We are so excited to serve your family this summer! Our staff has a fun, educational summer planned for our Club kids, and we can’t wait! Summer programs will begin June 1st, unless otherwise stated. Click here for more information on Club locations and hours.
News
12th Annual Cajunfest Scheduled for May 29th at Amber Falls Winery
After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, Cajunfest will return this year. Defined by its outstanding Cajun music, food, and fun, this annual event held at Amber Falls Winery & Cellars is scheduled for 12-8pm on Saturday, May 29th.
NOW HIRING: Youth Development Coordinator
Now Hiring! Immediate Openings for energetic, part-time staff looking to make a difference in the lives of kids. Youth Development Coordinators work directly with our kids to mentor them and facilitate fun and educational programs. Now hiring for summer, with shifts available between 6am-6pm. Apply today, all positions must be filled ASAP!
Tennessee Tutoring Corps to Expand This Summer
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Haslam Foundation to participate in the Tennessee Tutoring Corps program this summer! This program allows us to provide one-on-one or small group tutoring to our students, helping combat the learning loss we have seen due to COVID-19.
You Help Families During the Pandemic
Kate Beck is a single mom raising her two kids, Taylor and Gunnar. As an essential worker, Kate has been able to send her kids to the Club for free for the last year thanks to the state’s essential worker childcare contract. When you support the Club, you help working families provide for their kids without having to worry about whether they can afford childcare.
DHS Essential Worker Childcare Program EXTENDED THRU 8/31!
We are excited to share that the DHS Essential Worker Childcare program has now been EXTENDED through 8/31/2021! We will be able to continue providing our programs free for essential workers. It is very important to note that in order to participate in the essential worker childcare program through 8/31, the child needs to be enrolled and actively participating before 4/30/2021.
Mars Petcare Partners with Boys & Girls Club
To further its efforts of supporting youth programs across the local community, Associates from Mars Petcare piloted their virtual program on responsible pet ownership with students from the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. The program taught Club members about pet behaviors and how to interact safely with pets by recognizing their moods. Through the partnership, Mars Petcare will host additional sessions for Club members including financial literacy and career days.
YOU changed over 1,000 lives in 2020. Thank you!
Despite reduced capacity due to COVID-19 and social distancing practices, you still made it possible for us to serve more than 1,000 kids and their families in 2020. You gave the gift of healthy meals, a safe place to go, and peace of mind for parents returning to work.
Support Kids Like Kani
When Kani first started coming to our Pulaski Club in 2018, he struggled with his behavior. Because you believed in Kani, his behavior has improved by leaps and bounds since he first started at the Club. “Kani has matured more, and he listens more,” says Kani’s mom Kreshia. “He is making positive choices.”
Virtual Learning Support Program
We are excited to now offer Club programming during the school day for virtual and remote learners! This program is available to grades 1st-5th at our Wayne Street Unit (209 Wayne St) and grades 6-12th at our Teen Center (210 W 8th St). Read more to find out how you can sign up.