For Immediate Release
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Media Contact:
Suzanne Whitney, Director of Marketing & Communications, suzannew@bgcmd.org
June 13, 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Opens Four New Clubs for the 2024-25 School Year
Affordable and Accessible After-School Programs Available to More Aurora Families
Denver, CO – June 13, 2024 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is excited to announce a major expansion with the opening of four new Boys & Girls Clubs for the 2024-2025 school year. This exciting initiative brings Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to a total of 27 Clubs throughout Metro Denver. This significant growth in Aurora is made possible through a partnership with Aurora Public Schools.
Opening new Clubs for the second consecutive year reinforces the commitment of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to provide a safe, supportive, fun, and enriching space for youth. The newly established Clubs will offer fun and educationally-enriching programs to students for a nominal fee. From academic support to sports, arts, and leadership development, Club members will have access to a diverse array of opportunities. Additionally, members will receive daily meals, play with their friends, and receive hands-on mental health and social-emotional learning resources that promote their overall well-being and personal growth.
The four new Boys & Girls Clubs are:
- Aurora Quest Boys & Girls Club
- Dalton Elementary Boys & Girls Club
- Dartmouth Elementary Boys & Girls Club
- Tollgate Elementary Boys & Girls Club
"We are thrilled to expand our reach and create more opportunities for kids and families," shared Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. "Our partnership with Aurora Public Schools allows us to enrich more young lives with the transformative benefits of our high-quality programs, helping to shape brighter futures for the children in our community."
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and Aurora Public Schools are dedicated to providing a future where all kids have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. Interested families with students at Aurora Quest K-8, Dalton Elementary, Tollgate Elementary, or Dartmouth Elementary can complete our interest form and seize the opportunity for growth, learning, and fun.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten through high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At 25 neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in Ward, CO, we provide our members with safe, supportive, fun, and enriching environments that inspire and empower them to achieve their greatest potential.