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Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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The official Bluesky account of Boston Centers for Youth & Families. We manage over 30 facilities, including community centers and pools.
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BCYF! 🦃

We’re grateful for the champions across our community — the youth, families, and older adults we serve, and the staff who bring our 36 sites to life. We’re also thankful for our partners who support our mission.

Wishing you warmth and good food! 🍁💙
A festive Thanksgiving graphic with an orange gradient background decorated with fall leaves and seasonal illustrations. The BCYF logo appears in the top left. Centered text reads “From all of us at BCYF, Happy Thanksgiving!” A cutout photo features a group of youth basketball champions and their coaches, standing together and holding out their hands to display championship rings. At the bottom, text reads “We are grateful for the champions across our community.”
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Girls in our G.I.R.L.S. community brought so much creativity to our Gratitude Crafternoon at BCYF #Mattahunt — beading, face painting, and sharing what they’re thankful for was the perfect way to head into #Thanksgiving week. 💛

Learn more: Boston.gov/BCYF-GIRLS
Two young girls with face paint smile and hug while working on bead crafts at a table. One has a butterfly painted on her face; the other has a unicorn design. Bright trays of beads sit in front of them. A group of girls gathered around a craft table sorting colorful beads and fuse-bead templates. An adult helps guide them as they work. Rolls of plastic lacing, glue sticks, and trays of beads cover the table. A paper cut-out person glued onto a green sheet of paper, decorated with an orange shirt and green pants. At the top, a child wrote, “I am thankful for myself and my family,” dated 11/15/25. Children sit around long tables covered in yellow, green, and red tablecloths while working on fall-themed crafts. Papers, markers, and cut-out person shapes are spread across the table.
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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🚧 A new chapter for the #NorthEnd begins! 🚧

Join us Dec 4 at 11AM at 475 Commercial St as we celebrate the start of construction on the new #BCYF North End Community Center — the future home of BCYF programs in the neighborhood.

Everyone’s welcome! 💙
Flyer announcing the groundbreaking ceremony for the new BCYF North End Community Center. Text reads: “BCYF North End Community Center — Groundbreaking Ceremony. December 4, 2025 at 11AM. 475 Commercial Street, Boston.” It invites the public to join Mayor Michelle Wu and BCYF to celebrate the start of construction. City of Boston and BCYF logos appear at the bottom.
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Looking ahead to next week! 🦃

#BCYF community centers and pools will be here for you as usual, with special holiday hours on Wednesday (11/26) and Friday (11/28).

All centers will be closed Thursday (11/27) for Thanksgiving.

Check with your location before you stop in!
“Graphic with a background of a forest path surrounded by bright orange and red fall foliage. A translucent dark overlay sits in the center with the text ‘Thanksgiving Hours.’ At the bottom is the Boston Centers for Youth & Families logo and ‘Michelle Wu, Mayor.’”
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Know your rights, #Boston! 👀⚖️

Workers’ Rights Office Hours start tomorrow at #BCYF #Mattahunt (1–3 p.m.). Meet one-on-one with experts about workplace rights, issues, and how to take action.

More details + upcoming BCYF locations: boston.gov/workers-rights
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🎳 A Perfect 10 kind of Friday!
Join us for Bowling Youth Night at #Boston Bowl — fun, friends, and a night on the lanes.

📅 Nov 28 • 4–7 p.m.
Ages 14 & under
RSVP: Erika.Butler@boston.gov

#BCYF #BostonYouth
Flyer for BCYF Bowling Youth Night. The design features a bright blue background with a large illustration of a bowling ball knocking down pins. Text reads: ‘Bowling Youth Night at Boston Bowl. Friday, November 28, 2025, 4–7 p.m. Ages 14 & under.’ Location listed as 820 Morrissey Boulevard. Contact to RSVP: Erika.Butler@boston.gov . A small note at the bottom says the event is sponsored by the Shannon Grant. The BCYF logo appears in the corner
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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📢 Boston youth ages 10–17, we want your input!

The National Youth Sport Survey is open now. Share what you enjoy about sports and what would make youth sports better in #Boston.

