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BCYF April vacation activities

BCYF has lots of fun and exciting activities planned for April vacation week!

April 18, 2017
Event Date2017-04-18T09:00:00

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers a number of programs for children and teens. This includes gym activities, swim lessons, and movie nights.

Check out the schedule

Find your local community center

April 18, 2017
Event Date2017-04-18T09:00:00

BCYF Swim League Championship

Boston Centers for Youth & Families invites you to join us for the BCYF Swim League Championship Meet.

March 25, 2017
  • 10:00am
  • 100 Morrissey Blvd
    UMass Boston Clark Athletic Center Pool, Lower Level
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-03-25T10:00:00

More than 300 youth from BCYF swimming pools across the City will compete while parents and other supporters of the swimmers will cheer them on!  The BCYF Swim League, sponsored by Partners Healthcare, brings together kids from all backgrounds for fun, exercise, new friendships, and teamwork.

March 25, 2017
  • 10:00am
  • 100 Morrissey Blvd
    UMass Boston Clark Athletic Center Pool, Lower Level
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-03-25T10:00:00

BCYF February Vacation Activities

BCYF has lots of fun and exciting activities planned for February vacation week!

February 21, 2017
Event Date2017-02-21T09:00:00

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers a number of programs for children and teens. This includes gym activities, swim lessons, and movie nights.

Check out the schedule

Find your local community center

February 21, 2017
Event Date2017-02-21T09:00:00

BCYF Girls Skate Night

The BCYF Girls Initiative is hosting a skate night for Boston girls ages 6 - 17 at Chez Vous.

February 24, 2017
Event Date2017-02-24T17:30:00 - 2017-02-24T20:00:00

Want to attend? Please email Erika Butler at erika.butler@boston.gov, or call 617-635-4920.

February 24, 2017
Event Date2017-02-24T17:30:00 - 2017-02-24T20:00:00

BCYF Girls self-defense training

The BCYF Girls Initiative is hosting a training for Boston girls ages 12-16.

February 21, 2017
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
    Repeats daily on Tuesday and Thursday, starting from February 21, 2017, 2 times
  • 200 D Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Barbara Kelly
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5100
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-02-21T11:00:00 - 2017-02-21T14:00:00

Girls Leap will be teaching this two-day training focusing on self-defense, self-esteem, and sexual health awareness.

Spots are limited. You must sign up for the program and get confirmation from us. For more information, contact Barbara Kelly at barbara.kelly@boston.gov or call 617-635-5100.

February 21, 2017
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
    Repeats daily on Tuesday and Thursday, starting from February 21, 2017, 2 times
  • 200 D Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Barbara Kelly
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5100
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-02-21T11:00:00 - 2017-02-21T14:00:00

Family gym at BCYF Madison Park

The free play program for families with children ages 3-8 helps you get up, get out, and get moving together.

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 55 Malcolm X Blvd.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Family Gym flier
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.

Learn more about BCYF Madison Park

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 55 Malcolm X Blvd.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Family Gym flier
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00

Family Gym at BCYF Holland

A free play program for families with children ages 3 - 8 to get up, out, and moving together.

October 6, 2018
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 6, 2018, until December 8, 2018
  • 85 Olney Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-06T10:00:00 - 2018-10-06T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.
  • Legal guardian must sign a waiver before child can participate.

Learn more about BCYF Holland

October 6, 2018
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 6, 2018, until December 8, 2018
  • 85 Olney Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-06T10:00:00 - 2018-10-06T11:30:00

Family Gym at BCYF Blackstone

A free play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out, and moving together.

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Family Gym Coordinator
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Family Gym flier
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.

Learn more about BCYF Blackstone

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Family Gym Coordinator
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Family Gym flier
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00

Commonwealth Avenue Ground Breaking

Join us as we break ground on Commonwealth Avenue. This project will bring significant improvements for people who walk, ride transit, bike, and drive along Commonwealth Avenue.

October 28, 2016
Event Date2016-10-28T15:00:00

You're invited to join Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh, Secretary Pollack, Highway Administrator Tinlin, BU President Brown, and neighbors as we begin to implement this revolutionary project.

We've taken feedback from the community and developed a design that will make Commonwealth Avenue more comfortable for everyone. This event will mark the beginning of the reconstruction.

**Rain location: Agganis Arena lobby.

October 28, 2016
Event Date2016-10-28T15:00:00

Volley Against Violence FREE Tennis Program

Come to the kick-off event Friday, October 14!

October 14, 2016
Event Date2016-10-14T18:00:00 - 2016-10-14T20:00:00

Image for volley against violence kid playing tennis
In a partnership with the Boston Police Department, Volley Against Violence (VAV) brings youth of all ages from all over Boston to Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center for weekly, free tennis with Sportsmen’s coaches and Boston's police officers. The program takes place every Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. The 2016 program begins on October 14, 2016 ends on December 16, 2016.

Learn more

Image for tennis man
Volley Against Violence (VAV) is a group of programs designed and offered by Sportsmens’ as an effort to decrease youth violence among Boston area youth. The program provides them with a positive experiences, skill building to promote positive decision making, and connections to adult role models, including Boston Police Officers.

October 14, 2016
Event Date2016-10-14T18:00:00 - 2016-10-14T20:00:00
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