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BCYF offers a range of affordable programs including preschool, school-aged & adult education, family literacy, youth employment, violence prevention & intervention, senior activities, recreation and enrichment. BCYF’s 35 facilities are located throughout Boston.

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    Boston R.O.C.K. IT!!!

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino invites Boston youth to jump-start their summer planning during February school vacation week at “Boston R.O.C.K. IT!!! Launch into Summer” at Emmanuel College’s Yawkey Center gymnasium on Wednesday, February 22nd from 11 am to 1 pm.

    R.O.C.K. It!!! 2012 Flyer »

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  • Your Logo Here

    BNBL Logo Design Contest

    BCYF’s Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) and Reebok need YOUR help designing a logo for the 2012 BNBL season!

    BNBL Logo Contest »

  • Program Guide 2011-2012

    BCYF's Program Guide 2011-12 is here!

    The BCYF Program Guide 2011-2012 contains dozens of neighborhood-based programs for Bostonians of all ages. Each month, BCYF offers over 400 programs ranging from education to enrichment to a wide range of sports programs and leagues.  This guide is intended to give you a general idea of what we offer during the non-summer months of the year.

    BCYF Program Guide 2011-2012 »

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    BCYF Recreation Programs

    Check out all activites and programs the BCYF Recreation Division is offering including programming at the new BCYF Recreation Center at Madison Park.

    BCYF Recreation Page »

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    Public Computing Centers

    The Boston Broadband Community Computing Centers are the result of a partnership between the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Boston Housing Authority and the Boston Public Library. These community-oriented training centers will provide a variety of free workshops and classes in basic computing and new technologies. The centers are located at nearly 50 BCYF, BHA and BPL facilities throughout Boston.

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  • Champions In Action Award
    Youth shelter Bridge Over Troubled Waters receives the Champions In Action Award from Citizens Bank and NECN.Watch Video »
  • Big Cheese Reads
    Mayor Menino fields questions from students at the Umana Academy in East Boston.Watch Video »

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Calendar »

  • See a listing of upcoming BCYF events.

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