Sports/Recreation

Beantown Jumpers

Website: 

beantownjumpers.com

Mission: 

We are a competitive Double Dutch team from Boston, Milton, Quincy and Pembroke.  Our team members include girls & boys who are in Grade 2 through high school.   Our mission is to share the sport of  Double Dutch with others while encouraging physical activity, teamwork and fun.  In conjunction with the Red Auerbach Youth Foundation we believe in the value of sports and athletics to the healthy development, both physical and emotional, of children.

Hike4Life

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Email: 

hike4urlife@gmail.com

Website: 

www.HIKE4LIFE.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

Hike4Life™ is a community based organization dedicated to health, wellness and exercise.  Our motto: “Get Up. Get Out. Go Hiking!” is a call to all communities to leave a sedentary lifestyle behind and to get up, get moving and get outdoors.  We hike, bike, kayak, camp, ski & more.  We are partners with Operation B Fit; we advocate for Boston Parks with the Franklin Park Coalition and are part of the Boston Moves for Health initiative.

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Boston Park Advocates (BPA)

Phone: 

617-442-4141

Email: 

mail@bostonparks.org

Website: 

http://www.bostonparks.org/

Mission: 

The mission of the network is to connect and unify Boston’s diverse park and community stakeholders. We aim to build our capacity, share resources and information, raise public awareness, and strengthen the collective impact of our network members to influence public park policy and increase support for the range of urban parks and open spaces.

Key Partners: 

Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition

Franklin Park Coalition

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Application: http://bostonparks.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=79

Created: 
06/29/2011

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Phone: 

617-427-2560

Email: 

info@greatergrovehall.org

Website: 

http://www.greatergrovehall.org/

Mission: 

The Greater Grove Hall Main Streets is committed to supporting the Grove Hall area commercial district through marketing, technical assistance and organizing. GGHMS promotes Grove Hall's diverse business district while maintaining the neighborhood’s historical character. We encourage innovative and creative techniques for fostering economic development that enriches the lives of business owners, employees and residents of our community. 

Location

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
320B Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

Neighborhood Development Corporation of Grove Hall

Project Right Inc.

Quincy Geneva / New Vision

United Housing

Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Created: 
05/16/2011

Temple of Martial Arts

Phone: 

(508) 991-1519

Email: 

aholloway2008@yahoo.com

Website: 

http://www.templeofmartialarts.com/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

 

TEMPLE OF MARTIAL ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE (All Classes: 450 Washington St.)    
    DAY   TIME   LEVEL / GROUP    
   

  Monday

   5:00 - 5:50 PM   Beginner / Advanced    
   

  Tuesday

   5:00 - 5:50 PM   Beginner / Advanced    
   

  Wednesday

   5:00 - 5:50 PM   Beginner / Advanced    
   

  Thursday

   5:00 - 5:50 PM   Advanced kids only    
   

  Saturday

   9:00 AM

10:00 - 11:30 AM		          Beginner

       Advanced
Mission: 

Temple of Martial Arts (TOMA) is a non-profit organization geared toward the inner-city youth. Martial arts classes are a great way for children to release extra energy in a safe and constructive environment. The highly trained staff at the Temple of Martial Arts channels the students’ energy in a positive way while teaching personal life skills such as self-discipline, respect, and courtesy.

Location

Healthworks at Codman
450 Washington Street (Healthworks at Codman)
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
See map: Google Maps
Created: 
05/10/2011

Dorchester Youth Soccer

Email: 

You can contact staff via this form

Website: 

http://www.dyssoccer.com

Mission: 

Dorchester Youth soccer program is a component of the All Dorchester Sports League (ADSL). Dorchester Youth Soccer has been in existence for twenty six years, and the program provides youth soccer opportunities to boys and girls from the ages of 4to 14 from Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury and surrounding areas. 

Dorchester Youth Soccer plays during the fall. The fall season begins on the weekend after Labor Day and ends on the weekend before Thanksgiving. All of the children who have played during the fall or spring seasons (or both) are given trophies for participating in the league. Over the years DYS has provided soccer opportunities to thousands of children. During one year, more that 1,200 children were registered and played youth soccer with DYS.

