Club members in the computer lab during school vacation week. (Photo submitted)
By Joel Williams
Club Intern
WESTFIELD – During April vacation, the Boys and Girls Club is still bustling with activity. Even at 10 in the morning kids are in the game room shooting pool, playing ping pong, foosball, Xbox, and so on.
“I’m never bored. There’s always something to do,” said Adriana, 13.
During the break the Boys and Girls Club is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during vacation weeks, as opposed to the normal hours of 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 12 and under. Older members are able to stay until 8 p.m.
“You get to see a lot of kids that don’t normally come,” said Katie, 13.
“It’s good to be able to see friends. It’s just a good place to hang out and have fun,” said Dan, 16.
In fact this was the consensus for many kids at the club when asked what their favorite part of school vacation was. Bryan and Alex, both 9, said that their favorite part was watching movies. Nathan, 8, said that his favorite part was going on the computers. John, 14, said that his favorite part was playing basketball at the gym.
During vacation, the Boys and Girls Club has no shortage of activities. Each day there is a special event, such as the Basketball Shootout, Spa Day, Ping Pong Tournaments, Cherry Pick Tournaments, and an American Idol Competition. Some Club members were even able to take a field trip to Mystic Aquarium.
The kids agree, the Boys and Girls Club is a fun place to be, especially during vacation.
For more information about the Boys and Girls Club, or to sign your child up, please visit our website atwww.bgcwestfield.org or contact Kellie Brown at (413) 562-2301.
