All BGCB registration is completed in the MyClubHub Parent Portal. In the Parent Portal, families can complete membership applications, program registration, and submit payment. The Parent Portal link is a private link that can be accessed upon request made directly to Club Membership Staff. Once application and payment are received, please allow 48 hours for Club Membership Staff to review your application and send you an invitation to a parent orientation session.

Afterschool enrollment for returning families begins August 1; new family enrollment begins the second week of September.

Summer camp enrollment for returning families begins February 1; new family enrollment begins the second week in March.

The Yawkey Club of Roxbury’s programs serve children ages 6-18. All six-year-olds must be enrolled in the first grade. All members must be residents of the City of Boston.

We work to be an inclusive space on the basis of ability. For children on the autism spectrum and/or experiencing developmental challenges, our Club Social Worker will connect with families during the enrollment period to assess whether Yawkey Club of Roxbury is the best program for your child(ren) and establish a plan for their success.

If your child is prescribed an emergency medication, e.g. EpiPen or albuterol inhaler, the medication along with the following documentation must be submitted before they start attending programming:

Anaphylaxis or Asthma Action Plan
Medication Order Form
Medication Parental Authorization Form
Medication must be submitted in the original package with the pharmacy label.

The Club does not provide transportation services for our members. Contact your child(ren)’s school(s) Family Liaison or the district’s transportation department to inquire about bus route options. Club Membership Staff also have a working list of private transportation companies used by existing Club members available upon request.

To be an unsupervised walker, it must be indicated on the membership application for members aged 12 and older. Members aged 6-11 are not permitted to leave the building without an adult, notwithstanding if indicated on their membership application.

Please contact the Club Director of Operations or Program Director via email or in-person.

Director of Operations: Adam Chaprnka, achaprnka@bgcb.org
Program Director: Daniel Pattianakotta, dpattianakotta@bgcb.org

The youngest child must be at least 10 years-old and the eldest child must be at least 12 years old. Members aged 6-9 can only leave the building in the custody of an adult.

All outside foods are prohibited at the Club. Snacks and dinner are provided daily to all members.

The only exceptions granted are to support a member’s medical condition; a doctor’s note must be provided.

Please contact the Club’s Teen Career Pathways Program Manager via email or in-person.
Teen Career Pathways Program Manager: Fernando Phillips, fphillips@bgcb.org

The Membership Fee is a one-time payment of $25.00 for ages 6-12 and $5.00 for ages 13-18. The Membership Fee grants access to the building from September to June. Membership must be renewed annually for Summer and the following school year.

No, once on club property all members must self-escort into the building. Front Desk and Security staff monitor members entering the building.

Children who are not active and medically cleared Club members are not permitted to enter the building. In the event an unauthorized child enters the building Club staff will activate the non-member arrival protocol including, but not limited to, contacting the child’s guardian, police, and the Department of Children and Families.

The Yawkey Club of Roxbury afterschool program hours of operation are 1:00pm-6:00pm.

The Roxbury Club offers during the Afterschool program a free Before Club service that allows members to arrive as early as 11:30am. Registration for Before Club is required.
The Roxbury Club, also, offers evening programs between 6:00pm-7:30pm. Registration for evening programs are required.

Families can register for Before Club through the Parent Portal and at the Front Desk with a hardcopy form.

The Roxbury Club hosts an in-person Open House event in September for families to sign-up their member(s) in Specialty Programs. Families can also check the availability for and sign-up for Specialty Programs by directly emailing the staff person that is facilitating the program of interest. Staff contact information is available in the Light the Night specialty program guide underneath the program description.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 1st – 4th graders
Tuesday & Thursday: 5th – 8th graders

If your teen member is interested in using the pool, please email- Malik Swain, Aquatics Manager, mswain-portis@bgcb.org to schedule a swim time.

Please do not bring or send valuables to the Club; including iPads, tablets, cell phones, electronic items, video games, and jewelry. The Yawkey Club of Roxbury is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal articles.

If your member must use a tablet or laptop for academic purposes, they are responsible for those items.

After-school: Ages 13-18, Mon-Fri 1-8 p.m. Vacation days: Ages 13-18, Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Early pick-up: Parents must visit the front desk. Members must be picked up or leave the building promptly by 8 p.m., with late pick-up fees applicable after hours.

The Club offers snacks or small healthy meals at the JKMTC Fuel Zone, and breakfast/lunch during vacation days.

Phones are allowed but usage is restricted to certain times. Taking pictures or posting on social media is prohibited without permission.

Closures are announced on TV news stations, and families will be notified through the One Call system.

The Club has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, fighting, and inappropriate behavior, with progressive discipline including suspension or expulsion.

Members should dress appropriately, avoiding clothing with references to drugs, sex, or violence, and no sagging pants or half-shirts.

Safety is a priority, with security cameras, background checks for staff, and supervision to ensure a safe environment.

Yes, events like the Annual Deatrich Wise Block Party, Thanksgiving Dinner, and parent workshops are offered throughout the year.

Lost items are kept in the lobby/youth lounge until the end of the month, after which they are donated to charity.

After-school: Ages 6-12, Mon-Fri 1-6 p.m.; Ages 13-18, Mon-Fri 1-7:45 p.m. Vacation days: Ages 6-18, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Early pick-up: Parents must visit the front desk. Late pick-up fees may apply after 6 p.m. for children under 8.

Free hot dinners/snacks are provided in the evening, and breakfast/lunch during vacation days.

Phones are allowed but restricted to specific times. Taking pictures or posting on social media is prohibited without permission.

Closures are announced on TV news stations, and families will be notified through the One Call system.

