Programs
Starting in September and running until a change in situation, the Club will be offering a variety of programs for youth at the Alfred Elson, Jr. Clubhouse for members to participate in. School year programming options are available to all students, regardless of whether they will be learning in-person or at home.
There are three options of programming for pre-teens, ages 5-12 in grades K-7. Members in this program must be Pawtucket residents. All three programs will work to support children with their education and managing their distanced learning.
Additionally, the Club will be offering a new program- Club Academy. This program is open to all Rhode Island residents and is designed for youth ages 12-18, with an array of activities running throughout the day. The program will staff a certified teacher, which will help students with their distanced learning assignments throughout the school day. To learn more about all of these program options, please see below.
Childcare Options for youth ages 5-12, in grades, K-7
FULL DAY CHILDCARE PROGRAM
Sliding Scale Weekly Fee and $50 non-refundable required at time of registration.
Full Day Childcare programming will begin on Monday, August 31, 2020, and is scheduled to run until change in situation. Program hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. Meals will be served to all members who attend, including breakfast, lunch, and a snack. We will be offering pod-style programs for youth ages 5-12, in grades K-7. This program is only available for Pawtucket residents and is subject to change at any given time. Register now for our limited childcare program:
KINDERGARTEN BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM
$130 Weekly Fee and $50 non-refundable required at time of registration.
Kindergarten Before & After School Childcare programming is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14, 2020 and is scheduled to run until change in situation. This program is available for Kindergarteners enrolled in Nathanael Greene Elementary School and Potter Burns Elementary School. Program hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am–9:00 am for morning care and after school care will be held from 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. A nutritious meal will be served to all members who attend. All members will be able to utilize transportation to and from school through our Club transportation service. This program is only available for Pawtucket residents and is subject to change at any given time. Register now for our limited childcare program:
AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM
$100 Weekly Fee and $50 non-refundable required at time of registration.
After School Childcare programming is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14, 2020 and scheduled to run until change in situation. We will be offering pod style programs for youth ages 5-12, in grades K-7. Program hours are Monday-Friday 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. A nutritious meal will be served to all members who attend. Transportation will not be provided for this program. This program is only available for Pawtucket residents and is subject to change at any given time. Register now for our limited childcare program:
Teen Programs for youth ages 12-18, in grades 7-12
CLUB ACADEMY
$100 Weekly Fee.
Club Academy is a pilot program designed to complement the school day by giving members, ages 12-18* access to academic support and enrichment activities. Program hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm. Teens will receive academic support from a certified school teacher who will assist members with distanced learning assignments throughout the school day. Parents will be able to communicate one on one with the teacher to ensure their child’s academic success. Club Academy members will also be able to enjoy a healthy and nutritious meal and wrap around services to assist with their growth throughout the school year; and preparing them for college and career readiness.
*This program is open to all Rhode Island residents
To learn more about this program, please call us at
401-722-8840, option 3.
*All School-Age Childcare Program participants must have an active membership at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket.
**There is an additional fee for some of our sports leagues.
Due to the seriousness of this virus, we are requiring all families to keep their children home if they are not 100% healthy. Your child will not be allowed to enter the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket if they are showing any sign of illness, including but not limited to: fever, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, or any other undiagnosed respiratory illness. Prior to entering the Club, each child will have to complete a Wellness Check with staff. Please find information about the Wellness Check below.
The weekly fee includes a daily meal and access to all programs and activities**. We gladly accept payments from the RI Department of Human Services Childcare Assistance Program.
Upon enrollment, you must use our payment portal to pay weekly fees. Weekly fees are due on the Thursday before your child is registered to attend. Please note that there is a weekly auto-pay option (will process every friday) and a one-time payment option, please select your frequency from the drop down.
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