Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas - Luling Extension

HistoryOn March 16, 1994, the Willie Mae Mitchell Community Opportunity Center was established as a community-based youth organization. On Nov. 21, 2001, the organization was accepted into the membership of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and was renamed the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas (BGCSCT). Since its inception, the BGCSCT has proudly served the youth of Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe and Hays counties. Our Club provides children with a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; and hope and opportunity for all members. We are a public, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in San Marcos, Texas. One of the BGCSCT's most unique features is that it is one of only two clubs in the United States that operates a charter school, Texas Preparatory School, which implements BGC programs and operates according to the BGCSCT mission.SpecialtiesThe Seguin Extension offers an After School Program and Summer Program. Children entering 1st through 6th grade can be dropped off at the Seguin Extension as early as 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Members receive breakfast, lunch and snacks. They take part in a number of activities, both academic and recreational. The Seguin Extension allows participants to be able to play games and socialize, as well as participate in daily activities including guest presentations, tournaments, competitions and Club programming, which includes triple play, art and social recreation. The Seguin Extension is fully equipped with a game room, outdoor skate park, boxing ring, basketball court, volleyball court, racquetball courts, indoor climbing wall, martial arts room and classrooms. They offer recreation leagues, day camps, after school tutoring and programs such as youth basketball, t-ball, youth volleyball, flag football and Zumba. People can also play charitable bingo and win big money.

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas offers a range of programs and services for children and disadvantaged youth of ages 6 through 18. The club offers five-core program initiatives including arts, sports and fitness, social skills, character development and leadership development and education and career development. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas, based in San Marcos, Texas, provides prevention programs for youth that includes gang, alcohol, drug, tobacco, teen sex and pregnancy prevention. The club also provides after school programs including money matters, which is a financial literacy program that was designed specifically to help teens of ages 13 through 18 to expand their knowledge of money management and learn skills that lead to financial independence and well-being.

Extend-A-Care For Kids, located in Kyle, TX, provides a safe and enriching environment for children, emphasizing individualized care that fosters growth and independence. Their diverse programs, including infant care, afterschool support, and summer day camps, aim to equip children with essential skills while ensuring peace of mind for parents. Dedicated to making child care affordable and beneficial, Extend-A-Care For Kids focuses on creating a judgement-free space where children can thrive and develop their abilities. By utilizing a child-centric approach, they cultivate a culture of support and exploration, allowing children to enjoy learning through engaging activities. Generated from the website