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 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!

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.

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!

We are excited to kick off our 2023-2024 drop-in Clubhouse program year! The Main Clubhouse is open to youth & teens 8-18 years old from any community. The Club offers a wide variety of programs and opportunities to support youth in three main program areas: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & leadership. 

Check out the important information on how to become a member and get involved this school year!

The 2023-2024 drop-in program opens Monday, September 18th and runs through mid-June, date TBD. To attend the drop-in program, all members returning or new, must complete a membership application through the MyClubHub Parent Portal, pay a $25 membership fee, and attend a new member orientation or a returning member meeting with an adult caregiver. Members will not be admitted into the Clubhouse until all pieces of registration are completed. Click the link above to see registration instructions & schedules.

Back to the Club: New Member Details
Back to the Club: Returning Member Details Clubhouse Joining Info 2023-2024 Returning Members

Please email Clubhouse Program Director, Claire Duke, with any additional questions regarding the Clubhouse program.