The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro North is participating in the Summer Food Service Program this July and August. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. 

Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows: 

Saugus Teen Center: Square One Mall 1201 Broadway W135 Saugus, MA (July 7th – August 22 M-F 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Hall Memorial Pool: 4 N Border Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180  (July 7 – August 22 M-F 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

South School:  7 Summer St, Stoneham, MA 02180 (July 7 – August 22 M-F 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)  

Hesseltine Playground: 23 Ruggles St, Melrose, MA 02176  (July 7 – August 22 M-F 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford MA 02115 ( July 7- August 22 12pm-1pm)

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Exciting New Activities & Registration Details Coming Soon

Stoneham, MA –February 2025 – After a successful first year, Open Parks Free Summer Program is returning for its 2nd year, bringing another season of outdoor fun, adventure, and community engagement! Running weekdays from July 7 to August 22, this program offers children an exciting lineup of new activities in a safe and engaging environment.

“We are thrilled to bring Open Parks back for another summer,” said Andrea Baez, Chief Program Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North. “This program has been an incredible opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and enjoy the outdoors, and we can’t wait to share what’s in store for this year.”

Registration details will be announced soon, so families are encouraged to stay tuned for updates. Open Parks is designed to provide free, inclusive recreational activities that promote active play and creativity for children in the community.

For more information and upcoming registration details, visit bgcstoneham.org/openparks2025/.

About Open Parks Summer Camp: The Open Parks program includes free to attend classes and workshops held throughout the summer at the South School in Stoneham, MA. Following the morning classes, free lunches will also be provided as part of the Boys & Girls Club Summer Eats program.

This exciting collaboration between local businesses and organizations have provided activities such as theater workshops taught by Greater Boston Stage Company, safety and prevention classes with Stoneham Police and Fire Departments, arts and crafts with the Stoneham Senior Center, film production with Stoneham Public Access Television, as well as special event hikes with The Fells, and more!

For questions regarding Open Parks 2025, please contact [email protected].

Santa will begin his route at the Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield. He will be departing the club at 6:15 and is expected to finish his route by 6:45. He will travel down Main St towards the lake, take a left onto Church St, travel down North Ave and then turn on to Armory St making his way back to the Wakefield Club. At the end of the route join Santa and the Boys & Girls Club for an evening of holiday fun from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

Santa’s Sleigh will take place December 19th at the Americal Civic Center/ Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield at 467 Main St. The Gym at the Americal Civic Center will be open from 6:30-8pm for activities. This event is open to all Wakefield residents. 

Lynnfield, MA: MarketStreet, the popular outdoor shopping property located in the heart of Lynnfield,  paid homage to iconic North Shore spots in Putt ‘N Play, a pop-up mini golf experience with all proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield. The nine hole mini golf course took place from August 12th to September 2nd and raised $9,226. Custom designed holes included a miniature version of the famous orange dinosaur in Saugus, iconic route 1 signage, Revere Beach sandcastle replicas, and so much more. The nostalgic and captivating course offered guests an enjoyable summer activity for the whole family to enjoy while supporting a great cause. 

“Putt ‘N Play was such a standout activity this summer at MarketStreet! We saw families, friends and area co-workers alike join in on all the fun. We’re overjoyed about the funds raised as we know they’ll have a direct impact on the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield and the children they serve,” said Charlotte Woods, General Manager of MarketStreet. 

Anthony Guardia, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield’s Chief Development Officer, spoke highly of Market Street and their community efforts. “This is just another example of the amazing generosity of our friends at Market Street and WS Development. This $10,000.00 will help underserved children in our service area, start the school year off right.” 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield, an organization providing childcare and programming for local youth, understands the importance of providing youth and families with enriching activities and opportunities in local spaces. Guardia said, “In addition, this event brought together so many families for fun filled days throughout the Summer. Memories like the ones had here cannot be replicated. Family memories, helping young people, and bolstering the local economy is what Market Street and WS Development is obviously all about. We are lucky to have them as friends.” 

