Boys & Girls Club Family Center

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Boys & Girls Club Family Center We are an affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Boys & Girls Club Family Center, formerly known as the Springfield Girls Club Family Center, is a non profit organization that serves children from 2.9 years-18 years of age.

💙💛 COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCE | FREE FLU & COVID VACCINES 💉🩺Keeping families healthy helps keep our whole community stron...
09/16/2026

💙💛 COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCE | FREE FLU & COVID VACCINES 💉🩺

Keeping families healthy helps keep our whole community strong!

The Springfield Department of Health & Human Services, in partnership with Big Y Pharmacy, is offering FREE walk-in flu and COVID vaccines at several locations throughout Springfield.

No appointment is needed. Bring your health insurance card if you have one. No health insurance? No worries. Vaccines are still available.

📍 Upcoming clinics include:

Raymond Jordan Senior Center | Sept. 16, 9 AM–12 PM

North End Senior Center | Sept. 16, 1–3 PM

Hungry Hill Senior Center | Oct. 14, 9–11 AM

Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) | Oct. 14, 1–3 PM

Indian Orchard Citizens Council | Oct. 30 & Nov. 2, 10 AM–12 PM

South End Community Center | Oct. 30 & Nov. 2, 1–3 PM

📞 Questions? Call Springfield DHHS at (413) 787-6741.

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we’re sharing this community resource because healthy children, healthy caregivers, and healthy families are part of building a stronger Springfield. 💙💛

🇪🇸 ¡Vacunas contra la gripe y COVID gratis, sin cita! No tener seguro médico no le impide participar.

Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect our community. 🌟

09/16/2026

🇲🇽🎉💙💛 ¡VIVA MÉXICO! | MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

Today, September 16, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day, honoring the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence in 1810, sparked by the historic Grito de Dolores.

It’s a day filled with culture, history, music, food, family, and national pride! 🎺🌮✨

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we love creating opportunities for young people to discover the histories and traditions that make our world beautifully diverse.

Families can celebrate together by:

🇲🇽 Learning about the Grito de Dolores
🎨 Creating Mexican-inspired art and crafts
🎶 Listening to mariachi and traditional Mexican music
📚 Discovering Mexican leaders, artists, and changemakers
🌮 Exploring traditional foods and family recipes
🗺️ Learning about Mexico’s states, landmarks, and cultures
💚🤍❤️ Creating something using the colors of the Mexican flag

Today we celebrate Mexican heritage, resilience, culture, and the generations continuing to carry those traditions forward.

🇲🇽✨ ¡Viva México! ¡Viva la cultura! ¡Viva nuestra juventud!

🎓💙💛 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY | HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSCollege-bound seniors, put this one on your radar! 📚✨The Elks National ...
09/16/2026

🎓💙💛 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY | HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

College-bound seniors, put this one on your radar! 📚✨

The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship is accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program, offering significant support to students who demonstrate leadership, community service, and commitment to their communities.

🏆 500 four-year scholarships will be awarded
💰 Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year
🌟 The Top 20 scholars receive $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago

📅 Application Deadline: November 12, 2026

Eligibility highlights include: 🎓 Current high school senior
🇺🇸 U.S. citizen
⭐ Demonstrated leadership
🤝 Community service involvement
💵 Financial need
📋 Additional program requirements apply

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we want young people to know that their hard work, leadership, service, and dreams can open doors. Scholarships like this can help turn the question of “How will I pay for college?” into “Which opportunity am I choosing?” 🚪🎓

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and caregivers: Share this with the high school seniors in your life.
🧑🏽‍🎓 Students: Don’t wait until the deadline. Start gathering your information and working on your application now!

🔎 Learn more and apply through the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship program at elks.org.

💙 Dream big. Lead boldly. Serve your community. Build your future. 💛

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FREE GED CLASSES & EDUCATION SUPPORT 🎓📚This program is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Cen...
09/16/2026

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FREE GED CLASSES & EDUCATION SUPPORT 🎓📚

This program is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. We’re sharing it as a community resource for adults and families looking to continue their education, strengthen essential skills, and work toward earning a GED.

❤️ Urban Impact Initiative Massachusetts is offering GED classes that combine self-guided learning with in-person support from a licensed educator and tutor.

Participants can:

💻 Work through a flexible, self-guided education program
👩🏽‍🏫 Receive in-person guidance, tutoring, and encouragement
📖 Strengthen reading, writing, math, and test-taking skills
🎓 Prepare to earn a GED
🚪 Build a pathway toward college, training, and expanded career opportunities

📅 Classes begin Monday, September 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Wesley United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall
741 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109

📧 [email protected]
📱 Text: (413) 370-0709 for registration information

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we know that supporting young people also means supporting the adults and families who surround them. When parents and caregivers have opportunities to learn, grow, and reach new goals, the ripple can strengthen an entire household. 💙💛

✨ Same dreams. New opportunities. Keep going.