📝 Survey: https://rezed.io/1PTGVY

⏱️ Takes 10–15 minutes
🗓️ Closes Nov 30
A promotional graphic for Project Play by the Aspen Institute. Two young boys wearing red and blue soccer jerseys run across a sunny field. At the top, the Project Play logo appears. At the bottom, text reads: “2025 National Youth Survey. Take the survey by November 30, 2025 at: https://rezed.io/1PTGVY.” The overall design uses white text over a soft blue sky background. A blue graphic promoting the Project Play National Youth Survey 2025. At the top, white text reads “Let’s Play Boston” followed by “Tell Us How You Play!” Beneath that is the heading “National Youth Survey 2025” and a large black-and-white QR code centered on the page. Under the QR code, text says: “Scan to take the survey or visit https://rezed.io/1PTGVY.” Below that is a paragraph explaining that Project Play is gathering feedback from young people about their sports participation and experiences. A bullet list outlines what the survey collects, including basic demographic information, current sports participation, interest in trying new sports, and reasons for participating or not participating. At the bottom, text notes the survey is for youth ages 10–18 and responses are anonymous. The Project Play logo appears at the bottom.
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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JP — we’ve got room under the tree!

Now through December 20, we’re collecting new, unwrapped gifts for local youth (ages 0–24) at #BCYF Curtis Hall.

📍 Drop off at 20 South St, #JamaicaPlain
🕒 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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BCYF Nazzaro Community Center in the #NorthEnd will open at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, November 14, due to electrical work in the morning. Morning programs are cancelled and participants are being notified.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The BCYF Johnson Community Center in #MissionHill has to close today, Wednesday, November 12, and will be closed tomorrow due to the ongoing roof work. It will reopen this Friday, November 14 as scheduled.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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📌 Heads up!
All #BCYF facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
We honor and thank all veterans for their service.
Graphic shows a group of uniformed service members standing in a parade holding military branch flags. Large bold yellow/orange text reads: “All BCYF Centers Will Be Closed for Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11th.”
November 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center's gym will be unavailable from Friday, November 7, through Thursday, November 13 for gym floor refinishing. #JamaicaPlain
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November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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JP seniors, let’s boogie! 🎺
Dinner, dancing, and #Motown hits — what could be better?
📅 Fri, Nov 14 | 6–8:45PM
📍 BCYF Curtis Hall
☎️ Call (617) 635-5193 to sign up (or stop by the front desk!)

#BCYF #MotownMagic #JamaicaPlain
Flyer for “BCYF Curtis Hall Motown Dinner & Dance.” The background is black with colorful illustrations of a saxophone, violin, piano keys, and music notes. Text reads: “BCYF Curtis Hall Motown Dinner & Dance. DJ and catered meal. Ages 55 and older. Sign-up required — participation limited — inquire at the front desk.” Event date: Friday, November 14th, 6:00–8:45 PM. Sponsored by the Jamaica Plain Community Centers Council (JPCC), Curtis Hall Community Center, and the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission. Location: BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center, 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Logos for Boston Centers for Youth & Families and Mayor Michelle Wu appear at the bottom left.
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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⚽ Free Soccer Clinics with the New England Revolution are happening at BCYF centers this fall!

Clinics will take place in November and December at community centers across Boston.

➡️ Space is limited — registration required.
Register on your center’s webpage: boston.gov/BCYF
Flyer titled “Free Soccer Clinics in partnership with The New England Revolution.” Illustrated graphic of three youth playing soccer on grass. Below, text lists clinic dates and locations: • BCYF Ohrenberger – Monday, 11/17 @ 3:15–4:30, 175 West Boundary Road, West Roxbury, 02132 • BCYF Roche – Monday, 11/24 @ 4:30–5:45, 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury, 02132 • BCYF Shelburne – Tuesday, 11/18 @ 4:30–5:45, 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury, 02119 • BCYF Jackson/Mann – Thursday, 12/4 @ 4:30–5:45, 40 Armington Street, Allston, 02134 • BCYF Pino – Wednesday, 12/10 @ 4:30–5:45, 86 Boardman Street, East Boston, 02128 Text reads: “Space is limited. Registration required. Register on the individual BCYF center’s webpage at Boston.gov/BCYF.” Bottom of flyer shows the Boston Centers for Youth & Families logo and the New England Revolution logo.
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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⚽ Our first #BCYF x New England Revolution soccer clinic was a full house! Kids learned new skills, met Revolution coaches, and every participant went home with a #soccer ball and gear bag. More FREE clinics coming up — register at boston.gov/BCYF.
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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We are temporarily closing BCYF Curtis Hall in #JamaicaPlain today, Wednesday, November 5, while we wait for water to be restored to the building.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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💗 A wall full of love at #BCYF #Shelburne. Last month, our community shared messages honoring loved ones affected by cancer for #breastcancerawareness. This November, we're especially grateful for the strength and love in every note. 💞
Five BCYF staff members stand in front of a Breast Cancer Awareness Month bulletin board at BCYF Shelburne Community Center. The board features pink and red paper hearts with handwritten messages on a black background, with "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" displayed in large pink letters and a pink ribbon. A decorative pink bow adorns the top right corner of the board.
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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BCYF Flaherty Pool in #Roslindale will close today, Monday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m. due to an unforeseen staffing issue. Anyone signed up for aquatics programming is getting a phone call to alert them. We appreciate your understanding. Apologies for the closure.
Black exclamation mark inside a circle above bold text reading BCYF Programming Update on a blue background with Boston Centers for Youth & Families logo.
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family.

