2016-2017 AFTER SCHOOL · PDF fileSample Schedule, Elementary School ... Plan to attend our bi-annual, two-day BGC TWEEN CONFERENCE for kids ... fun-filled event just for TWEENS!!

2016-2017 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW! OPEN TO ALL KIDS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO 8TH GRADEStarts Wednesday, September 7, 2016

FALL/WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE:AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: GRADES K-4 PAGE 4HOLIDAY CAMP: GRADES K-8 PAGE 6SUPER SATURDAYS: AGES 5-14 PAGE 6SPORT PROGRAMS PAGE 8

FALL/WINTERPROGRAM

GUIDE 2016/2017

SCHOLARSH I PS AVAI LABLE - CH I LD CARE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED

CENTRE STREET CLUBHOUSE

Middle School Programs & Tween Drop-In HoursStarting September 19, 2016!Check out Page 5 for more information on the Fall/Winter schedule for kids in Grades 5-8.

SCHOOLS SERVED: Village Charter • PJ Hill • Mott Elementary

Jefferson Elementary • Rivera Middle School Robbins School • Columbus • Foundation Academy

International Academy • Hedgepeth-Williams Martin Luther King • Robbins Annex • Parker

Paul Robeson Charter • Trenton Catholic Academy International Charter School

2 Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County | www.bgcmercer.org | Register Now!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County have been serving youth in Trenton and the surrounding areas for more than 75 years. Boys & Girls Club programs strive to help youth reach their full potential as productive, caring & responsible citizens. Our Club staff builds relationships with youth and challenge them to dream bigger, try harder and accomplish more in life.

ABOUT US

BECOME A CLUB MEMBER FOR JUST $25 A YEAR!

When you become a Club Member, you are in good company with these well-known alumni who were influenced by their hometown Boys & Girls Club.

Mario LopezJennifer Lopez

UsherLebron James Misty Copeland

Shaquille O’Neal

MEMBERSHIPMembership is required to participate in any Club program. Members have first priority when enrolling in after-school programs, have a reduced fee for holiday camps and enjoy free access to Super Saturday programs.

HOW TO REGISTERRegistering for Boys & Girls Club programs is easy. You can register by phone, by email, by mail, or in person. • To register by mail, please complete the registration form and send to

Membership Director, 212 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611. • To register by email, send completed registration form to [email protected].• To register in person, you can visit our front desk at the Centre Street Clubhouse

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.• To register by phone or for more information, please call 609-392-3191 during the

hours above.

SCHOLARSHIPSWe provide scholarships each year based on family income and on the availability of funds. To apply, you must complete a scholarship application and proof of household income (copy of W-2, tax return or 2 most recent paystubs).

For more information about scholarships, contact Trenton Membership Director, Kimeisha Boyd, at 609-392-3191 ext.117.

CENTRE STREET CLUBHOUSE

GYMART ROOM

ARCADE

COMPUTER ROOM

STEM ROOM

COOKING ROOM

AREA MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

OFF I CE HOURS 8:30 AM-8:30 PM 8:30 AM-8:30 PM 8:30 AM-8:30 PM 8:30 AM-8:30 PM 8:30 AM-8:30 PM 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 3:00 PM-6:30 PM 3:00 PM-6:30 PM 3:00 PM-6:30 PM 3:00 PM-6:30 PM 3:00 PM-6:30 PM

TWEEN DROP- IN 6:30 PM-8:30 PM 6:30 PM-8:30 PM 6:30 PM-8:30 PM 6:30 PM-8:30 PM TBA

SUPER SATURDAYS 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

ADULT BASKETBALL* 11:30 AM-1:00 PM 11:30 AM-1:00 PM 11:30 AM-1:00 PM 11:30 AM-1:00 PM 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

CENTRE STREET SCHEDULE

*Adult memberships are available on a 10-month basis for $25/ month.

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WE OFFER CLUB RENTALS FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY OR SOCIAL GATHERING. SEE PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS.


Sample Schedule, Elementary SchoolMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3:15 PM Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack

3:30 PM Drama Gym Activity Open Arcade Computers Gym Activity

4:30 PM Math Matters STEM Fine Arts Martial Arts Cooking

5:15 PM Homework Help/Power Hour

Homework Help/Power Hour




Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County will offer after school programs for over 800 youths in grades K to 8, Monday through Friday, starting September 7, 2016.

Programs are held at our 212 Centre Street Clubhouse and in six elementary schools in the City of Trenton: Village Charter; PJ Hill; Mott Elementary; Jefferson Elementary; Gregory School; and Robbins School.

