Programs
Programs
Our programs are a cornerstone of the Club, offering positive, educational, and developmental experiences for our members. You can explore each program and find the appropriate contact for sign-ups and additional information by clicking on the activity.
Program registration is available through the Parent Portal under "Program Registration". Please note that all children must be registered members of the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club to participate.
Lego Robotics | Winter and Spring 2026
NBGC has proudly offered its LEGO® Robotics program for 12 years and counting. This long-standing STEM favorite continues to engage our members, and each December the team registers to compete in the FIRST® LEGO® League competition in Massachusetts. LEGO® Robotics blends hands-on LEGO building with motors, sensors, and programmable bricks, allowing youth to design, build, and control robotic models. Through interactive building and programming, participants develop essential STEM skills with a strong focus on coding, engineering, and problem-solving.
Instructor: Emma Petracca
Program Schedule:
- Days: Wednesdays & Thursdays
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Start Date: January 23
- End Date: June 4
- Total Classes: 35
- Class Dates: 1/21, 1/22, 1/28, 1/29, 2/4, 2/5, 2/11, 2/12, 2/18, 2/19, 3/4, 3/5, 3/12, 3/18, 3/19, 3/25, 3/26, 4/1, 4/2, 4/8, 4/9, 4/15, 4/16, 4/29, 4/30, 5/6, 5/7, 5/13, 5/14, 5/20, 5/21, 5/27, 5/28, 6/3, 6/4
- Grades: 2nd–5th Grade
- Capacity: Up to 10 participants
Fine Arts Club - Fashion with Faith | Winter 2026
Members will learn fashion basics in a hands-on classroom setting while developing foundational skills such as pencil and pen sketching, creating collages on drawing paper or cardstock, and exploring a variety of fabrics through guided activities. Fashionistas will also have the opportunity to explore their personal interests and express their unique sense of style throughout the club.
Instructor: Faith Hensley
Program Information:
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Start Date: January 23
- End Date: March 13
- Total Classes: 6
- Class Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25
- Grades: 2nd–5th Grade
- Capacity: Up to 10 participants
- Registration: OPEN via the Parent Portal
Junior Chefs | Winter and Spring 2026
Three 7-10 week sessions of cooking classes are offered in the Club’s commercial kitchen, led by NBGC staff. Now in its ninth year, Jr. Chefs remains one of our most popular programs. Youth learn food prep, plating, baking, meal preparation, and culturally relevant recipes that celebrate our community.
Instructor: Myasia Bolden
Program Information:
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Winter Session: January 21 – March 11
- Spring Session: Dates to be announced
- Total Classes (Winter): 7
- Winter Session Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/4, 3/11
- Grades: 4th–5th Grade
- Capacity: Up to 10 participants
- Registration: Winter session registration is open via the Parent Portal. Spring session dates and registration will be released in early March.
Tween Junior Chefs | Winter and Spring 2026
Tween Junior Chefs is a six-session cooking program held in the Club’s commercial kitchen and led by NBGC staff. Now in its ninth year, this special edition of our beloved Junior Chefs program is designed specifically for middle and high school youth. Participants build hands-on skills in food preparation, plating, baking, and meal planning while exploring culturally relevant recipes that celebrate our community.
Instructor: Myasia Bolden
Program Information
- Grades: 6th grade & up
- Schedule: Fridays at 6:00 PM
- Session Dates: January 23 – March 13 (1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 3/6, 3/13)
- Total Classes: 7
- Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
- Spring Session: Spring session dates and registration details will be released in March
- Registration: Via the Parent Portal
Crazy 8's | Winter 2026
This hands-on STEM program invites members to explore math through out-of-the-box activities and creative problem-solving. Designed to make learning fun and engaging, Crazy 8’s offers three seasonal sessions tailored to different age groups. Each session will be available for registration through the Parent Portal.
Program Information
- Instructor: Meg Glidden
- Grades: 3rd–5th grade
- Schedule: Fridays at 3:00 PM
- Session Dates: January 23 – March 13
- (1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 3/6, 3/13)
- Total Classes: 6
- Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
Spring session will begin April 3, and registration will open in March 2026.
E-Sports Club | Winter & Spring 2026
This winter and spring, Esports Club will resume for students in grades 3–8. Participants will compete in popular video games while engaging in meaningful learning experiences that connect gameplay to history, computer science, and real-world technology career pathways. The program emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and digital literacy, offering a structured and educational approach to competitive gaming
Program Information
- Instructor: Trey Geier
- Grades: 3rd–8th grade
- Schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
- Session Dates: January 27 – May 27 (1/27, 1/28, 2/3, 2/4, 2/10, 2/17, 2/18, 3/3, 3/4, 3/10, 3/17, 3/18, 3/24, 3/25, 3/31, 4/1, 4/7, 4/14, 4/15, 4/28, 4/29, 5/5, 5/12, 5/13, 5/19, 5/20, 5/26, 5/27)
- Total Classes: 28
- Capacity: Up to 30 participants
NBGC Choir | Winter & Spring 2026
NBGC partners with the Nantucket Community Music Center to offer our Youth Choir Program. On Tuesdays, members take one-hour field trips to the Music Center, where instructors Ashly Akins and Kezia Duarte lead them in singing and musical exploration. In the fall, the program focuses on Christmas carols, while the winter and spring sessions introduce popular mainstream music. Participants have the opportunity to relax, connect with music, and enjoy trying something new, and the program culminates in a seasonal concert that families have loved attending in the past.
Program Information:
- Instructor: Emma Petracca
- Grades: 2nd–6th grade
- Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
- Session Dates: February 3 – June (2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26)
- Total Classes: 15 classes + 1 performance (date TBD)
- Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
STEAM with the Town of Nantucket | Spring 2026
NBGC has partnered with the Town of Nantucket to offer a unique STEAM field trip experience that gives members an inside look at how local government operates. Students participate in small-group field trips to approximately 5–10 town departments, spending about 1.5 hours at each visit learning about the important work each agency does. Through these hands-on experiences, youth gain a deeper understanding of how our island runs and are introduced to potential career pathways with the Town of Nantucket in the future. This program is offered to students in grades 2–5.
Program Information:
- Instructor: Ian Graiff
- Grades: 2nd–5th grade
- Schedule: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM
- Session Dates: April 28 – June (4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, with optional dates 6/2 and 6/9 if available)
- Total Classes: 5–7 sessions
- Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
Youth of the Year - All Ages
Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs’ signature leadership program, preparing the next generation to live and lead in today’s diverse, global world.
Since 1947, it has evolved into a comprehensive pathway that develops communication, teamwork, and goal-setting skills through three key levels:
- Youth, Member, and First Grader of the Month – An ongoing recognition program that highlights members’ emerging leadership abilities and encourages them to see themselves as leaders within the Club.
- Junior Youth of the Year – For ages 10–13, this program fosters leadership readiness, preparing younger members for advanced leadership, academic success, and civic engagement.
- Youth of the Year – The highest level of leadership development, where outstanding teens are recognized locally and may advance to state, regional, and national competitions. National Youth of the Year finalists serve as ambassadors for Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide and role models for millions of youth.
- Youth, Member, and First Grader of the Month – An ongoing recognition program that highlights members’ emerging leadership abilities and encourages them to see themselves as leaders within the Club.
