Attention Parents

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The second half of the academic year is finally here. We have some great programs lined up for our members and some exciting pilot programs designed to help families in a rush. As a reminder that all members who attend schools in Webster, MA a bus fee of $20 per month must be paid for your child to attend the bus and the Boys & Girls Club. Statements are printed every month the week of the 15th for distribution to parents, and payment is due by the 1st of the following month.

As a reminder a majority of our programs are included in your child’s membership fee but a few are subject to a charge. Below you will find our Spring Program Schedule. All programs require registration, which you can find in the entryway (in the blue file holder). Programs officially begin the week of February 12.

Power Hour - Power Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.

Career Launch - (Age 13-18) prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through Career Launch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.

Torch Club - Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.

Smart Girls - SMART Girls provides health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls.

Passport To Manhood - Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions that focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.

Coding for Kids - Partnership with bitsbox.

Kids Cooking Korner - On-site cooking program with assistance from our great friends from Nichols College.

Athletics - Varying on season.

February vacation is coming up and registration is now open for the week (Tuesday - Friday), April Vacation registration will begin in March. And lastly, beginning February 26 the club will be offering dinner service through our partnership with Friendly House in Worcester, MA.

And many, many programs throughout the remainder of the year. Our Summer program brochure will be out shortly and you can now find our new Parent Handbook online at www.bgcwebsterdudley.org . I enjoy speaking to you all. If you have any questions or concerns/thoughts on the direction of the Webster - Dudley Club please feel free to contact me by email at or by phone at 508.943.0037.

Sincerely,

Lamel Moore
Executive Director
BGC Webster - Dudley