We offer free bus transportation from eleven schools to our Centre Street Clubhouse: Columbus; Foundation Academy Charter School; International Academy; Hedgepath-Williams; Grant Elementary; Martin Luther King; Robbins Annex; Parker; Paul Robeson Charter; and Trenton Catholic Academy.

Our after school program is open to any youth in Kindergarten to eighth grade. Students must be a member of the Boys & Girls Club and complete an after school application.

Dates: Mondays through Fridays, September 2016 to June 2017

Times: Centre Street Clubhouse: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM School Program Sites: 3:15 PM-6:15 PM Village Charter: 3:45 PM-6:45 PM

Fees: $100 per child, per month (+$25 membership fee)

Our qualified staff will lead fun and enriching activities every day after school, such as STEM, Art, Sports, Cooking, and Homework Help/Power Hour. Nutritional snacks are also provided every day.

TRENTON AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE • CHILD CARE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED


MIDDLE SCHOOL/TWEEN PROGRAMSTweens in Grades 5-8 can participate in our After School Program, held at our Centre Street Clubhouse and schools in the City of Trenton. Our qualified staff will lead fun and enriching activities every day such as STEM, Art, Sports, Cooking, and Homework Help/Power Hour. Nutritional snacks are also provided every day.

Students must be a member of the Boys & Girls Club and complete an after school application.

Dates: Mondays through Fridays, September 2016 to June 2017Times: Centre Street Clubhouse: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM

School Program Sites: 3:15 PM-6:15 PM | Village Charter: 3:45 PM-6:45 PM

Fees: $100 per child, per month (+$25 membership fee)

Sample Schedule, Grade 7MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3:15 PM Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack

3:30 PM CookingDance orTech Art

(Youth choose one activity per day)

Tutoring,Basketball or

Cheer

Chess,Community

Service Club orSoccer for Success

Math Matters,Video Game

Club orSTEM

Movie Making, Torch or

Business Club

5:15 PM Homework Help/Power Hour





DROP-IN PROGRAMSStarting September 19, 2016, tween members of the Boys & Girls Club can come to our Centre Street Clubhouse , Monday-Thursday, from 6:30-8:30 PM, for fun drop-in activities specially designed for their age group. Free bus transportation will be provided from Village Charter, Rivera Middle School and our Spruce Street Clubhouse. See the full schedule and the various programs below.

MONDAY

3-on3 Basketball Jewelry Making Gameroom Soccer* Double Dutch Revolution Cheer

TUESDAYDouble Dutch Volleyball

Gameroom Cosmetology Cooking Club Karate*Dance Soccer*

WEDNESDAY

Revolution Cheer Step Club Cartooning Gameroom Computers

THURSDAY

Karate* Soccer* Cooking ClubVideo Game Tournament

Computers

*additional fee required


HOLIDAY CAMPSWhen school is out the Club is open!Holiday camps run at Centre Street Clubhouse from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM when school is out. Youth can participate in a wide variety of activities throughout the day, such as sports, computers, art, arcade, cooking and more. Some camps have themes or include field trips to local attractions.

Pre-registration for holiday camp is required.

Call our Membership Desk at (609) 392-3191 ext. 117 for more information.

PLANNED DATES ★ October 12, 2016 ★ November 10 & 11, 2016 ★ December 19-22 & 27-30, 2016 ★ February 20, 2017 ★ April 17-21, 2017

DAILY FEES$20 Club Member / $45 Non-Member

All Club kids are invited to come to the Centre Street clubhouse for a day full of various educational and enrichment activities including Art, Computers, Chess, Cooking, Gameroom, Karate, Open Gym and Dance. Monthly field trips are also provided at an additional cost. Admission is free for Boys & Girls Club members.

SAMPLE SUPER SATURDAY TRIPS:

GIGGLEBERRY FAIR

THE FUNPLEX

SAHARA SAM’S OASIS

MILLENNIUM SKATE WORLD

MEDIEVAL TIMES

For more information, contact Maurice Tiggett, Super Saturday Director, at (609) 392-3191 ext. 101

FREE for Club

Members!

SUPER SATURDAY

Sample ScheduleART 9:00 AM -11:00 AM

2:00 PM -3:00 PM

COMPUTERS 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

CHESS CLUB 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

STEM CLUB 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

COOKING 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

GAME ROOM 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

OPEN GYM 1:00 PM-3:00 PM


CALLING ALL TWEENS ! Plan to attend our bi-annual, two-day BGC TWEEN CONFERENCE for kids in Grades 5-8. Participants will be guided through a host of enrichment activities, conducted by our community partners, sure to build self-confidence and achievement, foster creative expression and promote positive social interaction. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

Thursday, November 10 ★ Workshops with 4-H, HiTops and ATA Karate ★ Games, Crafts, Sports ★ Tween Carnival in the Afternoon

Friday, November 11 ★ Field Trip to Sahara Sam’s

Register by November 2, 2016 to take advantage of this fun-filled event just for TWEENS!! Space is limited!

