The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz is a youth guidance organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, social and character development of girls and boys ages 6 to 18.


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2012 SPECIAL EVENTS

Wet Art & Wine
February 4 & 5 - Gallery showing 11-5p
February 11 & 12 - Gallery showing 11-5p
February 18 Silent Auction 4-6pm
February 18 - Live Auction 7pm
February 18 - VIP Party 8p-11p

Rittenhouse Building Corner of Pacific & Church
Gallery Viewing $5 per family (up to 5)
VIP Party & unlimited gallery viewings $60 per person

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Club Hours & Schedule Changes

Afterschool Hours:
(Afterschool program starts Wed. August 31, 2011)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2pm-7pm
Wednesdays 12:30pm-7pm

Club Closures
Monday, December 26, 2011 - Christmas Day (observed)
Monday, January 2, 2012 - New Year's Day (observed)

SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS:

KARATE CLASSES
Tiny Samurai (Class for age 6 years old)
Monday & Wednesday 3:45-4:15pm
Beginning Class (all new students older than 6)
Tuesday & Thursday 3:45-4:15pm
Intermediate Class (Orange Belts and up)
Tuesday & Thursday 4:45-5:30pm

CLAY CREATIONS
Members wil learn basic clay working skills and create different projects each week. Cost $15.00. Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm, September 21-November 9, 2011

SEW WONDERFUL CLUB
Members will learn hand sewing techniques and get the opportunity to design their own bean bags, and pillows. Cost $15.00. Fridays 4:00-6:00pm, September 23-November 11, 2011. Ages: 9 & up.

MUSIC LESSONS
Piano & Guitar, Cost $20
Please call Club for availability.
Guitar Class (ages 8 & up) Monday & Wednesday
half hour lessons from 3:30 to 6:00pm
Piano Class (all ages) Tuesday & Thursday
half hour lessons from 3:30 to 6:00pm

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES INCLUDE:
Homework Club (Power Hour)
Hip-Hop Dance Class
Swim Lessons
Basketball League
Swim Team
Water Polo


Please see the front desk for a full list of special programs and activities, and to register.

The Club - for Live Oak teens

Located on Shoreline Middle School Campus

Program offered daily for 6th - 8th graders currently enrolled at Shoreline Middle School. Activities include homework assistance, sports, creative arts, computers, music and monthly special events.

Afterschool Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm
$20/annual membership fee

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Tile Art Project EXTENDED!!
Buy your $35 tile today, project has been extended. This would make a great holiday gift. Be a part of this Community Art Project. You can purchase your tile at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz. For more information please call Tom at 423.3138 ext. 21.

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Best Kept Secret "The Club" —Growing Up in Santa Cruz Article (March 2010)

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