Program Descriptions 

Hours & Programs

Click here for the Fall 2010 Program Guide
Click here to download Membership and Registration Forms

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

For program information, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.

Club Hours
September 13, 2010 – June 18, 2011
Monday – Friday: 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturdays: The building is open on Saturdays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for lessons only — there will be no drop-in activities.

Check the latest Program Guide for Session Registration hours. 

General Policies

Membership
Membership runs from July 1 through June 30 and is open to all children up to age 18.

• Membership Fee: $50 per child; $5 fee for lost cards.
• Click here for membership and registration forms.
• Teen members may use volunteer hours to "pay" for their membership.
• Pick up cards at the front desk.
• All members MUST scan in at the front desk.

Drop Off Zone & Parking
The purpose of both the Drop Off Zone in front of the Boys & Girls Club building and the Parking Regulations is to ensure the safety of ALL our children.

Please abide by the following:

• All vehicles MUST stop at the Stop sign.
• Do not stop or park in the crosswalk in front of the Club.
• Do not park in the Drop Off Zone or by the curbs in the driveway.
• Handicap permits must be visible in the windshield.
• Do not leave your car running or your children in the car unattended while you enter the building.

Club "House" Rules

• Treat others as you wish to be treated.
• Remove head gear in the building.
• Use appropriate language and physical contact.
• No children under six years old are allowed in the Games Room.
• We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Club Closings — 2010-2011 School Year

Aug 23 – Sept 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .  Closed for Maintenance
Sept 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Labor Day
Oct 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Columbus Day
Nov 25, 26, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Thanksgiving holiday
Dec 24 through Jan 2  . . . . . . . .  Christmas/New Years holiday
Jan 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Martin Luther King Day
May 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day

General Information — Core Programs
For program information, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.

Early Childhood Education Programs – September 7, 2010 to August 19, 2011
7:00 am and 8:00 am — Early Drop Off
9:00 am – 4:00 pm — Class
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm — Late Pick Up

For more information about Early Childhood Education Programs, contact Betty Lou Ostrye, Director 914-666-8069, ext. 103 or bostrye@bgcnw.com.

• Classes are taught by Early Childhood Educators. We incorporate the Early Childhood Creative Curriculum. The program also includes a learn to swim program, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, a physical education program, music, and nap time.
• The Before-School Care program includes breakfast. All children receive a mid-morning snack. Children receive a hot lunch cooked on site in our kitchen.
• After-School Care children receive a light snack.
• Children must be 3-years or 4-years-old by December 1, 2010 and FULLY toilet trained.

The Boys & Girls Club Child Care Center is licensed by the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services.

Program Fees: 5 days per week/50 week program
9-4 pm $9,450/yr      7-9 am $2,625/yr
8-9 am $1,313/yr      4-6 pm $2,625/yr

School-Age Care Programs
For more information about School-Age Care Programs, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 ext. 107 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.

2010 – 2011 School Year (September 7, 2010 – June 23, 2011)
Programs follow the Bedford School District Calendar. Click here for the calendar.

After-School Fun Club
Grades K to 5: Monday-Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Activities include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Gym
• Power Hour Homework Help
• Digital Arts MAC Lab
• Games
• Reading
• Hot afternoon meal
• and more...

Includes:

• 185 School Days
• Superintendent Conference Days, certain school holidays
• Half Days

Vacation Weeks, when available, are FREE of charge to Fun Club members.
The Fun Club is registered with the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.

Before-School Child Care
Grades K to 5: Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 8:30 am

Bedford Central School District will provide transportation to all of its elementary schools except Mt. Kisco Elementary School. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester will transport children to Mt. Kisco Elementary School from the Club.

