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| Last updated on July 11, 2008 |
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Description:
Working with kids ages 6-18, a Boys & Girls Club provides a positive, safe place for kids to learn and grow. Staff members provide exciting programs and activities in the Arts, Sports Fitness and Recreation, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, and Character and Leadership Development.
History:
Meridian Boys & Girls Club, 201 E. Idaho Ave
Opening it's first Clubhouse in Meridian on April 22nd, 2003, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County now serves over 1,800 members at the Meridian Club. The 4,200 square foot facility includes a games room, eating area, technology lab and an art studio/multipurpose room. The city of Meridian has built a park adjacent to the Club and the organization rents gym space three days a week to incorporate indoor physical fitness. With strong community partnerships, the Club is developing into a staple of the Meridian community.
Contact people:
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Joey Schueler, Club Director, (208) 888-5392, (email)
Macey Snelson, Program Director, (208) 888-5392, (email)
Kurt Alderman, Director Of Operations, (208) 321-9157, (email) |
Office fax number: Meridian Unit (208) 888-5638
Address:
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201 E. Idaho Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642
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Web Site: http://www.bgclubidaho.org
Directions:
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On I-84, take the Meridian exit and head north on main street. Look for the blue street sign on the right hand side of the road past the rail road tracks indicating where the Club is and head east (right) on East Idaho Avenue. The Club is a block down the street on the right hand side of the road. Street parking is available as well as parking on the east side of the building. |
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Overall Experience 
Those Children Touched My Heart and Made Me Smlie
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I began volounterring there completly by chance. i was actually looking for a summer job and i ended up volounteering there. i sepent every day this summer there the most i oculd. i learned so much form those children and they tought me so much about myself that i never could have imagined. i changed that summmer. and i hope to return to meridian and see everyone.
posted by NP Cheerleader on September 15, 2005 |
