skills while engaging in community service and leadership development, focusing on academic success and career preparation.

New members interested in joining Keystone must apply via the application linked below. All applications are due to the Club September 29, 2021 no later than 7:00 p.m. Please drop them off at the front desk or in the Club’s secure mailbox at the front door.

2021-2022 Intrepid Keystone Application

If you have any questions, please contact Intrepid Keystone advisor, Katie Sullivan, at k.sullivan@bgcwoburn.org.

Recruitment for the Tanners Torch Club is underway and they are looking for motivated middle school students who are looking to make change in their Club & community! Mark your calendars and make sure to attend the mandatory information session on Wednesday, September 22nd from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tanners Torch Club is a weekly commitment with meetings held on Wednesdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from any community are welcome to apply. You do not need to be a Club member to apply or attend the information session.

Click here for all the important dates & details and email Erica at e.chepulis@bgcwoburn.org with any questions!

The Club is SO excited to welcome back our teen members to the Clubhouse. We have been MISSING you all! We can’t overstate how pumped we are to get you all back and get into some new programs & activities.

Teen Open House!
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 & Thursday, September 23, 2021
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RSVP to Meg, m.gambale@bgcwoburn.org
Fall Teen Open Houses

All teens are invited to join us at our open houses to learn more about how our teen hours will be operating this fall! A teen at the Club is considered those currently in grades 7th-12th from any community. Teens are welcome to attend one or both and are encouraged to invite their friends! Don’t forget to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

The Club is excited to announce Club Classics, a 6 week session of some of our favorite Clubhouse activities. Members, ages 8 to 18, are invited to participate in these weekly programs and we are excited to get more members back into the building!

Club Classics are programs that will run Mondays – Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Members are welcome to register for 1 program per evening for the 6 week session. The session will run from Monday, May 10, 2021 through Thursday, June 17, 2021. All programs are open to youth and teens of all ages, unless noted otherwise. Check out our spring offerings here!

To register, complete the Club Classics registration form and return it to Meg via email at m.gambale@bgcwoburn.org or in the Club’s secure mailbox at our front door. All participants must complete a 2020-2021 membership application and pay a $25 membership fee. Not a member yet? No problem, Meg will follow up after receiving your registration form to complete membership!

Club Classics Spring 2021 Registration Form

Groups will have a limited number of members and all activities will follow current COVID-19 safety procedures such as social distancing, masking, hand washing and daily health screenings. Enrollment is limited and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. We ask the members commit to attending all 6 weeks of programming. Frequent absences will result in removal from the program in order to accommodate someone on our waitlist. 

#FunFridays are the Club’s special events hosted every Friday to get members back into the Clubhouse! We’ve designed these options to make sure Club members have a safe option on Friday evenings to socialize with their peers. Registration is required as we are following strict safety protocols including limited group sizes, social distanced activities & entry health screenings.

Email Meg at m.gambale@bgcwoburn.org to register. All events are open for registration and all you need is an active Club membership. Not a member yet, no problem – email Meg to register and she will follow up with membership information! It is easy to become a members, so make sure to share these events with your friends.

Friday, May 7, 2021
Fee-Fi-Fo…Fun! Giant Game Tournaments – Elementary Members: Join us at the Clubhouse from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for GIANT games and tournaments. See if you can be crowned the champion! Participate in some of your favorite classic games, just GIANT, and spend some time with your friends enjoying being back in the Club.
Anything BUT the Putter – Middle & High School Members: We’ll provide the course, you provide the putter! Join us 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to compete in a mini golf competition – the spin – you can’t use a putter. Come with a putter replacement – the more creative the better! – and see how you stack up in the competition.

Friday, May 14, 2021
Movie Night – Elementary Member Movie Night: Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a viewing of “The Mitchells vs. The Machines”! Wear your pjs and we’ll provide the popcorn. 
Nailed It! Cooking Competition – Middle & High School Members: Show off your cooking & culinary design skills in this challenge! Compete against your friends and see if skills are award-worthy!

