After School Program

OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE SAFE, AFFORDABLE & FUN!

Welcome Welcome to The Boys & Girls Club After School Program for children grades K-12! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to serve you and your children. You may use our program on a consistent basis or simply as a drop-in option. Our annual membership fee is just $60 a year. As a member, your child can participate in a number of activities, enjoy a healthy snack, and receive homework assistance by caring staff. Our Hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 2 – 6pm Wednesday and Thursday 1 –6p Programming One of the most exciting things about our program is the specialized clubs we offer. We provide children with the opportunity to learn skills in the fine arts, gardening, cooking, literacy, language, sports, STEM, leadership and more! We offer different clubs throughout the year which members will have the opportunity to participate in. Throughout the year, we also offer special events that all members are welcome to attend including holiday parties, after school open houses and fairs, field trips and more.

Program Structure We want structure and variety in the After School Program; therefor our daily program is organized in the following way:

• 2:00-3:00 – fun fitness/cooperative games • 3:00-4:00 – snack time • 3:30-4:30 – homework assistance and reading • 4:30-5:15 – fine arts, sports, computers, STEM, gardening and cooking • 5:15-6:00 – cooperative games, fun fitness and computers

How to Enroll If you would like to sign your child up, please fill out an application and return it to our membership clerk. If your child attends John Otis or Central Elementary (1st-6th grade) and would like to sign up for our free walking program, please complete a transportation form. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out or contact us at 619-477-5445. We look forward to seeing your children at the Boys & Girls Club.

Literacy In order to become recreational and life-long readers, youth need the opportunity to practice and develop their literacy skills in relaxed and enjoyable environments. With this program, youth participate in activities such as group reading and group discussions, storytelling, leisure reading, literacy games and other such reading-based interactions that can foster youths’ interest and motivation to read.

Cooking This program is designed to encourage creativity in the kitchen and help children learn how to make healthy modifications to their favorite dishes. With each class, children learn a nutritional concept, a cooking skill, and prepare and share a meal together.

Fine Arts The fine arts program provides members with an introductory level framework of visual arts concepts and skills. Members will engage in artistic problem solving and critical thinking through series of hands on activities based on California Visual Art Content Standards.

Tech Our tech program utilizes a resourceful social platform called My Future. My Future, is a safe, fun, mobile-friendly social platform with access to more than 100 BGCA program activities, in areas such as STEM, leadership and visual arts.

Gardening Our garden serves as a living laboratory and outdoor classroom that encourages students to explore and be curious. It provides an opportunity for students to acquire valuable life skills and gain a better understanding of life sciences.

STEM Our STEM programs serve to broaden member engagement in STEM and prepare, inspire, and equip youth to choose STEM disciplines as a higher education interest and future career choice. Through fun, engaging hands-on activities that stimulate the imagination and help make STEM come alive, the BGCGSD enhances their academic learning experience and ignites their interest and aptitude in STEM subjects, helping students develop the ability to think critically.

Leadership Provides teens with an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience. They conduct activities in four areas: academic success, career exploration, community service, and teen outreach.