FALL PROGRAM

GUIDE

2019

OF EAST AURORA

24 Paine Street || East Aurora, NY 14052 || 716-652-4180 || www.BGCEA.org

ThursdaySeptember5th

OPENING DAY

All current Club Memberships expire on

SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2019!elcome to the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora!! We open our doors on the first day of school, September 5, for our 80th year of service to the

youth of our community! Lots of exciting programs – tried and true popular ones that are part of the Boys & Girls Club tradition, along with some fun, new ones!

If you are a past Club member, your 2018-2019 membership will expire on September 30th. You must re-enroll your child annually. If you are new to the Club, come on in and try us on for size – spend a day here with one of your friends and check out what is going on. We want EVERYONE to be a member of the Club.

OUR STAFFGary D. SchutrumChief Executive Officer

Neil ParrishUnit Director

Deb BeckerSchool-Age Program Coordinator

Lillian O’ConnorOffice Manager

Kathy PomerhnChief Financial Officer

Christina PotempaResource Development Director

Lori SteinSpecial Events Coordinator

Matt DembrowAthletic Director

Gavin GriffinTeen Program Director

Allie EdenGirls Program DirectorPrevention Specialist

Adam WittmeyerSocial Rec. DirectorAlumni Director

Julie HanesEducation Director

Gail BaisterArts & Crafts Director

Jeff LorkaProgram Aide

Jim GuzzinoProgram Aide

Tim LilleyProgram Aide

To enable young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

The best way to keep up with all the things happening at the Club… Visit our website frequently www.BGCEA.org Like us on Facebook

OUR MISSION

MEMBERSHIP RATES EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Register your child for the Club before Sept. 30th and pay last year’s rate of $140.00 – 7th & 8th Grade members pay $70.00Full Program Year Membership Grades 2-6 after Oct. 1st - $150.00 Full Program Year Membership Grades 7-8 after Oct. 1st - $75.00 Half Year Membership Rate, effective February 1st - $75.00Late Program Year Membership Rate, effective April 1 – $40.00 Club Family Plan –First two children in the family pay full membership rate; Third Child - $75; four or more - $40 eachProgram membership fee - $40Grades 9-12 FREE – (Program fees may apply)If you only want to join the Club for one program, you can pay a program membership fee. You will only be able to come to the Club on the days and times that specific program is in session.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEES (subject to change)• Travel Basketball Leagues – Club Member $50; Non-Member $100• Girls Dance Program – Club Member $50; Non-Member grades 2-8 $100• Travel Lacrosse – Club Member $190; Non-Member $230• Peanut Patrol - $25 per session• Summer Camp – One week camps – Club Member $190; Non-Member $210.00• Summer Camp – Two week camps – Club Member $360; Non-Member $400.• Winter & Spring Break Field Trips – Schedule and Fees TBD• Middle School Dances - $7 per event

PROGRAM CALENDAR (subject to change)Opening Day – Thursday, September 5th Fall Session: Sept. 23 – Nov. 22Early Winter Session: Dec. 2 – Feb. 7Late Winter Session: Feb. 24 – April 30Spring Session: May 4 – June 12Club Closes for the Summer: June 12, 2020

CLUB HOURSThe Club follows the East Aurora Union Free School District CalendarSept. 5th - Oct. 18th – Mon-Fri – after school – 6PMOct. 21st – Apr. 9th – Mon-Fri – after school – 6PM, Mon- Thurs 7-9PMApril 20th – June 12th – Mon-Fri – after school – 6PM

Non School days, Holidays, Superintendent days 1PM-6PM½ days, Teacher Conference Days – Immediately following school dismissal – 6PMThe Club follows the East Aurora Union Free School calendar

AGE REQUIREMENTSAll youth ages 7 or in 2nd grade through 18 (grade 12) are eligible to become full members of the Club.

• Peanut Patrol is open to youth ages 5-7 (Kindergarten to Grade 2). • School-Age Program is for youth in grades K-4.

BECOMING A MEMBER• Complete and submit an on-line registration available on our website www.bgcea.org

(preferred method) OR• Download and complete a membership application available on our website, bring in or mail

to the Club at P.O. Box 36, East Aurora, NY 14052 along with your payment. • Memberships are not valid until completed registration and payment have been received. • Scholarships are available to families on the free/reduced lunch program at school. A copy of

the school confirmation letter is required. Scholarships are also available to families experiencing a financial hardship by submitting a Scholarship Application. Please contact loconnor@bgcea.org or 652-4180. An application will be forwarded to you. Your child’s membership will be pending until completed application is returned.

MEMBERSHIP• A membership card will be issued to all Elementary and new members within 3-5 days of

submitting your application and fee. Membership cards are available to be picked up at the front desk. (membership cards are not mailed home). Members should stop at the front desk to obtain instructions on signing in with either their card or their member #. Middle School & High School members will receive a new card upon request. All Elementary school members are encouraged to bring their card every day to eliminate delays and confusion when signing in.