The Club has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, fighting, and inappropriate behavior, with progressive discipline including suspension or expulsion.

Members should dress appropriately, avoiding clothing with references to drugs, sex, or violence. No sagging pants or half-shirts allowed.

Safety policies include background checks, security cameras, and supervision requirements to protect members.

Yes, events like Thanksgiving Dinner, parent workshops, and volunteering opportunities are available throughout the year.

Lost items are stored in a designated lost and found area and are cleared out weekly if unclaimed.

The Club serves youth ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-18.

Membership costs $25 per year for youth ages 6-12 and $5 per year for teens ages 13-18.

For ages 6-12: M-F, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For ages 13-18: M-F, 2:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. During school vacations/holidays, hours are longer.

No additional costs, except for summer camp which has a separate application and fee.

Programs include arts, education, leadership and character development, life skills, sports, and technology.

Ages 6-12: Day camp from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with before and after care options. Ages 13-18: Day camp from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Club includes a gym, swimming pool, music studio, art room, computer clubhouse, fitness center, and more.

Yes, the Club has a licensed social worker to assist with difficult situations or crises.

Free dinner is served nightly.

Applications are available by calling the club or emailing dreyes@bgcb.org.

After-school: Ages 6-9, Mon-Fri 2-6 p.m.; Ages 10-18, Mon-Fri 1-8 p.m. Vacation days: Ages 6-18, Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Early pick-up: Parents must visit the front desk. Late pick-up fees may apply, and members must be picked up by 6 p.m.

Free hot dinners and/or snacks are provided in the evening, and breakfast/lunch during vacation days. Special dietary needs can be accommodated.

Phones are allowed but usage is restricted to certain times. Taking pictures or posting on social media is prohibited without permission.

Closures are announced on TV news stations, and families will be notified through the One Call system.

The Club has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, fighting, and other forms of aggression, with progressive discipline including suspension or expulsion.

Members should dress appropriately, avoiding clothing with references to drugs, sex, or violence, and no sagging pants or half-shirts.

Safety is a priority, with security cameras, background checks for staff, and mandatory reporting of incidents. The Club has a strict supervision policy.

Yes, events like Thanksgiving Dinner, parent workshops, and volunteering opportunities are available throughout the year.

Lost items are stored in a designated area behind the front desk and are cleared out weekly if unclaimed.

After-school: Ages 6-12, Mon-Fri 1-6 p.m.; Ages 13-18, Mon-Fri 1-7 p.m. Vacation days: Ages 6-18, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Early pick-up: Parents must visit the front desk, and late pick-up may incur fees of $5 per minute.

Free hot dinners/snacks are offered in the evening, and breakfast/lunch during vacation days.

Phones are allowed but restricted to specific times, and taking pictures or posting on social media is prohibited.

Closures will be announced on TV, and families will be notified through the One Call system.

The Club has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, violence, and other inappropriate behavior, with progressive discipline including suspension or expulsion.

Members should dress appropriately, avoiding bandanas, sagging pants, and any clothing promoting drugs, sex, or violence.

Safety is a priority, with security cameras, background checks for staff, and strict reporting policies for incidents.

Yes, there are events like Thanksgiving Dinner, parent workshops, and volunteering opportunities throughout the year.

Lost items are placed in a designated lost and found area, and unclaimed items are cleared out weekly.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 2–6 p.m. (ages 6–13)
Wednesday: 1–6 p.m.

Early pick-up can be done by visiting the front desk. Late pick-up may incur fees of $5 per minute for children under 12 years after 6 p.m. (or 4 p.m. on vacation days).

Contact the Club Director, Ashley Simpson, at 617-282-2800 or asimpson@bgcb.org.

Members must respect themselves, others, staff, property, and follow club rules for a positive and safe environment.

Free hot dinners/snacks are offered in the evening, and breakfast/lunch during vacation days.

Phones are allowed but can only be used at specific times under supervision. Taking pictures and social media posts about the Club are not permitted.

Closings will be announced on TV news stations, and the One Call system will notify families.

There is zero tolerance for bullying, fighting, or any form of aggression, and violations may result in suspension or removal from the Club.

Yes, events such as Thanksgiving Dinner, parent workshops, and family play nights are held throughout the year.

Safety policies include background checks for staff, surveillance cameras, and mandatory reporting of safety concerns.

For ages 6-7: Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For ages 8-18: Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

You can reach the Club at 617-268-4301 or email info@bgcb.org. For specific departments or staff, refer to the contact information provided in the handbook.

Parents must pick up children under 11 years old, while children 12 and older can leave as approved “walkers.” Pick-ups should occur at the designated dismissal times (5:45 p.m. for school days, 3:45 p.m. for non-school/vacation days).

A late fee of $15 for the first 20 minutes, plus $5 for every additional minute, may be charged for late pick-ups.

The Club provides free hot dinners or snacks during evening hours for members aged 6-18. Breakfast and lunch are also available during vacation days.

Cell phones are restricted during program time. Children should not take photos or videos without staff supervision, and phones are not allowed in bathrooms or locker rooms.

Children are expected to respect themselves, others, and Club property, follow staff instructions, and engage positively. Aggressive behavior, bullying, or the use of inappropriate language is not tolerated.

The Club has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and aggressive behavior. Progressive discipline is used, including warnings, behavior reports, and potential suspension or termination of membership for serious violations.

Weather-related closures will be announced on TV news stations (as Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston) and through the One Call system, which will notify families of any changes to the schedule.

Yes, there are many opportunities for parent engagement, including volunteering, attending events, and participating in fundraising efforts. Parents are encouraged to attend athletic events, workshops, and community activities hosted by the Club.