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Thank you for supporting our summer camp!
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Thanks to your sponsorships from the Banquet 2011, generous donations, and the corporate and family foundations and individual donors of the AGM summer fund, this summer we served over 300 children and youth through project-based activities, field trips, and community-building and leadership activities. |
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Spotlight Story sponsored by State Street Corporation
"My father and I were able to join the BCNC college savings program and now I am happily on my way to a rewarding college experience!" - Bao Tran
We will be sharing Spotlight Stories, stories about people from the BCNC family and how BCNC has impacted their lives. Read more about Bao Tran and his father here.
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Join us for the 26th annual Oak Street Fair
Saturday, September 17th, 11 AM to 2 PM
Josiah Quincy Elementary School -
outdoor playground plaza
885 Washington Street, Boston Chinatown
Join us for this FREE family event! Activities include: watermelon eating contests, arts and crafts, inflatable obstacle course, and pony rides! Special thanks to our sponsors: State Street Corporation, Tufts Medical Center, TJX Companies, Inc., South Cove Community Health Center, Boston Medical Center HealthNet, Cathay Bank, Tufts University and Rockland Trust.
 
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BCNC and Boston Red Sox invite you to Become a Mentor!
Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
BCNC, 38 Ash Street, 3rd flr Youth Center
Join the Bamboo Circle for a FREE breakfast (with dim sum!) and find out how you can get involved in a young person's life! All attendees will receive prizes and have a chance to win a pair of Red Sox tickets! RSVP via facebook or to Joann Yung by Wednesday, 9/14th. Co-sponsored by Mass Mentoring Partnership and the Red Sox Mentoring Challenge.
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Lion Dance for Kids
Saturdays for 6 weeks, beginning Sept. 24
1:30 - 3:00 pm
China Trade Center, Two Bolyston Street, Boston
For ages 6-10; Fee $40; Click here to see flyer.
Lion dance is traditionally performed at Chinese New Year and other celebrations. Children will learn the traditional art form and the stories behind it. Classes taught by Gund Kwok Asian Women's Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe. To sign up, contact Jennifer Lin at 617-635-5129 x1025. |
Dumplings Playgroup
For adopted Chinese children ages 5-9
From Sept. 24 - Dec. 3 on alternating Saturdays
1:00 - 3:00 PM
BCNC, 38 Ash Street, Boston
Through various Chinese themed activities such as stories, crafts and cooking, children will be exposed to Chinese culture while families will have a chance to connect. Co-sponsored by Boston University China Care Fund. RSVP or for more info , contact Geraldine Lai.
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Mayor Menino, Manbik Chan and Skye Morrison Kramer from First Literacy
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Adult Education graduate receives scholarship
Manbik Chan received the First Literacy Scholarship for her educational achievements and community involvement. She graduated from the Adult Education program in 2010 and currently attends Bunker Hill Community College, studying early childhood development. Manbik continues to give back and is now volunteering with BCNC Family Services!
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High school students learn English at BCNC
BCNC was a site for the Boston Public Schools' English Language Learners Summer Enrichment Academy. Fifty high school students participated in English and Math classes, and enrichment activities at the Youth Center. For their final project, students created a booklet which showcases their writing and photography. Check out this blog which showcases their reflections after they studied how sensory imagery is used to enhance writing.
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Celebrating in Quincy
At the annual Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. August Moon Festival, BCNC collected surveys from families to learn more about needs of the community. We also gave out raffle prizes and balloons for the children.
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Children and parents make special art
With the Museum of Fine Arts, Family Services organized a Special Arts group for children with special needs and their parents. Through art activities themed around nature, children learned communication, fine motor and concentration skills. For their last session, the group made a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts together.
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Youth design a public space in Chinatown
In partnership with Urban Neighborhood Design Alliance, this summer, 10 BCNC youth studied architecture, designed models for a public space and created brochures introducing Chinatown. Special thanks to the Boston Foundation for Architecture for their support for this program. Check out pictures of their work!
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Thank you!
Many thanks to the Children's Investment Fund, Empowerment Initiative of Carol and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation and the Clinton and Wilma Shattuck Charitable Trust for their generous support.
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Founded in 1969, BCNC's mission is to ensure that the children, youth, and families we serve have the resources and supports to achieve greater economic success and social well-being.
Click here for our 2010 Annual Report.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc.
Mail Address: 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Site Address: 38 Ash Street, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-635-5129
Fax: 617-292-6599
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