The Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse, in partnership with Traverse City West Junior High School (WJH), is excited to announce a new grant funded program for the 2007-2008 school year. A wide range of programs and activities are offered during the lunch hour and after school in five core program areas:
- Character Building, Leadership Development, and Service Learning
- Education and Career Development
- Health and Life Skills
- The Arts (Theatre, Art, Crafts, Etc.)
- Sports, Fitness, and Recreation (Gold cafeteria game room open for students daily after school)
Beginning October 22nd, the Boys & Girls Club will offer after-school programs, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday – Friday at TC West Junior High School, 3950 Silver Lake Road. The after-school program will be available to all students who have registered. The annual $10.00 Membership Fee is waived until January 1st…so register soon! Registration packets are available in each West Junior High School grade wing office or by calling Julie Bergman, WJH Club Manager at 231-499-9094. Additional fees for special activities, or clubs may also be assessed. Scholarships are available.
This new program joins an affiliation of over 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the nation. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens. Please contact Pat Lewallen, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, at 933-1798 for further information.