• All members MUST sign in at the Front Desk when attending the Club. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE TRACK ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AT THE CLUB for both safety reasons and for funders who consider these numbers when making funding decisions.

• Membership expire on September 30, 2020.• Membership dues are non-refundable/non-transferable. • Rates and schedules are subject to change.

2020 SUMMER CAMP DATES (Tentative)

Boys 2-week sessionJune 29 – July 10

Girls 2-week sessionJuly 13 – July 24

Co-Ed 2-week session(Survivor Theme) July 27 – August 7

1 Week campers are welcome to attend any week.

TRIPLE PLAY

ATHLETICS (Sign Up at Club at front desk or email mdembrow@bgcea.org).

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Sponsored by the Buffalo Bills Foundation)

(Drop in)Daily physical challenge Boys & Girls Grades 5 – 8 Monday-Friday, 2:45 - 3:15Boys & Girls Grades 2 – 4 Monday-Friday, 4:45 - 5:15 Small gym/outdoors

SWOOSHCLUB

(Sign up)Sign up at Front Desk

or email Matt at mdembrow@bgcea.org.

Club members grades 2-9 are needed to volunteer their time to help referee games, record stats, keep time and score on the clock.

CO-EDDODGEBALL

(Drop in)Daily in the Multi-Purpose Gym 3:45 – 4:15 PMBoys & Girls – all grade levels

Boys – grades 2 – 4 Mon./Wed./Fri. 4:45– 5:45 PM Boys – grades 5 – 6 Mon./Wed./Fri. 3:15 – 4:45 PM Boys – grades 7 – 9 Tues./Thurs. 3:15 – 4:15 PM Girls – grades 2 – 4 Tues./Thurs. 5:15 – 5:45 PM Girls – grades 5 – 8 Tues./Thurs. 4:15 – 5:15 PM

(Sign up)

BLUE DEVILBASKETBALL CLINIC(Sign up)Learn to play, further develop your fundamental skills. Learn from some of the best local HS Coaches. Boys & Girls in grades 2 – 8 Mon./Wed. 6:00 – 7:15 PMCost - $75.00 (Club membership not required)(Watch our website for additional information and registration forms from the Blue Devil Basketball Boosters)

TRAVEL & HOUSEBASKETBALL PROGRAMProgram Fee required: Member $50 Non-member $100. Begins early NovemberDownload B-Ball registration form from our website www.bgcea.org and return to the Club with payment. Registration forms will also be available at the front desk.

Practice times and dates are tentative and subject to change. Boys 2nd-4th grade – Friday afternoon practices 4:45 – 5:45 PM or 5:45 – 6:45 PM;Games are played on Saturday Mornings. Boys 5th-6th grade– Monday & Wednesday Evening practices 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM;Games on Wednesday Evening and Saturday mornings. Girls 5th-6th - Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:45 – 7:15 PM;Games on Wednesday Evenings and Saturday mornings.Girls 2nd-4th House Basketball – Begins end of January, 2020

COACHES ARE NEEDED - email Matt at mdembrow@bgcea.org if interested.

OPEN GYM(Drop in)

Monday – Friday 2:45 – 3:15 PM (Main Gym)

3:15 – 3:45 (Multi-Purpose Gym)

OUTDOORPLAY AREA

(Drop-in) Weather permitting

Monday – Friday, Time - TBA

DANCE PROGRAM (Sign Up)Boys & Girls ages 3 & up. Classes Begin in October and are held on Mondays or Wednesdays at the Boys & Girls Club. Program fee required: Member $50.00 Non-Member grades 2 – 8 $100.00 More information to follow on our website www.bgcea.org or email loconnor@bgcea.org.* Subject to change

KB SKI CLUB(Sign up) Thursday evenings 3:45 – 9:00 PMfor Boys & Girls in grades 5-10Transportation provided to and from KB by Sandy Bauerschmidt in Club van(s). Program starts Jan. 2, 2020 (weather permitting). More information to follow on our website www.bgcea.org or email loconnor@bgcea.org.

GAMESROOM (Drop in)

Social Recreational Programming for Youth in Grades 2-4 - Check out the Games Room with great activities to keep you busy and having fun with your friends. Challenge yourself, the staff, other members in a variety of Gamesroom challenges.

Hoops Fever Challenge, Connect 4 Tournament, Witt’s Trivia Challenge, Carpet Ball Tournament, Farkle, Air Hockey Tournament, Elimination, Wii Tournament, Observation Quiz, Star Club, Pac Man Tournament, Beat the Staff, 3 Ball Pool Challenge

Check the daily program board for programs and times. Monday – Friday 2:45 – 5:45 PM.