MarketStreet in Lynnfield and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield look forward to working together on more projects in the future and hope community members enjoyed this summers Put ‘N Play mini golf! 

About MarketStreet

MarketStreet is the North Shore’s award-winning premium open-air shopping destination boasting over 90 shops and restaurants, over 20 of which are locally owned. Since its 2013 opening, it has become essential to the North Shore community, both for its diverse shopping, dining and entertainment options and for its dedication to family friendly events, seasonal festivities, and charitable fundraisers.  Awarded “Best Shopping Complex, North” by Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston issue, the property features such leading brands as Whole Foods Market, AllModern, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Tommy Bahama, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Apple, lululemon, Anthropologie, Marine Layer, gorjana, Nike, Yard House, Legal C Bar, sweetgreen, Pink Parkway, PNC Bank, and Madewell. Located at 600 Market St. in Lynnfield, MA (Exit 61 on I-95), MarketStreet is developed and leased by leading Massachusetts commercial developer WS Development. For more information and the most recent updates, please visit Instagram and Facebook and follow @marketstreetlynnfield on www.marketstreetlynnfield.com

NBM, a local technology company has been instrumental in the growth of the organization, being donors since 2016 and have sponsored countless events. President and founder Bill Tracia says, “We are humbled and so honored to be recognized as an honoree at this year’s gala. Being a good corporate citizen has always been important to us and a core value driving our company’s mission since its inception 40 years ago when I started the company. We believe in supporting local organizations who make an impact in the community that we work and live in, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wakefield & Stoneham does just that.”

Tracia expresses his gratitude for the organization and looks to the future saying, “The work of the Clubs is invaluable to our local community, and we have loved to see their recent growth and expansion, reaching more and more local kids and families in need than ever before.”

For years Dockside Restaurants have been pillars of the community donating to charities in Malden, Wakefield and beyond. They recently became passionate advocates for the clubs’ expansion, hosting meetings with funders, government officials and more. Ceo Jack Urbaczewski says, “Being honored by the Boys and Girls Club, an organization that embodies hope and support in our community, is deeply meaningful to me and my family. This recognition reflects not just what we’ve done, but why we do it—to create positive change where we can.”

Urbaczewski explains a program the business runs to assist those in the community, he says “we launched our Dining for Dollars program at Dockside Restaurants, turning our business into a vehicle for community support. Each event we host and every dollar raised is a testament to our belief that if you have the means to help, you also carry the responsibility to act. Receiving this honor from the Boys and Girls Club reaffirms our commitment and motivates us to keep making a difference in every way we can.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield is ecstatic to honor these donors at this year’s event. Hundreds of guests will gather for a night of moving testimonials, delicious food and drink, a live and silent auction, and the unveiling of a big change coming for the organization.

For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield or for tickets and sponsorships, visit BGCGala.org.

Stoneham MA: Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield is proud to
announce that the 7th Annual Dodging for Dollars fundraiser raised over $56,000
to support local youth. The dodgeball tournament held May 18th through the 30th
surpassed its fundraising goal of $50,000. This year’s fundraiser was U.S.A themed
and paid homage to 2024 being an election year.

When asked about the event, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham &
Wakefield said,“this year’s Dodging for Dollars went so well. We are so
appreciative of everyone who came to play dodgeball with us to raise money for
our kids. We absolutely love being able to host community members in our clubs
and hope they get a taste of the spirit and fun that our clubs bring to so many kids,”
says Adam Rodgers, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield. “The
money raised will go directly towards helping vulnerable families and children in
the community.” The funds raised from Dodging for Dollars will help the clubs
continue to develop innovative programs and charitable initiatives.

For the games themselves, twenty five teams participated in games throughout the
month of May. Teams ranged from luxury transportation providers, leaders in law,
healthcare professionals, local families and many more. The team that really stole
the show was Boston Chauffeur. Led by founder Mark Kini the Boston Chauffeur
team raised over $8,000 for the cause. “The Dodgeball tournament is always a lot
of fun,” says Kini. “I am a lifelong Wakefieldian and growing up we did not have a
Boys & Girls Club. I got into a lot of trouble as a younger person. The structure of
the clubs and diverse programs the club offers are making a difference in the kids
today.”

