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Opened in fall 2009 as a part of the redeveloped Franklin Hill community
Franklin Hill Club
Franklin Hill Housing Development
5 Shandon Road
Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone: 617-282-2800
Fax: 617-282-2877
Tanya Gould, Club Director
Email: tgould@bgcb.org
Club Information:
Hours: Monday-Friday | 2:45 to 6 p.m.
Beginning in January 2010, evening programs will be offered for 8-12 year-olds.
Ages of members: 6-12* for Franklin Hill residents only
Teen residents are encouraged to become members at the nearby Blue Hill Club Teen Center.
*Membership is based on a first-come, first-served basis and is only open to youth who
reside in the Franklin Hill Housing Development. BGCB reserves the right to cap membership to ensure quality programming and safety for our members.
Summer Enrichment Program 2010
This summer program will allow your child to experience the cultures, art and languages of the seven continents in a fun, safe and exciting environment. It will also help them maintain academic gains made during the school year.
Ages: 6-12
Dates: July 6-August 20th
Session1: July 6-July 16/ Theme: Africa and Australia
Session 2: July 19-July 30/ Theme: North & South America
Session 3: August 2-August 13/ Theme: Europe and Asia
Session 4: August 16-August 20/ Theme: Antarctica
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm, Extended Day 3:30-5:30
Please contact the Club at 617-282-2800 to pick up an application and for additional information.
Program Highlights:
The Franklin Hill Club offers programs in six core areas – Arts; Education; Leadership; Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; and Technology – enabling youth to become responsible citizens and leaders.
TERC — BGCB staff are trained by TERC to improve members’ mathematics and science skills. The focus of this program is to teach members about the human body with various themes.
Torch Club — Members develop their leadership, character, and community skills through various projects.
Urban Ecology — Members explore environmental concerns and responsibilities, scientific discoveries, habitats, social issues, theories and solutions.
Club Offerings:
Art room, Education Center, Games Room, Handicapped Accessible, Kids Cafe, Outdoor Play Area, Technology Center, Use of Blue Hill Club's state-of-the-art facilities.
Major Club Events:
Myra Kraft Opening Day • November 2010
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