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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 13h

🚧 Big day for Dorchester!

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the #Dorchester community next week for the groundbreaking of the new #BCYF Grove Hall Community Center — the first full-service center built in #GroveHall.

Learn more: boston.gov/bcyf-grove-hall

Flyer for BCYF Grove Hall Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. Background image shows a modern glass and metal building. Text reads: “Join Mayor Michelle Wu to celebrate the official start of construction of the new Grove Hall Community Center! Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30 PM, 40 Geneva Ave, Dorchester.” Logos at the bottom for Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, City of Boston Public Facilities, and Utile architecture firm.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 13h

BCYF Mattahunt Pool in #Mattapan is closed until an issue with the lights is resolved. All BCYF members can swim at any BCYF pool. Visit Boston.gov/BCYF-Aquatics for locations.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 19h

🏀 It’s game time! BCYF’s FREE Basketball League for ages 8–11 starts TONIGHT at #Hennigan CC in #JamaicaPlain.

Girls: Wednesdays (10/8). Boys: Thursdays (10/9). Register ➡️ boston.gov/BCYF-Hennigan

Flyer for BCYF Boys Basketball League at Hennigan Community Center. Green background with basketball graphics. Text: “BCYF Boys Basketball League. Thursdays @ 5:30 PM, October 9 to December 4, 2025. Ages 8–11. Dribbling, passing, teamwork, ball handling, defense, shooting. Free league where boys can improve basketball skills with Coach Ozzie. Scan QR code to register.”

Flyer for BCYF Girls Basketball League at Hennigan Community Center. Purple background with basketball graphics. Text: “BCYF Girls Basketball League. Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM, October 8 to December 3, 2025. Ages 8–11. Dribbling, passing, teamwork, ball handling, defense, shooting. Free league where girls can improve basketball skills with Coach Ozzie. Scan QR code to register.”

Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 20h

FREE Hip Hop Dance, starting tonight, at BCYF #Roslindale CC ! 👯🎶

Boys & Girls ages 8–12 can learn fresh moves, build confidence, and have fun in this high-energy class. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Don’t miss out!

👉 Register today at Boston.gov/BCYF-Roslindale or call 617-635-5186.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 20h

Grab a rope 🪢, feel the beat 🎶, and show off your moves! Boston youth ages 8–13, come have a blast with us Thursdays at BCYF Mattahunt in #Mattapan! Register now, spots are limited! ➡️ boston.gov/BCYF-Mattahunt

Flyer for BCYF Double Dutch program. Bright yellow and pink design with photos of youth double dutching. Title: “Double Dutch.” Program details: Thursdays, 5:30–6:45 PM, ages 8–13 at BCYF Mattahunt, 100 Hebron Street, Mattapan. Activities include turning, jumping skills, and double dutch songs. QR code for registration.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 5d

📸 Capture the world your way!

Spots are limited. Register now ➡️ boston.gov/bcyf-mattahunt for Photography Basics (ages 8–13) at BCYF Mattahunt. Learn to snap and explore using cameras or phones every Saturday at 11AM. Perfect for beginners and creative kids who love to see the world differently.

Flyer titled “Capture the World Through Photography Fun!” with a cartoon-style smiling camera and lightbulb icons. Text reads: Photography Basics, ages 8–13, Saturdays at 11AM, BCYF Mattahunt, 100 Hebron Street. Spots are limited, register online at boston.gov/bcyf-mattahunt. A QR code for registration is in the bottom right corner.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 15d

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, all BCYF centers will be closed while our staff gather for BCYF Academy 2025, a day of professional development, teambuilding, and leadership training.
By investing in our staff, we are strengthening the programs and services we provide for Boston’s youth, families, and seniors.

Flyer with a background photo of BCYF staff at a professional development event, sitting at round tables with laptops, notebooks, and coffee cups, some raising their hands. Overlaid bold yellow text reads: “ALL BCYF CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – BCYF ACADEMY ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH.”

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 12d

💧 Splash. 🤠 Step. 💃 Shake.
Active Agers at BCYF Mattahunt = fitness + fun + friends!
Join us for Aqua Aerobics, Line Dancing & Zumba.

🔗👉 boston.gov/bcyf-mattahunt

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 12d

Stop by the BCYF Hyde Park Community Center tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a dog licensing and low-cost pet vaccine clinic!

Visit boston.gov/animals to learn more.

2025 fall dog licensing and rabies clinics in Boston with fees, dates, and locations for Hyde Park and Leahy Holloran Community Centers.

Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 13d

Hot off the presses 📰💜 BCYF Grove Hall Senior Center is the cover star of the Sept/Oct Boston Seniority magazine!

Inside (pp. 22–23): a spotlight on ALL BCYF senior centers citywide.

Extra, extra read all about it 👉https://www.boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/boston-seniority-magazine

Group of smiling older adults posing together inside BCYF Grove Hall Senior Center. They are sitting and standing close, some with arms around each other, in front of bright orange and white walls. The cover text reads “Boston Seniority, City of Boston, Age Strong Commission, September/October 2025, Issue 8, Mayor Michelle Wu, Vol. 49.” Additional text highlights featured sections: Mayor’s Letter (p. 4), Interview with EMS Chief James Hooley (pp. 18–19), and Upcoming Events (p. 31).

Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 13d

Hey, check this out! 👀 We’re excited to see BCYF Mattahunt featured by the Private Industry Council. 📰 bostonpic.org/spotlights/c...

Critical Skills & Essential Services: PIC Interns at CBOs - Boston PIC

This past summer, PIC interns provided essential services and developed critical professional skills at 70+ community-based organizations across...

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 14d

We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.

Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

A group of young people sit on a bench behind a fence at a baseball diamond. Text reads, “FREE Vaccine Clinics in Boston. Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Find dates, times, and locations at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.” The logos for the City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Legacy Care Group, and Shaw’s Star Market are at the bottom.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 15d

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, all BCYF centers will be closed while our staff gather for BCYF Academy 2025, a day of professional development, teambuilding, and leadership training.
By investing in our staff, we are strengthening the programs and services we provide for Boston’s youth, families, and seniors.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 15d

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 16d

Good news! BCYF Curtis Hall pool reopens tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept 23, after a two-week closure for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience! New hours for fall are Tu-F, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 19d

Calling all future yogis ages 7-11! 🧘‍♀️

Join Erika at BCYF Blackstone (#SouthEnd) tomorrow for a FREE kids yoga class!

Playful poses + fun breathing = strength, flexibility & calm

Preregister 👉 boston.gov/bcyf-blackstone

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 19d

BCYF Nazzaro in the #NorthEnd is the place to be this fall!
Choose your adventure - from hip hop dance 💃 to STEM experiments 🔬, basketball leagues 🏀, and drop-in fun 🎮. There’s something for everyone at Nazzaro.

Learn more and sign up: boston.gov/BCYF-Nazzaro

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Boston Emergency Medical Services @ems.boston.gov · 20d

Want to join #BostonEMS but you’re not an EMT? Here’s your chance to earn while you learn! We’re now accepting applications for the Boston EMS Cadet Program — a paid opportunity to train, gain hands-on experience, and work toward your EMT certification. Apply today: tinyurl.com/BEMSCadetHir...

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 22d

Meet the 2025 BCYF Snap Shot photographers! 📸

This summer, 11 Boston teens learned every aspect of photography through our program.

See samples of their amazing work on IG: instagram.com/p/DOrP-OAEVWG

Visit the complete exhibit at Menino Convention Center, Northwest Entrance Hall 1.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 22d

Ready to plié into something new tonight? 🩰 Join us for Fundamental Ballet at BCYF Blackstone in the #SouthEnd! Tuesdays 5-6pm, ages 7-12. Perfect blend of artistry, technique & grace - come dance with us! Register: boston.gov/bcyf-blackstone

Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 23d

Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth, a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At BCYF, we celebrate through events like Salsa in the Park, which brought music, dance, and community to BCYF Blackstone this summer.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 26d

BCYF Roche Community Center in #WestRoxbury had to close for the day at 3 p.m. today, Friday, September 12. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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Boston Emergency Management @alert.boston.gov · 26d

Tomorrow from 11AM-3PM we will be hosting our annual Ready Boston Field Day Event for National Preparedness Month!

For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday!

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 27d

Boston honors the memories of those killed in the tragic events of September 11th, including those aboard AA Flight 11 and UA Flight 175, which had departed from Logan Airport. We hold the loved ones of those lost close and remember the courage and care shown by Americans in service of one another.

Dark blue graphic with a simple, transparent illustration of the Twin Towers and text: Boston Remembers.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 29d

Ripple effect 🌊 ⚠️ Another pool update! ⚠️
BCYF Charlestown Pool is taking a short break for planned maintenance, but don't worry - swimmers are welcome at any BCYF pool. Find your nearest spot: Boston.gov/BCYF-Aquatics

BCYF Aquatics

At Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), we offer a variety of aquatics programs at our indoor pools, two outdoor pools, and beach.

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