programs and services                                                    Club Hours: School Year Program Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Summer Program Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. School Year Membership Dues: $5 per child, per year Summer Program Membership: $90 per summer/per year* *Scholarships available - contact Cathy Osborne for more details by January 1, 2010   Current Club Member: 430          Total Youth Served: 1,966 Average Daily Attendance for School Year: 87 Average Daily Attendance for Summer Program: 139 Serving School Kids Ages: 5 - 18 years old        In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companinship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision.  Young people need to know that someone cares about them.  Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more.  Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence.      Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow, all while having FUN!   It is truly The Positive Place For Kids.         Boys & Girls Clubs of America      • More than 4.8 million boys and girls served  • Over 4,000 Club locations worldwide       • locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, plus domestic and internatinal miltary bases   An Ounce of Prevention      It takes money to run our Boys & Girls Clubs, on average about $250 per youth, per year.  But, consider the alternative, keeping a young adult in jail costs taxpayers anywhere from $30,000 to $75,000 per year. Boys & Girls Clubs are a proven delinquency prevention program, as well as, one of the best bargains in America.   About Our Programs     Boys & Girls Clubs of America's national programs have taken members from the Clubhouse to the White House; from the games room to the corporate boardroom; from the high school orchestra to Carnegie Hall.    Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.     National programs are available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, alcohol/drug and pregnancy prevention, gang prevention, leadership development and athletics.   The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County     Our Core Beliefs: A safe place to learn and grow Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals Life enhancing programs and character development experiences Hope and opportunity   Our Mission is the Movement's Reason for Being   Our Mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most  to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.   According to an alumni survey conducted by Louis Harris & Associates, 52 percent of alumni members felt that "participating in the Club really saved my life."

Character & Leadership Development      Programs in Character and Leadership Development empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.

These Programs include:  Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, Keep Greene Beautiful Kids Club, Torch Club, Join Hands Day, and several Community Service Projects including the Presidential Pick-Up, National Clean Boating Campaign with TVA, Housing Authority Clean-Up, Embarq Coat Drive, Grandparents Day, and more.

Education & Career Development     Programs in Education and Career Development enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.

These programs include: CBAE, Power Hour, The Ultimate Journey, Junior Staff Training, Technology Center, Partners in Education, Read Across America, Arbor Day Celebration, Tusculum College Service Learning Program, and Tutoring.

Health & Life Skills      Programs in Health and Life Skills develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

These programs include: SMART Moves, Safety Awareness Program, Girl Scouts, Crest Cavity Free Zone, Nutrition Program: free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks, Monthly Birthday Parties, Dental Exam and Sealant Program, Money Management, Poison Prevention Program, Cooking Classes, Food Preparation Classes, Nutrition Classes, Smiles for Life Day, and Greene County Health Department Programs.

The Arts      Programs in The Arts enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.

These programs include: Arts & Crafts Classes, Image Makers Photography program and the Digital Arts Festival

Sports, Fitness, & Recreation     Programs in Sports, Fitness and Recreation develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.

These programs include: Pitch Hit & Run Competition, Greeneville Astros Baseball Skillz & Drillz Clinic, Jr Golf Classic, Golf Skills Day Clinic, Basektball Skills Clinic, Punt Pass & Kick Competition, Football Skills Clinic with Tusculum College football team, Basketball Skills Day with the Tusculum Pioneers, Greeneville Astros 5K road race at Pioneer Park and recreational programing each day at the club.  Four key characteristics define the essence of a Boys & Girls Club All are critical in exerting positive impact on the life of a child: 1. Dedicated Youth Facility The Club is a place designed solely for youth programs and activities. 2. Open Daily The Club is open every day, after school and in the summer, when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets. 3. Professional Staff Every Club has trained youth development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support. 4. Available/Affordable to All Youth Clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to, other community programs. Dues are low, averaging $5 per school year.       Day for Kids will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010