Other teams that participated in the event included: Calabrese & Getty Unholy
Alliance, Colonial Park Ballers, Cinch IT, Team Regan (Facilico), Team Stromski,
Team Saugus, Team Reppucci, C-4 Analytics, NBM Inc, Alumni,Team Fiore &
Guillaume,Team Rizzuto, AmConCorp, SV Design, Insperity, Northern Bank,
Boston Chauffeur, Mass Pay, Fitzgerald Physical Therapy, HDPT Physical
Therapy, Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Middlesex County Sheriff’s
Office, Evergreen Financial Partners, CM&B.

To donate to your favorite team and players please visit: bgcdodgeball.com

To see pictures from the entire event, click here: Dodging for Dollars Facebook
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Wakefield, MA – The Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Friday, February 29th. 

Established in 2014, the Club has become a cornerstone of support, mentorship, and empowerment for local youth.

“We are happy to have become part of the town’s social safety net. Whether it is child care, holiday gifts, or recreational activities, our goal is to serve this community to the best of our ability for many more decades to come,” said Adam Rodgers, Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield CEO.

Over the past ten years, The Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield has provided a safe and nurturing environment for children and teenagers in our community. The club’s commitment to fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of belonging has made a lasting impact on countless young lives. The development of specialty programs including STEM workshops, art courses, music production, and the award-winning Esports program led by Wakefield Club specialist John Cordero have established the site as a forward-thinking group dedicated to re-imagining the limits of opportunities for youth to learn and grow.

Adam Rodgers continued, “We are immensely proud of the journey we’ve shared with the community for the past ten years. The success stories and transformations we’ve witnessed inspire us to continue our mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential.”

To commemorate this exciting milestone, the Wakefield Club will be hosting a celebration event that will showcase the achievements of the past decade and also highlight the club’s vision for the future. The anniversary celebration will kick off with a community open house on Friday, February 29th, from 3:30-5:30, inviting local residents, supporters, and alumni to revisit the club’s accomplishments. 

As part of the celebration, The Boys & Girls Club encourages members of the community to also support the club by joining the Wakefield Birthday Club. We also encourage members to share their memories, experiences, and success stories related to the club on social media using the hashtag #BGCW10thAnniversary. 

For media inquiries, event details, or information on how to get involved, please contact:

Em Sheeran
Communications Director
[email protected]

In a collaborative effort to support seniors in our local communities, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield and the Stoneham Alliance Against Violence (SAAV) have partnered with the Stoneham Senior Center to offer monthly workshops focused on offering seniors assistance to enhance their well-being in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world.

Over the next few months the program’s multiple sessions will cover a variety of topics, including wellness through physical activity and mindfulness, protection from financial scams and abuse, and T.E.C.H. (Teen Elder Computer Help) – hour-long open office hours that bring local teens from the Clubs to the Senior Center to assist with technology or social media questions. 

This initiative is also made possible thanks to Mystic Valley Elder Services for funding the Senior Workshop Program over the next few months. “We are so thankful to MVES for funding this project for local seniors,” says Megan Samborski, Chair of the Stoneham Alliance Against Violence. “Bringing youth and seniors together is always an enriching experience as each age group can learn so much from each other. SAAV is happy to partner with the Senior Center to bring important educational programs for the elderly that both protects and empowers them.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield and SAAV are both committed to making a positive impact on the lives of senior citizens through these help sessions. By combining resources, knowledge, and passion for community service, with the help of Mystic Valley Elder Services, the organizations aspire to create a resource that empowers seniors to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

The next TECH session will take place at 10:30 on January 10, and a Tai-Chi Workshop for Seniors will be held January 19 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. For more information about the upcoming help sessions, please call the Stoneham Senior Center at 781-438-1157.