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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

A safe, positive place for youth ages 5-17 to learn and grow year round, all while having fun! The Boys & Girls Club provides an array of programming and daily activities from the six core Boys & Girls Club areas: Life Skills, Education, Character Development, Sports and Fitness, Recreation, the Arts and Spiritual Development. We apply an outcome driven club experience for youth with Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles in mind.

For more information on The Boys & Girls Club programs, Scholarships opportunities or on how to enroll your child/children, please contact us:

  • BGC Director Deanna Blevins

    830-315-5768

  • Assistant Director Elaina Beard

    830-315-5795

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After School Program

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club offers a safe and fun environment for youth after school! We offer specialized Boys & Girls Club programs in a variety of areas including; Power Hour(Homework Assistance), Club 3:16, Naturalist Club, Triple Play, School of Performing Arts, SONday’s Cool, Passport to Manhood, Smart Girls, Torch Club and Arts & Crafts. Members will rotate to different program areas, with their age specific groups, throughout their time at the Club.

Currently in session – Runs to May 31 (waiting list may be in effect)

Days & Times: Monday-Friday – Drop Off 3-6:30 pm

(Local Elementary Schools Buses drop off @ Kroc, Pick up from Ingram Elementary, BT Wilson and Peterson Middle School)

Fee: $40 Registration Fee to secure child’s spot

$125 per month per child

  • SPRING BREAK CAMP

    All of the benefits of our Boys & Girls Club in a Day Camp! Breakfast, Lunch and Snack provided as well as swimming and a field trip!

    Dates: Monday – Friday, March 12-16: 7:30 am-6:30 pm
    Fees: $30 registration if child is not a current club member; $90 per child
    Registration: Feb. 12-March 2 (Registration will take place at Boys & Girls Club Desk)

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP

    All of the benefits of our Boys & Girls Club in a 12-week Day Camp!

    Breakfast, Lunch and Snack provided! Members will get the opportunity to swim twice a week at our facility as well as take one field trip per week, no additional charge! Kiddos will also experience Vacation Bible School. Club Shirt Included.
    Registration: Current BGC Members Wednesday, April 24, 3-6 pm, New/Inactive BGC Members Saturday, April 27, 9 am-12 pm
    Fees: $30 Registration (Registration after set dates $40)
    $100 per week per child
    Days and Time: Monday- Friday 7:30 am-6:30 pm
    Dates camp is in session: June 3 – August 23

    • Club 3:16

      Club 3:16 is Bible-based curriculum similar to scouting. The children learn life skills and character building through life lessons and activities earning badges upon completion.
      Days & Times: Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
      If interested in your child attending and they are not in Boys & Girls Club contact: Amanda Johns at 830-315-5771

    • Smart Girls

      SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls. Through dynamic sessions, participatory activities, and mentoring opportunities with adult women, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
      BGC girl members 8-12  Members meet for one hour, once a week!

    • Passport to Manhood

      Passport to Manhood represents a targeted effort to engage young boys in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership and positive behavior. It also includes a service project where boys learn the importance of giving back to the community.
      BGC boy members 8-12  Members meet for one hour, once a week!

    • TORCH CLUB

      Torch Club is the “student council” of our BGC.  It helps to meet the special character-development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life, giving them a firm foundation of good character, leadership and integrity.  Torch Club members elect officers and work together to implement projects in the four focus areas:  service to Club and community, education, health and fitness and social recreation.
      BGC boys & girls, 10-12  Members meet for one hour, once a week!

    • CUB SCOUTS

      The Salvation Army’s Cub Scout pack is available to boys grades 1-5. Cub Scouts, a component of Boy Scouts of America teaches young men to be respectful, responsible and to always do their best at everything they do. Meetings are hosted weekly at the Kroc Center.
      Fee: $12 initial fee w/additional materials and/or activity fees
      Days & Times: 6:30-7:30 pm every Tuesday

    • TWEEN Lounge

      Is your kiddo a little too old for Child Watch or too young for Teen Lounge? We’ve got you covered! Parents can utilize the Tween Lounge for a max of 2 hours while tweens, ages 6-12, are fully supervised. Tween Lounge offers: Video Games, Art Projects, Foosball, Air Hockey and an array of games for your Tween to engage in. We ensure your kids are in a safe and happy place while you get in a great workout.

