Explorer Post 85 is a member of the Knox Trail Council of the Boy Scouts, sponsored by the Westborough Firefighters Association. Members are involved in fire, emergency service and community outreach activities. Post 85 shows their members how to train for public emergencies such as fire and emergency services. Members are real-life backups to these town service department's. They also hold various events throughout the year, including the popular Ski Swap every December. Members must be 15 years old or have completed the 8th grade.
"The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all." The YWCA in Westborough offers many support services for women including career assistance, support for breast cancer survivors, breast cancer awareness, transitional housing, a young parents program, battered women's resources, child care and summer camps. The YWCA is also equipped with a health and wellness center and offer fitness programs.
Starting in June 2010, the YMCA's name was shortened to its common nickname the Y. The Malden Y is located in the old armory building which was refurbished back in 2006 to make way for the brand new Y. If you are looking for community involvement, the Y is all about that. They have Family Fun Night every third Friday of each month, and they have camps over the summer for the kids.
Need to work out? The Y's equipment is all brand new, and they have separate cardio and weight rooms. They have a Kid Zone for parents who want to exercise and bring their kids along. For $3 an hour, your child can stay and play in the Kid Zone while you work out.
They also have a pool for you to swim laps. Perhaps you'd like to take an aqua aerobics class, too. All classes are open to the public for a small fee and are completely free to all members. You can even rent out one of the pool areas or one of the rooms for birthday parties or children's events.
The Waltham Regional office of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is located on Beaver Street near Waverly Oaks Road. It has been there since 1923. Please note that the office is only for Girl Scout related business and is not open to the general public.
This office handles administrative and other issues for Girl Scout troops in Waltham and the surrounding communities. It also oversees operation of the Cedar Hill Outdoor Program Centers, which host day camps during the summer and other troop events the rest of the year. There is also a Girl Scouts Musuem on the property, which is open by appointment. This office also sponsors an event on Waltham Historic Day every year as part of their local community support programs. This event is open to the public.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts have over 45,000 members, 17,000 volunteers and covers from the Mass North Shore to Cape Cod. Please contact them for more information.
Located off the beaten path of Waltham's downtown, the University Of Massachusetts hosts its Pesticide Education Program. Housed in a red brick building in front of farm land the program educates students on the effects pesticides have on the plants to which they are applied. The site features several greenhouses and plenty of open field space for coursework and outdoor lessons. The program also teachers students about the policies regarding the use of pesticides.
"The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all." The YWCA in Westborough offers many support services for women including career assistance, support for breast cancer survivors, breast cancer awareness, transitional housing, a young parents program, battered women's resources, child care and summer camps. The YWCA is also equipped with a health and wellness center and offer fitness programs.
The Boys and Girls Club offers a safe environment for children ages 6-18 after school. The club offers an array of age-appropriate activities and strives to help kids realize and reach their full potentials. This location features swimming instruction, basketball and field hockey, among many other programs.