Congratulations, Aditya!

The Club held its 62nd Annual Awards Night on Thursday, April 2, 2026. It was a phenomenal night of recognizing Club members who have shown respect, kindness, and those who always put forth their best effort at all six of our Club locations. The night culminated with the most prestigious award bestowed on a Club kid – Youth of the Year. The 2026 PFC Joseph L. Drew Youth of the Year is Aditya A.!

Aditya has been a member of the McKeown Boys & Girls Club for 9 years, where he’s been involved in activities from swimming to service learning to athletics. He is currently the President of the Intrepid Keystone Club. A senior at Woburn Memorial High School, Aditya is an excellent student and has experienced tremendous success in DECA. Next year, he will study engineering at a four-year institution.

In his Youth of the Year application, Aditya writes the following in his essay: “Hundreds of kids pass through the Club doors every year. What makes my experience different is not what was offered, but how I chose to respond. I learned to treat every space as an opportunity to grow. I learned I had to contribute to my own belonging. Most importantly, I learned to think about who I want to be before I become them.”

About the Youth of the Year Program

Youth of the Year candidates are nominated in an open process.  A group of finalists is selected by the Club’s professional staff.  The finalists are then asked to complete an application consisting of essays and letters of recommendation.  They are then interviewed by a panel of judges comprising members of the Club’s professional staff and community leaders.  Criteria considered during the nomination, application, and interview process are:  academic success, commitment to leading a healthy lifestyle, passion for their experience at the Boys & Girls Club, and overall good character & leadership.  The panel of judges makes the final decision on the winner. The following individuals served as judges in the 2026 competition: From our professional staff, Sean Thomas and Claire Duke. And from the community, Jorge Andrade, Maria Teresa Nagel, and Samantha Stone.

As the 2026 PFC Joseph L. Drew Youth of the Year, Aditya A., also received the $2,000 Charles T. Morgan Memorial Scholarship, generously donated by the Morgan Family. Charles T. Morgan was the Club’s first-ever Boy of the Year in 1965.  Charlie was a lifelong Club kid who was always there for the Club whenever needed. Charlie was incredibly proud to be a Club alumnus. He supported the Club through its ups and downs and remained connected to the organization throughout his lifetime. In fact, he also served as the Aquatics Director at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club.

Aditya A. will represent the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn at the 2026 Massachusetts Youth of the Year competition on May 3rd and 4th at Gillette Stadium.

Lucky’s Lobsters Finish a Successful Competitive Season

Recently, the Club’s competitive swim team finished its season with the Northeastern New England Area Program Council Sectional Swim Meet!  Though there was more than a month in between the younger swimmers’ session and the older swimmers’ session due to snowstorms & parking challenges, Lucky’s Lobsters experienced great success at the meet!

At the sectional swim meet, an incredible number of swimmers from “Crustacean Nation” achieved personal best times.  Lobsters on the Boys Ages 11-12 Medley Relay team crushed a LEAGUE record in that event by more than 2 whole seconds!

The following groups achieved 1st place in their age groups: Girls ages 8 & younger; Girls ages 9-10; and Girls ages 15-18!!

Overall, Lucky’s Lobsters was the 2nd Place team in Division 1!  Congratulations!!

Special thanks to the dedicated coaches and parent volunteers who make Lucky’s Lobsters such a meaningful program for our Club members.

Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs – 23rd Annual Advocacy Day

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn joined all 40 Clubs across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to celebrate the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs’ Legislative Day at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, March 12, 2026!

Our organization was thrilled to share in celebrating State Representative Richard M. Haggerty as the 2026 Champion of Youth from the House of Representatives. Rep. Haggerty has a longstanding history of being a staunch advocate for our Club’s mission, first for about a decade on the Woburn City Council and since 2019 as our representative on Beacon Hill. In addition to being an alumnus of the Club, his grandfather was one of our organization’s original founders. As House Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, Representative Haggerty works on behalf of youth and families across the Commonwealth. 

“I am truly honored to receive this recognition from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Massachusetts. The Clubs do incredible work every day, giving kids a safe place after school, helping with homework, and providing essential support to families who need it most,” said Representative Haggerty. “I’ve witnessed that impact firsthand in my own community. I’m incredibly proud of our local Club in Woburn and its dedicated leaders, and of my family’s seven decades of involvement. It means everything to me to carry on that legacy of investing in the young people of our community.”

Board Chair Marshall White, Executive Director Julie Gage, 2025 PFC Joseph L. Drew Youth of the Year Megan Sheehy, and Board Member Colleen Sheehy were present at the event’s luncheon to congratulate Representative Haggerty. 

It was a particularly special day for the McKeown Boys & Girls Club, as Megan Sheehy, the 2025 Massachusetts State Youth of the Year, was the featured speaker at the luncheon as well. “I am a person who likes to help others because the Boys & Girls Club helped me, and nothing could ever lessen the impact that the Club has had on my life,” said Megan.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

The Club is partnering with Massachusetts State Police to bring you another amazing season of the middle school volleyball league!

6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth are encouraged to join this co-ed, all-levels league. All players must be active Club members and register for the league on our parent portal. Not a member yet? Follow that link to register for the Club as well. The $25 league fee is due at registration.

