FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast are celebrating National Boys & Girls Club Week, June 27 – July 1, and the community is invited to participate.
The special celebration offers individuals the opportunity to experience the life-changing programs the Boys & Girls Club offers to children and teens along Florida’s Emerald Coast, according to an announcement by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
As part of the week, some 4,700 Boys & Girls Clubs across America and on U.S. military installations worldwide will host weeklong celebrations featuring the many ways that the Boys and Girls Clubs are doing whatever it takes to help youth stay on track.
Many of the week’s celebrations will focus on our ability to provide safe places, academic support, workforce readiness, and health and wellness programs.
“Day in and day out, our Boys & Girls Club staff deliver quality experiences that make a difference in a youth’s life beyond their time at the Club,” said Shervin Rassa, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
“National Boys & Girls Club Week is a special time when we welcome the community to witness the amazing impact Clubs have on the lives of kids and teens.”
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast planned activities during National Boys and Girls Club Week include:
Riverside Club:
Monday – Crestview Mayor, Crestview City Manager, and Crestview Chief of Police kick off the week
Tuesday – Wear your BGC shirt and enjoy a Group Dance Performance
Wednesday – Mental Health Yoga
Thursday – Dress for Success as Your Future Occupation
Friday – Video compilation from club members + BGC’s Got Talent
Fort Walton Youth, Jacobe Turner Teen Center, and Kenwood Clubs:
Monday – Special guest speaker to read Proclamation + Kickball Challenge
Tuesday – Color War, “What Great Futures Mean to Us”
Wednesday – Presentation by Healthy Okaloosa
Thursday – Volunteers in the community will host Career Sessions
Friday -BGC Water War + BBQ
DeFuniak Springs Club:
Monday – Kick-Off at SoWal Club
Tuesday – Trivia Games + Traveling Trophy of the Group with the Best Spirit
Wednesday – Pulse Check by Walton County Health Department
Thursday– Dress for Success + ONWard Tour at Old Navy in Sandestin + Guest Speaker
Friday – Staff vs. Members Kickball Game + Dessert Buffet+ BBQ
South Walton Club:
Monday – Proclamation + Dance Party
Tuesday – Groups Show Best Spirit
Wednesday – Wellness Discussion
Thursday – Career Day Parade
Friday – Games + Activities
Destin Club:
Monday – Proclamation by Teresa Hebert (City Council) + Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance + Dodgeball Tournament
Tuesday – Wacky Outfits + Dodgeball Tournament
Wednesday – Smoothie King Tasting + F45 Bootcamp
Thursday – Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Friday – Teen Takeover Wacky Olympics Activities
Englewood Pensacola Club:
Monday- Staff + Members Share Their Favorite BGC Experience
Tuesday – Wear BGC Shirts With Crazy Socks
Wednesday – Field Day Activities
Thursday – Gym Proclamation by Sheriff Chip Simmons
Friday – Teens Running Friday Funday
For more information: www.emeraldcoastbgc.org/
