Boys & Girls Club of Round Valley

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Round Valley has been a safe, positive place for kids since 2011. Located in Apache County, the poorest in our state the need for our Club is great. Every weekday our Club opens its doors to kids from Eagar, Springerville, Greer, Nutrioso and Alpine. The afterschool, summer, basketball and gymnastics program serve over 600 youth that consumed over 16,000 snacks.

In addition, the youth in this area are at a great disadvantage because everything is located so far away. Transportation is a significant barrier. The Club can't participate in some of the same type of enrichment activities as kids in larger urban areas partly because transportation costs are so high. This year the club launched a robotics club, which was has been well received by the community. The first class lasted 4 weeks and served 29 kids that made brush bots. The kids are excited and want to do more like this. The club would like to expand STEM clubs to include LEGO and Rockets. We know that through public and private partnerships we can raise the $5,000 needed to support materials and pay for gas for field trips.

The goal this year is to reach an additional 100 kids served with the various clubs whose families could not afford them an opportunity to participate. Your funds will pay for programming costs that we need for the STEM curriculum.

Testimonials

Thanks to all of you involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Round Valley for providing such a wonderful place for my 6 year old grandson to participate in this past fall and summer. When I drop him off, he is excited to go and when I pick him up, he is a happy kid, however not always happy to leave. I have worked with kids of all ages for the past 30 years I can sense when there are good things happening within a child-based organization just by entering the door and experiencing the atmosphere there.
All of the staff are very welcoming and helpful. The kids are engaged in activities with smiles on their faces and whatever they are doing appears to have purpose. I have a sense of peace and harmony when I am there. They help my grandson on his homework in the after school program and it is appreciated by his family. The staff frequently lets us know that he practiced his reading drills and are happy to report academic achievements that he had with them that day as well as positive comments about him. He also tells me about the future adventures and projects that are planned by the Club and how he can't wait until that day comes! He spoke of having so much fun during the summer activities and field trips and the fun activities planned for each holiday. I have overheard him telling his grandma and grandpa all about "The Club" or should I say "The Cwub," as he pronounces it!
Laurie V.