BGC TWEEN CONFERENCENovember 10 & 11, 2016 | 8AM – 6PM

212 Centre Street Clubhouse$20 Club Member / $45 Non-Member

UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS Club members can attend these monthly events hosted by the Trenton Centre Street Clubhouse.

★August 29 & 31: Dive-In Movie (Members Only)

★September 17: Worldwide Day of Play / Back to School Block Party

★October 28: Trunk or Treat

★December 22: Shady Brook Farms Light Show Bus Trip*

★ January 14: Football Jamboree

★February 10: Tween Valentine’s Day Party

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

*additional fee required


FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUEStarts Saturday, September 24, 2016!The Boys & Girls Club Basketball League will begin another season and is open to boys and girls. Youth will compete in two divisions: Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Youth are placed on teams of 8 and play 5-on-5. A team shirt is provided to all participants. All games and practices will take place at the Centre Street Clubhouse.

Program fee: $45/Club Member; $70/Non-Members

FALL SOCCER LEAGUEStarts Saturday, September 10, 2016!The Boys & Girls Soccer League has been the fastest growing and most popular youth soccer league in the City of Trenton. The BGC Fall Soccer recreational league is organized soccer with an emphasis on fun and skill development and is offered to boys and girls ages 7-17 years old. During our season children improve their physical health, increase their knowledge of the game, responsibility and sportsmanship. Our league is for both individual and team participation. All games and practices will be at Cadwalader Park. Games will be on Saturdays.

Program fee: $45/Club Members; $70/Non-Members

SOCCER ACADEMYStarting Tuesday, November 1, 2016!The Academy is an instructional program, for kids ages from 4-17 years old, designed to improve basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Academy training is offered for teams and individual players. This is a great program for youth to increase their knowledge and improve on all aspects of their game. Sessions are held every Tuesday evening.

Program fee: $25 for Club Members

TRENTON SPORTS Various athletic sports programs are held at the Boys & Girls Club including sports teams from our after school program. Our sports programs allow Club kids to develop physical fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, team building and social skills.


KARATEPrinceton ATA Black Belt Academy and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County have come together to form a program through which Club members are learning self-confidence, self-defense, and physical fitness through the practice of karate. The focus of the ATA program is to provide kids with high quality martial arts instruction in a safe and positive learning environment that members of all ages can enjoy. Martial arts offer something for a child that no other sport can. It’s a “learning style” athletic activity that develops a sense of self discipline that can carry over into all aspects of life. Classes are held at the Centre Street Clubhouse.

BEGINNER LEVEL:Thursdays 6:30 PM-7:00 PM Saturdays 9:15 AM-10:00 AM

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:Thursdays 7:00 PM-8:00 PMSaturdays 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Monthly fee:1 class per week: $30 per month/$10 per month for ASP members 2 classes per week: $45 per month/$20 per month for ASP members

*Inquire with instructor for cost of uniform.

FUTSAL WINTER SOCCER SESSION IStarts November 19, 2016!

The indoor soccer program is open to boys and girls, ages 4-18 years old. Individual and team registration is welcome. Our league is a great way to introduce beginners to the game of soccer and for experienced players to fine tune the fundamentals of the sport. All games will be played on Saturdays at the Centre Street Clubhouse.

Program fee: $45/Club Member; $70/Non-Members

FUTSAL WINTER SOCCER SESSION I IThe second session of indoor soccer kicks off Saturday, February 11, 2017.

OPEN GYM The Club offers open gym time at our Centre Street Clubhouse during the week, Monday – Friday, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This is an excellent way of reaching your daily cardio goals while shooting hoops. Many take advantage of open gym time during lunch hour.

Fee: $25 per month

For more information on sports programming, contact Trenton Sports Director,

Wilson Ramos, at (609) 392-3191 ext. 116.


CLUB RENTALSOur Centre Street Clubhouse offers rental space for outside community members for parties, events, and sporting activities outside the Club’s operating hours. We have created entertaining party packages that are sure to make your social gathering memorable!

Reserve your party now! For further information on making a reservation, please contact us at (609) 392-3191 ext. 114. All parties require an $85 refundable security deposit upon booking.

PARTY PACKAGES

Swim and Play$240/3 hours

★ 1 hour of bring your own games with 50 inch screens

★ 1 hour of pool with lifeguard and locker room

★ 3 hours in the party room ★ Add’l pool hour or gameroom

hour $85 each (with party room included)

Available from June–September 4, 2016 Only!

