Teen Services & Programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley
High School Programs
Monday-ThursdayAvailable every night: Recording Studio, Intel Computer Clubhouse, Photoshop help, College Bound, Games Room and Gym
Mondays: Keystone Club 7-8 pm
Tuesdays: Cooking on a Budget 7-9 pm
Wednesdays: Yoga 7-8:30 pm & Tutoring 6:30-9pm
Thursdays: Breakdancing Class 7-9 pm
Classes for Sign-Up: Jewelry making, Make-up, hairdressing, show design.
Contact Teen Services Director Nick Haley for more information at nhaley@bgcsonoma.org or 938.8544 x121.
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Hours: Open for high school teens Monday-Thursday until 9pm and Friday until 7pm. On select Fridays each month, the Club extends its hours for teen events. See calendar for more details.
Fees: Membership fees for teens are $20/year. Fees can be waived after an amount of volunteer time is served at the Club.
Tutoring: Free drop-in tutoring available throughout the school year for members
Study Space: The Club offers a a quiet place to study or complete homework Monday-Thursday from 6pm-9pm in "The Club".
Evening Enrichment Programs (7-9 pm) :
Monday:
Food & Recipe blog in the Intel Computer Clubhouse
Basketball Open Gym
Tuesday:
Basketball Clinic
Wednesday:
Sports Night with Nick
Free Tutoring in Stash's Place
Girls Only Fitness with Sam
College & Career Speakers
Basketball Open Gym
Thursday:
Rock Wall with Drew
Baking with Ashley
Basketball Open Gym
Volunteering Opportunities: The
Club offers several opportunities for teen members to give back to
their Club and community. Teens may join Keystone Club to become part of
a national movement of service or may be interested in a personal
service project. Volunteer opportunities include helping members with
homework, mentoring younger members and leading or assisting with
programs. Qualifying teen volunteers may be referred to the "Big
Buddies" program, where they would be paired with a younger member of
the Club, working with them in the areas of academics, social recreation
and physical activity. For more information on how you can volunteer at the Club, email Nick Haley at nhaley@bgcsonoma.org or 707.938.8544 x121.
Senior Projects: The Club offers mentoring for high school senior projects. Teens can come to the Club for guidance and structure with their project from conception of project idea to completion. Projects at the Club have included Running Club, Talent Show and Musical Recording and Engineering. Other project areas include Culinary Arts, Mentoring, Fine Arts, Digital Arts, Video, Audio Recording, Fitness Instruction, Social Activism and Community Service. For more information on Senior Projects at the Club, email Nick Haley at nhaley@bgcsonoma.org or 707.938.8544 x121.
Keystone Club of Sonoma Valley
Keystone Clubs are chartered small group leadership development clubs for young people ages 14 to 18. Keystoners elect officers, choose their own activities and plan and implement community service projects. A national charter entitles a Keystone Club to participate in regional and national Keystone conferences. This teen leadership program is funded by the Taco Bell Foundation. Local projects have included beach and park clean-ups, coat and food drives and Club Dances, where teens from all over the Sonoma Valley area come to have fun with friends in a safe and positive environment. Keystone meets on Mondays at 7pm at the Maxwell Park Clubhouse.
Youth of the Year
Youth of the Year is BGCSV’s premier youth recognition program for Club members. All members can benefit from participation in this program, which promotes and celebrates service to Club, community and family; academic performance; moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. The Youth of the Year program is most effective when used as a year-round tool for fostering young people’s character, personal growth and leadership qualities. Local Clubs recognize members ages 14-18 who were Youths of the Month and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competition. State winners, who each receive $1,000 scholarships, participate in regional competitions. Five regional winners each receive an engraved plaque and a $10,000 scholarship and compete on the national level. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States. Reader’s Digest Foundation has sponsored the Youth of the Year program for more than 60 years.
Gene Truong named 2012 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley Youth of the Year!
Intel Computer Clubhouse
The Club hosts the Intel Computer Clubhouse, part of a world-wide network of Clubhouses creating opportunities for teens through the use of technology. Our Clubhouse consists of a recording studio, video editing lab, pc and mac computer stations, a Lego robotics workshop and plenty of room to explore personal creative potential. Please visit our Intel Computer Clubhouse section to learn more.