Q: How is the MV Boys & Girls Club different from other youth organizations?
A: The MV Boys & Girls Club is a dedicated facility that is especially designed for young people. As a result, young people find a unique sense of belonging at the Club. The Club is open every day after school and is supervised by trained youth development professionals and volunteers. The Club offers a wide variety of programs that build character, enhance education, cultivate creativity, encourage fitness and teamwork and teach important life skills. This gives young people the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities. What’s more is that we’re affordable for all youth at only $20 a year.

Q: What does the Club offer kids?
A: In a nutshell, the MV Boys & Girls Club is a safe place for kids that is supervised by a paid professional staff who offer fun and engaging programs for kids everyday at an affordable price. The Club offers a wide variety of programs to meet the needs of various ages and interests – leadership and volunteering, homework help, computers, games, sports, photography, arts and crafts, youth employment, and more. The MV Boys & Girls Club offers something for every young person.

Q: How old is the MV Boys & Girls Club?

A: The Club was incorporated in 1937 as the Edgartown Boys Club. The original Clubhouse was located on School Street in downtown Edgartown. The Club become a charter member of Boys Clubs of America (now Boys & Girls Clubs of America) in 1938. In 1982 the Club became the Edgartown Boys & Girls Club, and opened up to children island-wide as the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club in 1985.

Q: When was the Anthony H. Meyer Clubhouse built?

A: In 1977 construction was completed and the Club moved into its present location, at 44 Robinson Road, Edgartown, adjacent to the Edgartown Elementary School and the Edgartown Recreation Area. On September 14, 2009 the Clubhouse was dedicated as the Anthony H. Meyer Clubhouse in honor of the Club's late friend.

Q: Why is the Club's annual membership fee only $20?

A:  We keep our membership fee low so all children have the opportunity to belong to the MV Boys & Girls Club. Membership includes unlimited access to the Club's After School Program and the ability to register for the Club's affordable athletic programs and summer camp.

Q: Does the Club accept donations of used goods?

A: We accept items that are in good condition to be used for Club programs and for resale at our thrift store.  To donate an item to the Club for program use, please contact us at 508.627.3303 or bgclub@vineyard.net.  For information about our thrift store, the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club Second Hand Store, click here.

Q: Does the Club have an Endowment Fund?

A: Yes. The Club created an endowment fund in 2009 with a $150,000 gift from the estate of the late Anthony H. Meyer.  Donations made to the endowment will assure that the Club will always be around for the youth of Martha's Vineyard.

Q: Does Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) own the MV Boys & Girls Club?

A: No. The Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club is independently governed by a local Board of Directors. The MV Boys & Girls Club is a dues paying member organization of BGCA. As a member organization of BGCA we are privy to a vast array of professional resources and are required to maintain certain operating standards set forth by the national organization.

Q: Does Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) fundraise for the MV Boys & Girls Club?

A: No. BGCA does not raise money for any independent, local Boys & Girls Club.

Q: How many children does the Boys & Girls Club serve?
A: Each year over 370 children become members of the MV Boys & Girls Club. Many other children and families also make use of the Club facility through community outreach programs, affordable party and gym rentals, special events, and other Club programs.
 

Q: Where does the Club get its funding?
A: The MV Boys & Girls Club is an independent 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, which relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations who donate money as well as time, expertise and knowledge. The Club also holds various events throughout the year to raise money and awareness.

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Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club
44 Robinson Road, PO Box 654, Edgartown, MA 02539

(p) 508.627.3303   (f) 508.627.3372   bgclub@vineyard.net