The season runs from March 23rd – June 11th with practices on Mondays & Tuesdays and games on Thursdays. There is an open evaluation on Thursday, March 19th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to determine teams. Practice schedules, rosters, and game schedules will be shared shortly about the try-out!

We are also seeking interested adult volunteers to support this new program! If you are interested in coaching and getting involved in the Club, email Dave now.

Email Dave with any questions at d.maestri@bgcwoburn.org!

Volleyball registration is full! If interested, you may join the waitlist. No guarantees on waitlist spaces. 

Music Bingo is officially sold out! Thank you for your interest and support — we hope to see you at our next event!

Join us for a fun-filled Music BINGO Night with DJ Dee of D&J Entertainment at the Woburn-Stoneham Lodge of Elks in Woburn, MA!
Doors will open at 6:00p.m.  Games begin at 7:00p.m.
Bring your own food and snacks, enjoy a cash bar, and get ready for a great night out. This is a 21+ event.
Tickets are $10 per player and must be purchased in advance – no tickets will be sold at the door.
Tables seat up to 8, so gather your friends and play together!
This event WILL sell out, so be sure to register your teams early!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Purchase your tickets today!

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Pot of Gold Winners!

Thank you to everyone who has taken a chance to support the McKeown Boys & Girls Club, and ensure that all youth & teens in our community can access the Club’s out-of-school-time programs.

Haven’t purchased your ticket yet?  Get in the bin today!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

March 10, 2026 – Ticket #0074, Caitlin Skinner

WEEKLY WINNERS

December 17, 2025 – Ticket #0011, Chrissy Murray

December 23, 2025 – Ticket #0630, Helen Dogiakis Kuenstler

December 30, 2025 – Ticket #0394, Taylor Pederson

January 7, 2026 – Ticket #0391, Alex DiZio

January 14, 2026 – Ticket #0041, Susan & Dirk Slagmolen

January 21, 2026 – Ticket #0669, Tim, Kristin & Liam Baird

January 28, 2026 – Ticket #0310, Colleen Cormier

February 4, 2026 – Ticket #0631, Joyce Gray

February 11, 2026 – Ticket #0008, Sheila McElhiney

February 18, 2026 – Ticket #0533, Kevin Keane

February 25, 2026 – Ticket #0829, Jay & Eva Fishlin

March 4, 2026 – Ticket #0412, Stephen Rubeo

Join the McKeown Boys & Girls Club for Meat BINGO on Friday, November 21st at the American Legion in Woburn!

What is Meat BINGO?!  A fun night of at least 30 games to win fresh meats, such as steak tips, chicken breasts, and more. Purchase a strip of 3 playing cards for $10, and the caller will yell out one card at a time. Cover all three cards on your strip and you’ll win that prize!

Sound like fun? Join us by purchasing your ticket today.

Friday, November 21, 2025

American Legion Hall – 194 Lexington Street, Woburn, MA

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.;  Games begin at 7:00 p.m.

Registration for Clubhouse Basketball leagues is open now!

Join our in-house, intramural, instructional basketball leagues! Leagues are open to members in 2nd – 8th grade (all members must be 8 years old by 12/1/2025) from any community. The Club’s program seeks to foster an understanding and love of the game, support positive relationships amongst members through teamwork and a common goal, and create a fun, supportive environment for all.

Registration for all leagues is online through our MyClubHub parent portal and instructions for registration are below!

Biddy League: For members in 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grade – must be 8 years old by 12/1/2024.
Buddy League: For members in 5th & 6th grade.
Unity League: For members in 7th & 8th grade.

Register for Clubhouse Basketball Leagues – MCH Instructions(make sure you have completed you Club membership first!) 
Register for Clubhouse Basketball League (will be 8 by 12.1) – MCH Instructions(for those NOT YET 8 years old!)

All leagues have 1 practice & 1 game a week throughout the season. Practices are held Tuesdays-Fridays. Biddy & Buddy league games are held on Saturdays and the occasional Friday nights. Unity games are held on Thursday nights. We cannot accommodate individual requests such as practice days, and/or coaches, team, friends etc. 

Leagues fill on a first come, first serve basis and capacity is fully dependent on availability of volunteer coaches. The success of this league is dependent on this support, if you are available and interested in volunteering with this program head here: Volunteer!

Questions? Please contact Dave Maestri, Health & Recreation Director.

The annual Pot of Gold Raffle supports the McKeown Boys & Girls Club’s efforts to provide engaging programs and activities to 350 youth and teens five days per week during critical out-of-school hours. Proceeds from the raffle ensure that program fees are low or non-existent, and no child is ever turned away due to inability to pay.

Weekly Winnings! $1,000 each week: December 17, 2025, through March 4, 2026

$20,000 Grand Prize Drawing: March 10, 2026

Take a chance!

The Main Clubhouse program at the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn offers programs and activities in the afternoons and evenings for kids & teens between the ages of eight and eighteen.

Programs are offered to support academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.

Registration is now open!  The first day of programming will be Monday, September 15, 2025.

To join the Clubhouse, caregivers must purchase a $25 membership via the MyClubHub parent portal and attend an orientation.  Learn more by visiting the Main Clubhouse page!