Hours & Programs
Click here for Program Descriptions.
Click here for the Summer 2010 Program Guide
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
For information, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.
Club Hours
September 14, 2009 – June 18, 2010
Monday – Friday: 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturdays: Beginning September 19, 2009, the building will be open on Saturdays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for lessons only — there will be no drop-in activities.
General Policies
Membership
Membership runs from July 1 through June 30 and is open to all children up to age 18.
- Membership Fee: $50 per child; $5 fee for lost cards.
- Teen members may use volunteer hours to "pay" for their membership.
- Pick up cards at the front desk.
- All members MUST scan in at the front desk.
 Drop Off Zone & Parking
The purpose of both the Drop Off Zone in front of the Boys & Girls Club building and the Parking Regulations is to ensure the safety of ALL our children.
Please abide by the following:
- All vehicles MUST stop at the Stop sign.
- Do not stop or park in the crosswalk in from of the Club.
- Do not park in the Drop Off Zone or by the curbs in the driveway.
- Handicap permits must be visible in the windshield.
- Do not leave your car running or your children unattended while you enter the building.
Club House Rules
- Treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Remove head gear in the building.
- Use appropriate language and physical contact.
- No children under six years old are allowed in the Games Room, Computer Labs and Art Room.
- We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Club Closings — 2009-10
Aug 24 – Sept 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed for Maintenance
Sept 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day
Oct 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbus Day
Nov 26, 27, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving holiday
Dec 24, 25, 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas holiday
Dec 31, Jan 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . New Years holiday
Jan 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Day
May 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day
General Information — Core Programs
For information, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.
Early Childhood Education Programs – September 8, 2009 to August 20, 2010
7:00 am and 8:00 am — Drop Off
9:00 am – 4:00 pm — Class
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm — Late Pick up
For more information about Early Childhood Education Programs, contact Betty Lou Ostrye, Director 914-666-8069, ext. 103 or bostrye@bgcnw.com.
- Classes are taught by Early Childhood Educators. We incorporate the Early Childhood Creative Curriculum. The program also includes a learn to swim program, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, a physical education program, music, and nap time.
- The Before-School Care program includes breakfast. All children receive a mid-morning snack. Children receive a hot lunch provided by Mt. Kisco Nutrition Center.
- After-School Care children receive a light snack.
- Children must be 3-years or 4-years-old by December 1, 2009 and FULLY toilet trained.
The Boys & Girls Clubs Child Care Center is licensed by the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services.
School-Age Care Programs
For more information about School-Age Care Programs, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 ext. 107 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.
2009 – 2010 School Year (September 8, 2009 – June 24, 2010)
Programs follow the Bedford School District Calendar. Click here for the calendar.
After-School Fun Club
Grades K to 5 — Monday-Friday — 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Activities include:
- Arts & Crafts
- Gym
- Power Hour Homework
- Computer Lab
- Games
- Reading
- Snacks
- and more...
Includes:
- 185 School Days
- Superintendent Conference Days
- Half Days
- Vacation Weeks
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester will transport children from Mt. Kisco Elementary School to the Club.
The Fun Club is registered with the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.
Before-School Child Care
Grades K to 5 — Monday-Friday — 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Bedford Central School District will provide transportation to all of its elementary schools except Mt. Kisco Elementary School. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester will transport children to Mt. Kisco Elementary School from the Club.
Teen Center
Located Across the Driveway from the main club at 337 Main Street. For more information, contact Athenia Lee, Teen Center Director at 914-733-0033 or alee@bgcnw.com.
Middle School Students – Grades 6-8
Monday – Friday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Grade 6 & 7)
Monday – Friday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Grade 8)
Fee: $50 Membership
Middle school programs help develop self-esteem, teach young teens how to deal with peer pressure and encourage community service. Homework help, mentoring, gym programs, social recreation and cultural arts programs are also offered. Activities include:
- Guidance Center — Individual Counseling, Tutoring, Mentoring
- Torch Club — National Boys & Girls Clubs leadership programs
- Boys2Men Program — Wednesday, 5:30pm (Young Men's Health Awareness)
- Smart Girls Program — Wednesday, 5:30pm (Young Ladies Health Awareness Program)
- Academic Power Hour
- Recognition Programs
- Friday Night Events — Dances and Movie Nights
High School Students — Grades 9-12
Monday – Friday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: $50 Membership
High School programs are designed to help foster young people's character, personal growth and leadership skills, and to encourage community service. A teen advisory group, the Keystone Club, helps staff plan and design programs and events, and exchange ideas. Activities include:
- Guidance Center — College Counseling, Scholarship Opportunities
- Liberty Keystone Club Leadership Program
- Training, Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities
- Junior Keystone Leadership Program
- College Quest Program
- Recognition Programs
- Computer Lab
- Friday Night Events — Rap Battles, Open Mic, Battle of the Bands
- Club Service — Members and Alumni ages 17-24 earn money for college through internships at the Club.
Community Service/Volunteer Orientations
For more information about Community Service and Volunteer Programs, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 ext. 107 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.
For youths, ages 14-18, interested in volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club, you must attend an orientation session. Sessions are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm on the following dates:
Sept. 23, 2009 | Oct. 21, 2009 |Dec. 16, 2009|Jan. 20, 2010
Feb. 24, 2010|March 24, 2010|April 21, 2010|May 12, 2010
Registration Information and Program Calendar
For general program information, please contact the front desk at 914-666-8069, Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 9:00 pm. For Registration and Membership Forms, click here. Be sure to include program codes on your registration forms. Codes can be found in the Program Guide.
EARLY SPRING 2010
SESSION III: FEBRUARY 1- MARCH 27
Mail In Registration ends January 23
Walk In Registration begins January 25
Monday through Friday 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am -5:00 pm
SESSION IV: APRIL 5 - JUNE 19
Mail In Registration ends March 17
Walk In Registration begins March 29
Monday through Friday 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
- All participants in Boys & Girls Club programs must be members of the Club.
- There will be a $50 service charge for all checks returned.
- A $25 Administration Fee will be charged for each change made after you register, including changing or withdrawal from class.
- Schedules are subject to change.
- Not responsible for typographical errors.
General Building Hours
Sept. 14 - June 19, 12:30 to 9:00 pm
Beginning Sept. 19 — building will be open on Saturdays 7 am-5 pm for lessons only.
There will be no drop-in programs on Saturdays.
Programs & Classes
Sports Leagues
For information on Sports Leagues, please contact Physical Education Director Nato Tomasino at 914-666-8069 ext 125 or ntomasino@bgcnw.com. For current Sports Leagues and other Gym programs, click here.
Aquatic Programs – Dennis Munson Aquatic School
For information about aquatic classes or the Marlins Swim Team, please contact Aquatic Director Denis Munson at 914-666-8069 ext 115 (dmunson@bgcnw.com) or Assistant Aquatic Director Robert Rishel at 914-666-8069 ext 117 (brishel@bgcnw.com).
Cultural Arts Department
For more information, contact Dan Isenberg, Cultural Arts Director at 914-666-8069 ext 129 or disenberg@bgcnw.com.
Step Team – Souljah Steppers
Free for members in grades 4-12.
Meets every Friday 4-5 pm or 5-6 pm beginning September 25.
For more information about current Cultural Arts programs, click here.
(See our Souljah Steppers in action on YouTube.)
To see the Club in action and view some of our programs, visit our blog: bgcnw.wordpress.com
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