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.
Press Release
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.
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.
We have changed our name to Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County has announced that it is changing the name of the organization to more accurately reflect its entire geographic service area of Maury and Giles Counties, and to position the Club for additional growth opportunities in the future. Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County will begin doing business as Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee.
Unveiling Our Updated Gamesroom!
The Club recently unveiled its newly renovated Gamesroom within its Teen Center in Downtown Columbia. The updated space was sponsored by First Farmers and Merchants Bank and Farm Bureau Health Plans.
Announcing our new Director of Resource Development and Teen Services Director!
We are excited to announce Katie Rysiewicz as our new Director of Resource Development and Haley Johnson as our new Teen Services Director over the Columbia Teen Center! Click the button below to read more, and help us welcome these team members to their new roles!
Free Child Care for Essential Workers Extended Through December 31st!
The COVID-19 Pandemic Child Care Payment Assistance program is designed to help support essential workers so they can stay on the job during the COVID-19 emergency. Through payment assistance and a network of temporary care locations, parents who work in specific occupations can access child care at no cost, during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency until December 31, 2020. Email enrollment@bgcmaury.org to enroll your child in Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County.
Slowing the “COVID Slide”: Haslam Foundation Announces TN Tutoring Corps
To help stave off a dramatic “COVID slide” of learning loss, Tennessee Tutoring Corps is a unique opportunity for qualified college students to support summer learning opportunities in math and reading for Tennessee children preparing to enter kindergarten through 6th grade.
Announcing Great Futures VIRTUAL Week!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maury County’s “Great Futures Virtual Week” is scheduled for July 27th – 31st. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Club was forced to cancel its Great Futures Luncheon, originally scheduled for April 14th. For the safety of event guests, the Club has decided
Tennessee Partners with YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee to Provide Free Child Care to Essential Workers
Beginning Monday, April 20th, the Boys & Girls Club temporary site at Baker Elementary will begin serving the children of families that are serving the state in essential workforce positions. To enroll, email rpeery@bgcmaury.org to request an application. Youth will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.