PEANUT PATROL (Sign Up)A program designed for new and potential Club members in grades K-2.Spend a little time in each area of the Club to become familiar with the programs we offer. Program fee required: $25.00 per session, begins Sept 25th.Spots are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Download registration from our website, www.bgcea.org. Registration forms are also available at the Club front desk.

MUSIC PLAY ROOM(Drop In) Boys & Girls Grades 2 – 8Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 – 5:15 PMLearn to play a variety of musical instruments under the supervision of talented local musicians. Perform with your peers live on stage in the teen room.

TRIPLE PLAY (Sign up)Monthly Social Recreation TournamentsBoys & Girls: Grades 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 Sign-up in the gamesroom or email Adam @ awittmeyer@bgcea.org

Week of Sept. 23rd Basketball Shoot-OutWeek of October 21st : Pac Man TournamentWeek of November 25th: Ping Pong TournamentWho will be crowned Champion?

RSABe There, Ready, Set, Action! RSA teaches resiliency to children coping with death, divorce, deployment or hardship. Club members learn to be READY to respond, SET with the skills to heal, and ACTION to help others. For more information, contact Christina Potempa at cpotempa@bgcea.org.

ARTS & CRAFTS (Drop in)Boys & Girls grades 2 – 8 Monday – Friday 2:30 – 5:30 PMUse your creative talents to complete a craft project by working with clay, the potter’s wheel, ceramics, beads, drawing and painting, Pancake Art, Wood, Felt & Foam Fun, soap & paper making, bath bombs & lip balms. Special event Friday’s: cookie decorating, candy art, jewelry, Annual Art Exhibit & Field Trips to Albright Knox & the Lancaster Opera House.

COOKING CLASSES (Sign Up) Sign up with Allie at the Club or by emailing aeden@bgcea.org.

Grades 2 – 4: Tuesday 4:15 - 5:15 PM

Grades 5 – 8: Thursday 4:15 - 5:15 PMCAMP AUTUMN

Spend Fridays @ Camp Ska-No-Ka-San with Allie Eden. Program begins 9/27, 3:45 – 6:00 PM and will run for 6 weeks (weather permitting). Transportation provided by Club van. Program fee of $15.00 & registration form must be completed to attend. Spots are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Registration forms are available at the Front Desk or on our website www.bgcea.org.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGPOWER HOUR (Drop in) Boys & Girls, Grades 2 and upNeed help with your homework? Need a quieter place to read? Like to work on computers, build your own website or video game! Play some educational games with your peers. Join Power Hour and Julie will help you improve your performance at school.Monday - Friday 2:45 - 5:45pm

MY.FUTURE (Sign up) Boys & Girls grades 2 and up. Sign up in the Computer Lab. My. Future is an online curriculum created by Boys & Girls Clubs of America to give youth the technology skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world. Through personalized and engaging hands-on experiences My.Future teaches youth valuable digital skills and helps them understand their media world, identify and develop interests and earn certifications as they progress. Days and Times TBA

HOUR OF CODE (Sign up) Boys & Girls in grade 2 and up. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:15 – 4:45 PM. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with the Hour of Code program to teach kids the basics of computer science! The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries.

BOYS:Grades 2–4 Thursday 4:45 - 5:15PMGrades 5-6 Thursday 4:15 - 4:45PM

Grades 7–8 Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45PM

GIRLS:Grades 2 – 4 Monday 4:45 - 5:15PM Grades 5-6 Monday 4:15 - 4:45PM Grades 7-8 Monday 3:45 - 4:15PM

SMART MOVES (Sign up)Smart Moves program is designed to help youth identify and resist peer and social media pressures that promote high-risk behavior by providing age appropriate information and resistance skills needed to say “NO” to these pressures.

The Ultimate Teen Program Boys & Girls grades 9 – 12Sunday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 PMKeystone Club is BGCA’s ultimate teen program. Unique leadershipdevelopment experience that provides activities in both in and out of the Club in 3 focus areas: Academic success, career preparation, and community service. If interested contact Gavin at ggriffin@bgcea.org.

TRIPLE PLAY (Drop In) Daily Social Recreation ChallengesBoys and Girls grades 5-8 Monday – Friday 2:45 – 5:45 PMChallenge yourself, the Staff, other members in a variety of Teen Room Challenges including: UNO Attack, Flip Cup Challenge, Bonk, Jr. Staff/Madden Tournament, Minute-to-Win-it, Super Kixx Pro Soccer, ODD Questions, 5 Second Rule, Catch Phrase, Coin Toss, NBA 2K Tournament, NHL Tournament, Open Mic Talk Shows, Card Games.Check out the program schedule on the Teen Room bulletin board for days and times.

