The John P. Holland Council proudly presents its 2nd Annual Dorchester Community Flea Market & Bazaar! Join them for food, face painting and raffles on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the John P. Holland Community Center, 85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. The rain date for the Bazaar is September 24. For more information or table rental, contact Nini at (617) 635-5144 or Roz (617) 869-0562.
Thanks to BCYF, Garvey Park will be R.O.C.K.ing on July 22. The Leahy-Holloran Community Center has secured equipment to host a FREE outdoor movie in right field of Garvey Park @ 8:20 p.m. Bring some snacks, a blanket or chairs and bug spray and enjoy Gnomeo and Juliet. The more families and neighbors that come out and enjoy this great evening, the more likely it will happen again! While there, ask about all the great programming that is taking place thanks to the Leahy~Holloran Community Center and their partners: BCYF, Boston R.O.C.K.S., St. Ann CYO/Youth Ministry, PHNA and the Bostonian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
The R.O.C.K. the Park program is a free drop in program for youth ages 8-18 who are not actively involved or enrolled in a traditional summer camp or program. Site slots are on a first-come, first serve basis at Garvey Park in Dorchester for up to 50 children daily and operates Monday through Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports, learn skills, participate in drills and learn the values of teamwork and sportsmanship! Takes place at Garvey Park in Dorchester. For exact dates, contact Mike Triant at 617-635-4920 or click here.
Ladies - do you need a dress or accessories for prom? The Grove Hall Community Center is hosting its third annual Prom Dress Drive to ensure all young women can attend their prom and look fabulous at the same time! You may keep the dress you find at the drive. This event will take place at 51 Geneva Ave from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m on Tuesday, May 10; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24; and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31. See you there!
For more information please contact:
Project RIGHT Community Coordinator Nicole N. Flynt Thomas 617.541.5454 or nnflynt@gmail.com
City of Boston Streetworker, Kendall Bruce 617.438.2077
Boston Police Department, Sgt. Lisa Holmes 617.594.5698
Submitted by JoelWool on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 10:18am
Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 can compete in a pitch, hit and run baseball competition sponsored by Aquafina and the Boston Center for Youth and Families on Wednesday, April 20 at Garvey Park on Neponset Ave. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-in registration only. The same event will be held on Thursday, April 21 at Fallon Field in Roslindale and Friday, April 22 at Jim Rice Field at Ramsey Park, South End.
Winners will move on to a sectional championship and then on to the team championship round. There will be a national championship held at the 2011 MLB All Star game in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information contact Mike Devlin at 617-635-4920 x2145 or mike.devlin@cityofboston.gov.
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.
Grove Hall Gay, Lesbian, Straight Alliance: Monday/Thursday 2:30 - 5:30 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
Last Updated:
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
Community Centers are open during the summer and during school vacations. Many provide special school vacation activities and camps. Call your neighborhood community center for a complete schedule.
Cleveland: 11 Charles St., Dorchester, MA 02122; 617-635-5141, Grove Hall: 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121; 617-635-2643, Holland Community Center*: 85 Olney St., Dorchester, MA 02121; 617-635-5144 Leahy-Holloran*^: 1 Worrell St., Dorchester, MA 02122; 617-635-5150 Perkins Community Center*: 155 Talbot Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124; 617-635-5146; Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*Denotes location with pool
^Formerly the Murphy Community Center
You can see the all-BCYF calendar here for some special citywide events.
Mission:
The Mission of Boston Centers for Youth & Families is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's residents by supporting children, youth and families through a wide range of programs and services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston residents by partnering with Community Center councils, agencies and businesses to support children, youth, individuals and families through a wide range of comprehensive programs.
The Perkins Community Center Adult Learning Program's goal is to provide student-centered adult education classes which help learners meet their education and life goals.
Daphne Griffin, Executive Director - Office: 617-635-4920 x 3446
Key Partners:
The Dorchester Adult Literacy Coalition (DALC)
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Residents join the Community Center through membership. Many activities are free.
