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Boston Centers for Youth & Families

We support children, youth, individuals and families through a wide range of programs and services. We manage 36 facilities, including community centers and pools.

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The Mission of BCYF

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston residents by partnering with community center councils, agencies, and businesses to support neighborhood needs. Learn more about our work.

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BCYF@boston.gov
1483 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02120
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Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Find hours for BCYF community centers and pools on their individual pages.

2021 Program Registration

BCYF Administrative Office Phone List

BCYF City Hall Childcare

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Explore BCYF Community Centers

BCYF offers a variety of affordable programs for all ages at our 36 facilities across Boston.

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Upcoming events

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Dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic - Jamaica Plain
On Sep 25

Sep 25
Dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic - South Boston
On Oct 9

Oct 9
Dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic - Roxbury
On Oct 23

Oct 23
BCYF Spelling Bee 2022
On Mar 19

Mar 19
More BCYF events

News and announcements

Latest news
Outdoor pools open in the City of Boston

Outdoor pools open in the City of Boston

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Registration open for BCYF teen summer programming

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BCYF Camp Joy program registering for summer now

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Expansion of in-person critical City services announced

Expansion of in-person critical City services announced

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Programs and initiatives

Programs

BCYF Adult Education

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Adult Education Programming builds invaluable skills for life and work.

BCYF Aquatics

Select BCYF pools are now open for limited swim sessions for pre-registered participants.

BCYF Camp Joy

Camp Joy will return for summer 2021 following public health guidelines.

BCYF City Hall Childcare

The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) City Hall Childcare Program provides nurturing and affordable care.

BCYF Family Gym

Family Gym is not currently running due to COVID-19.

BCYF G.I.R.L.S.

BCYF G.I.R.L.S. programs focus on Growth, Intervention, Respect, Leadership, and Service for Girls.

BCYF Senior Programs

BCYF Senior Programs take place in all BCYF centers. We also have two stand alone senior centers and five community...

Summer programs and events at BCYF

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers many summer classes and programs for youth. These aren’t only a lot of fun —...

Teen programs and events at BCYF

BCYF has 15 community centers with Teen Friendly Spaces!

BCYF Youth Advisory Committee

The committee works to identify, discuss, and inform BCYF leadership on youth issues and programming.

BCYF Vacation Week Activities

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers host programs and events during school vacation weeks.

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