Blackstone Community Center
Community Center in Boston, MA
The Blackstone Community Center was incorporated in 1972 as a non-profit community service organization and started program operation in May 1976. The Blackstone Community Center received tax-exempt status in 1979. The local board of directors, the Blackstone Community Center Council, is a member of the Citywide Board of Boston Community Centers. The Blackstone Community Center is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating services and programs to understand the expressed requirements of the South End community. The Council sets the policy for the center and is directly accountable to the community under the auspices of the City of Boston. The Blackstone Community Center Council represents the diversity of the neighborhood, as it is comprised primarily of South End and Lower Roxbury residents.
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read moreMembers must present Membership Card every time entering the facility, or be subject to paying the non-member fee. This applies to all members who do not show their card at the time of entrance. You are responsible for your Membership Card. If your card is lost, stolen or destroyed, you will be able purchase a replacement card(s) or pay the non-members fee every time you enter the facility.
Programs
read moreThe Blackstone Innovation School, in partnership with the Blackstone Community Center, offers free English classes to parents and caregivers of BPS Students. Classes begin Tuesday, September 13th. For more information, please contact the Blackstone Community Center office. This program is designed to support families by providing a safe and affordable drop-in after school program for youth. The program is also operational during public school vacation weeks. Activities include: Gym & Swim, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Discussion Groups, Homework Support, Field Trips and more.
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read moreProper swim attire is required: Swim trunks (no cut off pants or jeans), bathing suit (no shirts), and towels are required. Shoulder length hair requires a swim cap. Swimmers must shower before entering the pool. This program provides competitive and non-competitive swimming. Participants ages range from 7 to 18 are taught the fundamentals of various swimming techniques. Participants compete with other BCYF Community Centers swim teams. Swim team practices takes place three times a week on Tuesday 6pm-6:45pm, Wednesday 5pm-5:45pm, and Thursday 6pm-6:45pm with meets taking place at various BCYF site on Fridays at 5pm.
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