Education, Technology & Career
P.A.R.P.
Parents as Reading Partners
A voluntary effort of the local schools and community in a collaborative partnership whose focus is on reading.
Special Thanks to our guest readers!
Snacks with Officer Jack Facilitated by retired police officer Jack, Club members will develop a trusting relationship with an Officer Jack, to maintain positive engagement with law enforcement. Each session will cover important and relevant themes including bullying, empathy, compassion, sportsmanship, Club and community pride, current events, and what it means to be a police officer. Members will read stories, join in fun activities, partake in engaging discussions, and of course enjoy tasty snacks each week alongside Volunteer, Board Member and Friend, Ms. Carla.
Power Hour This Program allows all members to participate in homework assistance from 3pm until 5pm. Power Hour affords our members the opportunity to complete homework in a timely manner staff and volunteers who offer support, encouragement,and guidance among Club members of similar ages/ grades. Ages 6-15.
One on One Tutoring offers tutoring in specified areas with dedicated volunteer or staff at a scheduled time.
Ready, Set, Read! Members participate in enjoyable, engaging reading program that focuses on fun and learning.They learn the Five Ws & How (who, what, where, when, why, & how) to promote reading comprehension skills, and make predictions to encourage creative thinking. Ages 6-12.
Project Learn creates opportunities for these high-yield learning activities in all program areas, which include leisure reading, writing activities, discussions with knowledgeable adults, helping others, homework help, tutoring and games (such as Scrabble), that develop young people’s cognitive skills.
Chess Champs
Have a love for the game of Chess? Come learn the rules and strategies of the game. In a fun and fast environment members will challenge themselves and develop their skills as they compete in tournaments with their peers, exercising their brains while improving their creativity, memory and
focus.
Ages 11-13
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
S.T.E.M. is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This program encourages exposure to science-related activities and knowledge in an exciting, hands-on classroom atmosphere. Middle School members work collaboratively in small groups and participate in active learning sessions to accomplish a wide assortment of tasks and challenges including building rockets, kaleidoscopes, and solar-powered ovens and more! Sign up at the Front Desk.
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Creative Writing encourages members to look at writing as a fun activity that inspires self-expression and creativity. Members will read and analyze examples of poems, short stories, and essays. After learning the mechanics of each writing style members will write rough drafts of their own and read them aloud in front of their peers to exchange positive feedback. The program will culminate with the creation of a literary magazine.
Triple C: Participants will learn about Culture, Community, & Current Events in a unique and fun way. They learn all about customs, traditions, celebrations, histories, and lifestyles as they also learn about cultures from within our own country and from around the globe.
Money Matters
Members will participate in age-appropriate money related lessons. Younger Club members will engage in life skills activities and games emulating situations such as shopping at a store, running a store, saving money, and basic money math problems. Older Club members will keep money journals to keep a log of their weekly expenses, and engage in discussions about saving and spending money wisely.
Music Makers
Members will learn the basics of digital music including song construction, creation, time signatures, tempo and keys. Members will also use tony-b.org and Soundation as guide to construct songs, and used timed tempos. In addition to learning how to create music, members will be given the opportunity to utilize the recording studio to record their music and share with others.
Story Time Club members will participate in an enjoyable, relaxing reading program. Readings will be done by both staff and Club member volunteers. Members will answer questions about each reading (Who? What? Where? When? Why?) to promote reading comprehension skills and make predictions to encourage creative thinking.
Graphic Design Club Members will get an in-depth look at how to create art digitally. Primarily using Photoshop, members will create logos, posters, greeting cards, and more. Members will also study photo manipulation/editing to fix minor to large imperfections, and design their own animated characters. Members also have the option to put their skills to the test in the Digital Arts Festival.
Net-Smartz is geared towards learning how to be safe on and offline. The members will be educated on how to detect potential internet risks, how to have a conversation with an adult about harmful internet content, and how to prevent providing personal information online. Fun and engaging exercises will be conducted to teach our members.
Skill Tech will engage members in learning Microsoft Office by doing fun games and exercises. For instance, writing a story in Word or doing math in Excel. In addition to learning Microsoft office, members will be testing their typing skills. Members will master the keyboard and will achieve a goal of typing a certain amount of words per minute.
Video Club encourages members to work together to create a weekly video and learn the basics of acting, directing, shooting, editing, exporting and posting. The focus of each video will shift each month to a different theme. Members will also learn how a green screen works and how to use it effectively in a finished movie. At the end of the year all films made will be shown at our annual Club Film Festival where members can vote on best actor/actress and best picture.
Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club
at Lincoln House, Inc.
113 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Ph: 516.671.8030 | Fax: 516.671.2561
Our Mission
To provide a safe and caring environment that will inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens.
Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club is a 501(c)3 Charitable Nonprofit Organization
