Chartered Boys & Girls Clubs are guided by two primary principles: (1) The Club is specifically for boys and girls, and (2) The Club is
for all boys and girls. The first principle simply means that the Club will used by youth up to age 18 during operating hours. There will be some situations in
which adults and youth are involved in joint programs, but those are special events. During off hours, adults or other entities can use the Club. The second
principle - for all boys and girls - means that all youth can afford to become members and that it matters not where they live. Everyone can join.
Volunteers: Volunteers are nearly as important to the Club as the staff as they form meaningful relationships with the Club members and have a positive impact
on their lives. All volunteers are carefully screened and must undergo a criminal background check (local and federal) prior to having access to the Club
members.
Daily Programs Sheet
Power Hour Homework Program - This program is held Monday through Thursday from 2:30-4:00 p.m. When members arrive at the Club, they must complete their homework
prior to participating in recreational activities. If they don’t have homework, they must read for a minimum of 30 minutes. Club members earn points for doing
their assignments that they can redeem for prizes and field trips. A certified teacher from Alexandria Public Schools conducts the program
SOL Prep - Members of a national sorority meet with the Club members twice per week to prepare them for the upcoming SOL’s and to assist with reading and math.
Tutoring is also available for members.
Art & Crafts Program - Projects include drawing, painting, Club decoration, field trips to art museums, and holiday and special occasion art.
Leadership Clubs - This program is designed to help Club members to become youth leaders. Parliamentary procedure is taught and community service is stressed.
Club members are given positive alternatives to at-risk activities such as gang involvement and violent behavior. Leadership Club members are encouraged to take
the PSAT and SAT exams early in their high school years in order to qualify academically for college.
Sports Leagues - All Club members, regardless of skill level, are given the opportunity to participate the Club’s sports leagues; leagues include flag football
and basketball. An awards program concludes all leagues. In addition, the Club has fielded two AAU teams that participate in tournaments throughout the
state.
SMART Moves - (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) - This is an awareness program that deals with all ages and helps to arm Club members with the skills to
resist drugs, alcohol, tobacco and premarital sex.
Dance Class - Club members are involved in modern, hip-hop, and jazz dance styles.
Youth of the Year/Month - An outstanding teenager is chosen to represent the Club as its most outstanding youth. Scholarships are given to the winner each
year.
Field Trips - Field trips include college visits, museums, amusement parks, skating, and pro sports events. Members also went on a trip to Cuba in which all
expenses were paid and they were allowed to play in an International Basketball Tournament.
Money Matters - This program helps to improve youth financial management skills. Sessions are designed to be engaging, hands on, and geared towards youth from
ages 11-18. This program is a collaboration between the Club and the Charles Schwab Foundation.
Youth Employment Program - Members are provided the opportunity to compete for summer jobs and receive job preparation skills.
Triple Play Program - Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Kraft Foods, this program is a health and wellness program designed to empower young people to make informed
decisions about their physical, mental, and social well being. It is designed to improve youth’s knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition, and the
importance of physical fitness.
*Week one / Welcome Week (June 23-27)
*Swimming Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Orientation "get to know you day" |
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(Monday) |
| Hands on the Wall |
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(Tuesday) |
| Memory Ball/Hands on the Wall |
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(Wednesday) |
| Welcome Cook out (free) |
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(Thursday) |
| Six Flags Trip $28.00 (Extra $7.00 for all you can eat Park Meal Plan) |
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(Friday) |
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| *Week two / Star Week (June 30 – July 4) |
| Dance Contest & Musical Chairs |
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(Monday) |
| Family Feud Competition |
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(Tuesday) |
| Independence Day Cookout (free) |
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(Wednesday) |
| Movie Trip $8.00 |
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(Thursday) |
| Closed Have a Great 4th of July |
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(Friday) |
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| *Week three / Competition Week (July 7 – 11) |
| Wiffleball Tourney (all ages) |
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(Monday) |
| Ice Skating $8.00 |
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(Tuesday) |
| Basketball Tourney (ages 11 – 13) |
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(Wednesday) |
| Basketball Tourney (ages 8-10) |
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(Thursday) |
| Battle For the Belts (pool, ping pong and basketball) |
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(Friday) |
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| *Week four/ Water Week (July 14 – 18) |
| Water Balloon Battle (free) |
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(Monday) |
| Cameron Run Water Park $10.00 |
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(Tuesday) |
| Musical Chairs Water style and Water Games |
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(Wednesday) |
| Splash Down Trip $20.00 (Includes Park Meal Plan) |
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(Thursday) |
| Super Soaker Day (free) |
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(Friday) |
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| Week five / Adventure Week (July 21 – 25) |
| Defend the Flag Game |
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(Monday) |
| Smithsonian Trip (free) |
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(Tuesday) |
| Camping Trip $40.00 ages 9 & up (includes meals) |
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(Wed - Thurs) |
| Outside Scavenger Hunt |
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(Friday) |
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| Week Six/ Sports Week (July 28 – Aug 1) |
| Club Wide Kick Ball Game |
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(Monday) |
| Battle For the Belts |
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(Tuesday) |
| Hoop it up 3 on 3 Tournament |
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(Wednesday) |
| Basketball Games against a local Club |
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(Thursday) |
| Kings Dominion $35.00 |
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(Friday) |
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| Week Seven / Prize Week (Aug 4 - 9) |
| Baking Contest |
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(Monday) |
| Video Game & Art Contest |
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(Tuesday) |
| Bingo Games |
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(Wednesday) |
| Bowling Trip $8.00 (two games) |
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(Thursday) |
| Spelling Bee and Trivia contests |
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(Friday) |
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| Week eight / Water Week II (Aug 11 – 15) |
| Cameron Run Water Park $10.00 |
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(Monday) |
| Pool Trip for all members $2.00 |
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(Tuesday) |
| Arcade Trip (All games .25 & need money for lunch) |
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(Wednesday) |
| Splash Down Trip $20.00 (includes Park meal Plan) |
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(Thursday) |
| Super Soaker Day (free) |
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(Friday) |
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| Week nine / Fun Week (Aug 18 – 22) |
| Movie Trip $7.00 |
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(Monday) |
| Game Cube, X-Box & PS2 Tournaments |
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(Tuesday) |
| Awards Day Cook Out (family invited) |
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(Wednesday) |
| Six Flags Trip $28.00 (extra $7.00 for all you can eat Park Meal Plan) |
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(Thursday) |
| Lock In $20.00 (includes dinner & snacks) |
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(Friday) |
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| Week 10 / Grand Finale Week (Aug 25 – 29) |
| All U Can Eat Restaurant Trip $8.00 |
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(Monday) |
| Super Soaker & Water Balloon Day |
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(Tuesday) |
| Movie Trip $8.00 |
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(Wednesday) |
| Club Scavenger Hunt |
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(Thursday) |
| Close out Cookout & Fish Fry!!!!! (free) |
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(Friday) |
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| In addition to the planned activities, members will have the opportunity to suggest other activities that they would
like to do during each theme week. For more information contact Jim Almond at 703-549-3077 / 3078. |
