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Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club
Kraft Family Youth Center
Since June 1993 — Current location opened in 2002
30 Willow Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-884-9435
Fax: 617-889-5190
Email: Jordanclubinfo@bgcb.org
Michelle Perez, Executive Director
Email: mperez@bgcb.org
Normal Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 2:30-6 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
2-8:30 p.m. (Ages 13-18)
School Vacation and School Holiday Hours
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Ages 13-18)
Transportation now available from the Mary C. Burke Complex. Limited availability. Please contact the Club for details. To read or print the Club's Transportation Policies, Procedures and Application, click here.
Membership:
- The Club annually serves more than 1,900 youth, ages 6 to 18
- Nearly 54% of members attend the Club at least once a week
- The Club is currently maintaining a wait list for membership in certain age groups. Please contact the Club directly for information
Community:
Chelsea is a small, densely populated city of 2.2 square miles. Home to more than 35,000 residents, Chelsea has experienced an increase in growth and development since the early 1990s. Formerly run-down buildings and abandoned lots were transformed into new housing and businesses. While Chelsea has experienced a strengthened infrastructure and restoration of services, there are still a number of serious challenges, including poverty, inadequate education, unemployment, prevalent crime, substance abuse and addiction, and a 13% teen birth rate. In response to the latter epidemic, the Jordan Club has implemented a teen pregnancy prevention initiative, which includes: “Baby Think It Over” (providing teen members with a life-like baby doll that mimics the real-world experience of raising children), education, mentoring, group talks for girls and boys, and frank one-on-one discussions with members about making healthy choices.
Program Highlights:
Arts
Around the World, Beginning Digital Photography Club, culinary arts, music lessons, music studio program, Scrapbook Club, theatre group, various dance programs
Education
Babysitting class, College Club, Good Touch/ Bad Touch program,Homework assistance, Lungs and Guts, Science Initiative/Blood,Teen Book Club,tutoring program
Leadership and Character Development
Astro Club,Challenge Club,Critics Club, Debate Team, Girls’ Group/Boys’ Group, Junior Staff, Keystone Club, Member of the Month, Passport to Manhood, Project Adventure, Pre-Teen Boys' Group/Pre-Teens Girls' Group, Smart Girls, teen mentoring program, Torch Club, Young Leaders
Life Skills
Big Sisters, Friendship Group, Mass Mentoring Partnership, Mediation and Peacemaking Club, Tea Time
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Access Sport America,Chill Snowboarding Program, Fit Girls,Intramural Sports leagues, Lifeguard program, Outdoor Explorations, Sailing, Share Our Strength Nutritional Classes,Scuba Diving, swimming lessons, swim team
Technology
Computer Clubhouse Network and Tech Team
Features of the Club Facility:
Art room, Cadet room, caferteria/Kids Cafe, climbing wall, Computer Clubhouse, education room, fitness center, games room, gym, handicapped accessible, library, Log Cabin room, music studio, performing arts center, pool, ropes course, security system, teen center/lounge, teen education center and weight room.
Major Club Events
Myra Kraft Opening Day • September 14, 2009
Trick or Trot Road Race • October 31, 2009
Halloween Party • October 2009
Thanksgiving Dinner • November 2009
Holiday Party • December 2009
Annual Golf Tournament • June 2010