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Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found. Watch the Youtube video below to learn more!
Steps to Play:
1. Open the app
Download and open the Geocaching® app to see geocaches near you. Then, select a geocache to find! Find a cache near you.
2. Navigate to the geocache
Once you select a cache, go outside, and use the app to navigate to it. And don’t forget to bring a pen so you can sign the logbook inside the geocache.
3. Look for the geocache
Once you navigate to the location, look at the recent activity and the hint for clues. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes!
4. Find and log the geocache
Sign your username in the geocache’s logbook and place the geocache back where you found it. Log your find in the app or on Geocaching.com to see your find count increase!
Finding Activities
Finding Activities
The Boston Calendar
The Boston Calendar
This website lists things to do throughout the Greater Boston area. Events can be filtered by various categories to make it easy to find things you and your mentee would be interested in doing together!
Website: https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/
This website lists primarily youth-friendly events around Greater Boston, and is a great resource if you are trying to find activities to do with your match.
Website: https://www.bostoncentral.com/events/upcoming.php
The BPL events calendar is a centralized list of events happening at all BPL branches. Filter by branch, age group, virtual vs in person, language, event type, and event date.
Website: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
From the City of Boston, a list of low and no-cost activities around the city. This page also lists information on theaters, museums, walks and trails, and sports.
Website: https://www.boston.gov/departments/tourism-sports-and-entertainment/things-do-around-boston
This resource curated by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism lets you filter by region and town/city to find activity ideas near you.
Website: https://www.visitma.com/things-to-do/explore-by-region/
Discounts
Discounts
If you have a Massachusetts EBT card, you can access many museums, movies, and performances for free or at a discount throughout Massachusetts. Depending on the organization you may also be able to get tickets for guests. Check out Card to Culture FAQ and a list of Card to Culture organizations for more information.
Website: https://www.mass.gov/ebt-card-to-culture
Through the Kids Bowl Free program, children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games each day of the KBF program, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.
Website: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Museum Passes from the Boston Public Library
Museum Passes from the Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library members with a physical library card can reserve museum passes to many local museums, as well as the New England Aquarium and outdoor activities. Please note that you cannot use an eCard to reserve a pass.
Outdoors
Outdoors
BMR Boston is a community rooted in love and centered on Black male health and wellness through running and growing together. This is an identity space for Black Men and BMR practices four values: Brotherhood, Reflection, Unity, and Health. Run, walk, or bike with BMR Saturday Mornings at 8am; 1, 3, or 5 mile distances can be expected. Run locations tend to be Peabody Square in Dorchester and Nubian Square in Roxbury but are subject to change. Follow BMR on Instagram for the latest details.
Website: https://blackmenrun.com/blackmenrun-chapters/boston/
Instagram: @bmrboston
From Boston Central, a list of parks, hikes, and other outdoor activities throughout Greater Boston.
Website: https://www.bostoncentral.com/activities/nature.php
Indoors
Indoors
This collaborative organization of Greater Boston area museums has a website where you can explore different museum options and filter by geographic region and interests.
Website: https://museumsofboston.org/
Home Depot Kids Workshops
On the first Saturday of every month from 9AM-12PM, Home Depot offers free in-person kids workshops.
Website: https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids
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