FAQ's

--First, you must fill out a membership application. This will contain information on your child, as well as contact and medical information. Your child cannot attend unless this application is current. There is also an annual fee of $30. Membership will not expire until December 31st, 2010.

--Annual membership is $30. We are open on out of school days, which is $10 a day. Lunch is not provided, so children must bring a sack lunch. Van transportation to the Club from school is $75.00 a month per child. Breakfast club for yucca only is $30.00 a month per child.

--Most days, yes. For federal holidays we are closed, but in-service days we are here. The Club is open from 6:30 until 6:00. The cost is $10 a day per child. Also, children must bring a sack lunch. Be sure to check your child's group schedule because we do plan field trips on out of school days.

-I can't bring my child to the Club after school. Is there transportation provided?

--Yes! We provide van transportation from the following schools: Chapparal, Heights, Oregon, North, Sacramento, Buena Vista and Sierra. The cost is $75.00 a month per child.

--Yes. Families who seek aid can fill out a Scholarship Application. Families below the New Mexico Poverty Guidelines are eligible for aid.

--Yes! The Club can be rented out for $60 a day. You are responsible for clean-up, and there is no deposit required. Please contact us if you are interested so we can start paperwork.

--Each group leader creates a weekly schedule to keep the members entertained and busy. Activities range from arts and crafts, trivial games, sports and free time in the computer lab (which is monitored and websites are password protected). For our programs please see the information in the "Programs and Services" tab.

--The Boys & Girls Club employs 3 full time staff, including a Chief Professional Officer, Program Director and a Finance Officer and 9 regular part-time staff. During the summer months there are an additional 6 additional seasonal staff. On average, there are 2 staff per group, as well as additional volunteers.

--The Club provides care to an average of 150 to 170 children between the ages of 5 and 12 in our after-school program. An average of 125 children attend the Club during our summer program.

--All children are accepted no matter their need. Collaboration with other youth serving entities offers yet another site for them to share activities or just hang out.

--Youth development Outcome Measurement Tool Kits are utilized to measure our Clubs members' development of social skills, self-esteem, education skills, club connection and character. This survey is performed on an annual basis.

--Beginning with the Club staff, a background check is required on all volunteers and staff. A "Safe on All Sides" program is in effect which includes monthly fire drills, a check list for maintenance of the facility, and Club Tech program called Net Smartz to ensure Internet safety.

--Parents are encouraged to volunteer at the Club and be involved with their children. There is a multitude of programs like Torch Club for the 11 to 13 year olds where parent participation is required. During the summer program, parents are engaged with staff and their children for each theme week. Also, parent/staff communication is needed for an understanding of the weeks activities.

--The Club is open on weekends during special events and/or community service projects only.

--An extensive week-long training program for summer hires covers all areas of the job, beginning with the safety of Club members. An Association of Boys & Girls Club Professionals is available for executives which includes a code of all ethics and oath of service. Staff are also knowledgable of CPR/First Aid, Customer Service, etc,. The Boys & Girls Club is accredited through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.