The ringing of the final bell before Summer signals not just the end of the school year, but the beginning of a time when at least 8 million of our children are left instead of being a time for growth and opportunity, the weeks of vacation following the school year are the for these are the days when the children are most likely to commit or be the victim of a crime. For many others, Summer vacation is simply a period of idle and when opportunities for growth and exposure to new experiences are squandered. Unfortunately, there is a chronic shortage of affordable Summer programs available to serve our children. You Can Send a Kid to Camp. Your $250 donation Can Send a Kid to Camp. Your gift combined with matching money from JWB and United Way, will allow a disadvantaged youth to attend our 10 week Summer program and become a club member for an entire year. This child's Summer will become one of opportunity, growth and supervised activity, instead of wasted, idle time with a potential for trouble. Boys & Girls Clubs give disadvantaged youth access to positive growth experiences and opportunities they might otherwise not have access to during the school year as well as the summer months. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. For more information contact us at 727-546-1032. Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe place to learn & grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing programs & character development experiences; hope & opportunity. Count on Me to Send a Kid to Camp! Name _____________________ Phone _____________________ Address ______________________ City _____________________ State _______ Zip__________ Amount of Donation $250 $500 Other________ (please fill in amount) Would you be interested in volunteering? Yes No Would you like your donation to benefit a specific club? Yes Which club? _______________ Mail with check to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Inc. - 5111 66th St. N. - Suite 200 - St. Petersburg, Fl 33709 Questions? Please call Larry Gilhousen at 727-546-1032 ext. 17 Every Summer Day! Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling: A sense of competence. Young people feel proud and confident when they acquire new skills, knowing they can do something - and do it well. A sense of usefullness. Young people know they are welcome, feel that they fit in and are accepted. A sense of power and influence. Young people know their opinions are heard & that they can influence decisions. What we do: The Boys & Girls Club experience nurtures young people's well-being and helps them rach their full potential through one-on-one relationships with caring adult professionals and fun-filled , age-appropriate, well-rounded programming. Our Programs: Meet members' interests as well as their needs Build on members' strengths Are staffed by qualified, caring adult professionals Provide members with challenging, interesting activities Promote learning and healthy development Focus on achieving specific outcomes Are carefully researched, designed and field-tested Are continually assessed and evaluated What they say: The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked B&GCA as No. 1 among youth organizations for the 7th consecutive year. Forbes, Fortune, Money, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report have all ranked B&GCA among the top charitable organizations in America based on cost-effective use of donor dollars. SmartMoney magazine ranked B&GCA as one of the two top children's charities, and among the top 10 of all nonprofit organizations, based on financial efficiency, strneght of reputation, and program effectiveness.