Bilingual Outreach Program: This program encouraged Spanish-speaking youngsters and their families to participate in Club activities promoting intercultural understanding. Our Bilingual Outreach Coordinator was available to translate Club literature into Spanish and to assist families with pertinent Club paperwork and registration forms.
Child Care Programs: The Club is extremely proud of our licensed Before and After School Programs. Our Before School Program has an average enrollment of approximately 33 youngsters. Children are dropped off as early as 7:00 a.m., are supervised by caring Club personnel, receive a nutritious breakfast, and take part in age-appropriate educational and recreational activities. Homework help is available each day, as well. Our After School Program, with a 2021 average enrollment of 54 children, is effective, affordable, and popular with parents and children, alike. The tuition for these programs is extremely reasonable, with scholarships available for families who qualify for financial assistance.
Coffee Socials: The Club began offering Coffee Socials periodically to engage parents and obtain feedback about the programs offered. To date, more than 100 parents have participated and provided the Club and its employees with valuable feedback to ensure the programs are meeting the needs of the families it serves.
“Friday Night Fun” Program: This is a fun-filled, age-appropriate program conducted almost every Friday evening that school was in session for Mini Members (3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old, not yet in kindergarten) and members in grades K-6. For a nominal fee, parents enrolled their children for an evening of fun, including planned activities and dinner.
Full and Half-Day Programs during School Holidays and Recesses: Full and Half-day programs were conducted to provide care for youngsters whose parents must work during school recesses and vacations. The program operated from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with scholarships available. Half-day sessions were available in the morning, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and in the afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for members who were not in need of child care all day, but were looking for fun and engaging activities in which to participate. “Mini Members” were offered a half day morning or afternoon program option during school recess from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The flexibility to find something that meets their needs was definitely appreciated by parents and, without a doubt, this was an exciting way for members to spend their school vacations!
Member of the Month Program: Each month, the Club nominates one member as its "Member of the Month." This member is chosen by Club staff, based on a member’s character, willingness to help, and positive attitude.
Mini Member Programs: This feeder program serves children, ages 3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old and not yet in kindergarten, and is operated by trained professionals. Mini Members are invited to participate in age-appropriate activities during school recess and summer camp programs where “minis” enjoy a morning session of fun and engaging activities that keep with a weekly theme.
Nutrition Program-Monthly Healthy Meals: During the Club’s Before School Program, a healthy breakfast is served to participants, and a healthy snack is served daily during the After School Program. Throughout the year, cooking classes and workshops are offered where healthy selections and alternatives are discussed and offered. During the summer, the Club offered “Try It Tuesday” opportunities where members got to experience different healthy food options that they might not have tried before.
Summer Camp: Camp is comprised of on-site activities based on weekly themes. Our program for members in grades K-12 operated from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with the option to add Extended Care, which allowed children to arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. and/or stay as late as 6:00 p.m. Our Mini Member program was available to members, ages 3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old and not yet in kindergarten. Families who demonstrated a need, had the cost of camp (which is already affordable) subsidized from 10 to 90 percent through our scholarship program. Flexible options allowed families the opportunity to sign up day by day, or just for the afternoon to better fulfill their child care needs. The option to purchase lunch was also available.
Torch and Keystone Clubs: Torch and Keystone Clubs are comprised of young members, ages 12–18, who planned and implemented community service projects. In 2021, 69 tween and teen members participated in these Clubs. For example, each year around the holidays, these young adults conduct a canned food drive, organize food packages and distribute same to needy families who have been identified as Club scholarship recipients. In addition, canned goods are donated to a local food pantry. The Club continued a partnership with C2 Education of Jericho and provided workshops to members on a variety of topics that better prepared them for continuing their education. Some examples of the topics offered included: The Difference Between the ACT and SAT, How to Build a College Resume, and Study Practices for Mid-Term Exams.
Youth of the Year Program: Sponsored by Disney and administered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the national program recognizes exemplary character, superior leadership skills, outstanding service to the Boys & Girls Club and the community, and academic achievement. This is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive! Each year, the Club sends a candidate to Albany, New York, to compete against other Boys & Girls Club youth for the New York State Youth of the Year title.
Junior Youth of the Year: In 2021, the Club introduced a new component to its member recognition programs, the Junior Youth of the Year award. This award is presented to one member, ages 10-13, who shows dedication to the Club, commitment to good character and emerging leadership skills.
Safety Driving Initiative: In 2021, the Club facilitated a teen driving safety program, called “UPS Road Code.” The program focuses on different safety principles, from basic instruction to the consequences of risky behaviors, such as talking on cell phones, texting or drinking while driving. Completion of the program earns participants a certificate for 10% off their car insurance when they start driving. The program was open to youth ages 13-18 and included an interactive driving simulator.
Child Care Programs: The Club is extremely proud of our licensed Before and After School Programs. Our Before School Program has an average enrollment of approximately 33 youngsters. Children are dropped off as early as 7:00 a.m., are supervised by caring Club personnel, receive a nutritious breakfast, and take part in age-appropriate educational and recreational activities. Homework help is available each day, as well. Our After School Program, with a 2021 average enrollment of 54 children, is effective, affordable, and popular with parents and children, alike. The tuition for these programs is extremely reasonable, with scholarships available for families who qualify for financial assistance.
