Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), invites Boston girls aged 7 to 12 to participate in the annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival during April Boston Public Schools vacation week.
The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival offers a diverse range of activities to inspire and empower young girls. From sports and games to health and wellness speakers, self-defense tactics, and aquatic activities, the programming aims to engage the mind, body, and spirit. Expert instructors, with additional support from local non-profits and City of Boston agencies, will guide girls through sports such as basketball, fitness conditioning, rock climbing, swimming, ultimate frisbee, and more.
“For another year, we’re proud to create a space where girls feel truly supported and celebrated in athletics,” said Interim Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation Cathy Baker-Eclipse. “Over three days, participants will be part of something bigger: a City event dedicated to keeping girls active and engaged in sports. Championing the wellness of women and girls in athletics is essential to ensuring the next generation of women athletes are healthy, confident, and empowered.”
“The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival is a wonderful opportunity for girls from all over the city to come together, try new things, and build confidence in a supportive environment,” said Marta E. Rivera, Commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth & Families. “By providing access to such a wide variety of sports and wellness activities, we are helping our young people discover new passions and develop healthy habits that will stay with them for a lifetime.”
All three days, the All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival will take place at various BCYF and parks locations across the city. Participants can check in at each BCYF location each day of the festival.
BCYF Charlestown Community Center, 255 Medford Street, Charlestown
Wednesday, April 22: Check in at the BCYF Charlestown for outdoor activities at Charlestown High School.
Thursday, April 23: Check in at BCYF Charlestown for indoor activities
Friday, April 24: Check in at BCYF Charlestown for all activities.
BCYF Hennigan Community Center, 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain
Wednesday, April 22: Check in at BCYF Hennigan, for outdoor activities at Jefferson Playground.
Thursday, April 23: Check in at the BCYF Hennigan for indoor activities.
Friday, April 24: Check in at BCYF Hennigan for all activities.
BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center, 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan
Wednesday, April 22: Check in at BCYF Mildred for indoor activities
Thursday, April 23: Check in at BCYF Mildred, for outdoor activities at Walker Playground.
Friday, April 24: Check in at BCYF Mildred for all activities.
Pre-registration is required at boston.gov/parks-sports and will close on April 21 at 11:30 p.m.. Event check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. each day and events will be held between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. Participants must be Boston residents and should bring activity-appropriate clothing (including swimsuits and towels for those wanting to participate in aquatic activities). Free lunch will be provided. For more information please call (617) 635-4505 or email katherine.Nolan@boston.gov.
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