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February 2020
Upcoming Events
February 8th:  Slam Dunk Contest for 8th grade and up 8-10 PM
February 14th: Club Closes 6 PM
AND  Valentine's Day Middle School Dance 7-9 PM for 6th-8th grade
February 17th:  Club Closed for President's Day
February 19th:
Whaler Media Info Session in the Teen Room
February 24th-28th:  Nantucket Public School Winter Break, Club Open 9-5 PM
February 28th & 29th:  No teen night

 
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Club News  
 
Welcome to February! 2020 marks our 75th Anniversary and we can't wait for all the great events, athletics, programming and field trips. 
Summer Camp is Live! 
Check out our summer brochure here:  Summer Camp 2020 Brochure!
Camp will run from June 22nd - August 14th. We are excited to offer surfing, sailing, fishing, tennis, beach and pool trips, field trips to NISHA, Sea Pony Farm, and th e Atheneum , and so much more. Reserve your spot today at  https://nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org/sign-up/summer-membership/! Registration forms are also available at the Boys & Girls Club at the Front Desk. Payment and pricing information available on our website. Financial aid and discounted prices available.

 
1st Grader, Member, and Youth  of the Month !  

Jayden Chennis -1st Grader of the Month 
Favorite(s)
Club Activities: Tournaments in the Games Room, Dodgeball and Basketball in the Gym, Computer Lab games
TV Show/Movie:  YouTube
Book:  Not sure! 
Color:  Red
Food:  Pirate's Booty
What do you want to be when you grow up?:  DJ! 
 
Maelie Alcequiez - Member of the Month
Favorite(s)
Club Activities: National Photography Club, Our Island Home and Nanpuppets field trips, Power Hour in the Learning Center, games in the Games Room
TV Show/Movie:   Frozen 2 and Trolls
Book:  DogMan
Color:   Pink  and Blue
Food:  French Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Pizza
What do you want to be when you grow up?: Club staff!

Jordan Rodriguez-Reyes: Youth of the Month
Favorite(s)
Club Activities:  Hanging in the Teen Room, Xbox Tournaments, Basketball in the Gym, Teen Night!
TV Show/Movie:  Stranger Things
Book : Winn-Dixie
Color : Blue
Food : Pupusas
What do you want to be when you grow up?: NBA Player

Check out are new Saturday Programs!
Don't forget our Saturday schedule!
8:45-9:45 AM Toddler Time
10:00-4:00 PM Club Open for all members
7:00-10:00 PM Teen Night for 8th grade and up (Free!)

Click the link to see new Saturday programming!
 
W hat's Happening
Art Room - Doodle Dash, Drama Matters, Fine Arts
Some of our members pointing our their doodles!  All d oodles are displayed in the downstairs hallways.  Come check it out! 


Our Drama Matters club rehearsing and writing lines for their play  "The Day the Crayons Came Home". Our cast will perform this play on Friday, April 3rd here at the Club so mark your calendars!


 Rice Krispie Making Day for our Junior Chefs!   


Members of our National Fine Arts Club with their Chinese New Year dragon - made from cardboard boxes and other crafts from scratch!  

Learning Center - Power Hour, BookNook, Robotics


Power Hour is our Homework Club and takes place Monday through Thursday from 2:30-4:00. We love that our members can have a great time doing their homework! 


BookNook is our fantastic reading program and takes place  Monday through Thursday from 4-5 PM. V isit Danny in the Learning Center or send an email to  [email protected]  to learn more! 


The LEGO Robotics program is currently looking for members 3rd  grade and up to participate and learn the ins and outs of programming a robot! Robotics is held on Thursday afternoons at 5 PM and every other Saturday from 11:00-12:00 PM. 
 
Our National Photography Program
Photo Club has been working hard to develop a great news show, which they practice weekly at the club. Auditions for anchors, weatherperson, and camera person are in the works. Weekly field trips across the island have resulted in beautiful photos that are developed and printed in our Computer Lab. Stay tuned for more!

Teen Nights + Slam Dunk Contest

February will bring ping pong, the annual Ski Trip to Wachusett Mountain, and a SAFEE Group meeting.  On Saturday, February 8th , we will host a Slam Dunk Competition for  8th  graders and up! Registration will begin at 7 PM and the competition will begin at 8 PM. 7 th  graders and below may watch the competition if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We also have additional basketball leagues for our teen members - the JRNBA league for 7th-8th grade and the Euro League for 8th grade and up. Check out our website
nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org or come to the club for schedules. 

Junior Chefs - So much delicious food! 

Our members at Nantucket Culinary 
( https://nantucketculinary.com/) making delicious meatballs for our Family Fun Night. Thank you to the Margolis family for being so accommodating and teaching our members the joy of cooking!

Our Junior Chefs won the last Junior Chefs vs. Junior Bakers Bakeoff with their BLUE Velvet Cupcakes. Congratulations guys! They were delicious! 

Field Trips: Sea Pony Farm & Kids on Ice



The next Sea Pony Farm field trip will be on Thursday, February 13th  from 2:45-4:00 PM. 

Don't forget about Kids on Ice field trips to the rink - every Thursday from 2:45-4:00 PM. Signed permission slips are a requirement for member participation.
Athletics

Our 3rd/4th grade travel team is off to the Finals! These boys are undefeated and we love that all their hard work is paying off. If you see any of them before February 8th, make sure to wish them luck. 

Our 5th/6th grade boys travel team finished the season 9-3, losing a tough playoff game in early February. They will continue to play in the JRNBA league and in a tournament in March. Keep up the good work guys! 


If your child is participating in the in-house basketball league, s chedules can be found online here:
https://nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org/2020-basketball-schedules-are-out/ . 

We are also in the middle of the Futsal Soccer League. Our kids play on Fridays and Saturdays. Come check it out! 
Annual Fund, Sam Sylvia Pro-Am & Summer Groove, Intern Opportunity 
Our 2019-2020 Annual Fund was a great success and is ongoing! Thank you to all who have donated. If you'd still like to donate to our annual fund, call 508-228-0158 or email
[email protected]. The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club would not be the amazing place it is without our supporters. 

We are starting to prepare for our two biggest events of the year - the Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament and our Summer Groove! More information to follow. If you have any questions about these two events, please call us at 508-228-0158 or visit our website at nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org!

Summer Groove 2019

We are searching for a Development Intern to join our team this summer season! Details attached here: Development Intern. This internship will provide great learning and experience opportunities as it is our busiest time of year! 


 
 
Stay connected with the Club and all the exciting programs we will be offering this year. Check out our calendar on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 
    
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | PO Box 269 | Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 | 508-228-0158