South End BCYF Blackstone Community Center Starting July 5 Mon-Fri, 12-6pm Ages: 8-18 This free drop-in program provides structured games, sport activities and arts projects for up to 50 children. Offered at many locations throughout the city, this is an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day. Some locations provide lunch; others may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance and check our website for updates. 50 West Brookline Street, South End 617-635-5162 - BlackstoneCC@boston.gov Administrative Coordinator: R. Keith Houston Program Supervisor: Marco A. Torres


BCYF Blackstone Academy Enrichment Summer Camp July 5- August 19 Mon-Fri, Times TBD Ages: 5-12 Fees: ages 5-6 $125/weekly. ages 7-12 $100/weekly Safe, affordable summer program featuring field trips and more. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Youth Connections Summer Program July 5-August 19th Mon-Fri, and Saturdays Times TBD Ages: 11-14 Fee: TBD Safe and affordable summer program featuring arts, field trips, recreation and more. Swimming Programs Ongoing programs for all ages in our indoor pool. Swim Lessons, Recreational Swim, Family Swim, Lap Swim and more. For dates and times, please check with pool staff.


BCYF CITYWIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS

Adventure Girl July-August (two sessions) Three days per week, days/times TBD Ages: 9-12 Adventure Girl engages girls in four weeks of outdoor adventure and leadership. Each week will begin with engaging workshops around self-esteem, healthy relationships, nutrition and fitness and end with an epic adventure in and around the Boston area. Adventures include hiking, rock climbing, rowing and more! For more information, see our website or call 617-635-4920x2155.

Camp Joy July 11-August 5 Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm Ages: 3-22 Fee: First child, $250, additional sibling(s) $75 each Agency fee: $300 Camp Joy is for Boston residents ages 3 to 22 with disabilities and their siblings. This four-week summer camp provides structured, daily opportunities for participants to make new friends, have fun, learn and grow during the summer months. Located at BCYF Jackson-Mann, Madison Park and Ohrenberger Community Centers. For more information, see our website or call 617-635-4920x2402.

Girls Leadership Corps (GLC) July-August The GLC engages girls as peer leaders to develop and support gender-focused programming at our centers, lead community service initiatives and work with their peers representing all of Boston's neighborhoods. Summer activities are geared towards girls ages 13-14 and include Girls Night events at various locations and workshops. For more information, see our website or call 617-635-4920x2314.

BCYF Neighborhood Block Parties July-August Select Thursdays, 5-7pm BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block including swimming, music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information and a healthy meal at a BCYF center and the surrounding green space. Locations: BCYF Clougherty, Paris Street Pool, Curtis Hall, Jackson/Mann and Leahy-Holloran Community Centers. Check the BCYF website for additional information or call 617-635-4920x2138.

Snap Shot Teen Photography Program July-August Snap Shot introduces teens to all aspects of photography. Led by a professional photographer, the program includes visits to art galleries and museums, "photo safaris" around Boston and gives the teens the opportunity to serve as "staff photographers" for many BCYF programs and events across the City. The teen photographers' work will be used in BCYF publications and exhibited at the end of the summer. Participants are paid by John Hancock's MLK Summer Scholars Program and attend a workshop every Friday. Look for the application online in April. For more information, please call 617-635-4920x2209.

BCYF Summer Fun Stops Starting July 5 Monday-Friday, 12-6pm Ages: 8-18 These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities and arts projects for up to 50 children per location. Offered at many locations throughout the city, this is an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day. Some locations provide lunch; other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance. At publication time, these locations were confirmed: BCYF Blackstone Community Center, BCYF Clougherty Pool, BCYF Holland Community Center, BCYF Jackson/Mann Community Center at Ringer Park, BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center at Garvey Park, BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center and BCYF Paris Street Pool. Check our website for updates.

SUPERTeens Program July-August Youth ages 13 and 14 are at that "in between" age where they are too old for traditional summer camps yet too young to work. To serve this population, we designed this pre-employment program to provide participants with weekly leadership development workshops, hands-on experience working in BCYF community centers, and field trips to Boston's arts and enrichment institutions. The teens receive a stipend upon completion of the program. Look for the application online in April. For more information, please call 617-635-4920x2209.

BCYF Teen Nights July-August During the summer BCYF offers teen nights at various BCYF community centers across the city. Activities are planned by BCYF youth and in the past have included dances, art nights, basketball tournaments, talent shows, fitness events and more. For more information, please see our website for additional information or call 617-635- 4920x2155.