Boys & Girls Club to Open Limited Programs on Sept. 8
LAWRENCE, Kan. – When Lawrence Public Schools begins the school year virtually on September 8, Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence will open all-day programming for a LIMITED number of members at a LIMITED number of locations.
The number of children must remain limited to ensure we are adhering to the strict safety regulations laid out by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Meaning, this all-day program will be targeted specifically to those who need us most. This will include essential employees, low-income families, single parent households, lack of access to technology, food insecurity, foster care, special education and other circumstances. Click here for updated information regarding the definition of essential employees.
ALL-DAY PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Sunflower Elementary // Sunflower, Langston Hughes, Quail Run, Deerfield
Cordley Elementary // Cordley, Kennedy, Broken Arrow, Prairie Park, New York
Hillcrest Elementary // Hillcrest, Sunset Hill, Pinckney, Woodlawn, Schwegler
Center for Great Futures // Lawrence High, Free State High, Billy Mills, Central, West, Southwest Middle Schools
ALL-DAY PROGRAM INFORMATION
Meals
- Elementary programs // USD 497 will provide breakfast, lunch and snack
- Teen program // Staff Chef will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hours
- Elementary programs // TBA
- Teen program // TBA
Member Capacity
- 1:12 staff to member ratio: Social distancing will be enforced at all times.
Cost
- Elementary programs // Same weekly fees as the summer program
- Teen program // One-time $25 fee per member
Academic Support and Programs
- All distance learning activities with USD 497 teachers will happen as scheduled in respective Boys & Girls Club spaces.
- While USD 497 distance learning is not in session, the Club will offer activities such as Project Learn, Positive Action, sports, fitness, cooking and Torch Club.
EQUITABLE ENROLLMENT: Parent/Guardian Survey
- Any family who is interested in utilizing the above-outlined services MUST complete the interest survey.
- As previously stated, this program will be offered on a LIMITED basis. Completion of this survey DOES NOT guarantee enrollment in the all-day distance learning programs beginning on September 8, 2020.
- Priority for enrollment will be given to those members who literally need us most. If you and your family are selected for a spot, you will be contacted by our administrative staff to complete your enrollment.
FALL ENROLLMENT
Lastly, we know that many of our parents and guardians completed fall enrollment when we opened the Parent Portal in May. That enrollment DOES NOT APPLY to this all-day programming beginning on September 8, 2020. When Lawrence Public Schools reopen with a hybrid or full-time schedule, your fall enrollment will be honored at that time. We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience. Please understand that we are working tirelessly to ensure that enrollment for all-day programming is as equitable as possible.