#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
Blue gradient image with graphic containing groceries. Resources Available text highlighted in red. Mayor Michelle Wu and City of Boston logos at bottom of image. Text contains: November SNAP payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Get updates and resources at boston.gov/snap or call 3-1-1.
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Happy Halloween from BCYF! 🎃

We’ve been celebrating all week long but the spooky fun has just begun! 👻

To find a Halloween day celebration near you visit boston.gov/BCYF-Registration and click on “special events”.
Hope to see you there! 👀👀
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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🛟BCYF #Quincy still has spots open in the free #Lifeguard In Training program, and it’s not too late to dive in! 🤿 (don’t worry, the pool’s indoors)

🏊 Tues & Wed, 7:15–8:30 PM | Runs through mid-Dec
💻 Find other lifeguard training locations at boston.gov/bcyf-aquatics
A colorful BCYF flyer titled “Want to Be a Lifeguard?” promoting BCYF’s free Lifeguard In Training (LIT) program at BCYF Quincy Community Center. It lists details about session times, age requirements, and contact information, with BCYF and City of Boston logos at the bottom.
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Happy #Halloween Week! 🎃

Still looking for something to do? We still have lots to do! 👻

Plenty of spooky fun is still happening across #Boston at #BCYF centers. Scan the QR code or visit Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration to join in! 🕸️
Flyer titled “Halloween at BCYF!” featuring smiling jack-o’-lanterns and leafy vines on a beige background. Text invites residents to find Halloween events at BCYF centers by scanning a QR code, talking with staff, or visiting Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration. Includes BCYF logo and Mayor Michelle Wu’s name.
October 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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📢Good news! BCYF Mattahunt pool in #Mattapan will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29, for regularly scheduled hours. Thank you for your patience while we waited for a light issue to be resolved.
Indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and yellow safety border inside a spacious gymnasium with high ceilings and skylights.
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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🎸🎨🎙️🧶 Allston Craft City! 🎶🎭📸🧵
Whether you’re behind the lens, painting your first masterpiece, or knitting something new — there’s something for every creative in #Allston at #BCYF Jackson Mann!

📍 40 Armington St, Allston
👉 boston.gov/bcyf-jackson-mann
Colorful flyer with hand-painted abstract background in orange, green, and beige tones. Text reads: “BCYF Jackson Mann CC Art Classes – Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 3–6 PM, Ages 6–12. Instructed by Phoenix Lively.” Orange and blue fonts with QR code in lower right corner. Address: “40 Armington St, Allston, MA 02134.” Black and yellow flyer featuring a large phone camera lens graphic at the top. Text reads: “BCYF Jackson Mann – Intro to Digital Photography. Ages 16+. Tuesdays, 6:30–8 PM. Starting October 14th.” Includes QR code and address: “40 Armington St, Allston, MA 02134.” White and green flyer with a minimalist yarn ball illustration in the background. Text reads: “BCYF Jackson Mann CC – Knitting for Beginners. Come and join the fun! Mondays, 6–8 PM. Ages 18+.” Includes description about learning to knit, QR code for preregistration, and address: “40 Armington Street, Allston, 02134.” Colorful watercolor background in blue, orange, yellow, and green tones. Text reads: “BCYF Jackson Mann CC – Creative Workshop. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 3–6 PM. Ages 13–18. Instructor: Phoenix Lively.” QR code bottom left, BCYF logo top right, and address: “40 Armington St, Allston, MA 02134.”
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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🧙‍♀️ Witch center will you celebrate at? 🎃👻

Our #BCYF centers have lots planned for #Halloween — from arts & crafts to skating, parties, and more! 🍬

Find activities and events by:
👻 Speaking with BCYF center staff
👻 Or clicking "Special Events" at Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration
October 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM