Boys & Girls Clubs Host Open House to Celebrate Out-of-School Programs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado, will be hosting an open house Oct. 5 at Loveland Pulliam Boys & Girls Club. The open house will showcase the impact of out-of-school programs. This open house will give guests a chance to see and participate in after-school programs provided by Clubs. Guests will also hear directly from youth and parents, as well as advocates for out-of-school programs. Special remarks will be given by Senator Janice Marchman and Representative Ron Weinberg of Loveland.
Boys & Girls Clubs and similar out-of-school providers play a vital role in offering safe and enriching environments during non-school hours. Extensive research highlights the negative consequences of lacking such experiences, including academic and social setbacks for young people. For decades, organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs have effectively addressed these needs by offering comprehensive programs that ensure safety, prevent juvenile drug use and crime, offer educational activities, support mental health, expose youth to new experiences and enhance overall protective factors. Notably, Boys & Girls Clubs make these services accessible through a low-cost or no-cost model, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent youth from participating.
“Out-of-school programs can often be an afterthought, but for so many young people and families in our community this resource is the linchpin for both academic success and maintaining parental employment,” says Allison Hines, CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. “We hope the community will join us at this event to learn more about the critical work out-of-school plays in youth success.”
This event will be open to the public and will be held Oct. 5 at the Loveland Pulliam Boys & Girls Club, 2500 E. 1st St. in Loveland. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with remarks given at 5:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, email Megan at mhanner@bgclarimer.org.
