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INTRODUCTION
The following provides important information about the above programs. We are looking forward to a successful year with you and your child. In order to provide fun and safe programs, we need your support and cooperation with the following procedures.
PHILOSOPHY & PURPOSE
The Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne believes our children are the most important natural resource, an integral part of the community and our future. The Club believes that many families are in need of a safe place for their children to come after school. The children in our programs are given the opportunity to meet friends, play games, read, study, create, relax, enjoy sports, learn computer skills and peer pressure skills within a structured environment. Our program is operated under the guidelines of the State of New Jersey, Division of Youth and Family Services, Bureau of Licensing.
WE ENDEAVOR:
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MISSION STATEMENT To inspire and empower young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens by providing life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Children are picked up at Hawthorne Public Elementary and Middle Schools and transported to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne. Children must be picked up at the Club by 6:00 pm, no exceptions. The After School Program includes homework help, arts & crafts, gym and outdoor play activities, computer lab, special events and more. Please check our website: www.bgchawthorne.org for dates and times of all club programs and special events.
Children attending schools outside the Hawthorne Public School System may enroll in the After School Program. Arrangements must be made by parents/guardians for transportation to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne.
BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Children are transported from the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne to Hawthorne Public Elementary Schools. Children may be dropped off at the Club no earlier than 7:30 am, no exceptions. The Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne does not provide transportation to Lincoln Middle School. The morning session includes breakfast of cereal and juice if requested and supervised playtime.
SCHEDULE
Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne programs follow the Hawthorne Public School calendar. Any changes in the school calendar will result in a change in the Club schedule. For half day sessions children will be picked up according to public school dismissal times.
For public school closings or emergency early dismissal due to inclement weather, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne will be closed as well. Please make other arrangements for your child’s pick up and care. There will be no Before School Care when Hawthorne Public Schools have delayed opening.
It is important that you inform the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne of any changes in your contacts authorized to pick up your child and of all changes in telephone numbers where you can be reached for emergency contact.
TRANSPORTATION
Youngsters participating in these programs will be driven to school/picked up from school depending on the program for which they are enrolled. Please note that if school closes due to emergency conditions, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne will also close. (We will not pick up your child from school, you must make other arrangements.)
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
A parent or adult guardian must scan child’s club membership card at the front desk when bringing a child into the Club and when picking up a child at the Club. If someone other that the parents are picking up a child, the parent must call the club to inform us or your child will not be released.
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWTHORNE'SBEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PAYMENT POLICYAND FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
The following forms must be completed for registration. For your convenience, you may print out the forms. Bring the completed forms to the Boys & Girls Club when you register.
Required forms:
School Release form ... (for After School Registration only)
For Additional Information go to:
Credit Card Automatic Payment Authorizaton ... Policy of the Release of Children ... Policy on the Management of Communicable Diseases... Illness/Medicine Disbursement ...
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