MAYOR
WALSH ANNOUNCES TEEN SUMMER VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH
& FAMILIES
All programming will be
operated in accordance to public health guidelines
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BOSTON
- Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Centers
for Youth & Families (BCYF) today announced registration has opened for a
variety of summer teen programs, all of which are designed and will be
operated in accordance with current public health guidelines.
"While
this summer will look different in Boston because of the ongoing public
health crisis, we're excited to offer virtual programs for Boston
teens," said Mayor Walsh. "A lot of hard work and creativity went
into adapting our most popular programs, so I want to thank BCYF for making
them possible. Like every summer, we are committed to engaging our teenagers
and connecting them to positive opportunities for growth."
Boston
teens can register now for BCYF Snap Shot teen photography program, BCYF
SuperTeens pre-employment program for young teens, BCYF Adventure Girls, and
Girls Days Out and Self Expressions workshops:
BCYF
Snap Shot Teen Photography program is a unique summer job program for
youth ages 16 to 18, in partnership with the John Hancock MLK Summer Scholars
Program. Youth receive a paycheck while participating in the program. This
virtual program will introduce participants to all aspects of photography.
Led by a professional photographer, the program includes opportunities to
conduct "photo shoots," virtual visits to museums and art
galleries, digital photo editing lessons, online personal development
workshops led by John Hancock, and opportunities to serve as a "staff
photographer" for BCYF.
BCYF
SuperTeens program teaches teens ages 13 and 14 life readiness and
resiliency to help prepare them for their upcoming academic year and future
employment. While the 2020 summer program will look much different due to the
current public health crisis, BCYF is committed to providing this critical
enrichment program for youth in a virtual environment. The SuperTeens will be
mentored by BCYF staff throughout the summer, and they will participate in
online webinars and professional development workshops that will highlight
employment skills. The SuperTeens will also participate in weekly social and
recreational activities including virtual group field trips to museums around
the world, virtual escape rooms, and online challenges that include design
and journalism activities. Participants will have the opportunity to earn
their first paycheck in the form of a stipend, and they will also be provided
with opportunities that encourage civic engagement and physical health and
wellness. The SuperTeens program is sponsored by Comcast and The Foundation
for BCYF, and is generously supported by MassHousing, MCCA, NBT II
Foundation, and The Boston Foundation.
BCYF
Adventure Girls will take place virtually Monday through Friday for girls
ages 9-12. This summer the program participants will have the opportunity to
participate in a series of workshops and online activities that tie into
outdoor adventures while promoting teamwork, and building self-esteem and
leadership skills.
BCYF Girls
Leadership Corps will participate in a virtual program that provides
the girls with gender-specific workshops and activities. Special pop-up
guests will be invited to speak virtually with the girls. Workshop topics
will include self-defense with Girls LEAP; hygiene, leadership, and
empowerment with the YW F.R.Y.E. program; self-care with ABCD; and more. The
GLC girls are currently planning activities that Boston girls are invited to
register for including Girls Day Out on Tuesdays and Thursdays, featuring
Zumba and walking in Hemingway Park, virtual Girls Nights on Mondays, and
Girls Self-Expressions weekly on Wednesdays, promoting self-love through
writing, poetry, and song while allowing girls to explore their feelings and
emotions.
"We
are looking forward to providing our teens with engaging and fun summer
programming knowing that this is a difficult time with important new
regulations and practices to follow," said William Morales, Commissioner
of Boston Centers for Youth & Families. "We have a diverse menu of
virtual options planned and look forward to "seeing" our youth
again.
The
programs are expected to run from Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 14.
Interested youth can apply here: Boston.Gov/BCYF.
About Boston Centers for Youth and Families
Boston
Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is the City of Boston's largest
youth and human service agency. BCYF operates 36 community centers in Boston
that offer a variety of engaging and enriching programs for people of all
ages created through community input and need. BCYF also oversees citywide
programs including the nationally-recognized violence intervention and
prevention SOAR Program( formerly Streetworker Program), the GIRLS
Initiative, Camp Joy special needs program and many aquatic offerings.
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