“You cannot make people learn. You can only provide the right conditions for learning to happen.” ~Vince Gowmon
Mr. Gowmon’s words ring truer than ever with our community acquiescing with the rest of the world about how to keep children engaged and learning during the Coronavirus lockdown everybody is experiencing.
Beginning Monday, March 30, 2020 Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County (BGCSLC) will unveil ‘The Virtual Club’ with a full day’s schedule of interactive videos, lessons, book readings and more for parents to watch and engage with their children while watching and participating with them.
Staff members, club directors and administrators will participate in creating a series of videos centered around S.T.E.A.M. projects, trivia, social emotional learning, crafts, physical fitness and story time.
“In these uncertain times we owe it to our club members to provide the consistency that they need that BGCSLC is here for them. This virtual schedule provides structured engagement opportunities that are fun, enriching and even connect with a kid’s social and emotional needs” said Melanie Wiles, COO of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
The videos created will be broadcast on BGCSLC’s Facebook page at https://bgcslc.rocks/facebook, YouTube channel at https://bgcslc.rocks/YouTube and archived on the organization’s web page at www.bgcofslc.org under the tab ‘The Virtual Club.’
“The activities are for everybody and not only for members of BGCSLC. We encourage parents to engage with comments and photos of them participating in the activities,” said Will Armstead, CEO of BGCSLC.
To learn more on how you can join in and support the Club, call 772-460-9918.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth a path to success for every young person who walks through our doors, and that every Club member graduates from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship and living healthy lifestyles. The Club enables all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
With 20 locations throughout the county, Boys & Girls Clubs programs serve a diverse group of kids from grades K-12. We serve 15,000 youth throughout the year from a variety of backgrounds. We invite you to be part of something wonderful as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a campaign to provide world-class clubs, life-enriching programs and improved transportation to access these opportunities outside their neighborhoods. Please see for yourself by taking a tour of an area club by calling (772) 460-9918 or visiting www.bgcofslc.org or at www.facebook.com/bgcofslc.
