The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove is to provide high quality, affordable, accessible programs for children and youth, which foster positive growth and assist them to reach their full potential, to become competent adults, caring parents, and responsible citizens.
 

September 15, 2007

Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids

September 15 is Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids, created to foster stronger relationships between adults and children by educating them on the importance and value of spending "meaningful time" together.

On Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids, Sept. 15, thousands of kids and their parents will gather around the country for a full day of activities, celebrating the positive results of meaningful time.

Join us in our celebration at our Main Branch for this FREE Family Event. A FREE raffle will include an I-Pod & other great prizes. Also FREE will be a Rock Climbing Wall, Hot dogs, Clowns, Carnival Games, Bounce Houses, & much more!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove
Main Branch
9860 Larson St
Garden Grove, CA 92844
Saturday, September 15, 2007
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

On Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids, millions of parents and kids will participate in more than 2,000 events at Boys & Girls Clubs and other locations nationwide. Parents can find events in their area -- and download tips for spending meaningful time with their kids - online at www.dayforkids.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America leads the BGC Day for Kids effort, and is joined by other nonprofit partners America's Promise, Association of Children's Museums, Association for Library Service to Children, Communities in Schools, Home Safety Council, National AfterSchool Association, National Neighbor Day, National Wildlife Federation and Youth Service America.

Research conducted for Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids shows children want to spend more meaningful time with the adults in their lives. The research indicates such "meaningful time" can have specific, positive outcomes:

- Joining your child in a small amount of physical exercise each week can reduce their risk of obesity and diabetes.

- Eating meals together several times a week can reduce child's risk of smoking, drinking or doing drugs.

- Spending just a few hours a week helping kids with their schoolwork can significantly improve their grades.

All families in the United States experience the pressures of contemporary life, regardless of their economic status, ethnic or cultural background or location. These pressures directly affect the amount of meaningful time they are able to devote to their children.

Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids provides the opportunity for every adult to take a break, celebrate and renew their commitment to the nation's children.

For more information, please contact Paul Ramirez, Event Chair at 714-532-7943