Program offers solution for kids during summer break

Parents often find themselves in a quandary about what to do with their children during the summer break from school. While there are child care programs and various specialty camps of every cost and duration, they don't always solve the problem.

Enter the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson with its daylong Summer Program at locations across the valley. The cost is just a $10 or $20 annual membership fee per child at most locations. The nonprofit organization offers the Summer Program at its clubs and several partner locations in Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Southern Highlands and now Summerlin.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson Summer Program has specially designed activities by age groups: 5 to 7 years old, 8 to 9 years old, 10 to 12 years old and 13 to 18 years old. Hours at most locations are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Activities cover arts and crafts, sports, gym, computers, game room, learning center, teen lounge (ages 13-18), field trips and more.

The summer program is available at the six permanent Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson locations and three outreach partner programs. Registration is available throughout the summer. For information or registration, visit www.bgchenderson.org or contact:

n John C. Kish Club, 401 Drake St., Henderson, 565-6569.

n Marker Club, 1030 Center St., Henderson, 565-1493.

n Mary and Sam Boyd Club, 1608 Moser Drive, Henderson, 565-2674.

n Montandon Club, 2627 Donna St., North Las Vegas, 564-7378.

n Southern Highlands Club, 10900 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas, 534-0504.

n Apache Pines Club, 9552 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, 248-9502.

n Alexander Dawson School, 10845 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, 565-6568.

n George E. Harris Elementary School, 3620 S. Sandhill Road, Las Vegas, 565-6568.

n St. Anne Catholic School, 1813 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, 565-6568.

The program begins June 11 at most locations and ends Aug. 24. The outreach program at St. Anne Catholic School begins June 13, and the outreach program at George E. Harris Elementary School begins June 28. The new program at the Alexander Dawson School in Summerlin begins June 25.

The cost for the Summer Program at the Boyd, Kish, Marker, Montandon and new Apache Pines permanent clubs is the Boys & Girls Clubs annual membership fee of $20 for 5- to 12-year-olds and $10 for 13- to 18-year-olds.

The Summer Program is included with current club membership. In addition to the annual membership fee, there are weekly fees for the Summer Program at the Southern Highlands Club and the three outreach locations. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.