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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What programs does the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County offer?
What do these programs include?
How much does an annual membership cost?
Is the Club for all children?
Who are the kids that join the Club?
Do the younger and older Club members interact with each other?
How many children does the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County serve?
How does the Club experience help children?
When did the Club begin?
Where is the Club?
Where does the Club get its funding?
Do people remain connected to the Club?
What do these programs include?
How much does an annual membership cost?
Is the Club for all children?
Who are the kids that join the Club?
Do the younger and older Club members interact with each other?
How many children does the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County serve?
How does the Club experience help children?
When did the Club begin?
Where is the Club?
Where does the Club get its funding?
Do people remain connected to the Club?
See below.
Q: What programs does the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County offer?
A: The Club has a wide variety of programs for pre-teens and teens designed to enrich the lives of our kids in five comprehensive categories: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation.
Q: What do these programs include?
A: The range of Club programs, activities and services include educational support, tutoring, computer training, fine arts, athletics and a safe after-school environment.
Q: How much does an annual membership cost?
A: Only $25 per year gives a child a safe haven, delivering programs and activities.
Q: Is the Club for all children?
A: Yes. Our doors are always open to all children who come here in search of a positive place to make friends while learning and playing.
Q: Who are the kids that join the Club?
A: Our kids come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. More than half of the Club' s youth come from single-parent families; we are here to help regardless of a family' s level of need.
Q: Do the younger and older Club members interact with each other?
A: While supervised opportunities do exist for mentoring, role-modeling, and more, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County is fortunate to have program areas designed specifically for pre-teen and teen members.
Q: How many children does the Boys & Girls Club serve?
A: The Club serves more than 2,000 local children and their families each year.
Q: How does the Club experience help children?
A: The Club' s primary goal is helping children to succeed in life by building skills and behaviors that will encourage them to become productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Q: When did the Club begin?
A: Founded in 1958, the Club has established a tradition of caring and supportive involvement with area youth and their families. Thanks to the vision of Sylvester J. Christie and the support from the Royal Oak Optimist Club the Club has been dedicated to serving youth for 50 years.
Q: Where is the Club?
A: Youth and other programs currently run during the year at two locations in Royal Oak and Ferndale.
Q: What programs does the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County offer?
A: The Club has a wide variety of programs for pre-teens and teens designed to enrich the lives of our kids in five comprehensive categories: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation.
Q: What do these programs include?
A: The range of Club programs, activities and services include educational support, tutoring, computer training, fine arts, athletics and a safe after-school environment.
Q: How much does an annual membership cost?
A: Only $25 per year gives a child a safe haven, delivering programs and activities.
Q: Is the Club for all children?
A: Yes. Our doors are always open to all children who come here in search of a positive place to make friends while learning and playing.
Q: Who are the kids that join the Club?
A: Our kids come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. More than half of the Club
Q: Do the younger and older Club members interact with each other?
A: While supervised opportunities do exist for mentoring, role-modeling, and more, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County is fortunate to have program areas designed specifically for pre-teen and teen members.
Q: How many children does the Boys & Girls Club serve?
A: The Club serves more than 2,000 local children and their families each year.
Q: How does the Club experience help children?
A: The Club
Q: When did the Club begin?
A: Founded in 1958, the Club has established a tradition of caring and supportive involvement with area youth and their families. Thanks to the vision of Sylvester J. Christie and the support from the Royal Oak Optimist Club the Club has been dedicated to serving youth for 50 years.
Q: Where is the Club?
A: Youth and other programs currently run during the year at two locations in Royal Oak and Ferndale.
Q: Where does the Club get its funding?
A: The Club, an independent non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations who donate money as well as time, expertise and knowledge. The Club is a United Way For Southeastern Michigan partner.
Q: Do people remain connected to the Club?
A: Many do. The Club has alums numbering in the tens of thousands, living locally and across the country. Today, many of them are getting involved in assisting the Club through service on boards and committees and through financial support. In fact, if you are an alum of the Boys & Girls Club, let us know how you are doing. Email us at shannon.jovic@boysandgirlsclubs.us.
A: The Club, an independent non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations who donate money as well as time, expertise and knowledge. The Club is a United Way For Southeastern Michigan partner.
Q: Do people remain connected to the Club?
A: Many do. The Club has alums numbering in the tens of thousands, living locally and across the country. Today, many of them are getting involved in assisting the Club through service on boards and committees and through financial support. In fact, if you are an alum of the Boys & Girls Club, let us know how you are doing. Email us at shannon.jovic@boysandgirlsclubs.us.