Location

757 Gallivan Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

All-Dorchester Sports League; Boston Area Youth Soccer; Mass Youth Soccer Association;

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Register for programs and pay online at http://www.dyssoccer.com.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send along an email. We are always looking for coaches and volunteers.

Key Programs Offered: 

House League, Summer Soccer, Travel Team

Created: 
03/22/2011

Dorchester Ducks

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Dorchester Ducks Semi Pro Football Team
12 Eastman Street
Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone: 

(857) 207-6691

Email: 

Wshivers@gmail.com

Website: 

eastcoastducksfootballteam.com/

Mission: 

 

 

 

The goal of the Dorchester Ducks is to bring a Football championship to the City of Boston (Dorchester). Outside of Football, we aspire to be a organization that helps those in need. Whether it is visiting schools, volunteering at shelters or elderly service centers. We hope that through our efforts the men who grow and bond with us will be examples for the generations that will proceed us. Football is our passion, but enriching the lives of the youth that look up to us is our long term goal.

Key Partners: 

Dorchester Daisies (Cheerleaders)

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Contact William Shivers at 617-419-6997 for appearances and community service support. Through each other we can accomplish anything. 

Cleveland Community Center

Phone: 

617-635-5141

Website: 

BCYF Home

Location

11 Charles St.
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Boston Broadband Community Computing Centers

Key Programs Offered: 

Teen Programs
Activities include Job workshops; Team building, Group discussion, Gym, Outings.

Recreational Programs
Instructional Soccer & Basketball

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

BCYF Cleveland Community Center

Created: 
02/16/2011

Grove Hall Community Center

Phone: 

617-635-1484

Website: 

BCYF Home

Mission: 

BCYF is committed to providing high-quality, outcome-driven programs that are responsive to neighborhood needs. To reach this goal, we have developed a comprehensive program framework known as ACES:Arts, Community & Civic engagement, Education, and Sports. Each of BCYF’s community centers offers a unique approach to ACES and opportunities vary from center to center.

Location

51 Geneva Ave.
Dorchester, MA
United States
See map: Google Maps
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Call the Center or stop by to become a member. Specific programs may list their contact/point person.

Key Programs Offered: 

Building Bars Music Program: Wednesday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

G.E.D. Classes (open to community) Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Grove Hall Gay, Lesbian, Straight Alliance: Thursdays 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

Community Learning Initiative: For more information, please contact Meagan Seaman at 617-635-4920

Gym (contact Tony Turner, Athletic Director or Darryl Bishop, Asst. Athletic Director): 
Girl's Night - Monday/Thursday 6 - 8:45 p.m.; 
Teen Night - Tuesday 6 - 8:45 p.m.; 
Men's Night - Wednesday 6 - 8:45 p.m.;
Teen Time/Adult Time: Friday 6 - 8:45 p.m.;

Teen Lounge: Open games, workshops, movies, etc. Monday - Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

Young Men's Group: Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Created: 
05/15/2011

The Boston REACH Coalition meets at Grove Hall Community Center the first Monday of every month. See here for details.

Project REACH holds monthly & quarterly meetings at Grove Hall Community Center. Contact Michael Kozu at 617-541-5454, ext. 5 or mkozu@projectright.org

M.Y H.O.O.D

Phone: 

857.284.2850

Email: 

myhoodmentors@yahoo.com

Website: 

www.myhoodmentors.com

Mission: 

A 501 c 3 non-profit organization addressing the unstable social behaviors by youth. Their mission statement is to provide a creative and educational outlet for youth striving to accomplish goals and dreams in life. M.Y H.O.O.D targets youth between the ages of 10 to 19 years of age in Massachusetts that need support groups and direction. M.Y H.O.O.D presents the tools and knowledge necessary to explore how to achieve and make dreams become reality.

Location

19 Hillsboro Steet
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
See map: Google Maps
Created: 
01/28/2011
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