Annual Fees          3:30-6:30 pm        7:00-8:30 am       8:00-8:30 am
5 Days                        $3,497                    $1,846                  $1,050
4 Days                        $2,930                    $1,476                  $  840
3 Days                        $2,363                    $1,108                  $  630
2 Days                        $1,796                    $   738                  $  420

Middle School Students – Grades 6-7
Monday – Friday: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Grade 6 & 7)
Program located in Main Building.
Fee: $50 Membership per year

Middle school programs help develop self-esteem, teach young teens how to deal with peer pressure and encourage community service. Homework help, mentoring, gym programs, social recreation and cultural arts programs are also offered. Activities include:

• Guidance Center — Individual Counseling, Tutoring, Mentoring
• Torch Club — National Boys & Girls Clubs leadership program
• Boys to Men and Smart Girls Programs — small groups that deal with age and gender-specific issues - meets weekly
• Recognition Programs
• Junior Staff - prepares members for the world of work
• Money Matters - members learn money management skills

Teen Center
Located across the driveway from the main Club at 337 Main Street. For more information, contact Athenia Lee, Teen Center Director at 914-733-0033 or alee@bgcnw.com.

High School Students — Grades 8-12
Monday – Friday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Program located in the Teen Center.
Fee: $50 Membership per year

High School programs are designed to help foster young people's character, personal growth and leadership skills, and to encourage community service. A teen advisory group, the Keystone Club, helps staff plan and design programs and events, and exchange ideas. Activities include:

• Guidance Center — College Counseling, Scholarship Opportunities
• Liberty Keystone Club Leadership Program - High School leadership and service group.  Meets Thursdays at 7:00 pm beginning 9/16/10.
• Training, Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities
• Junior Keystone Leadership Program
• College Quest Program
• Recognition Programs
• Computer Lab
• Friday Night Events — Rap Battles, Open Mic, Battle of the Bands
• Club Service — Members and Alumni ages 17-24 earn money for college through internships at the Club.

Community Service/Volunteer Orientations

For more information about Community Service and Volunteer Programs, contact Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations at (914) 666-8069 ext. 107 or bcutri@bgcnw.com.

Youth ages 16-18 who are interested in volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club must attend an orientation session. Must commit to at least 2 days per week, 3 hours per day for 5 weeks.  Orientation sessions are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm on the following dates:

Sept. 22, 2010 | Oct. 20, 2010 |Jan. 19, 2011
March 23, 2011|April 20, 2011|May 18, 2011 (for summer volunteers)

Registration Information and Program Calendar
For general program information, please contact the front desk at 914-666-8069, Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 9:00 pm. For Registration and Membership Forms, click here. Be sure to include program codes on your registration forms.

SESSION I: SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 24
Mail In Registration ends September 3
Walk In Registration begins September 7 and is ongoing
Tuesday-Friday, Sept 7-10: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept 11: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Club is open for Registration ONLY
Monday through Friday, beginning Sept 13, during regular Club hours (12:30 pm to 9:00 pm)

SESSION II: NOVEMBER 29 - JANUARY 29
Mail In Registration ends November 17
Walk In Registration begins November 18 and is ongoing
Monday through Friday, beginning Nov 18, during regular Club hours (12:30 pm to 9:00 pm)

• All participants in Boys & Girls Club programs must be members of the Club.
• Membership fee is $50 per year.
• There will be a $50 service charge for all checks returned.
• A $25 Administration Fee will be charged for each change made after you register, including changing or withdrawal from class.
• Schedules are subject to change.
• Not responsible for typographical errors.

General Building Hours
Tuesday - Friday, Sept. 7, 8, 9, 10: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept 11: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - for Registration ONLY 
Regular Buuilding Hours: Sept 13, 2010 - June 18, 2011: Monday - Friday from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Beginning Sept 18 — building will be open on Saturdays 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for lessons only.
There will be no drop-in programs on Saturdays.

Programs & Classes

SPORTS LEAGUES
SESSION I - September 13 to November 21
For information on Sports Leagues, please contact Physical Education Director Nato Tomasino at 914-666-8069 ext 125 or ntomasino@bgcnw.com.
All participants must be members of the Boys & Girls Club.  Membership fee is $50 per year.  Walk In Registration will be held from Sept 7 to Sept 11.  Click here for membership and registration forms.  

Basketball Leagues
CODE: 6265  Fee: $60.00
The leagues are designed to be recreational, fun and instructional for girls and boys in grades 1-6.  Teams are made up of children of varying skills and abilities. 
Note: Registration for Basketball Leagues ends September 11

Volunter coaches are needed.
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 pm
This meeting is mandatory for all who are interested in coaching.