Many community centers rent their facilities out for meetings and events. Contact your neighborhood community center to get more information about fees and availability.
Go to www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/volunteer.asp to find out more about volunteer opportunities at Boston Centers for Youth & Families or call the BCYF Administrative Offices at 617-635-4920.
If you would like Boston Centers for Youth & Families to attend your community event, contact Sandy Holden at 617-635-4920 x2213 or sandy.holden@cityofboston.gov.
Charge for services:
No
Key Programs Offered:
Education, recreation, childcare, community meetings, and more. BCYF Program Guides can be found at http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/. You can also view information about each center at the guide entries linked above.
GIRLS Initiative (Growth, Intervention, Respect, Leadership & Support for Girls): The GIRLS Initiative features the Girls' Leadership Corps made up of peer leaders representing all of Boston's neighborhoods. These peer leaders will be leaders both at their local community center and as part of a citywide corps. Each week, they will facilitate workshops at their assigned neighborhood community centers and support programming for girls. During the summer, the GIRLS Initiative sponsors several "Girls' Night Out" events at various community centers around the city. Contact Erika Butler at 617-635-4920 x2314 for more information about the programming available just for girls through the GIRLS Initiative.
Almost all neighborhood community centers provide a free, walk-in breakfast and lunch to youth 18 and under during the summer through the school department. Contact Boston Public Schools at 617-635-9000 for more information about free summer meals. Many community centers also offer a free senior lunch program. Call your local community center for details.
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday — Thursday: 1:00 — 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00—10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Tues.—Thurs. 3:00 –8:45 PM
Fri. 3:00—9:45 PM
Sat. 10:00 AM—4:45 PM
Mission:
The Leahy-Holloran Community Center is a non-profit organization. The center has been serving the Dorchester Community since October 1973. We serve Pre-Schoolers, children, teens, adults and the elderly.
During the academic year we offer Pre-School/K1, childrens' after school activities, adult classes and a teen center. Some of the programs currently available are swimming lessons for adults and children, children’s drawing classes, adult computer classes, sewing lessons, line dancing, water aerobics, adult and children ceramic classes.
The name of the Murphy Community Center was changed to the Leahy-Holloran Community Center in 2009.
The John P. Holland Council proudly presents its 2nd Annual Dorchester Community Flea Market & Bazaar! Join them for food, face painting and raffles on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the John P. Holland Community Center, 85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. The rain date for the Bazaar is September 24. For more information or table rental, contact Nini at (617) 635-5144 or Roz (617) 869-0562. 
Thanks to BCYF, Garvey Park will be R.O.C.K.ing on July 22. The Leahy-Holloran Community Center has secured equipment to host a FREE outdoor movie in right field of Garvey Park @ 8:20 p.m. Bring some snacks, a blanket or chairs and bug spray and enjoy Gnomeo and Juliet. The more families and neighbors that come out and enjoy this great evening, the more likely it will happen again! While there, ask about all the great programming that is taking place thanks to the Leahy~Holloran Community Center and their partners: BCYF, Boston R.O.C.K.S., St. Ann CYO/Youth Ministry, PHNA and the Bostonian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
The R.O.C.K. the Park program is a free drop in program for youth ages 8-18 who are not actively involved or enrolled in a traditional summer camp or program. Site slots are on a first-come, first serve basis at Garvey Park in Dorchester for up to 50 children daily and operates Monday through Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports, learn skills, participate in drills and learn the values of teamwork and sportsmanship! Takes place at Garvey Park in Dorchester. For exact dates, contact Mike Triant at 617-635-4920 or click 
Ladies - do you need a dress or accessories for prom? The Grove Hall Community Center is hosting its third annual Prom Dress Drive to ensure all young women can attend their prom and look fabulous at the same time! You may keep the dress you find at the drive. This event will take place at 51 Geneva Ave from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m on Tuesday, May 10; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24; and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31. See you there!
