Teens: Join us for ACE Teen Summer!

The Clubhouse is excited to offer A.C.E. Teen Summer for a second year for our members who are currently enrolled in 9th and 10th grade! This program is designed to expand workforce development opportunities and career readiness while offering safe and fun options for our teens during the summer months.

ACE (Advancing Career Exploration) Teen Summer sets out for members to explore their interests and passions, develop their employability skills, and be exposed to real world work opportunities through fun, engaging off-site experiences. More details can be found here!

Email Claire at c.duke@bgcwoburn.org for more information or if you would like to learn about scholarship opportunities for ACE!

Main Clubhouse February Vacation!

The Main Clubhouse will be hosting February vacation programming at the Clubhouse! All active members are encouraged to sign up for February vacation days at the Club and join us for full days of Club programming including gym games, arts & crafts, and social recreation programs. 

Interested families must register by Friday, February 12th to participate on MyClubHubThere is no day of registration. There is no extra fee to participate. Pre-registration allows Club staff to prepare to run a fun, engaging, and safe vacation week for our members. 

The Clubhouse will be open Tuesday, February 21st – Thursday, February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no early drop-off or late pick-up, please make sure to plan rides accordingly so your members can participate fully. There is no programming and the Club is closed on Monday, February 20th and Friday, February 24th. 

Lunch and snacks are available for purchase each day and members are welcome to bring their own food. All members should wear sneakers and pack a reusable water bottle. 

Email Claire with specific questions!

Join the Main Clubhouse Soccer League!

The Main Clubhouse is registering for the 2024 Soccer League! Members of the drop-in program are encouraged to register today to join our in-house, intramural soccer league. We ask that members interested in joining the league are able to fully commit to the program days to ensure a successful and positive experience for all teams!

Head to the Parent Portal now to register. Spots fill on a first come, first serve basis and will fill quickly!

Elementary Soccer League – Fridays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – starting Friday, January 26th
Middle School & High School League – Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – starting Thursday, January 25th

Both leagues will run for 8 weeks wrapping up the week of March 18, 2024. 

Winter Clothing Drive: Happening Now!

Are you starting the new year with a closet clean out? Have you outgrown any of your winter gear? We have the solution for those piles! 

Support Gemstones and their Winter Clothing Drive! They’ll be accepting new and gently used winter items, including coats, hats, gloves, and scarves at the Clubhouse. Bring your items to the drop box in the lobby any time until February 9, 2024. 

Gemstones is our elementary service group. All Club members currently in elementary school are encouraged to participate in Gemstones! Learn about issues affecting our community, plan service projects to give back, and earn community service hours. Meetings are every Wednesday at the Clubhouse at 5:00 p.m. Email Aubrie with any question about the drive or Gemstones!

Unity Basketball: Join Today!

Registration for Unity Basketball League is open now! Members currently in 7th & 8th grade looking to hone their basketball skills, cultivate teamwork skills and participate in a fun, competitive setting are encouraged to sign up today! This co-ed league begins in October with practices Tuesday evenings and games Thursdays evenings at the Clubhouse. Youth from any community are welcome to participate.

We are currently seeking volunteer coaches to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants. A dedicated group of volunteers ensures that this program can be run successfully. To help fill our volunteer need, email Dave at d.maestri@bgcwoburn.org.

All interested players must become a member of the McKeown Boys & Girls Club. Click here to find all the information to register for the Club. Once registered for the Club you will use the MyClubHub Parent Portal to register for Unity Basketball as well. Instructions to register for Unity Basketball can be found here: Register for Clubhouse Unity Basketball – MCH Instructions

This new league is a partnership with Massachusetts State Police and is made possible due to their generous support. We look forward to a great season.

Our Service Learning Groups are Recruiting

Is your member interested in giving back to their Club and community while also gaining important leadership skills and volunteer hours? Well now is the time to join the Club’s service learning groups! There’s opportunity for members of all ages. For more details, head to the Main Clubhouse’s page and make sure to see the important dates below!

Important Dates to be Involved in Service Learning: 
       – Intrepid Keystone Club applications are due Wednesday, September 27th by 7:00 p.m.
       – Tanners Torch Club is hosting a mandatory information session for all interested new & returning
              members on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m.
       – Gemstones is hosting its first meeting on Wednesday, September 27th at 5:00 p.m. and will
              continue to meet weekly, Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.

More details found on the Club’s main page!

Pot of Gold Winners

Thank you to all the Club supporters who put their name “in the bin” for the 2022-2023 Pot of Gold Fundraiser!

$20,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Ticket #1089, Katie Gildea

WEEKLY WINNINGS

December 21, 2022 – Ticket #618, Paula Macinanti

January 4, 2023 – Ticket #410, Lily Toomey

January 11, 2023 – Ticket #219, Danielle & Mario Jalbert

January 18, 2023 – Ticket #1094, Sue Ellen Hewitt

January 25, 2023 – Ticket #611, James & Diane DeLong

February 1, 2023 – Ticket #580, Jonathan Morales

February 8, 2023 – Ticket #230, Sandy Connolly

February 15, 2023 – Ticket #620, Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Murphy

February 22, 2023 – Ticket #651, Christopher Keane

March 1, 2023 – Ticket #322, Bill & Lynda Peitzsch

March 8, 2023 – Ticket #548, Matt Sullivan

March 16, 2023 – Ticket #202, Monica Dattilo

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

March 18, 2023 – Ticket #1089, Katie Gildea

Enroll in Project Learn & Join Us Afterschool!

Registration for Project Learn for the 2023-2024 School Year open Wednesday, March 1, 2023!

Project Learn is the Club’s licensed afterschool childcare program offered at the Hurld Wyman and Linscott Rumford Elementary Schools. Students in grades K through 5th enrolled in these school are able to join Project Learn. 

The program is offered every day from school dismissal until 5:45 p.m. Care is also provided on early release days at no extra cost to our families. The program aims to create a fun, safe and supportive environment in which all children can grow and learn under the care of reliable and trustworthy staff members. 

Click here to learn more about the program and how o register! Check out the Project Learn Brochure and email Katie Gildea, Childcare Director.

St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Night

Join us back at the Club, everyone’s favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
 
Pot of Gold is back after 3 long years! We have a great lineup of local comedians, live Irish music from Curragh’s Fancy, and DJ Dan Maguire. Heavy apps are included, with a cash bar available throughout the night!
 
$70 per person. The price jumps to $75 after 2/18, so don’t wait – get your tickets today!

Clubhouse Drop-In: February Vacation Programming

The Clubhouse will be open for February Vacation programming for all active Clubhouse members Tuesday, February 21, 2023 – Thursday, February 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us on safari and participate in themed art, STEM and other fun activities throughout the week!

The Clubhouse will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20, 2023 and for staff training on Friday, February 25, 2023. There is no early drop-off or late pick-up and those attending must arrange accordingly. All active Clubhouse members ages 8-18 are welcome to join us. Learn how to become a Clubhouse member here, including registration information and orientation dates

See you there!