TRYOUTS (Everyone makes a team)
Grades 4, 5 & 6: Monday, Sept 13, 20, 27: 5:30 pm (limit 60)
Grade 1: Tuesday, Sept 14, 21, 28: 5:30 pm (limit 40)
Grade 2: Tuesday, Sept 14, 21, 28: 6:30 pm (limit 40)
Grade 3: Thursday, Sept 16, 23, 30: 5:30 pm (limit 40)

Schedules and team shirts will be handed out the week of September 27.  Game times vary.

LEAGUE PLAY BEGINS:
Grades 4-6: Monday, October 4
Grades 1-2: Tuesday, October 5
Grade 3: Thursday, October 7

Playoff Weeks: November 22 and November 29
Practice Week: December 6 (1/2 gym)
Championship Week: December 13
No games October 11 and November 25

Kindergarten Basketball Instructional Program
CODE: 6265  Fee: $60
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm - begins September 8, 2010
Skills, drills, and basics of the game are taught. Scrimmages are held during practice.  Children will receive shirts.

High School Soccer League
Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Club Membership ($50 per year)

FALL & SPRING SPORTS AWARD NIGHT
Saturday, April 16 at 6:00 pm in the Boys & Girls Club gym 

Aquatic Programs – Dennis Munson Aquatic School
For information about aquatic classes or the Marlins Swim Team, please contact Aquatic Director Dennis Munson at 914-666-8069 ext 115 (dmunson@bgcnw.com) or Assistant Aquatic Director Robert Rishel at 914-666-8069 ext 117.

For detailed class descriptions, check the Program Guide. To determine which class to enroll your child in, please consult with the Aquatics staff, not the Registrar or Front Desk staff. All participants must be members of the Boys & Girls Club. Click here for membership and registration information.

SESSION I - Lessons will be held from September 13 to November 17
Swim Cap Rule: Swim caps required for children ages 3 and up if hair is below the ears.
Spectator Days: September 13-18 and November 11-24
Evaluation Week: November 11-17
Make-Up Week: November 18-24

FAMILY SWIM
Saturday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Free for Club members and their Parent/Guardian.  Parent/Guardian must accompany Club member, wear bathing suit and be in the water.  Swim cap rule is in efffect.  No spectators allowed at this time.

YOUTH SWIM
Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Free to all Club members age 8 and up.  Must be in Level 3 or higher or stand 50 inches at chin.  Swim cap rule is in effect.

• For current Pool Schedule, click here.
• To be directed to the Marlins Swim Team website, click here.

Pre-School Safety and Swim Programs
1/2 Hour Classes
Fees: Monday, Thursday, Saturday classes - $150
Tuesday, Wednesday classes: $165
Multiple child discount applies - see registration form for details.

WATER EXPLORERS
CODE: 6252A
Recommended age - 6 months to 3 1/2 years - with adult.
Monday - 2:30 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am

DAYTIME DOLPHINS - PRE-SCHOOL BEGINNER
CODE: 6252E
No parental assistance.  For three, four and five year olds.
Monday - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Tuesday - 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm
Wednesday - 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm
Thursday - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm

WISE WHALES - PRE-SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
CODE: 6252F
No parental asssitance.  For three, four and five year olds who are able to swim independently at least 15 feet on front and at least 5 feet on back.
Monday and Thursday at 1:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm

ALL DAY ALLIGATORS - PRE-SCHOOL BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
CODE: 6252D
No parental assistance. For three, four and five year olds having any level of proficiency.
Monday at 3:45 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:00 pm

SATURDAY STINGRAYS - PRE-SCHOOL BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
CODE: 6252G
No parental assistance. A combined class for three, four and five year olds having any level of proficiency.
Saturdays only at 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm

School-Age Safety Swim & Fitness Programs
1/2 Hour Classes - Levels 1, 2 and 3
Fees: Monday, Thursday, Saturday classes - $150
Tuesday and Wednesday classes - $165

LEVEL 1 & 2 - INTRODUCTION TO WATER AND FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS
CODE: 6262AA
Little or no swimming skills are necessary to enroll.
Monday - 4:15 pm, 4:45 pm
Tuesday - 4:30 pm
Wednesday - 4:30 pm
Thursday - 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm
Saturday - 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm

LEVEL 3 - STROKE DEVELOPMENT
CODE: 6262BB
Must pass Level 2 or must swim 20 feet on front and back unaided.
Monday - 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm

School-Age Safety Swim & Fitness Programs
45 Minute Classes - Levels 4, 5 and 6
Fees: Monday, Thursday, Saturday classes - $160
Tuesday and Wednesday classes - $176
Multiple child discount applies.  Minimum age 6 or in a full-day kindergarten program.  Not suitable for pre-school children.

