Donate BGCSM Overview Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland (BGCSM), a youth development organization, opened in 1999 as Calvert County Boys & Girls Club. The organization serves youth in Southern Maryland providing after-school programs from 3 – 6 pm daily and summer camp from 7:30 am – 6 pm. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. So many children today, underprivileged and upper class, boys and girls of all races, turn to the streets, gangs and crime because they do not have a positive role model in which to turn. And some children just need a safe place to call their own. That’s why BGCSM is more important than ever. Our professionally trained staff are there when youth need us most. We provide a positive and safe place for youth, 5 – 18, to learn and to grow during after-school hours and during school breaks providing them with programming designed to help create, foster, and nurture productive citizens equipped with the tools to be contributing members of the community in which they live. Did You Know? More than 60% of parents work outside of Southern Maryland — creating a need for safe after school programs for children. Maryland has the highest rate of alcohol use by 8th graders in the United States. Many families use the BGCSM to support their need for supervised out-of-school-time care. With a $30 annual registration fee and $30 weekly fee, we remain the least expensive child care resource available to all families, regardless of need. BGCSM is a critical support to families and to its surrounding communities. Nationwide, violent juvenile crime rates double when most schools let children out, and Maryland has the highest rate of alcohol use by 8th graders in the United States. Southern Maryland is mostly rural with limited supervised recreational areas for youth. Many families use us for child care. With a $30 annual registration and $30 weekly after school fee, we remain the least expensive child care resource available to all families, regardless of need. "To Inspire and Enable All Young People" To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Donate Today What Does Boys and Girls Club Do? So many children today, underprivileged and upper class, boys and girls of all races, turn to the streets, gangs, and crime because they do not have a positive role model in with to turn or are unsupervised during out-of-school time. That is why the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland (BGCSM) is more important than ever! Our screened and professionally trained staff and mentors are there when youth need us most. We provide a positive and safe place for children ages 5 to 18 years old to learn and grow after school. How Can My Child Become a Member? Clubs are open to boys and girls from ages 6 to 18. An annual membership is only $30. After School fess are $30 per week. No child has ever been turned away and there are many opportunities for children to “earn” memberships. Membership Information Board of Directors Kisha Flagg, Board Chair United States Geological Service Adzekai Kuma Taylor, Vice Chair Kai Ki Kreations Josette Ray, Secretary Internal Revenue Service Miriam Rudder Holman, Treasurer DC Office of the State Superintendent T.C. Mason Mason’s Treehouse Bed & Breakfast Vonda Brister Charles County Schools Lissi Mojica AnswersIP Janet Sefton UM-4H Extension Friends of the Board Sidney (Sid) Curl Theatre & Project Consultant Karen Douglas, Licensed Clinical MSW Karen Douglas Consulting Dr. Susan Jenkins Physician Jenice McLemore Acies Construction Staff Joy Hill Whitaker Chief Executive Officer Brandon Washington Director of Programming Christine Michelsen Bookkeeper Declan Deere Michael Dowd Samantha McKenzie Angie Michelsen Cameron Moorehead Tytieonna Watkins Program Aides Volunteer Superstars Nicole Cooksey Sydney Cooksey Bryce Cooksey Jai Cooksey Supporters Deerbrook Charitable Trust PNC Bank United Way of Calvert County Comcast/Universal Foundation Epsilon Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Chick- Fil- A (Prince Frederick, MD) Outback (Prince Frederick, MD) Calvert County Library Mr. Sid Curl (Mystery Theatre) Ms. Sharon Adams Taylor Ms. Tina Holloway Mr. Bradley Gillian Dr. Susan Jenkins Dr. Jeffery Y.H. Chung, LLC BGCSM Partners Twin Beach Players Elizabeth Lawton – Project Gratitude Brian McDaniel – Crow Entertainment Janet Sefton – 4-H University of Maryland Extension Calvert County Public Schools/McKinney-Vento (Homeless Liaison – Tracy Loyd) Alpha Kappa Alpha – Omega Phi Omega Chapter Calvert County Master Gardeners Thomas Long T-Shirt Company Northern High School Kids Who Have Helped View the Extensive List of Children Donate © 2021 BGCSM. All rights reserved. Login