Boys & Girls Club

"The Positive Place for Kids"

Summer of Exploration 2008 Click here for program Information. "A Summer of Exploration for youth ages 5-18!" May 27----August 8

 

Membership: $25 per year. Ages: 5-18

School Year:

Weekly Fee: $25 (financial assistance available).

Club Hours: 2:30 - 6:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Summer:

Weekly fee: $75 (financial assistance available).

Club Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Early Bird: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM---$25 per week/child

Night Owl: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM---$25 per week/child

 

The Boys & Girls Club provides quality programs to help boys and girls of all backgrounds develop values needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Summer activities include: Swimming, arts & crafts, game-room tourneys, fun-ology, computer lab, cooking, gym fun, track & field, kickball and much more. The Boys & Girls Club offers weekday programs during the school year from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please refer to the Program Calendar on page seven for special dates and times. Programs consist of scheduled classes, recreational and educational activities, computer lab, swimming, and more. With a top notch facility and a dynamic staff, the Club programs can help youth of all ages learn and grow. The Boys & Girls Club focuses on five core program areas. These areas are as follows:

• Character and Leadership Development
• Education and Career Development
• Health and Life Skills
• The Arts
• Sports, Fitness and Recreation

Transportation is available from BCSC schools.

Membership Information

Membership Criteria: The Boys & Girls Club serves children ages five thru 18. Children are eligible for membership on their fifth birthday.

Membership Fees: The annual membership fee is $25.00 per child. Memberships expire one year from purchase. Membership fees are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. After all paperwork is processed at the registration desk, each child will receive a membership card from the Club staff.

Membership Cards: Members must bring their cards to the Boys & Girls Club every day in order to scan in and out, check out games, swim, use the computer lab, and other special activities. Membership cards can be replaced for $1.00 at the registration desk in the Foundation For Youth (FFY) lobby.

Weekly Activity Fee: There is a $25.00 charge per week, per child for participation in the Boys & Girls Club program during the school year and $75.00 fee per week during our summer program. Sliding Fee Scale and scholarships may apply with verification of taxable income. Ask the registration desk for details. Payment for weekly activities must be made prior to the activity week. If a child is not enrolled and paid they will not be able to participate and the parent will be notified immediately.

Daily Snack: Thanks to the Indiana Department Of Education we are able to offer a free snack daily to all members without regard to race, national origin, sex, age or disability at the Boys & Girls Club.

SPECIAL Program's

First Flights Classes: This program is designed for members 8 & older to meet for a series of weeks to explore the world of flight and aviation. Each session meets on Wednesday's during the school year from 4-5pm. This class is organized and graciously led by local Cummins Engineer and pilot Brett Herrick. Along with volunteers from Cummins Inc, Columbus Municipal Airport and other local organizations and volunteers. Please visit the following link to view class descriptions and get lessons plans that you can do at home! 

First Flights  

Gardening: Through the amazing efforts of Linda Nay (volunteer from Columbus In Bloom), our in house Fun-ologist Nick Eddy and our Parks & Rec Department we are able to teach members, year round, the art of gardening. Each spring/summer/fall our members are working in our own garden designing, planting, caring for and harvesting. Please visit our link to view photos and video (coming soon) of our garden, members and volunteers that make it happen.

Gardening

On The Spot Fun: This spontaneous occurrence is proof positive of the excitement that our Club offers to it's members.

On The Spot Fun

 

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Payment for weekly activities must be made by the Thursday prior to the week of activities at 5:00 p.m. Cancellations must be made by this time also. There is a $5.00 charge for cancellations. No refunds will be given after an activity/activity week has begun. No refunds will be given due to a suspension.

Past Due Payment Policy: If your member’s weekly activity fees become delinquent, we reserve the right to withdraw your member from all Foundation For Youth (FFY) programs. Past due balances are subject to an administration fee. Furthermore, legal action may be taken if outstanding fees are not paid in a timely manner. In the event collection efforts or legal action becomes necessary to recover any money due, FFY shall be entitled to recover any money due, FFY shall be entitled to recover from the responsible party all collection costs, court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred.