Game On! Party $225/3 hours

★ Including WiiU, Playstation4, Xbox One and 360

★ Bring your own games and play on 50 inch screens

★ 2 hours in the party room ★ Additional hour $75 (with Party

Room included)

Gym Extravaganza $300/hour

★ Includes tables and chairs ★ Moonbounce with attendant ★ Additional hour $100 ★ Additional bounce $25 per hour

Hall Rental 1-99 guests:

$85/hour 100-150 guests:

$100/hour ★Includes tables and chairs ★Additional hour $85/$100 ★Add moonbounce $25/hour

Create Your Own Party!

Call for Details!Contact Tricia Lee-Hines

(609) 392-3191 ext. 114

Rock Wall $50 per hourFacepainting $50 per hour

Party Add-ons


Student Name: ________________________________ ______________________________________________ DOB_______________ First Last

Male/Female _______ Ethnicity ____________ Grade: ____ School Attending: ______________________________

Membership: ☐ Current Member – skip to Program Registration Section Shirt Size (Circle One) Youth: XS S M L XL ☐ New Member - complete information below & add fee Adult: S M L XL

EMERGENCY CONTACTSPlease identify two adults who may be called if you are not available.

__________________________ _________________________First & Last Name First & Last Name

__________________________ _________________________Relationship to Student Relationship to Student

__________________________ _________________________Home Phone Home Phone

__________________________ _________________________Work Phone Work Phone

__________________________ _________________________Cell Phone Cell Phone

2016-2017 CLUB PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FORMThis form must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian of each

student enrolling in the program. Return completed forms to 212 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611

General Permissions:• I give permission for me and/or my child’s image/name to be used in the Clubs public relations materials.

• I understand that the Boys & Girls Club has an open door policy (with the exception of camp and ASP) where the Club is not responsible for a child that leaves the building before or after a class. Parents should discuss with their child.

• In the case of a medical emergency, I hereby give permission for the hospital/doctor to provide care/treatment for me and/or my child until I can reach the hospital.

• That I understand the Club has a discipline policy and IAM responsible for me and/or my child’s actions while involved in Club activities. I also understand that I or my child may be expelled and/or suspended from the program/Club without reimbursement of fees paid for violation of these policies.

• I understand that there are inherent risks associated with participating in Boys & Girls Club activities and I do not hold the Club, directors, trustees, community partners, volunteers or staff responsible for injuries, resulting from Club participation.

My signature below indicates my acceptance of the policies above.

_________________________________________________________________ Signature Print Name Date

Program Name Days/Time Fee

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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TOTAL DUE (Program & Membership)

Payment Method

Check payable to: Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County or By Credit/Debit Card

Credit Debit Type: Circle One MC Visa Discover AMEX

Card # ___________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: ______________ _________ 3-digit Code: ____________________

Membership Type AnnualProgram – Youth $25

New Membership Additional Information Required:

Address: ____________________________________________________

City:_________________________ State: __________ Zip: __________

Cell Number: _________________ Work Number: __________________

Email: ______________________________________________________

2nd Email: __________________________________________________

DO NOT RELEASE MY CHILD TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

___________________________________________________________________Name Relationship to Child

___________________________________________________________________Name Relationship to Child

My child is eligible for child Care Connection, DYFS or Workfirst child care vouchers: ☐ Yes ☐ No Initial here: _______________

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212 CENTRE STREETTRENTON, NJ 08611

609-392-3191WWW.BGCMERCER.ORG

For more information on Club teen programming, contact Crystal Feliciano, Senior Director of College, Career and Teen Programs at

(609) 695-6060 ext. 223 or [email protected].

★ Basketball ★ Karate ★ Fencing ★ Art ★ Poetry/Spoken Word ★ Cooking ★ Theatre/Drama

★ Career Launch ★ College Tours ★ College Prep ★ Internships ★ PSAT /SAT Prep ★ Teen Center ★ Career Center

FOR TEENS (13 TO 18 YEARS OLD)

Teens, in Grades 9-12, will be able to enjoy a variety of programs at the new Boys & Girls 1040 Spruce Street Clubhouse in Lawrence. Boys & Girls Club will provide free bus transportation from local high schools including Trenton Central High School, Lawrence High School and Ewing High School each day. Activities and programs include:.

After School Programs Start 9/7/2016

Fall Basketball & Soccer Start 9/10/2016

Super Saturdays Start 9/17/2016

World Wide Day of Play 9/17/2016

Tween Drop-In Starts 9/19/2016

1st Holiday Camp 10/12/2016

SAVE THE DATE!

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2016-2017 AFTER SCHOOL · PDF fileSample Schedule, Elementary School ... Plan to attend our bi-annual, two-day BGC TWEEN CONFERENCE for kids ... fun-filled event just for TWEENS!!