Programs & Services

Program Information

Child Care Programs

¨ Before School Program (Grades kindergarten-sixth) operates from 7:00 a.m. to start of school when school is in session.

¨ "School’s In...” After School Program.

(Grades kindergarten-fifth) operates from school dismissal to 6:00 p.m. when school is in session.

¨ “School’s Out...” Summer Recreation Program (Grades kindergarten-tenth) six-week summer program.

¨ “Winter Day Program” (Grades kindergarten-eighth) operates from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the Holiday Recess from school.

¨ “February Day Program” (Grades kindergarten-eighth) operates from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the Winter Recess from school.

¨ “Spring Day Program” (Grades kindergarten-eighth) operates from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the Spring Recess from school.

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Learning Center

The Learning Center is a great place to do homework and to get extra help for all kindergarten through twelfth grade members. Our computer lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, internet access, and provides a quiet place for learning and exploring the many benefits of computers. In order to participate, the members complete a self-taught computer course entitled, “Net Smartz,” and all parents are required to sign an internet safety policy. The Learning Center is open Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Registration for all programs and trips is on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment is limited, so we suggest you register early. Checks are to be made payable to BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OB-EN. There are no refunds for absences, changes, withdrawals or termination. We reserve the right to cancel classes and trips with insufficient enrollment and to modify classes, as necessary. You may not bring guests or siblings to programs, classes, or trips.

The Boys & Girls Club cannot assume responsibility for lost or stolen items. Please label personal belongings with your child’s name. Items of value should not be brought to the Club. Please note that the use of “Heelyz” sneakers, as well as electronic equipment, such as video games and their components, iPods, MP3 players, Gameboys, etc. are NOT permitted.

Bilingual Outreach Program

This program encourages Spanish-speaking youngsters and their families to participate in Club activities

promoting intercultural understanding.  Maria Schaentzler,the new Bilingual Outreach Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Club, is eager to begin working with the Hispanic community and to integrate the Boys & Girls Club into the lives of their children.  It is her goal to make members and parents aware of all the programs and services that are available for them at our Club.

She will gladly work towards promoting cultural awareness with the children and assist them and their families with any concerns and or needs they may have. She will work in conjunction with public and private agencies to promote the Bilingual Outreach Program and the services that the Club offers to the community.

She is very happy to make families aware and understand the advantages of joining such a wonderful program that will enrich their children’s lives, emotionally, physically and developmentally. She hopes to be of assistance to you.  Please feel free to contact her at the Boys & Girls Club at 516-922-9285, at extension 13, or via email at MariaS@bgcoben.org .

Maria Schaentzler, la nueva Coordinadora Bilingue del Programa del Boys & Girls Club.  Esta muy contenta y entusiasmada para empanzar a trabajar con la comunidad Hispana y para integrar el Boys and Girls Club en la vida de sus ninos.  Es el objetivo de ella a enterar los miembros y los padres de los programas y servicios que son disponible para ellos en el Club. Ella contentamente trabajaria sobre promober cultural conocimiento a los ninos y assistir los y las familias con cualquier preocupaciones y necesidades que necesiten asistencia. Ella va a trabajar en conjuncion con las agencias publicas y privadas a promober el Programa de Bilingue y los servicios que el Club le ofrece a la comunidad.

Ella quiere que las familias tengan conocimiento y que puedan entender las adventajas de incorporarse a un programa tan maravilloso que le va a enriquecer las vidas de sus ninos, emocionalmente, fisicamente y desalloradamente. Ella puede asisitirlos con cualquier preguntas o preocupaciones que tengan.  Se pueden comunicar con ella al Boys and Girls Club 516-922-9285 extension 13, o por corre electronico a MariaS@bgcoben.org.