💙💛 NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY | SEPTEMBER 16 🎨🌈Today is all about squishing, rolling, shaping, building, and imagining!For ge...
09/16/2026

💙💛 NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY | SEPTEMBER 16 🎨🌈

Today is all about squishing, rolling, shaping, building, and imagining!

For generations, Play-Doh has given young creators a simple way to turn big ideas into colorful masterpieces, one little lump of imagination at a time. ✨

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we love activities that encourage children to explore their creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, solve problems, and, most importantly, have fun while learning.

🎨 Create your favorite animal
🏠 Build a tiny neighborhood
🍕 Design the silliest pretend meal
🌈 Mix new colors
🏆 Host a family Play-Doh creation challenge

There are no wrong answers today. Just create, experiment, and see where your imagination takes you!

💙 Little hands. Big ideas. Endless possibilities. 💛

09/15/2026

🎉💙💛 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS HERE! 🌎✨

From September 15 through October 15, we’re celebrating the histories, cultures, traditions, creativity, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, with our young people right at the center!

Throughout the month, youth can join the celebration through fun, interactive activities like:

🎨 Cultural art & crafts
🌎 Country and flag challenges
🎶 Music & dance exploration
🧠 Hispanic heritage trivia
📚 Stories of Hispanic leaders & changemakers
🗣️ Spanish words & phrases
👨‍👩‍👧 Family heritage and storytelling activities

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we want every young person to learn, create, ask questions, share their story, and celebrate the cultures that enrich our community.

🌟 Celebrate the culture. Lift up the youth. Honor the legacy.

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FREE 5K RUN AFTER DARK 🌙✨This event is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. We’re shari...
09/15/2026

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FREE 5K RUN AFTER DARK 🌙✨

This event is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. We’re sharing it as a community resource for families, youth, and neighbors looking for a fun way to get moving together.

🏃🏽‍♀️ 5K Run After Dark | Springfield, MA

Get ready to run, walk, move, and vibe along the Connecticut Riverwalk during this free evening community event.

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Riverfront Park / Connecticut Riverwalk & Bikeway, Springfield

🌟 All ages welcome
💸 Free event
🎶 Music along the route
✨ Glow-inspired fun
👟 All fitness levels welcome

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we love seeing opportunities that bring people together around movement, connection, and community. Whether you run the whole 5K, walk with family, or simply come out for the atmosphere, this looks like a bright way to spend an October evening. 💙💛

📲 Registration is available through Heylo.

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FREE SCHOOL BULLYING TRAININGThis training is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. We’r...
09/15/2026

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FREE SCHOOL BULLYING TRAINING

This training is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. We’re sharing it as a resource for parents, caregivers, families, educators, and community members who want to better understand how to recognize and respond to school bullying. 💙💛

🛡️ MHAP for Kids & MHLAC School Bullying Training

This free, in-person session will cover important topics including:

• What legally constitutes bullying
• When schools are required to respond
• How to report bullying
• Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plans
• Bullying involving children with disabilities
• How families can file a complaint

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Gándara Springfield Family Resource Center
1095 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are encouraged to attend, and the training is free.

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, respected, and able to learn without fear. Helping families understand their rights and available resources is one more way we can strengthen the circle of support around young people.

📞 Questions: 413-359-2606
📧 [email protected]

💙 Know the signs. Know the rights. Know what steps to take.

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FAMILY EVENT & COMMUNITY CALL-OUT 🎃💜This event is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. ...
09/15/2026

📣 COMMUNITY RESOURCE | FAMILY EVENT & COMMUNITY CALL-OUT 🎃💜

This event is not hosted by Boys & Girls Club Family Center. We’re sharing it as a community resource and an opportunity to support another organization creating family-centered experiences for local children and families.

👻 Enlace De Familias is preparing for its 4th Annual Trunk or Treat!

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location to be announced

They’re currently looking for community support, including:

🎃 Volunteers
🍬 Candy donations
👗 Children’s costume donations
🚚 Food trucks
🎶 Live band support

This is the kind of community magic that happens when neighbors, organizations, businesses, and volunteers each bring a little something to the table. Together, those contributions can become a joyful memory for a child and their family. 🧡

💙💛 At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we’re always glad to help amplify opportunities that bring families together and strengthen the village around our young people.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for donation and participation information.

💙💛 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT 🎓🌎As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re also celebrating opp...
09/15/2026

💙💛 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT 🎓🌎

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re also celebrating opportunity, ambition, and the young people preparing to write the next chapter of their stories.

The McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship supports eligible Hispanic high school seniors pursuing higher education, with up to $1 million awarded nationwide to as many as 100 students.

📚 Eligible students may be planning to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.

📅 2027 application dates are coming soon, so now is a good time for students and families to begin preparing and watching for updates.

At Boys & Girls Club Family Center, we believe access to information can open doors, and every young person deserves the opportunity to dream bigger, plan boldly, and pursue what comes next.

💙 Celebrate the culture.
💛 Invest in the future.
🌟 Share the opportunity.

🔗 Learn more: ccmrwithmsthtrash.com

Address

100 Acorn Street
Springfield, MA
01109

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+14137394743

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