Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club of Boston
About
The Orchard Gardens Club is a Boston branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, giving young people ages 6 to 18 a safe place to learn and grow after school and during school vacations. Programs aim to help members build strong character and realize their potential as responsible citizens and leaders. Academics come first, from daily homework help to college applications, with STEM, book clubs and arts programs expanding what members learn in school.
The club has worked with local businesses, athletes and community leaders since 2010 to bring programs and experiences to its members. Teen programs build job skills and connect young people with employers, while also educating businesses about urban talent they might overlook. Health and wellness programming covers cooking, hygiene, sports and fitness, and social and emotional habits. Families take part in events through the year, including a Thanksgiving dinner and parent workshops.
What to Know
- The club serves more than 200 members each year.
- Free hot dinners and snacks are provided in the evening, with breakfast and lunch on vacation days.
- Staff undergo background checks, and the building uses security cameras.
- The club enforces a zero-tolerance policy on bullying and violence.
- Volunteers can get involved through the club’s volunteer program.
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