The Paul R. McLaughlin Center is a Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester clubhouse at 1135 Dorchester Ave that offers after-school and teen services, enrichment activities, membership-based programming, and an on-site Early Education & Care program licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and accredited by NAEYC.
The Paul R. McLaughlin Center is one of three Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester clubhouses. It serves school-age children and teens with membership-based access to club spaces and enrichment activities, and it hosts an Early Education & Care program for younger children.
The site operates a licensed Early Education & Care program that serves children from 2 months through 7 years. The program uses a research-based, play-centered curriculum aligned with Massachusetts state standards and focuses on social, cognitive, emotional, physical, language and literacy, and self-help skill development. Families complete an intake packet and required medical forms as part of enrollment; fees are assessed on a weekly basis and a sibling discount is available.
Programming emphasizes developmental learning through interactive experiences and play. The clubhouse provides dedicated teen space and areas for arts, music and fitness. Membership includes access to programs across the organization’s clubhouses and a complimentary evening meal is provided to members.
The clubhouse maintains indoor spaces for recreation, arts, and education, and offers community space rentals subject to availability and member activities.
Program areas are open during after-school hours and members have access to fitness, art, music and teen spaces; an evening meal is provided to members at no extra charge.
A licensed Early Education & Care program serving children from 2 months through 7 years with a research-based, play-centered curriculum aligned with Massachusetts standards.
Session-based enrichment activities across program areas; members register for individual classes or sessions.
$5 annual membership that gives families access to view and sign up for programs at any BGCD location.
A dedicated teen center offering space for socializing, homework, computer use and age-appropriate activities.
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