      Days & Times: During School Year-  Monday-Thursday, 4-8 pm; Saturdays-8 am-12 pm

      Summer-  Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-1 pm & 4-8 pm; Friday-9:30 am-1 pm; Saturdays-8 am-12 pm

    • TEEN Lounge

      The Teen Lounge is a great place for teens, ages 13-17. Members participate in civic engagements, leadership opportunities, prevention programming, homework assistance, tournaments and also just have a fun place to hang out. The Teen room is equipped with a Pool Table, WiFi, Foosball Table, Ping Pong Table, XBOX Kinect, Big Screen TV, Two Computers (monitored use), Books and Games. Our Lounge is also always supervised by an adult.

      Days & Times: During School Year-  Monday & Wednesday, 4-6 pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 4-8 pm; Fridays, 4-6 pm (During football season, CLOSED for home games!)
      Summer-  Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-6 pm

    • Summer Teen Academy

      The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club is offering a Summer Teen Academy that promotes life skills, prevention programming, and college and career preparation. This program is scheduled to include college campus tours, how to apply for college, leadership training, how to interview for a job, as well as tasks like how to change a flat tire! This program will offer guest speakers and much more.
      Ages: 13-17
      Registration: April 23-26 (Applications may be picked up any time from Kroc front desk)
      Fee: $10 registration fee (additional expenses may be needed for field trips but you will be notified in advance) Lunch will be provided at noon each day.
      Days & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am-4 pm

    • Junior Staff

      If you are between the ages of 13-17, and enjoy being a positive peer and working with youth ages 5-12, consider applying for Junior Staff. The position is a Summer of service working with the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club staff, also allowing the teens to receive LOTS of community service hours. Through participation in Jr. Staff, teens will develop interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a sense of community engagement while experiencing on-the-job club work shadowing and assisting current staff. They will join members for swimming and field trips as well!
      Application pick up dates: April 23-26
      Application due: May 1
      Interviews will be held: May 8
      Days & Times: Monday-Friday,

    • YADI

      The Salvation Army and the Search Institute have a partnership known as the Youth Asset Development Initiative (YADI). Each month the Kroc Center will focus on one special asset with the Boys & Girls Club members. The Asset will be taught in all of the existing programs through art, interactive games/ activities and guest speakers.

    KROC SCHOOL OF MUSIC

    Designed for 3rd-6th grade students and geared to get students fluent in reading and performing music. Each student will have the option of taking two instrumental classes for one low price. All students will be encouraged to participate in online theory showdown to help them quickly develop music reading skills. The program will end with a final showcase featuring all students and classes.

    • Contact

      Call  830-315-5762  for more information.

    • PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

      Brass, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Vocal
      Scheduled at instructor/student’s convenience

    • BEGINNER MUSIC LESSONS

      • Beginner Piano
      • Beginner Brass
      • Beginner Guitar

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    • SCHOOL OF ROCK AND PRAISE

      Designed for students 9+ with a basic understanding of their chosen instrument.
      This new program will teach musicianship to students through Rock and Contemporary Christian hits. We will cover technique in 45-minute instrument-specific classes for 2/3rds of the semester, then split the students into bands for the remainder.

    • PERCUSSION

      A fun class designed to help develop great rhythm and pulse to assist in learning piano/ guitar.
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    • PIANO

      Students will learn the basics of musical notations and chords while following a fun curriculum designed to get them reading and performing music fast!
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    • GUITAR

      Students will learn the basics of reading music of various styles on the guitar and start to explore other instruments in the guitar family.
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    • KERRVILLE COMMUNITY JAZZ BAND

      Come be a part of our Band! The Kerrville Community Jazz band plays swing, funk, rock, and everything in between. It meets weekly on Saturday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm and is free for all participants.

      We are seeking talented musicians 15+ with experience reading music and playing in ensembles.
      For more info contact Jeff Crabtree (830) 315-5770 Jeffrey.crabtree@uss.salvationarmy.org OR  Roxannie Vickers ROXANNE.VICKERS@KERRVILLEISD.NET