Boys & Girls Club of Webster - Dudley

The Boys & Girls Club of Webster - Dudley programs and activities are designed to meet the needs of our members as well as to introduce them to new experiences and opportunities. The goal of our program is to offer a wide variety of recreational, educational and cultural activities for our members as well as to provide experiences which give opportunities for choice, individual achievement, development of self-confidence, reinforcement of values and fun. We provide positive worthwhile activities and program in a safe secure environment with positive adult role models.

Our Vision: We envision a future in which the Boys & Girls Club Movement is a catalyst for an age in which success is within reach of every child, and whole generations of children are inspired to a new level of civic engagement not seen since the founding of our nation not seen since the founding of our nation.

Our core promise to America’s youth: To provide a safe, positive place and have a significant impact upon their lives.

Core Program Areas

We provide programs in six program areas:

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

Youth Development Strategy

The philosophy underlying Boys & Girls Club programming is the Youth Development Strategy. This strategy defines how youth development professionals and volunteers interact with young people. All programs and activities are designed to maximize opportunities for young people to acquire four basic senses which help them build self-esteem and grow into responsible and caring adults.

The four senses are:

A sense of Competence – the feeling that boys and girls have the capability to do anything and do it well.
A sense of Usefulness – the opportunity to do something of value for other people.
A sense of Belonging – an environment where everyone is equal and young people know they are accepted.
A sense of Power – a chance to be heard and to influence decisions

Demonstrating Impact:

The Boys & Girls Club of Webster - Dudley reaches out to and serves young people by implementing the five key elements for positive youth development, encouraging regular attendance and offering targeted programs. Combined, these efforts results in positive youth outcomes in three key areas, Academic Success, Charter & Citizenships and Healthy Lifestyles.

The Club provides a developmentally rich environment by incorporating the five key elements for positive youth development:

1.Creating a safe positive environment
2.Having fun
3.Developing supportive relationships with caring adults
4.Offering opportunities for and having high expectations of members
5.Recognizing members for who they are and their achievements

We offer the following Programs:

After School Program: The after school program runs Monday through Friday, 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. Each day we offer 4 basic program areas, physical education, game room, arts & crafts, and homework/computer center. We try to offer a varied and balanced program to meet the needs of all children.

Physical Education: The gym program includes but is not limited to basketball, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, floor hockey, roller skating, fitness, parachute, games, etc.

Game Room: Table games for fun and relaxation. Learn the rules and skills of games.

Arts & Crafts: Children will explore their own creativity under the guidance of an instructor.

Homework / Computer Center: Open to all children who need a place to do their homework or need help, do school projects, work on computers, book reports, etc.

School Vacation Program: When there is no school days the Boys & Girls Club is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Teenage Programs: The teen program runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Activities include homework center, game room, physical education, arts & crafts, seminars, cooking, etc.

Summer Program: The program is open to all children ages 6 to 13. It will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with an extended day option of 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
We will offer a wide variety of programs and activities for the participants. They will include arts & crafts, sports, swimming, games, special events, reading and fields trips.

Busing Program: During the School year, we provide busing from Bartlett Jr. Sr. High, Park Ave, Webster Middle School and St. Louis in Webster to the Boys & Girls Club after School. We also provide busing from North Village to the Club for the evening Teen Programs.

Food Program: Each day after school we provide a snack for all the participants. On full days and in the summer, we provide breakfast, lunch and a snack.

Boys & Girls Club of America Programs: We will also offer several programs provided by the National Office of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Project Learn: This is a comprehensive strategy to help children spend their non-school hours engaged in fun educational activities.

Power Hour: Power Hour helps club members 6 –12 be more successful in school by providing homework help and tutoring and encouraging the children to be self-directed learners.

Cavity free zone: This program aims to increase young people’s awareness of good oral health.

Triple Play: The Fitness Authority program is designed to provide alternatives to television or video games.

Smart Moves: This is a comprehensive prevention program that helps young people resist alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The program features engaging interactive small group activities designed to increase participants peer support, enhance their life skills, build their resiliency and strengthen their leadership skills.

Smart Girls: This is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls 8 to 12.

Torch Club: This is a small group leadership and service Club for youth ages 8 - 13.

Jr. Youth of the Year: A National youth recognition program