Parents who want to keep their children out of trouble after school know that the best thing, they can do is try to keep their little ones busy. Without after-school activities, kids are likely to go wild, tear up the house, or run amuck around the neighborhood. Thankfully there are companies and programs out there whose goal is to entertain children, keep them safe, and watch them after school.
After-School Programs Available
One such group is the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens. While this organization caters to Metro Queens children ages three to eighteen, their after-school program is designed specifically for kids in kindergarten to grade eight. There are currently two programs available, one for elementary students in kindergarten through grade five and another for middle school children in grades six through eight.
Keeping Little Minds Busy and Active
The after-school club doesn’t just watch kids, they offer programs that enrich the children’s lives, teach them, and entertain them. After-school programs for the elementary group include art projects, STEM activities, sports and athletics, school tutoring, leadership training, and activities that teach little ones how to be good citizens. The middle school group is described as being a “safe place, where they (kids) can get the academic and social support they need to grow into productive, caring, and healthy young adults.”
Athletics for Kids
Kids who love the after-school program should also check out the athletics programs offered at the club. These activities are offered year long, which are great for parents who need summer activities for the kids. This club teaches three key components to the children that they say leads to success:
- Component one
is healthy habits for the mind. - Component two
is daily physical challenges for their body. - Component
three is social recreation for their soul.
Options for Pre-Schoolers
Even little kids can get on the fun at this location, as a preschool program is offered called Universal 3K and Pre-k. This educational program is offered Monday through Friday and aims to give kids the skills they will need when they enter elementary school, aka kindergarten. Licensed through the Department of Education and Board of Health, this program teaches motor skills, memory skills, and promotes early learning. Kids also get to play with other little ones their age, which teaches them important social skills like sharing, taking turns, and the importance of using their words.
Why Choose this Group
The group has been in business and helping kids learn and grow for over sixty years. They have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to behaviors that could harm a child, and they aim to always put the safety of the children in their care first. This local chapter is part of a national organization that holds employees to the highest of standards. Between the after-school programs, the sports programs, the summer programs, and the pre-school, there are options for all of the children living in and around Metro Queens.