LEVEL 4 - STROKE IMPROVEMENT
CODE: 6262CC
Must pass Level 3 or must swim crawl with rotary breathing and elementary back stroke 15 yards each, dive and tread water.
Monday - 4:00 pm, 4:45 pm
Tuesday - 4:15 pm
Wednesday - 4:00 pm
Thursday - 4:15 pm
Saturday - 9:15 am, 10:30 am

LEVEL 5/6 - STROKE REFINEMENT/PERSONAL WATER SAFETY
CODE: 6262DD
Must pass Level 4 or must swim front crawl and elementary backstroke 25 yeards, breaststroke and back crawl 15 yards, tread water 2 minutes.
Monday and Wednesday - 4:15 pm
Saturday - 11:15 am

COMPETITIVE STROKE CLINIC
CODE: 6262EE
1 Hour Class
Must have been in Level 4 for at least one session or be in Level 5/6, or have coaches' approval after evaluation.  Skills for competitive swimming and overall fitness.
Monday - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tuesday - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

                                   Monday           Tuesday          Saturday
1st Child                       $203                 $224               $203
2nd Child                      $183                 $202               $183
3rd Child                       $193                $213                $193
(10% discount 2nd child, 5% discount 3rd child)

Marlins Swim Team
September 2010 - August 2011
NEW - 12 Month Program

• 11-Time Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Champions
• Ranked: 52nd nationally out of 2,454 clubs
               13th in Eastern Zone out of 629 clubs
               3rd in Metropolitan Zone out of 61 clubs
• The majority of Marlin's members began swimming at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

Tryouts: September 7, 8, 10 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.  Call Dennis Munson at 914-666-8069 ext 115 for an appointment.

Swim Team Fees - 12 months:
Age 8 and under        $2,200
Age 9 - 12                 $2,400
Age 13 and over        $2,600
(Plus $50 Club Membership per year for each child).  Click here for membership forms.

SCHEDULE
                         Novice                         Junior                         Senior
Monday            5:00-6:30 pm                   ---                           6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday              ---                            5:00-6:30 pm               6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday       4:00-5:00 pm               5:00-6:00 pm               6:00-7:30 pm
Thursday          4:00-5:00 pm               5:00-6:30 pm               6:30-8:30 pm
Friday               3:30-4:30 pm               6:30-8:00 pm               4:30-6:30 pm
Saturday              ---                            3:00-4:45 pm               7:00-9:00 am
Sunday             8:00-9:00 am              9:00-10:30 am            10:30-12:30 am   

HOME MEETS:
October 9 & 10,  November 13 & 14, January 15 & 16, January 29 & 30  

Cultural Arts Department
For more information, contact Dan Isenberg, Cultural Arts Director at 914-666-8069 ext 129 or disenberg@bgcnw.com.

Drawing & Painting
CODE: 6264
Fee: $150.00
Saturdays - 10 weeks
Classes begin September 18 

• Learn the basics in black, white and color media using pencils, charcoal, markers, pens, pastel and acrylic paint
• Learn to draw still life, animals, portraits, landscapes and abstracts while developing your own personal style along the way
• Patricia Frankel - Instructor
• Limited enrollment

GROUP 1      ages 7-11          11:15 am to 12:45 pm
GROUP 2      ages 7-11          1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Youth age 12 and over may enroll with the permission of the instructor

MAC Lab Digital Arts Program
Free with Club Membership ($50 per year) for Grades 6-12
Drop in hours: Monday - Friday  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Photography, Video, and Music

MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Step Team - Souljah Steppers
Free for Club members in grades 4-12.
Meets every Friday 4:00 to 5:00 pm or 5:00 to 6:00 pm beginning September 24.