FAQ
What programs does the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket offer?
What do these programs include?
How much does an annual membership cost?
Is the Club for all children?
Who are the kids that join the Club?
Do the younger and older Club members interact with each other?
How many children does the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket serve?
How does the Club experience help children?
When did the Club begin?
Where is the Club?
Where does the Club get its funding?
Do people remain connected to the Club?


Q: What programs does the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket offer?
A: The Club has a wide variety of programs for pre-teens and teens designed to enrich the lives of our kids in five comprehensive categories: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation.

Q: What do these programs include?
A: The range of Club programs, activities and services include educational support, tutoring, mentoring, career counseling, computer training, fine arts, athletics, before-school and after-school environments, and meals.

Q: How much does an annual membership cost?
A: Only $30 per year gives a child a safe haven, delivering programs, activities and mentoring.

Q: Is the Club for all children?
A: Yes. Our doors are always open to all children who come here in search of a positive place to make friends while learning and playing.

Q: Who are the kids that join the Club?
A: Our kids come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. More than half of the Club's youth come from single-parent families; we are here to help regardless of a family's level of need.

Q: Do the younger and older Club members interact with each other?
A: While supervised opportunities do exist for mentoring, role-modeling, and more, the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket is fortunate to have program areas designed specifically for pre-teen and teen members.

Q: How many children does the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket serve?
A: The Club serves more than 4,000 local children and their families each year - a significant increase in membership from the 2,200 served in 1990. The Club is Pawtucket's second most active child development agency, following only the city's school system.

Q: How does the Club experience help children?
A: The Club's primary goal is helping children to succeed in life by building skills and behaviors that will encourage them to become productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Q: When did the Club begin?
A: Founded in 1900, the Club has established a tradition of caring and supportive involvement with Pawtucket's youth and their families.

Q: Where is the Club?
A: Youth and other programs currently run during the year at two Club-owned locations: the Alfred Elson, Jr. Branch at One Moeller Place, Pawtucket and Camp Ramsbottom on Route 44, Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Click here for directions.

Q: Where does the Club get its funding?
A: The Club, an independent non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations who donate money as well as time, expertise and knowledge.

Q: Do people remain connected to the Club?
A: Many do. The Club has alums numbering in the tens of thousands, living locally and across the country. Today, many of them are still involved in assisting the Club through service on boards and committees and through financial support. In fact, if you are an alum of a Boys & Girls Club, let us know how you are doing. Click here to fill out our Alum Update Form or e-mail the Club at info@bgcpawt.org.

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