Question 1

HOW DOES BGCCI IMPACT YOUNG ADULT LIVES?

Question 2

PARENT/MEMBER HANDBOOK

Question 3

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Accepted Answer

A membership application must be filled out completely online at TraxSolutions. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and must include the required paperwork and membership fee. Please contact the Club site where you wish to register your child here.

Question 4

ARE THERE ANY MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS?

Accepted Answer

A completed membership application, immunization records (for Burt Club members), and payment is due upon registration. The Club site also will require enrollment at the school the Club location shares. 
 
Current Clubs taking applications from other community schools: E.T. Meredith Jr. Club and Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club.

Question 5

WHAT IS THE COST?

Accepted Answer

Membership fees are income-based for all elementary school sites. Membership fees at our middle and high school sites are $25 for the entire school year, and free in the summer. Please contact our administration office.

Question 6

DO YOU ACCEPT CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have four licensed child care facilities: Burt Club, Levitt Club, Ross Club, and Studebaker Club. Those are the only sites able to accept Child Care Assistance as payment for membership fees.

Please visit the State of Iowa website to apply or for further information on CCA: https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-apply-child-care-assistance

Question 7

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING WITH THEM TO CLUB?

Accepted Answer

Club members are encouraged to bring homework, sports clothing, and any other necessary items for programmatic participation.
 
Youth should not bring personal belongings of value or money into the Club, including electronics. If it is a special circumstance, they can ask Club staff to lock up the item while they are at the Club and then collect the item upon departure. We ask that parents/guardians are mindful of this as we only have so much space. BGCCI is not responsible or liable for lost, misplaced, stolen, or missing items.

Question 8

DO YOU PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION?

Accepted Answer

We do not currently provide transportation. Members enrolled at our Burt Club are transported from Greenwood Elementary, King Elementary, Perkins Elementary, Monroe Elementary, Callanan Middle, Merrill Middle, and during school days only.

Question 9

DO THE CLUBS HAVE SUMMER PROGRAMS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do! Normally, all of our Clubs are open for Summer Club Programming, all day, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at elementary sites, including Burt Club, and 8:30am to 5:30 pm at middle and high school sites. However, this can change based on community necessity and safety.

Question 10

DO YOU PROVIDE MEALS/SNACKS?

Accepted Answer

After school programming does provide snacks and a dinner meal for all students. During summer programming, we partner with DMPS to provide breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement.

Question 11

WHAT IS YOUR CLOSURE POLICY?

Accepted Answer

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa schedule will mimic that of the Des Moines Public Schools regarding closures for inclement weather. In the event that Des Moines Public Schools cancels classes before the school day begins, we will close all Club locations. In the event that Des Moines Public Schools close early or cancel evening activities, Club locations will also close.
 
Clubs observe the following minimum closures for staff training, Club maintenance, and/or staff holidays:
·  One week during winter break, between the fall and spring semester
·  One week between the spring semester and the start of summer
·  All major US holidays
·  Clubs may close for additional dates, as needed. Clubs will post all closures and notify families in advance

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