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OUR MISSION |
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To provide quality programs and services to all ages of the
Island-wide youth population that will prepare them for
healthy and productive lives through professionally
developed programs that help to develop self-esteem,
leadership skills, personal values, and mutual respect, in
fun and safe environments. |
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We do
this by providing
a safe place to learn and
grow, ongoing relationships with caring adults,
life-enhancing programs, hope and opportunity. |
Who We Serve:
The Club serves
approximately 500 school children ages 5 to 18, through our programs
and partnerships.
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Our Six Core
Initiatives:
Arts; Education; Character
& Leadership; Health & Life Skills; Sports, Fitness & Recreation;
and Technology
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Service
Area:
The Island of Martha's
Vineyard, Massachusetts; comprised of the towns of Aquinnah,
Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury & West Tisbury.
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Unique Characteristics of a Boys & Girls Club |
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Clubs are
community-based and building-centered.
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Clubs provide a safe,
affordable place for young people during non-school hours and
during the summer.
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Clubs are led by paid,
trained youth development professionals.
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Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with |
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A safe place to spend
time during non-school hours & the summer as an alternative to the
streets or being home alone.
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A chance to play, have
fun, laugh and learn.
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Opportunities to build
new skills that raise each child’s belief that he or she can
succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
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Ongoing relationships
with caring adults & connections to new friends in a positive
environment; reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal
accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
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Generation-changing
programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values,
healthy habits & high expectations for success as an adult.
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HOME
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PROGRAMS |
EVENTS &
FUNDRAISERS
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STAFF & DIRECTORS |
WAYS
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CONTACT
US
Martha's Vineyard Boys &
Girls Club, Inc., 44 Robinson Road, Post Office Box 654, Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539
phone: 508.627.3303 | fax: 508.627.3372 | email:
bgclub@vineyard.net |
