Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton

300 Newcastle Street Boca Raton * 561-994-7551

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History:

1994 was the beginning of the New Pines Outreach program supported by grants from the business community. In 1995 The New Pines Foundation, Inc. was formed to spearhead construction of a neighborhood center. The foundation, in partnership with the City, local companies and individuals, negotiated the land lease and secured the funds to construct the New Pines Neighborhood Center in 1997. The building and courtyard encompasses a total of 8,200 square feet. The center was staffed by community police officers an activities director and volunteers. With ongoing support the program grew, and two part time positions and a broader array of programs were added. By reaching out to the entire neighborhood with services, support and care, the New Pines program became a focal point of the community. In 2002 New Pines approached the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County with the proposal of a merger. The transition took almost 2 years, and finally on November 10, 2004, New Pines Neighborhood Center became the Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton. Overall the merger has brought about more stimulating and structured programs and the anticipation of growth in all areas including structural expansion.

Current Facilities:

• 4,100 Square Feet

• Front offices, police substation, computer room, arts & crafts, game room, class room/library

Programs:

We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in six core program areas: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation, and technology. Here are a few examples of some of these programs:

• Daily homework help

• Smart Moves prevention curriculum

• Arts & crafts

• Singing classes

• Cooking classes

• Speaker series

• FACES: A celebration of cultures (a multicultural reading readiness program)

• Basketball

• Daily inside and outside recreation

• Computer education

• Summer Camp

• Spring/Winter break camps

Fees:

• $20 annual membership fee for school year program

• Nominal fees for van transportation

• Scholarships available

Membership Profile 2005-2006:

• 151 members

• Average daily attendance (school year): 78

• 285 total youth served through regular programs and outreach

• 47% boys, 53% girls

• 87% African American; 9% Caucasian; 2% Hispanic; 1% other

• 70% of the youth served live in non-traditional or single parent households

• 87% are served by no other youth organization

• 62% of our members live at or near the poverty level