Teen Scholarship Applications Open!
The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is excited to announce our 2024-2025 scholarships for teens ages 14-18! We’re offering seven scholarships to recognize your hard work and support your future goals. Whether it’s academics, sports, arts, or your involvement in the Club, this is your chance to be celebrated!
These scholarship opportunities also include the Youth of the Year application! The Youth of the Year winner will represent the Club and our community, with the chance to compete for additional scholarship awards. It’s an incredible honor and a fantastic way to stand out!
To apply, make sure to submit:
- A typed scholarship application
- A copy of your school transcript
- A minimum 250-word typed essay on “What Does the Club Mean to Me?”
Make sure to email your completed application, transcript, and essay to pbenjamin@bgcclifton.org by December 10th at 8:00 pm under the subject line "Scholarship Application."
For full details, check out bgcclifton.org/teens. Good luck!
Aquatics Center Closed 11/27 - 12/1
The Aquatics Center will be closed from 11/27 - 12/1 due to maintenance. All lap swims, swim lessons, and swim team practices are cancelled. The pool will reopen on 12/2 for all programs.
Thank You to the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation!
We're so thankful for the generous financial support we received from the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation! We recently hosted our friends from the foundation at the Club to discuss this amazing partnership. Stew and Kim Leonard established the foundation to educate children and families about water safety, particularly by providing access to swimming lessons for kids who might not otherwise have them. The Foundation was established in memory of their son, Stew Leonard III, who tragically drowned at a young age. This donation enables us to provide swim lessons to kids attending our Pre-K 4 program in our Gingerbread House Nursery School.
Halloween at the Club!
Halloween at the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton was a spooktacular celebration that brought kids together for several days filled with fun activities! The festivities included Halloween-themed parties where our young members enjoyed a variety of spooky snacks, from creepy popcorn hands to broom-shaped pretzels and mummy juice boxes.
One of the highlights was the incredible array of costumes. The kids showcased their creativity by dressing up as everything from superheroes and princesses, to classic monsters and whimsical creatures!
We are especially grateful to Carter’s for their generous support this Halloween. A dedicated team of volunteers helped our Gingerbread kids enjoy a special trick-or-treating experience, visiting not only Clifton City Hall but also the police station, the fire department headquarters, and all around the club. Their involvement ensured that every child had a safe and enjoyable experience while collecting treats from our supportive local community. A heartfelt thank you to Carter’s for making this Halloween truly memorable for our kids and for supporting our vital programs!
We also want to extend a special thank you to our amazing staff, whose hard work and dedication made this celebration possible. Their enthusiasm and creativity brought the Halloween spirit to life. We are lucky to have such a passionate team that goes above and beyond for our members.
From all of us at the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, we hope you had a happy and safe Halloween!
