The Club is partnering with our friends at the Massachusetts State Police with the MSP Teams program to bring you another amazing season of the middle school volleyball league to the Clubhouse!

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

League runs from April 3^rd-June 12th with practices on Mondays & Tuesdays and games on Thursdays. There is an open tryout on Monday, March 24th, 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!

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 & stem programming, and community service activities!  

Interested families must register in the MyClubHub Parent Portal by Wednesday, February 12th to participate. 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. It is imperative that we know how many staff to hire to watch your children so that we can ensure everyone’s safety and also manage our limited resources wisely.

The Clubhouse will be open Tuesday, February 18th – Friday, February 21st 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. The Club is closed on Monday, February 17^th.

The Pot of Gold Raffle is an important annual fundraiser for the McKeown Boys & Girls Club! Proceeds from the raffle support the Club’s efforts to provide out-of-school time opportunities for young people and allow us to ensure that program fees are low or non-existent and no child is ever turned away due to inability to pay.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK A CHANCE IN THE 2024-2025 POT OF GOLD RAFFLE! We are incredibly grateful for your generous support.

You can check out our drawings on the Club’s YouTube channel!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER!

March 11, 2025: Ticket #241, Colleen Cormier

WEEKLY WINNERS

December 11, 2024: Ticket #68, Kelly Gibbons

December 18, 2024: Ticket #171, Donald Kelley

January 2, 2025: Ticket #326, Scott Fuller

January 8, 2025: Ticket #839, Dawn Pepe

January 15, 2025: Ticket #921, Lauren DiZio

January 22, 2025: Ticket #416, Keith Russell

January 29, 2025: Ticket #845, Tommy Skeffington

February 5, 2025: Ticket #173, Geno Gingregorio

February 12, 2025: Ticket #183, Indiana Girolamo

February 19, 2025: Ticket #545, Caroline & Kate Johnson

February 26, 2025:  Ticket #57, Isabelle Fishlin

March 5, 2025: Ticket #471, Christopher Sherriff

Join us at the Clubhouse for drop-in programming of Election Day and Veterans Day programming. All current Clubhouse members are encouraged to join us for a day of Club programming including special Election Day activities and Veterans Day service projects.

The Club will be open to drop-in members on Tuesday, November 5th and Monday, November 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members must register on the MyClubHub Parent Portal to attend these days. Registration ensure safe staffing and always Club staff to plan accordingly. Members that are not registered, will not be allowed to access the program!

Please note that there is no early drop-off or late pick-ups. Members must arrange rides accordingly to be able to participate in vacation day programming. The Cadillac Café will be open and serving $5 pizza lunch, members must order at the beginning of the day!

To register, sign into your Parent Portal and click the “Register for Programs” image. You’ll find both days under the “School Vacation Programs” category. Click the arrow to review details of the day and then click enroll. Choose your member and click the flashing “Next” button at the top of the screen to complete your registration.
 

Register 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 12/1/2024) 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. Intermediate 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!

Our service learning groups are recruiting new members! Check out the details below and find the group for you. Make sure to pay attention to deadlines and requirements so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity for the school year.

GEMSTONES
Gemstones is open to all elementary school members for the Clubhouse. This drop-in service learning opportunity meets every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Run by high school members of the Intrepid Keystone Club, this group is designed to teach members about what community service is, why it’s important, and how to create change in the community! Have Questions? Email Aubrie!

TANNERS TORCH CLUB
Tanners Torch Club is open to current middle school members in 6th-8th grades. Torch Club meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. to plan and implement service learning projects in the areas of academic success, social recreation, and health & recreation aimed to better their Club and community! Reach out to Sean with any questions!
Important Dates to Join:
Wednesday, September 25th @ 7:00 p.m. – Mandatory Torch Club Meeting for all returning & interested members at the Club.
Monday, October 7th @ 7:00 p.m. – Tanners Torch Club application due to the Club! Applications are only available at the mandatory meeting.

INTREPID KEYSTONE CLUB
The Intrepid Keystone Club is our high school service-learning group. We offer high schoolers leadership development opportunities through projects that focus on academic success, career preparation, teen outreach, community service, and an annual National Project. Keystone meets every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Applications to join for the new year is open to freshman, sophomores, and juniors! Email Aubrie with any questions!
Important Dates to Join:
Wednesday, September 18th – Keystone Application Opens: Apply Now!
Wednesday, October 2nd @ 9:00 p.m. – Keystone Application Deadline!

Join us on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for our Service Learning Info Night! 

Take this opportunity to learn more about the different year-long service learning opportunity for Clubhouse members of all ages. Advisors and staff will be on hand to share about Gemstones, Tanners Torch Club, and Intrepid Keystone Club. These groups are designed to provide leadership skill development, community service hours, and connections among Club peers. All groups require a year-long commitment to weekly meetings plus additional hours for special events and projects.

This info session is open to all interested youth & teens of Clubhouse age. Interested youth must be accompanied by an adult during the information session and can not attend on their own. 

Join us in celebrating Winning Home’s 125th Anniversary

and the McKeown Boys & Girls Club’s 60th Anniversary!

FAQ’s

Woburn, June 5, 2024 – The Northern Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded $60,000 to James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, which is celebrating its 60^th anniversary and has been serving the youth and families of Woburn since June 2, 1964. Northern Bank believes in helping its communities grow and has been a longtime supporter and partner of the Club.

Jim Mawn Jr., President and CEO of Northern Bank, was on hand recently to celebrate this significant contribution with Club leadership. Community giving has been part of Northern Bank for more than six decades. The Northern Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded over $2 million to support communities in its service area.

The McKeown Boys & Girls Club will strategically allocate these critical funds to address the basic needs of its members and families and to expand program opportunities for teenagers. In commemoration, the Club will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with a Diamond Soiree on October 17, 2024, presented by Northern Bank. The event will honor Donald Queenin, a longtime and loyal Northern Bank executive and Boys & Girls Club advocate and volunteer, as the Club’s “2024 Champion of Youth.”

Pictured, L-R: Joanne Fishlin, Head of Compliance Risk Management for Northern Bank & Club Board member; Cheryl DeLorenzo, Club Board Treasurer; Julie Gage, Club Executive Director; Jim Mawn Jr., President and CEO of Northern Bank; and Katie Gatcomb, Club Board President.

About James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn opened in 1964 and has provided out-of-school time activities to youth and teens for 60 years. Each day at six locations in Woburn, MA young people find a safe place to participate in before and afterschool programs with the Club. Professional staff engage members in programs and activities that foster their interests and encourage them to learn. To learn more about the McKeown Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcwoburn.org.

About Northern Bank

Northern Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to providing practical, common sense financial solutions to help our customers’ lives and businesses grow. From deposit products to loans to payment and collections services, we work hands-on with our entrepreneurial customers, both locally and across the country, to provide the financial support they need to realize their personal and business goals. Founded in 1960, Northern Bank has 13 locations serving communities throughout Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Northern Bank is a Member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender. To learn more about Northern Bank, visit www.northernbank.com.