James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club seeks high school students to participate in a paid, 20-hour-per-week summer internship at its TEAM Summer program. Applicants should be at least 16 years of age, have a desire to work in education or another human services field in the summer, and be available 6/24 – 8/23. Responsibilities include working with a group of up to 20 youth in a summer camp program under the guidance of 2 camp counselors also assigned to the group. Interns will engage young people in fun educational and recreational activities at the McKeown Boys & Girls Club.

Applications are due Friday 5/31: http://bit.ly/2024bgcinternship

We are looking forward to more spring weather and some extra time together at the Clubhouse for April Vacation! The Main Clubhouse will be open for April Vacation programming! All active members, from ages 8-18, are encouraged to sign up for April 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 Wednesday, April 10th to participate on MyClubHub. There is no day of registration or drop-ins. There is no extra fee to participate. Pre-registration allows Club staff to prepare a fun, engaging, and safe vacation week for our members. 

The Clubhouse will be open Tuesday, April 16st – Thursday, April 18th 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, April 15th and Friday, April 19th. 

Are any of your members looking for service hours? Make sure to register to attend on Thursday, April 18th! Our Intrepid Keystone Club will be hosting Global Youth Service Day activities for all members to participate, give back to their Club & community, and earn some service hours!

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!

The Club is partnering with our friends at the Massachusetts State Police with the MSP Teams program to bring a new middle school volleyball league to the Clubhouse!

Youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are encouraged to join this co-ed, all level league. Due to the generous support from MA State Police there is no league fees. 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.

League runs from April 8th to June 14th with practices on Mondays & games on Fridays. There is an open try-out on Monday, April 8th to determine teams. First practice will take place Friday, April 12th and continue every Monday beginning Monday, April 22nd. First game will take place on Friday, April 26th.

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!

Check out league information in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole.

We are excited to announce our 2024 scholarship opportunities for our Class of 2024! All opportunities below are open to current, active members of the McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn. 

Alumni Scholarship Application: due May 3, 2024
Timothy M. Padulsky Memorial Scholarship: due April 30, 2024
The Sev4 Scholarship: due May 6, 2024

A special thank you to our generous supporters who fund these scholarship for our Club members:
          – Family of Timothy M. Padulsky
          – Family of Barbara and Charles Severance
          – Little Folks Day School 

If any of our seniors would like support in completing these applications, make sure to stop by the Teen Center and check in with Aubrie!

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 MyClubHub. There 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!

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. 

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!

THANK YOU to all who took a chance and entered the Pot of Gold Raffle! We sold a record number of tickets are are incredibly grateful for everyone’s generosity.

You can also check out videos of each drawing on our YouTube page!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

March 16, 2024: $20,000 – Ticket #378, Goodyear School Staff

2023-2024 $1,000 Weekly Winners

December 20, 2023 – #1035, Rick Jolly

January 4, 2024 – #1179, Patricia Langell

January 10, 2024 – #285, Glenn Johnson

January 17, 2024 – #476, Richard Jaime

January 24, 2024 – #745, Cecelia Pratt

January 31, 2024 – #476, Richard Jaime

February 7, 2024 – #591, Robert Speziale

February 14, 2024 – #117, Nicole Gangi

February 21, 2024 – #226, Shannon Maguire

February 28, 2024 – #623, Wayne Clark

March 6, 2024 – #533, Sondi & John Stanton

March 13, 2024 – #6, Joe Gaiero

$32,000 in prizes!

Only 1,500 tickets will be sold!

Weekly prizes of $1,000 will be given away beginning December 20, 2023, until the $20,000 grand prize drawing on March 16, 2024. Weekly winners go “back in the bin!” Buy early to increase your odds.

Your participation benefits the Club’s mission to inspire youth to find their greatness. The McKeown Boys & Girls Club achieves this by offering dynamic programs and activities for youth and teens during critical out-of-school time hours. Your support makes a difference in the lives of our members. THANK YOU!

Purchase your ticket 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.