Grousbeck Club of Charlestown
Charlestown, MA 02129
Helping Young People Build Strong Character and Realize Their Full Potential as Responsible Citizens and Leaders
Academic Success
- Prioritizing academics from homework help to college applications
- Expanding horizons with programs in STEM, book clubs, and the arts
- Reinforcing and enhancing the skills young people learn in school
Workforce Readiness
- Equipping teens with valuable skills for success to enter the workforce
- Creating pipelines within the business community to connect youth
- Educating employers about talent they might not typically consider
Health and Wellness
- Developing healthy physical, social, and emotional habits
- Providing programs to learn about cooking, wellness, and hygiene
- Encouraging participation in sports and fitness programming
Club Amenities
- Art Room
- College Club
- College Tours
- “The Clubhouse Network” Computer Lab
- Daily meals and snacks
- Dance classes
- Diverse Evening Programs with Program Partners
- Education Room
- Floral Design Classes
- Game Room
- Gym
- Handicapped Accessible
- ISEE Test Tutoring
- Library
- Music Studio/Radio Station
- Music Lessons
- Performing Arts Center
- Pool
- Pre-teen Center
- School-Age Child Care
- Security System
- Swim Lessons
- Swim Team
- Teen Center
- Teen Education Room
- Weight Room
Take a look at our space!
At the Grousbeck Club of Charlestown, members find a space to connect, grow, and build confidence. This video highlights how young people discover their passions, from making music in the studio to working as a teen associate, all while forming lasting relationships with peers and staff who offer support and encouragement. Even as they grow older, members continue to feel a strong sense of belonging and opportunity at the club.
Who We Serve
Our Team
Derek Gallagher
Executive Director
Charlestown Club
Krishna Foran
Program Director
Sharon Fidler
Program Director
John Killoran
Community Partnership Director
Catherine Morris
Membership Director
Derek Gallagher
Executive Director
Charlestown Club
Derek Gallagher started attending the Charlestown Club when he was six years old. After graduating from Don Bosco Technical High School he studied at University of Massachusetts Boston while working as the Athletic Assistant at the Club. Over his tenure, he has acted as the Athletic Director, Program Director, and is now Executive Director.
Derek has worked to build partnerships with the Charlestown community, including relationships with businesses in town. While taking on his role as Executive Director takes him away from direct programming with kids, he continues to stay involved with Club activities. He helps referee basketball games, pops into evening programs, and even hops on the school bus during summer camp.
Derek’s roots with the Club run deep. His parents met at the Club back in the sixties. After he was announced as Executive Director in Spring 2018, the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge quoted him:
“I was a Club kid from the day I turned 6,” he said. “I remember my father bringing me through those doors and the adults who checked me in. The Club was big for my whole family, and my parents even went to the Club and they met for the first time in the Club. In 1963, my mother was in the old Girl’s Club on High Street and asked to bake cupcakes for the last day. As it happened my father was walking on High Street as she came out the door with the cupcakes. He asked if he could have one, and that’s how they first met. Thank God she made cupcakes, or we might not be here. When I was named director, I have never seen my mom so happy. She loves the Club. It’s all we know.”
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Recent Photos of the Club in Action
Upcoming Events
Dennis Borden Memorial Golf Tournament
Your participation in our golf tournament does more than just improve your golf swing—it helps us continue this mission, supporting diverse programs in art, computer graphics, dance, tutoring, swimming, music and college readiness that not only keep kids engaged but help them discover their passions.
Annual Battle of Bunker Hill 5K Road Race
Sponsorship of this historical race provides your company with a unique platform to further promote its commitment to the community while targeting a young and active demographic.
A Legacy of Service: John Killoran on his 35+ Years at Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Charlestown Club
Your Time and
Talent Can Change Lives
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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