Boys & Girls Club of Collier County’s After-School Program coming to Marco Island The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County recently announced the launch of their after-school program at Tommie Barfield Elementary School on Marco Island. The program will be offered August 19, 2013 and run through May 30, 2014. During this time, members can receive homework assistance; engage in educational, character and computer based programming; fitness and recreational activities; and experiment in the arts. The Club, which provides after school programming to students from 20 different schools in Collier County, has programs which focus on five core areas: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation. These programs will now be available to young people first grade through fifth grade, daily from 2:50-6:30pm throughout the school year. An open house at Tommie Barfield Elementary will take place Friday, Aug. 16 1-3 p.m. Staff from the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County will be on site to provide more information about the after-school program, sign up new members and discuss current job opportunities. For more information on the after-school program, contact Colleen Miller at 239-325-1758. The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC) is a non-profit, youth development organization, which annually serves 3,000 of the most at-risk children and teens in Collier County. The Club provides a safe, positive place where local youth can acquire: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to its mission, which is: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County or to arrange a tour, call 239-325-1700 or visit bgccc.
Posted on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:07:35 +0000
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