Summer News!

ß ReadE for Summer Camp  information is now available in the ReadE for Summer Camp section of our website.  Take a look at the new sites the camp will be running at and the registration dates for these sites.

Registration dates:

Chesterville: May 10th, 2012 from 5-8 pm at Chesterville Public School.

Cornwall: May 12th, 2012 from 10-2 pm at 506 Clubhouse.

Morrisburg: May 14th, 2012 from 5-8 pm at Morrisburg Public School.

ß Look on the left hand menu for information about our brand new Camp 506!  Camp 506 will be a paid camp run by the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG.

During the Month of February funds were raised by the CSU office in support of the Cornwall Boys and Girls Club

Through efforts in the live Student Auction and donations accepted in the month of February, $450 was raised for our local charitable organization. 

At the cheque presentation from left are: Jacquie Richards (Boys & Girls Club), Christina Russell (CSU President), Jennifer Ellis (VP Finance) and Kevin Seguin (VP Student Life)

Thank you to everyone who made a contribution!

Pump Up the Music… In Pink

The Boys and Girls Club and their Pink Shirt Day were a resounding success, thanks in part to community support.  To mark the occasion, Zumba with Jasmine held a special Pink Shirt Day Zumba session called Pump Up the Music… In Pink, at Viscount Alexander Public School.  Sixty-four people attended the $5 donation Zumba session in their pink t-shirts to show their support for the cause.  It was a great time had by all and $352 was raised for the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG!  For regular Zumba classes, contact Jasmine, and have a blast at the Zumba party!

Pink Shirt Day 2012

Pink Shirt Day 2012 was a great success for the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG and for anti-bullying efforts in the Seaway Valley.  We would like to thank everyone who supported us in our second annual Pink Shirt Day.  We look forward to the continued support next year!

KEYSTONE

Keystone helps kids 12 and older channel their energy in a positive direction. It focuses on leadership, education and career development, economic and political awareness, and social recreation.

Under the guidance of Club staff, Keystone members plan activities based on their own interests and the needs of their community, giving them the chance to be involved and help change their community and their world.

Through Keystone, youth learn how to foster respect between groups and individuals. They learn valuable leadership skills and form lasting friendships with other teens across the country. And they develop self-confidence and self-esteem.

Family Literacy Day! 

The Boys and Girls Club will be celebrating family literacy by holding a Carnival of Family Fun on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  The event will take place at the “506” Clubhouse at 506 First St.  There are many activities planned, including a special reading of Robert Munsch by local celebrity, actor, Bill Roddy.

Mr. Roddy was named best actor of Eastern Ontario in 2007.  He has appeared in over 100 performances including: classical theatre, musicals, cabarets, as well as TV and radio shows.  Be sure not to miss this reading, and the many other events being held by the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG on Saturday, January 28, 2012. 

Rachel’s Kids gives a helping hand to Boys & Girls Club/SDG

     Cornwall, ON (January 9, 2012) –  Over the holiday season Rachel’s Kids gave a generous gift to Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG – a new roof for their “506” Clubhouse located at 506 First Street.  Over 900 youths were Boys & Girls Club members in 2011 and this newly renovated clubhouse, which opened in March 2011 was in desperate need of a new roof.

     Says Jacquie Richards, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club Cornwall/SDG: “Our clubhouse is a home away from home from many youths and this will reduce our operational costs, and allow us to put more funds directly into youth programs.  Boys & Girls Club is very grateful for the support of Rachel’s Kids.  This type of support continues to make the Boys & Girls Club a good place to be”. 

     A big thank you from the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG to Dr. Navaneelan and Rachel’s Kids.

Operation Red Nose to donate to 

Boys and Girls Club

The province-wide campaign to reduce drinking and driving during the holidays has launched in Cornwall this year.  Operation Red Nose is a volunteer effort where rides home are offered for free, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.  The program will run from November 25 to December 31, 2011.  The hours of pick up will be 9 pm to 3 am.

This year the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG is lucky enough to be receiving those donations to help support their six after school and two teen programs run throughout the city.   A warm thank you to Operation Red Nose and their volunteers.

Boys and Girls Club Donates to Rotary Club

The staff of the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG have donated sixteen boxes of cereal towards the Children’s Christmas Fund by helping the Rotary Club meet there pledge of 1,500 boxes of cereal.

Cornwall Triathlon Donates to the Boys and Girls Club

The Cornwall Triathlon gave a donation of $4,350 to the B&G Club.  This donation was made possible because of the over 500 participants at the Cornwall Triathlon this past August, of the participation of our main sponsor Cornwall Mazda and of the many local sponsors including OPG, Scotia, Corus Entertainment and The Standard-Freeholder.

In the picture from left to right:

Fern Hamelin, Chair Cornwall Triathlon, Rob Allen, Race Director Cornwall Triathlon, Angie Baker, General Sales Manager Corus Entertainment, Linda Eamer, Board member B&G Club, Jacquie Richards, Executive Director B&G Club, Linda Halliday, Public Affairs Officer OPG, Mark Conti, Cornwall Mazda.

Boys and Girls Club’s First Halloween Haunted House a Success!

The first ever Boys and Girls Club Haunted House at our 506 First St., location was a great success.  Our staff and volunteers were able to guide 238 children and their parents through the haunted house.  The children had a frightfully fun time!

Thank You Kraft!

The Boys and Girls Club would like to extend a big thank you to Kraft for volunteering their time.  The volunteers made pancakes and banana bread for our children.  They also painted at both our Henry St. Clubhouse and the 506 Clubhouse.

Programmes pour Journées Pédagogiques

PD Day Programs

 Teens!

Come join The Club!

At 499 Henry St. (behind Wendy’s), or at 506 First St. (corner of Marlborough St.).

Have fun playing:

Wii

Pool

Air Hockey

Foosball

And hanging out with your friends.