Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 9 - August 17
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
Ages: 8 - 14

• BCYF Blackstone Community Center, South End
• BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center at McMorrow Field, Dorchester
• BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center, Mattapan
• BCYF Nazzaro Community Center at Puopolo Park, North End
• BCYF Paris Street Community Center at Paris Street Park.

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

The BCYF Girls Summit is a yearly conference developed for girls ages 12-18 to connect with the resources and opportunities they need and to help them establish a sense of unity and commitment with their peers and their communities.

Register for the event

• Business management
• Engineering and technology (STEM)
• Health services
• Human services and public policy 
• Natural resources and agriculture
• Social media and communication

A special thank you to our supporters who make this summit possible:

• Boston Police Athletic League
• Lingzi Lu Foundation
• Shannon Grant
• Foundation for BCYF

Over April school vacation week, the Lifeguard Institute will be offered at BCYF pools across Boston.

The requirements to participate include the ability to pass a swim test requiring swimming 300 yards continuously using different strokes, treading water, and a surface dive exercise.   In addition, participants must be 16 to 18 year old high school students.  Upon completion of the Institute, a $35 fee for Red Cross Certification will apply.

Interested?  Space is limited so contact the pool directly for more information.

We are hosting free beginner swim lessons, “Swim for Safety,” for Boston youth ages 4-12 at BCYF pools over April school vacation week. 

BCYF Swim for Safety helps participants become safe and confident around water and eager to continue to participate in aquatics programs.  Locations and schedules are listed below. Please contact the pool directly for more information and to register.

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 1-2 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 3:30-4 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Tuesday through Friday, 4:30-5 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 2-3 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Saturday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:40 p.m.; Saturday, 10-10:40 a.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3:45-4:25 p.m.; Saturday, 10:45-11:25 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 4:30-5:10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Ages 4-6: Wednesday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Thursday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Friday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Saturday, 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 4:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30-3 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 5:15-5:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 6-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4-4:30 p.m

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