Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington provides affordable, supervised after-school activities to students ages six (must be in first grade) through 18 years. Boys and Girls clubs have a special focus for children and teens from challenging and disadvantaged circumstances. Membership fees are low. Boys and Girls Club does not turn kids away because of an inability to pay.
Two locations serve Vancouver Public Schools: The Clinton & Gloria John Boys & Girls Club and The Jim Parsley Community Center. The clubs are open to all students. Bus transportation is provided to both locations for students who attend Sarah J. Anderson, Eisenhower, King, Minnehaha, and Truman elementary schools. Students at Hazel Dell Elementary School walk to The Clinton & Gloria John Boys & Girls Club located on the school grounds. Students at Roosevelt Elementary School walk to the JPCC location.
Locations: The Clinton and Gloria John Boys and Girls Club
409 NE Anderson Road, 98665, 360-567-1152, contact@mybgc.org
Jim Parsley Community Center
4100 Plomondon Road, 98661, 360-313-4960, club.jpc@mybgc.org
Chess for Success Club
An after-school chess club at Washington Elementary School is available to students in grades 1-5 on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:50–4 p.m. For more information contact Julie Young at julie@chessforsuccess.org.
Location:
Washington Elementary School
Vancouver Parks and Recreation Kids First! Program
Kids First! is a free, fun-filled after school recreational program offered on-site to elementary students at Washington and Fruit Valley elementary schools. The program runs from October 1 through May 29. For more information go to www.cityofvancouver.us/parks-recreation/recreation/kids/after_school.htm or call the Vancouver Parks and Recreation program at 360-487-7100.
Locations:
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center
Washington Elementary School
YMCA After-School Enrichment Program
The YMCA offers After-School Enrichment classes at several Vancouver schools. Session run from 2:50 to 4:30 p.m. at most sites. Two schools, Felida and Walnut Grove, have back-to-back sessions that run from 2:50 to 4:30 p.m. and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Classes range from art and drama to science and sign language. For schedules and information go to www.ymca-clarkcounty.org/clarkcounty.html or call 360-885-9622.
Locations:
Anderson Elementary School
Chinook Elementary School
Eisenhower Elementary School
Felida Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Lake Shore Elementary School
Sacajawea Elementary School
Salmon Creek Elementary School
Truman Elementary School
Walnut Grove Elementary School
