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This Week at the Clubs
August 31-Sept. 6, 2009 |
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In an effort to keep you more informed on what's happening at the Clubs, we will send out out this weekly e-newsletter with the latest and greatest Club events and activities! |
| What's Been Going On? |
Nearly 375 Club members, ages 6-14, received instruction in science, along with our traditional Youth Development activities, during the 2009 nine-week summer program led by certified teachers from the Kansas City and Independence School Districts. One half of each day was dedicated to science curriculum, and the program culminated with science fairs to exhibit and display members' work (see photo at top). Congratulations to all of our budding scientists who displayed at the science fairs!
The RBI Program held their 2009 RBI Awards Picnic on August 29 from 1-6 p.m. at Clark Ketterman Fields. In addition to the awards ceremony for RBI participants, coaches and sponsors, there was a BBQ and fun activities for the whole family, including face painting, tug-of-war, kickball, horse shoes, 3-legged races, and more!
Visual and performing arts have been thriving in the Clubs this summer. The Traveling Fine Arts Exhibit and Photography have been displayed all over KC this summer, including a National Fine Arts small exhibit for two weeks at KU Medical Center in June and a current exhibition through September at the Mid-Continent Library (Independence branch). In other arts news, youth have taken field trips to hear the KC Chamber Orchestra, take pictures in Loose Park and tour the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The Wyandotte County Unit teens are participating in teen outreach to bring more members to the Club for the start of the school year. Keystone and Torch Club members even hosted a recent 'get to know us' night at the Club with karaoke, video games and a live DJ.
Leslie Unit members recently had to think fast and remember their geography when they competed with each other in a geography trivia contest. Teens answered trivia questions about state capitals and countries around the world. Most of them knew the state capitals in the U.S., but when faced with other countries, sometimes had to revisit the map! This contest helped them learn locations, towns and capitals all over the world.
Ten to twelve Torch Club members at the East Side Unit have been participating in a weekly "Keep it Clean" community service project. The members are helping keep the grassy areas, sidewalks and curbs around the Unit free of litter and debris. Great work by these young leaders!
Ten Club members from the Thornberry Unit recently traveled to two local nursing homes to spread cheer to the residents. They performed in a talent show complete with dance routines, poetry and singing. After the shows, the members talked to the residents and everyone took pictures and gave hugs all around. The youth really enjoyed their time with the residents and made some new friends!
Don't forget to use GoodSearch.com for your online searches and GoodShop.com for your online shopping to benefit the Clubs. Just enter "Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City" as the charity you want to support! |
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| Coming Soon |
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Day for Kids
September 12, 2009
Join us for a day of fun at the Kansas City Zoo to celebrate Day for Kids! See the "What's Coming Up" section for more information. |
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East Side Unit
5101 E 24th St
Kansas City, MO
(816) 241-5252
Hawthorne Unit
16995 Dover Ln,
Independence, MO
(816) 257-7010
Leslie Unit
315 S Leslie
Independence, MO
(816) 461-1422
Thornberry Unit
3831 E 43rd St
Kansas City, MO
(816) 861-6300
Wyandotte County Unit
1240 Troup
Kansas City, KS
(913) 621-3260 | |
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| What's Coming Up? |
 Chiefs Community Champions - Ongoing
Chiefs linebacker (and Club supporter) Derrick Johnson, has chosen the Boys & Girls Clubs as his charity of choice for the 2009 Chiefs Community Champions program. Through this program, the Clubs receive 10 season tickets for members to attend every Chiefs game this season. The youth will also receive food vouchers for hot dogs and soda and a special Chiefs baseball cap. So far, our award-winning weightlifters and our game room champions have attended the first two preseason games.Thank you to Derrick Johnson for giving our youth such a fun and exciting opportunity! Go Chiefs!
FREE Fall Softball Workouts - September 3-26
Calling all girls! Grab a glove, tennis shoes (or cleats if you have them) and your best friends and meet us out at the ballpark for FREE RBI Fall Softball Workouts. These workouts will focus on the fundamentals of softball and are open to girls in elementary and middle school. All skill levels are welcome! The workouts will be held at Clark Ketterman Athletic Fields (8049 E 107th Street in KC, MO) on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. (Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24) and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Sept. 5, 19 and 26).
Gold Level Keystone Club Summer Initiative Project - September 7-11
The Gold Level Keystone Clubs will lead a Summer Initiative Project centered around our Armed Forces during the week of September 7. Barrels will be set up at all Club sites to collect toiletry items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, floss, soap, etc.) to send to our troops. Taking the project a step further, the Keystone Leaders are encouraged to partner with their school Student Councils to collect items at school as well. On September 11, the youth will go to each site and take photos of participants with their donations and them load them up to deliver them. If you would like to help our youth, please drop off a donation next week at any of our Club sites!
Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids - September 12
The Clubs have teamed up with the Kansas City Zoo to hold Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids at the Zoo this year. Club members will receive free admission to the Zoo with a special discount for their parents to celebrate the day. The community is encouraged to join in the fun so we hope you'll plan to participate! The event will coincide with the Zoo's "2nd Saturday Kids' Fun Fest" with lots of games and activities for all children throughout the day and the Clubs will have an information booth set up to encourage new member registration. The Clubs are also inviting other community agencies to set up booths that day to promote their services to guests at the Zoo. In addition, you won't want to miss the special Day for Kids program on the Kids Stage where VIPs from the community will join Club kids & staff in reciting the Day for Kids pledge and officially celebrating the day.
Current Club Needs!
*Swim Suits/Trunks *Health Care Products *Office and School Supplies *Televisions *Board Games *Refrigerator *Pool Tables *DVD Players *Ping Pong Tables *Exercise Equipment *Lifejackets *XBox/Wii/Playstation *Furniture *Fish Tanks *Construction Paper *DVD Movies
These items and many more are currently needed at the Clubs. If you would like to donate one or more of these items from our Wish List, please call (816) 361-3600 x229 or email giving@helpKCkids.org. For the full Club Wish List, visit our web site at www.helpKCkids.org. |
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Thanks for your support of the Boys & Girls Clubs Clubs of Greater Kansas City! For more information on the Clubs and our programs, visit our web site at www.helpkckids.org.
Sincerely,
Dave Smith
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
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