21CCLC

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, along with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Escambia County and Bay County, have recently received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. This program will assist the Boys & Girls Clubs in their mission: “To inspire and empower all young people and their families, in partnership with our community to achieve their potential to BE GREAT.”

For the next 5 years the 21st CCLC Grant will help students from Pensacola to Panama City, and several points in between, improve academic and artistic skills and discover new abilities after the school day has ended. The focus of this program is to provide expanded cultural and academic enrichment opportunities for children attending Title 1 eligible schools. The 21st CCLC is a key component of the “No Child Left Behind Act.” Through this program the Boys & Girls Clubs are able to offer expanded programs such as Abrakadoodle art classes and music classes with Playground Music.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast has collaborated with selected schools within those counties in order to better serve the children through positive open communication with school day teachers. The 21st CCLC Grant’s purpose is to enable students to meet and exceed state academic standards, as well as, promote healthy lifestyles.

“We are extremely grateful for the generous support we’ve received through this 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant,” said Crawford “Bear” Henley, President, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. “With this grant we are able to increase and improve our current programs as we continue empowering kids through our programs in academics, good character and healthy lifestyle.“

April’s Members of the Month

Hilton Unit - Bodhi A. has been selected as our Hilton Teen Center 21st CCLC member of the month. Bodhi is 12 years old and attends Jinks Middle School here in Panama City Florida. Bodhi always carries a positive attitude and never shies away from lending a helping hand. Great Kid!!!

Denton Unit - Dominique G. is our member of the month. Dominique is in Kindergarten at Wright Elementary. She is very friendly and well behaved. She is a lot of fun! She gets along well with the other members.

Chapman - Zach A. has been selected student of the month because he has a positive outlook on any situation that may arise. He is a great listener and will always thank you for listening to him even if it wasn’t the answer he was looking for.

Escambia - Christian R., age 12, Christian is an awesome kid. He participates in all assigned activities and is always willing to lend a hand. He is very attentive and very artistic. His favorite class is Abrakadoodle.

DeFuniak - Xavier R., age 13, Xavier always has a positive attitude about attending the 21st Century Programs. He is involved in the class participation, as we do hands-On projects in our AIMS Science program. The program has help him improve his study habits for middle school as well.

The Panhandle Boys & Girls Clubs 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Sites

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
Denton Blvd. Club - Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach Teen Center - Fort Walton Beach
DeFuniak Springs Teen Center - DeFuniak Springs
Pensacola Club - Pensacola

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County:
Joseph F. Chapman Club - Milleville
Hilton Teen Center - Panama City