Late Pick-Up Policy: The clock in the Boys & Girls Club will be used to determine hours of operation. There is a five-minute grace period. If you are going to be late to pick up your member, and are able to phone ahead, please do so. Otherwise, the staff may attempt to call emergency contacts listed on the membership information form. The policy for late pick-up of members is as follows:

1. 1st Time Parents will receive a written or verbal warning about the policy. They will also be notified of next steps that will be taken.
2. 2nd Time Parents will be charged $15.00 for each 30 minute increment late per child.
3. 3rd Time Parents will be billed $15.00 for each 30 minute increment late per child. Also First Call for Help (FCFH) or the Early Intervention Specialist will be notified of the problem. You may be notified by one of these services to determine if you need assistance with transportation for your child or other program options.

Any late fees incurred are due immediately. Payment must be made at time of pick-up or child may not return.

Other Information

Sign In/Out: Each member is responsible for scanning in and out of the Boys & Girls Club each day. It is each member’s responsibility to leave only with people authorized to pick up that member. Members must wait inside the Boys & Girls Club to be picked up.

Walking Permission: Please indicate on the membership information form if your child has permission to walk home from the Boys & Girls Club.

Personal Items: Boys & Girls Club members are discouraged from bringing personal items, including cell phones to the Club. Foundation For Youth is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Technology Use Policy: All members that plan on using the internet in the computer lab must complete the Technology Use Policy included in this packet. A member may go to the computer lab and use the computer without this form but they are not allowed access to the internet.

Visitor Policy: Visitors are allowed three visits a year. Each visit is $5.00. A visitor form must be filled out and signed by a parent. These forms can be picked up at the registration desk.

Boys & Girls Club Disciplinary Policy:

Three (3) Strikes
A strike may be granted for any of the following violations:

1. A member breaks the Club rules or the rules of a specific activity or area.
2. Disrespect of others including name-calling.
3. Violence or physical contact with another member/staff out of anger.

Upon receiving three strikes, in a two week period, member will be suspended for three days.

Note: Instances that pose a danger to self or others will result in an automatic three-day suspension.

Swimming at the Club: There will be scheduled swimming at the Club. We ask that all members swimming at the Club put their swimming suit and towel in a plastic bag. We will not place wet items in the cubbies.

Member must have membership card to swim .

Illness/Health Information: If your child does not attend school due to illness he or she should not attend any Boys & Girls Club program. Please be sure to keep your emergency contact information updated on the membership information form. This may be updated at any time. Please notify the registrations desk and Boys & Girls Club staff.

Head Lice Policy: Any child found to have head lice (nits or live lice) will be asked to leave the Boys & Girls Club immediately. The member may return 24 hours after being treated. Upon return, children must be nit free and parent will be asked to show proof of treatment.

Inclement Weather: At Foundation For Youth, our goal is to keep the children and adults that use the facility our top priority, and provide them with a safe place to belong. Therefore, it is our policy to be open during inclement weather, including the days that schools are closed due to snow. This includes the Boys & Girls Club, Aquatics Program, and the Columbus Gymnastics Center. The exception to our policy is Jr. NBA/ WNBA. The athletic information line should be called to obtain updates on the status of practices and games. (348-4558 ext. 457)

In the event that the Mayor of Columbus has declared a weather emergency, the facility will be closed and all activities will be cancelled.
In the event of cancellations, please call 348-4558 ext. 451 and listen to the following radio stations:

• QMIX – 107.3 Y106 – 106.1
• WKKG – 101.5 KORN – 102.9
• WCSI on AM - 1010

Program Staff: The program staff is at the Boys & Girls Club to provide fun and educational programming for their members. They are also here to help with any questions that a member or a parent may have. Feel free to contact any of us with questions regarding programs. The Program Directors may be reached at 348-4558 with the following extensions:

Director of Programs, Patti Owens, ext 200

Boys & Girls Club Director, Nathan Larrison, ext. 302

Athletic Director, Kevin Bozell, ext. 313

Fun-ologist, Nick Eddy, ext. 311

Arts instructor Specialist, Joanna Tucker, ext. 304

Education & Career Development Specialist, Shellie Grammer, ext. 304

Member Services Specialist, Christine Ross, ext. 911

Teen Programs Specialist, Brad Olivo, ext. 303

Floor Staff, AJ Anderson, Leah Boas & Drew Bridgewater, ext. 304