Membership

Incoming members who wish to enroll in the drop-in membership program that runs from 2:00-5:45 PM Monday through Friday will be required to attend an orientation/registration session with a parent prior to enrollment.

Teens have a “rolling enrollment” process in place and can register directly with Director of Teen Development & Programming, Chad Hassey.

If you are interested in registering only for a specific enrichment activity, please contact Brendan McDonald.

Orientation sessions for members and their parent/guardian will be offered monthly throughout the year.

To apply for membership, all members must:

1. Attend an orientation session in person, with a parent or guardian. At the orientation, complete the Membership Application.
2. Furnish proof of age at orientation (birth certificate or passport). Members must be 5 by Sept 1 at the beginning of each school year.
3. Pay the $5 application fee, which covers membership for the school year.

Please note members are required to show their membership card daily when arriving at the Club. Replacement cards are $2 each.

All members will be required to renew their application on a yearly basis.

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Upon completion of the 2022-2023 BGCD Membership Form, you will receive follow up emails with information regarding registration for the Afterschool Program (Ages 7-12), as well as announcements regarding Enrichment Programming and Special Events when they become available.

*Please note, any child ages 13-18 is welcome to attend BGCD, as long as they have an updated 2022-2023 BGCD Membership.

*All children ages 5 & 6 need to register for the Licensed School Age Program (see below)

Important Info

Afterschool Program Membership Registration for Children ages 7yrs-12 yrs old
A registration form for the 2:30-5:45program will be sent out after you complete the 2022-2023 BGCD Membership Application
If your child does not get into a spot in the after school program, they will still be able to register for evening enrichment programs (art classes, sports leagues, swim lessons, etc.) which will be emailed out to families on September 12th, 2022.
The EEC licensed program serves children ages 5yrs-7 yrs old (limited capacity). To apply for the afterschool program for 5&6 Year Olds, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenAHCaYjywA-8sFnsO7CL9cSBJ0PAIo25pu9IwaAqBplfv3A/viewform?usp=sf_link

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP:

Youth ages 6-18 have access to our drop-in programs 5 days a week, during after school hours of 2-5:45PM. Every program area is open during drop-in hours, so members can experience art, music, computer lab, educational activities, the gym, and pool. Dinner is also available to all members for no additional charge every night from 4:45-5:45PM. $5 membership fee.

LICENSED SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAM:

This highly structured and more supervised program offers children ages 5-12 a variety of developmentally appropriate activities within a specially designated safe and nurturing environment from 2-5:45 PM. EEC certified staff work with families to create a consistent schedule of enrichment activities that meet the needs of each child individually. The cost is $22 per day through the school year and $42 per day during school vacation weeks and the summer. Limited EEC Income Eligible slots are available and we accept vouchers.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:

Each program area offers special enrichment activities that members register for by the session (fall, winter, spring). They are included in membership, and most are free, with the exception of certain activities that may require a small materials fee for materials. Once registered, participants are expected to attend each week. These activities take place from 6-8:45PM on weekdays, immediately following general drop-in hours.

We also have an award-winning EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM, including options for infants, toddlers, pre-k and kindergarten.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

USDA February 2016
MA ESE May 2022

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

Established in 1974 as the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is dedicated to making a positive impact on the youth and their families in our community. Inside our three clubhouses we are a place for Dorchester’s young people to learn, explore talents, play and make friends. Today, as always, our members between ages five and 18 have access to 200+ activities for just $5 a year.