Hazel Program Expands!

Thanks to Hazel School's Principal Edwin Acevedo our program has expanded into other areas of the school allowing for a more enriching after-school program. Our after-school program was previously facilitated in the gym/cafeteria for years with limited use of the classrooms.

Now, Marlene and her staff are able to offer students more effective and enriching experiences with use of a computer lab, library, and a classroom.  The classroom provides our children a quiet place to complete their home while the gym/cafeteria is used for physical activities.  It also serves as a great area to run their new "Fun-Foods" program and to do special arts and craft projects.  

Along with the classroom, Principal Acevedo gave the program use of the Computer Lab and Library on the 4th floor.  A few days a week our children play exciting educational games on the computers and participate in Ms. Marlene's Story-Time in the library.

Stay tuned for more great stories and advancements to come!

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.