Friday, May 21, 2021
Escape the Club! Escape Room – Elementary Members: Join us from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to see if you have what it takes to escape the room! Solve puzzles, figure out the codes, and follow the clues in this fun challenge.
Cornhole Tournament – Middle & High School Members: Join us for a night of competition! Invite a friend and sign up as a team of two to participate and show off your skills. Guest of members are welcome to sign up and prizes & food will be provided!

Friday, May 28, 2021
Fancy Friday – ALL Club Members: You’re invited to Fancy Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.! The Club’s fanciest day full of all the fanciest activities. Please come dressed in you fanciest outfit and prepared to welcome the holiday weekend in with style. 

Friday, June 4, 2021
Club Carnival – Elementary Members, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Middle & High School Members, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Join us as we transform the Club into a classic carnival. Play your favorite games and try to win prizes. Please note the staggered time by age group for this week’s event.

Friday, June 11, 2021
Minute to Win It! – Elementary & Middle School Members: Join us from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to test your skills and see if you can come out on top! Participate in a variety of 1 minute challenges to see how you stack up against the competition.
Wait?!…Where’d They Go? – High School Manhunt: High school members are invited to join us for a night of manhunt from 5:00 p.. to 7:00 p.m. Most teens know this opportunity doesn’t present itself often, so you don’t want to miss this!

The Club is excited to offer limited afterschool academic enrichment programming starting Monday, April 26, 2021 at our Main Clubhouse! Enrollment is open for two programs, PowerHour Plus & Middle School Study Hall. Both programs will run for 8 weeks and are designed to support our members transition back to full time learning at school as well as get them engaging safely with their peers.  

PowerHour Plus is for our elementary members, ages 8 & up. This program will run Mondays – Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program will begin with PowerHour, our Club’s structured homework time and move into an enrichment activity and social recreation time. 

Middle School Study Hall is offered to our members in 6th, 7th and 8th grade and will run Mondays – Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members will be given support on their homework and academic goals and then get to socialize and engage with their peers.

The Club is following strict safety protocols due to the current health crisis which includes limited group sizes, social distanced activities, masking and frequent hand washing. Due to these restrictions there is a 2-day limit per member to accommodate as many youth as possible. This program is not childcare and we do not offer transportation. 

For enrollment forms and more details, click here!

The Main Clubhouse is excited to begin some spring programming this April Vacation! Club members are invited to join us back in the building for Club Classics, an afternoon full of all our favorite in-person activities. From gym games to art projects and just quality time with Club friends and staff, we are eager to get back to the Club together!

Wednesday, April 21, 2021: 5th Graders
Thursday, April 22, 2021: 4th Graders
Friday, April 23, 2021: 2nd & 3rd Graders – must be 8 years old & up

Members are invited to sign up, based on grade level, to spend an afternoon at the Clubhouse. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., youth will be in a small group participating in structured activities. The Club is practicing strict COVID protocols including limited capacity, socially distanced activities, masking and frequent hand washing. 

Space is limited. Members must sign up by emailing Meg at m.gamable@bgcwoburn.org. An active 2020-2021 membership form and a $25 membership fee is required to participate in all Club programming. Meg will follow up with all details needed and confirm what is needed to participation.

We look forward to sharing with you some more opportunities this Spring! Keep an eye on our website, that is where you will find the most up to date information and offerings.

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn is excited to start virtual, middle school programming this January! All middle school students are invited and encouraged to join us for bi-weekly enrichment and social recreation opportunities with your peers.

Teen Director, Katie Sullivan, will be offering varied opportunities for our middle school population to interact and engage with Club staff, high school mentors and other middle school students. Open to all, these meetings will work to encourage positive social interactions, provide a safe space and support teens’ unique needs.

Join our Kick Off Event on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Email Katie at k.sullivan@bgcwoburn.org to RSVP and receive the registration link. Direct any questions to Katie!