Sports/Recreation

Beantown Jumpers

Website: 

beantownjumpers.co

Mission: 

We are a competitive Double Dutch team from Boston, Milton, Quincy and Pembroke.  Our team members include girls & boys who are in Grade 2 through high school.   Our mission is to share the sport of  Double Dutch with others while encouraging physical activity, teamwork and fun.  In conjunction with the Red Auerbach Youth Foundation we believe in the value of sports and athletics to the healthy development, both physical and emotional, of children.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Coach Patti Travers

Bird Street Community Center

Location

500 Columbia Road
Dorchester , MA
United States
42° 18' 53.0784" N, 71° 4' 3.0144" W
Phone: 

617-282-6110

Website: 

birdstreet.org

Mission: 

Bird Street Community Center is the "hub" for children and youth who seek intellectual, physical, emotional, and personal growth and well being. Courts, social service agencies, schools and families trust Bird Street to help the community's low income/high risk children achieve important life goals and grow into young adults who are community change makers and leaders. Bird Street is the major provider of intentional programming for out-of-school and after school activities. Generations of children and then their children find a safe and caring place for growing and developing character and skills.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Andrea Kaiser, Executive Director

Last Updated: 
09/20/2012

Body By Brandy 4 Kidz

Website: 

bodybybrandy4kidz.com

Mission: 

Brandy Cruthird established Body By Brandy 4 Kidz in 2005. Spurred by alarming reports of childhood obesity and the related health risks, she decided to research these disturbing statistics, and, after working with several hospitals, found it apparent that change was necessary. Locally, 35% of children under the age of six are overweight or obese - 15% more than the national average. Believing that these numbers were simply unacceptable for our community to ignore, Brandy developed the Fitness in the City and Fit Kidz programs. We believe that the only way to change these statistics is to encourage our children to exercise and maintain a balanced diet. As a result of this vision, every day fitness programming is offered at the gym to those in need.

Hike4Life

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Email: 

hike4urlife@gmail.com

Website: 

www.hike4urlife.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

Hike4Life is an organization commited to introducing opportunities for primarily people of color to hike, exercise, and explore the outdoors.

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Boston Park Advocates (BPA)

Phone: 

617-442-4141

Mission: 

The mission of the network is to connect and unify Boston’s diverse park and community stakeholders. We aim to build our capacity, share resources and information, raise public awareness, and strengthen the collective impact of our network members to influence public park policy and increase support for the range of urban parks and open spaces.

Key Partners: 

Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition

Franklin Park Coalition

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Last Updated: 
06/29/2011

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Location

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
320B Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 48.6936" N, 71° 4' 45.9012" W
Phone: 

617-45-GGHMS (44467)

Mission: 

The Greater Grove Hall Main Streets is committed to supporting the Grove Hall area commercial district through marketing, technical assistance and organizing. GGHMS promotes Grove Hall's diverse business district while maintaining the neighborhood’s historical character. We encourage innovative and creative techniques for fostering economic development that enriches the lives of business owners, employees and residents of our community. 

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Axel Starke, Executive Director

Key Partners: 

Neighborhood Development Corporation of Grove Hall

Project Right Inc.

Quincy Geneva / New Vision

United Housing

Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Last Updated: 
05/16/2011

Temple of Martial Arts

Location

Healthworks at Codman
450 Washington Street (Healthworks at Codman)
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 45.096" N, 71° 4' 19.6752" W
Phone: 

(508) 991-1519

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

 

   
    DAY   TIME   LEVEL / GROUP    
   

  Monday

  5:00 - 5:50 PM   Beginner / Advanced    
   

  Tuesday

  5:00 - 5:50 PM   Beginner / Advanced    
   

  Wednesday

  5:00 - 5:50 PM   Beginner / Advanced    
   

  Thursday

  5:00 - 5:50 PM   Advanced kids only    
   

  Saturday

  9:00 AM

10:00 - 11:30 AM
         Beginner

       Advanced
Mission: 

Temple of Martial Arts (TOMA) is a non-profit organization geared toward the inner-city youth. Martial arts classes are a great way for children to release extra energy in a safe and constructive environment. The highly trained staff at the Temple of Martial Arts channels the students’ energy in a positive way while teaching personal life skills such as self-discipline, respect, and courtesy.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Soke Anthony Holloway, Program Director, Head Instructor (7th-degree Black Belt)

Last Updated: 
05/10/2011

Dorchester Youth Soccer

Location

757 Gallivan Blvd
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 17' 4.1928" N, 71° 2' 42.3312" W
Email: 

You can contact staff via this form

Mission: 

Dorchester Youth soccer program is a component of the All Dorchester Sports League (ADSL). Dorchester Youth Soccer has been in existence for twenty six years, and the program provides youth soccer opportunities to boys and girls from the ages of 4to 14 from Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury and surrounding areas. 

Dorchester Youth Soccer plays during the fall. The fall season begins on the weekend after Labor Day and ends on the weekend before Thanksgiving. All of the children who have played during the fall or spring seasons (or both) are given trophies for participating in the league. Over the years DYS has provided soccer opportunities to thousands of children. During one year, more that 1,200 children were registered and played youth soccer with DYS.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Steve Weymouth, President

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Register for programs and pay online at http://www.dyssoccer.com.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send along an email. We are always looking for coaches and volunteers.

Key Programs Offered: 

House League, Summer Soccer, Travel Team

Last Updated: 
03/22/2011

Dorchester Ducks

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Dorchester Ducks Semi Pro Football Team
12 Eastman Street
Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone: 

857-318-9690/617-419-6997

Website: 

eastcoastducksfootballteam.com/

Mission: 

 

The goal of the Dorchester Ducks is to bring a Football championship to the City of Boston (Dorchester). Outside of Football, we aspire to be a organization that helps those in need. Whether it is visiting schools, volunteering at shelters or elderly service centers. We hope that through our efforts the men who grow and bond with us will be examples for the generations that will proceed us. Football is our passion, but enriching the lives of the youth that look up to us is our long term goal.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

William James Shivers Jr.

Key Partners: 

Dorchester Daisies (Cheerleaders)

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Contact William Shivers at 617-419-6997 for appearances and community service support. Through each other we can accomplish anything. 

Cleveland Community Center

Location

11 Charles St.
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 18' 2.6892" N, 71° 3' 36.9504" W
Phone: 

617-635-5141

Website: 
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Jim Roberts

Key Partners: 

Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Boston Broadband Community Computing Centers

Key Programs Offered: 

Teen Programs
Activities include Job workshops; Team building, Group discussion, Gym, Outings.

Recreational Programs
Instructional Soccer & Basketball

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

BCYF Cleveland Community Center

Last Updated: 
02/16/2011
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