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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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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
United States
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Find hours for BCYF community centers and pools on their individual pages.
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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

Events
BCYF Family Gym
Feb 8

Family Gym at BCYF Holland

BCYF Family Gym
Feb 8

Family Gym at BCYF Gallivan

BCYF Family Gym
Feb 8

Family Gym at BCYF Menino

BCYF Family Gym
Feb 8

Family Gym at BCYF Blackstone

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BCYF Spelling Bee 2020
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Registration is now closed for the 2020 BCYF Spelling Bee. Join us on March 21 for the bee!
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News and announcements

Latest news
BCYF L Street Brownies Swim

It's time for the 'L Street Brownies' annual New Year’s Day Swim!

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HubNob raises $400,000 for BCYF programming

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Meeting on November 20 to continue talks about BCYF Curley renovations

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BCYF Citywide Swim League now recruiting youth participants

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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

At Boston Centers for Youth & Families, we offer a variety of aquatics programs at our 16 indoor pools, two outdoor...

BCYF Camp Joy

BCYF Camp Joy provides high-quality programs for children and young adults with special needs.

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 a free, weekly play program that promotes physical activity for children ages 3-8 and their families.

BCYF G.I.R.L.S.

Programs that focus on Growth, Intervention, Respect, Leadership, and Service for Girls.

BCYF Senior Programs

Boston’s older residents are woven throughout of the fabric of BCYF. They are active participants in our programs. Some...

Summer programs and events at BCYF

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers dozens of neighborhood-based summer day camps and programs.

Teen programs and events at BCYF

Check out some of our current BCYF Teen programs.

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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Are you interested in volunteering at a local BCYF community center? Please contact the center directly. You can find individual pages for each BCYF location on our community centers page.

Related links

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