History & Impact
Our Story
The Stoneham Clubhouse opened its doors with a mission to provide enriching after-school programming for local youth on September 27, 1973. Over the decades, the organization has grown into a trusted pillar of the community, continually expanding its services to meet evolving needs.
In 2013, we began a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to operate the Hall Memorial Pool and Splash Pad. This growth continued in 2014 with the opening of the Wakefield Teen Center, located at the Americal Civic Center. Recognizing the increasing need for dedicated teen programming in Stoneham, the separate Stoneham Teen Center opened its doors in 2019.
In 2019, the organization expanded its reach through a partnership with Stoneham Public Schools, operating after-school programs at Colonial Park, Robin Hood, and South Elementary Schools for youth in grades K – 4th.
Growth most recently continued beyond Stoneham and Wakefield, and included additional missions. 2022 brought us the community boating program in Wakefield, and in 2024, the Saugus Teen Center opened at Square One Mall. Most recently in 2025, INspire Cafe launched in Wakefield, creating meaningful employment opportunities for more than 40 individuals with diverse abilities.
Impact
Boys & Girls Club of Metro North has been a staple in the community providing essential programs for youth for over 50 years. We serve on average 650 children and teens every day across the communities of Stoneham, Wakefield, Saugus, Malden, Medford and Melrose. We currently operate out of eight sites and run five licensed afterschool programs, including the Stoneham Clubhouse, three teen centers, an outdoor pool, and a community boating program. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro North is a proud affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s most effective youth development organization in the United States. With over 2,000 youth and teen memberships every year, we focus on four main priority outcomes, including academic success, health & wellbeing, character & leadership and life & workforce readiness.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for youth members of all races, abilities, gender expressions and backgrounds. We carry out this mission through our people, programs, and partnerships. Together, we strive to create positive change and build a better future.
Leadership & Governance
Our organization is guided by a dedicated team of professionals and a volunteer Board of Directors committed to the success of our youth.
Our Locations
Stoneham
Summer — Camp Stoneham
Summer — Stoneham Teen Camp
Wakefield
Summer
Saugus & Regional
Summer