Great Scott...It's Magic

Great Scott the Magician visited our after-school programs during the half day parent teacher conferences at Washington, Hazel, Gregory, and Pleasantdale.  Scott Drukker has been providing top quality entertainment for our programs for the last 4 years and his shows keep getting better.   It is so fulfilling for us to see the students so excited when performing his mystical magic tricks.  The show gets even better when he bring out his smart mouth Macaw!  If Scott will be able to fit us in for next year, you should try and come to experience the show!  More exciting events to come.....

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The West Orange Fire Department at WOBGC

During Fire Safety Week the West Orange Fire Department visited our after school programs.  The kids in the programs got to experience the trucks and hoses up close and personal.  One of the West Orange Firemen let the children try the hoses.  I'm a little jealous!  I have been wanting to shoot a fire hose since I was a kid and these children can claim their rights.  

As you can see, the children were having so much fun learning about fire safety.   While it's fun to meet and interact with real firemen, the West Orange Fire Department provided vital infortmation to our children regarding fire safety.  They taught them the important lessons on what to do if in fact they ever found themselves in a dangerous situation.  The West Orange Community House and Boys & Girls Club would like to thank the brave Men and Women who serve to protect!

Staying Fit In The BGCWO

The West Orange Community House and Boys & Girls Club has dedicated themselves to stay fit and active during the year.  This picture here shows the children at Hazel Elementary School in West Orange receiving Presidential Awards for participating in PALA (Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards).  These children and the children in Washington School, Gregory School, and also Pleasantdale Elementary had dedicated 8 weeks to being active at least 60 minutes per day! 

Although receiving the awards signed by President Obama were an incentive to stay active, our after school programs always try to engage the children in physical activities daily.  When the weather permits the children play ball or race on the play ground. When it's too cold or rainy to go out, the staff makes sure to run fun activities in the Gyms.  We care and are commited to providing children with an safe, healthy, and educational experience while attending our after school programs.