Coffee Socials: The Club began offering Coffee Socials periodically to engage parents and obtain feedback about the programs offered. To date, more than 100 parents have participated and provided the Club and its employees with valuable feedback to ensure the programs are meeting the needs of the families it serves.
“Friday Night Fun” Program: This is a fun-filled, age-appropriate program conducted almost every Friday evening that school was in session for Mini Members (3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old, not yet in kindergarten) and members in grades K-6. For a nominal fee, parents enrolled their children for an evening of fun, including planned activities and dinner.
Full and Half-Day Programs during School Holidays and Recesses: Full and Half-day programs were conducted to provide care for youngsters whose parents must work during school recesses and vacations. The program operated from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with scholarships available. Half-day sessions were available in the morning, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and in the afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for members who were not in need of child care all day, but were looking for fun and engaging activities in which to participate. “Mini Members” were offered a half day morning or afternoon program option during school recess from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The flexibility to find something that meets their needs was definitely appreciated by parents and, without a doubt, this was an exciting way for members to spend their school vacations!
Member of the Month Program: Each month, the Club nominates one member as its "Member of the Month." This member is chosen by Club staff, based on a member’s character, willingness to help, and positive attitude.
Mini Member Programs: This feeder program serves children, ages 3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old and not yet in kindergarten, and is operated by trained professionals. Mini Members are invited to participate in age-appropriate activities during school recess and summer camp programs where “minis” enjoy a morning session of fun and engaging activities that keep with a weekly theme.
Nutrition Program-Monthly Healthy Meals: During the Club’s Before School Program, a healthy breakfast is served to participants, and a healthy snack is served daily during the After School Program. Throughout the year, cooking classes and workshops are offered where healthy selections and alternatives are discussed and offered. During the summer, the Club offered “Try It Tuesday” opportunities where members got to experience different healthy food options that they might not have tried before.
Summer Camp: Camp is comprised of on-site activities based on weekly themes. Our program for members in grades K-12 operated from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with the option to add Extended Care, which allowed children to arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. and/or stay as late as 6:00 p.m. Our Mini Member program was available to members, ages 3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old and not yet in kindergarten. Families who demonstrated a need, had the cost of camp (which is already affordable) subsidized from 10 to 90 percent through our scholarship program. Flexible options allowed families the opportunity to sign up day by day, or just for the afternoon to better fulfill their child care needs. The option to purchase lunch was also available.
Torch and Keystone Clubs: Torch and Keystone Clubs are comprised of young members, ages 12–18, who planned and implemented community service projects. In 2021, 69 tween and teen members participated in these Clubs. For example, each year around the holidays, these young adults conduct a canned food drive, organize food packages and distribute same to needy families who have been identified as Club scholarship recipients. In addition, canned goods are donated to a local food pantry. The Club continued a partnership with C2 Education of Jericho and provided workshops to members on a variety of topics that better prepared them for continuing their education. Some examples of the topics offered included: The Difference Between the ACT and SAT, How to Build a College Resume, and Study Practices for Mid-Term Exams.
Youth of the Year Program: Sponsored by Disney and administered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the national program recognizes exemplary character, superior leadership skills, outstanding service to the Boys & Girls Club and the community, and academic achievement. This is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive! Each year, the Club sends a candidate to Albany, New York, to compete against other Boys & Girls Club youth for the New York State Youth of the Year title.
Junior Youth of the Year: In 2021, the Club introduced a new component to its member recognition programs, the Junior Youth of the Year award. This award is presented to one member, ages 10-13, who shows dedication to the Club, commitment to good character and emerging leadership skills.
Safety Driving Initiative: In 2021, the Club facilitated a teen driving safety program, called “UPS Road Code.” The program focuses on different safety principles, from basic instruction to the consequences of risky behaviors, such as talking on cell phones, texting or drinking while driving. Completion of the program earns participants a certificate for 10% off their car insurance when they start driving. The program was open to youth ages 13-18 and included an interactive driving simulator.
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Facility Usage
The gymnasium of the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich, can be made available for use by other youth-oriented, not-for-profit, and community organizations on a case by case basis. The ultimate decision whether to grant this permission rests exclusively with the Executive Committee of the Club’s Board of Trustees. In considering the request of any group to use the facilities, the Club will take into account the nature of the proposed use of the facilities, the compatibility of the requests with the Club’s operation, the nature of the organization making the inquiry and the conditions under which the facilities are to be used. Please contact the Club at 516-922-9285 if you are interested in learning more about renting out the facility. |
Terms & Conditions
You must be a Boys & Girls Club member in order to participate in any Club activities or programs. A membership fee and completion of the membership application, bluecard and signed receipt of the member/parent handbook, are required to join. Mini members (3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old, not yet in kindergarten) require a current physical. Membership is valid until 12/31 of the current year. The Club reserves the right to cancel events with insufficient enrollment and to modify events, as necessary. There are no refunds for absences, changes, withdrawals or terminations. |
