Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland
www.bgcsm.net

From agency: Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Resource Details
Description OVERVIEW: Provides a safe place for area children ages 6 to 18 to go after school and during the summer. Offers a variety of recreational activities, educational tutoring and guidance in making appropriate choices. Emphasizes values and character development for youth; educational activities attempt to instill self-reliance, leadership and civic responsibility.

The organization serves youth at seven club sites throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Provides after school programs from 3PM-7PM; a six-week summer day camp operates in each county Mon-Fri, 7:30AM-5:30PM.

SERVICES:
1) CHARACTER and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Includes the Keystone Club, where members ages 11 to 13 elect officers, plan and implement their own activities and community service projects.

2) EDUCATION and CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Provides a learning center dedicated to helping youth improve their study habits, do well in school, and make good life choices.
Offers CareerLaunch program for teens ages 13-18. This program includes a website that allows teens to take an interest survey, explore careers, identify training or college requirements, seek out financial aid and play skills-building games.

3) HEALTH and LIFE SKILLS: Encourages young people to engage in positive behaviors by offering prevention programs.

4) ARTS AND CRAFTS: Offers instruction in a variety of creative activities. Call for information.

5) RECREATIONAL SPORTS: Offers a variety of sports. Call for information.

6) SUMMER CAMP 2017: Camp runs from July 3 - August 11. Registration is now open and there is an "early bird price" for anyone who registers before May 31. Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9AM-4:30PM. Pre and Post Care (7:30AM-6PM) will be offered at an additional fee of $25 each per child per week.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Calvert County
Maryland - Charles County
Maryland - Saint Marys County
 
Hours Of Operation Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Mon: 10AM 6PM
Tue: 10AM 6PM
Wed: 10AM 6PM
Thu: 10AM 6PM
Fri: 10AM 6PM
Program
Eligibility Youth 5 to 18 years old. Immunization records required.
Program Fees $25 Annual Membership Fee, $25 Weekly Attendance Fee
Application Process Walk in or call for more Information
Documents Required Call for information.
Volunteer Requirements 18 and older.
Volunteer Duties Call for details.
Programs at this agency Glenarden-Ardmore Boys and Girls Club
Silver Hill Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Youth Development
Boys and Girls Clubs of Cecil & Harford County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore, Youth Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore, Summer Camp
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, After School Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Summer Camp


Contact Information
Business 410-257-0007
Fax Number 410-286-5229
Main 410-257-0007
Clubhouse 410-286-9880
Main Email Address info@bgcsm.net
Main Contact Name Christine Michelsen
Main Contact Title Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Main Contact Phone 410-286-9880
Main Contact Email Address cmichelsen@bgcsm.net
Director or Senior Administrator Name Joy Hill Whitaker
Director or Senior Administrator Title Chief Executive Officer
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-286-9880
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address jhill@bgcsm.net
Sites offering this Program 9021 Dayton Avenue