5TH QUARTER NIGHTSMonthly H. S. Teen Night following Home/Away football & basketball gamesCamp Night, Mighty Taco Night, Gamesroom Tournament Nights, Holiday Sweater Party, Open Stage Night, Bubble Soccer Night, Team Dodgeball Tournament, Encore Talent Show Night, Back Yard Cook-out. Specific dates & times TBA.

JUNIOR STAFF (Sign up)Sponsored by Erie County Youth BureauBoys & Girls grades 5 – 8; Monday afternoon meetings at 3:15PMSign up in the Teen Room or email Adam at awittmeyer@bgcea.org for more information and application. Help manage the snack bar, learn how to run a small business, prepare for a job and learn how to be a great employee!

TEEN COUNCIL MEETING (Drop in)Boys & Girls grades 5–8: Wednesdays 3:15-3:45PMShare your thoughts and ideas on how we can make the Club a better place for you! Weekly meetings to discuss program wants and desires, changes, etc. Bring your ideas. If interested email Neil at nparrish@bgcea.org.

TEEN PROGRAMS & EVENTS…

SPECIALGYM TIMES Have a group of 10 or more that wants to use the Gym. Contact Matt at mdembrow@bgcea.org

TORCH CLUB Boys & Girls grades 7-8 Wednesday Evenings 7:30-9:00PMTorch Club is a small group that meets weekly to discuss current issues and events, develop leadership skills, provide help and support in the Club and in our Community. If interested contact Gavin at ggriffin@bgcea.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCESWelcome Back – Friday, September 13thOctober Dance – Friday, October 18th

Thanksgiving Dance – Friday, November 22nd Holiday Dance – Friday, December 20th

Dates are subject to change, refer to our website www.bgcea.org for the most up-to-date information.7-10 PM Admission $7.00 – Club membership not required.

SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM The Club offers a quality before and after school program at Parkdale Elementaryand at the Club on Paine St. to care for your child in a nurturing environmentdesigned to meet their physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs. Contact Deb Becker, School-Age Program Coordinatorat 655-5051 or dbecker@bgcea.org.

HALLOWEEN PARTYFriday, October 25th

4-6PM, no fee. Bring a friend.

All are invited to attend.

SUPPORT OUR CLUB…

ELECTRIC BIKE RAFFLEto benefit the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora Alumni& Friends Club. All proceeds will support Mental Health & Wellness services as well as Girls Programming at the Club!

Tickets $10. Each or 3 for $25. Available at the Club or online at www.bgcea.org. Drawing Saturday 9/21/19

during National Kids Day at Camp Ska-No-Ka-San.

Bike generously donated bySammy’s Car Wash & Erie County Scooters.

The heriTage ClubJoin the Heritage Club! It’s easy to include a bequest in your will to the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora. Your gift ensures that future generations will have the opportunity to live successful and productive lives in a safe, positive and caring environment.Interested? Contact Christina Potempa 652-4180 or cpotempa@bgcea.org.

GREAT FUTURES ANNUAL CAMPAIGNPlease consider making a donation to the Club to support all of the great programs and services provided to local youth everyday! Join a giving society level or make a direct contribution through our Donate Now button on our website www.bgcea.org. For more information on how you can make a difference contact Christina Potempa at cpotempa@bgcea.org. Great Futures start at the Club!

Thousands of Great Futures started at the Club – Did your Great Future start here? Interested in joining and

reconnecting with friends form the past. Come out and support our events. November 27th at the Club, Quarterly

events, Happy Hours, Raffles, Super Bowl Pools, NCAA Pools.

Contact Adam Wittmeyer at awittmeyer@bgcea.orgfor more information.

WHAT DO WE PROVIDE? Safe places to play, laugh, discover, and learn during the out-of-school time and summer.

Life-changing programs helping youth advance in three key outcome areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

Opportunities to build new skills for kids to succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.

Ongoing, supportive relationships with caring adults and friends that foster a sense of belonging, responsibility, civility, and civic engagement.

75% of teen members volunteered

in the Club or community in the past 12 months

99% of Club members feel

they belong here!

95% of Club members report

that they can stand up for what they think is right.

WHAT IS OUR CLUB’S IMPACT?

The Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora is committed to changing the lives of our local youth. In order to ensure our impact, we must take into account our member’s experiences. By measuring how much Club kids and teens are achieving, we can determine how effectively the Club is helping them build a great future.

WHO DO WE SERVICE?LYLA, AGE 9After school, Lyla heads straight to the Club and upstairs to the Music Room. She enjoys learning about music and playing different instruments. Lyla now has the confidence to perform on our Talent Nights.

EVAN, AGE 14Evan is one of our Keystone Club members. With guidance from Staff, Keystone Club aims to positively impact teens, their Club, and community. Keystone has taught Evan responsibility and leadership.

AMELIA, AGE 10We can always find Amelia in the Computer Lab. She enjoys My.Future, a computer science program providing coding and educational games. Thanks to this program, Amelia is learning science in a different environment after school.