Community Open House

For Immediate Release

Contact: Tammy Findlay
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County
1605 William Way, Ste B
Mt Vernon, WA 98273
360-419-3723 x6
www.skagitclubs.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County open Summer enrollment

Every day, 15 million kids nationwide (1 out of 4) leave school with no place to go, putting them at risk of being unsupervised, unguided and unsafe. During the summer, an alarming 43 million (3 out of 4) kids in America lack access to summer learning programs, increasing their risk of learning loss and putting them at a disadvantage before the school year starts. The way a child spends their time after school and during the summer can significantly impact the path they take. Now with summer programs in La Conner, Mt Vernon, Anacortes & Sedro-Woolley the Clubs are set to serve youth with Targeted Programs focusing on strong outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County wants you to know that when School is out, Clubs are in.

Monthly membership fees are $25 and scholarships are available. Open Clubhouse hours are from 1:30pm to 6pm daily (6:30pm in Sedro-Woolley). This Summer all four Clubs will offer an additional morning program from 7am to 1:30pm, including fun themed activities, snacks and meals, and field trips. The cost is $100 per week. Clubs also have dedicated Teen only centers and hours featuring field trips, volunteer opportunities and homework help. Teen membership is only $10 for the entire year.

Additionally at the Mount Vernon Clubhouse will be offering a program called Summer Brain Gain, a six-week series of engaging modules designed to positively affect students entering grades 1-6. As part of a study by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Clubhouse was selected as one of just 25 pilot locations nationwide. The program is intended to help combat Summer Learning Loss, when all students typically experience a decline in academic ability. The program is available to youth who enroll in both Morning Program and Open Clubhouse.

Parents can sign up for the morning program and additional field trips online at www.skagitclubs.org. New members must visit their corresponding Club to register. Please call 360-419-3723 for more information.