Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford
Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, 166 Jenney St, New Bedford, MA 2740
About
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford offers an After School Program, basketball leagues including the Bay State Basketball League, an arts program, and a Summer Fun Program. The program also hosts High School All-Star Games, a Mardi Gras Party, the BE GREAT Donor Appreciation Event, a Steak & Burger Dinner, and the Merle Ames/Joe Dias Memorial Golf Tournament. The Summer Fun Program includes physical, recreational, and educational activities for ages 7–13.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: After School Program during the 2:30pm–6:00pm after school period; vacation-week hours Tuesday–Friday 9am–4pm with extended care available
The stated mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford is to enable all young people, especially those who need the club most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The organization notes that child safety is a priority and that children of all races, religions, and ethnic cultures are welcome. It reports that 93% of its members expect to graduate high school and that members experience a boost of self-esteem through arts, wellness, and technology programs. The club has received an Eversource Community Impact Grant from Eversource MA, and Eversource MA awarded the Boys & Girls Club a Community Impact Grant as part of its community involvement. Being a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford is described as satisfying the age-old desire of young people to have a club of their own.
Last updated January 25, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: After School Program during the 2:30pm–6:00pm after school period; vacation-week hours Tuesday–Friday 9am–4pm with extended care available
The stated mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford is to enable all young people, especially those who need the club most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The organization notes that child safety is a priority and that children of all races, religions, and ethnic cultures are welcome. It reports that 93% of its members expect to graduate high school and that members experience a boost of self-esteem through arts, wellness, and technology programs. The club has received an Eversource Community Impact Grant from Eversource MA, and Eversource MA awarded the Boys & Girls Club a Community Impact Grant as part of its community involvement. Being a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford is described as satisfying the age-old desire of young people to have a club of their own.
Last updated January 25, 2026.
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