Boys & Girls Club of Newton Continues To Be Kidcentric

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton is there for families during the Covid 19 Pandemic. Since Newton Public Schools closed, the Club’s caring team of employees has made “Kidcentric” calls to hundreds of members who attended the Club frequently over the last year. After a brief check in with parents to find out how things are going, offer support, and ask for permission, kids and counselors connect about a variety of subjects surrounding daily life, fears, dreams, and hope for the future. The goal is to make sure that no child feels alone during the Covid 19 pandemic and to support parents during what can be a difficult time.

While on the call ideas are shared to help kids pass the time at home. The Club recently launched a suite of 15 virtual programs for children of all ages, both members and non-Club members alike. Highlights include the Challenge of the Week which features a week long list of fitness and exercise activities combined with life skills and recreational activities. Kids of all ages will enjoy Guess That Song on Facebook Live on Mondays at 3:00 PM where kids can play along and post comments to prove their knowledge of hit songs, bands, and lyrics. Parents must sign up and give permission for their children to participate in these and other free virtual programs with the Club’s easy, one-page application.

In partnership with Lovin Spoonfuls and Newton Rotary, the Club is making socially distant, front porch deliveries of fresh ingredients and staple meals to families who request Covid 19 Food Assistance.

For more information on this and other available programs visit www.newtonbgc.com.