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Alexandria-Olympic Branch

401 North Payne Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703.549.3078
Fax: 703.549.1318

Jim Almond, Senior Branch Director
E-mail: jalmond@bgcgw.org

Click here for directions to the club

For more information, visit www.aobgc.org

Hours
Monday and Friday
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Summer Hours
Regular Summer Hours:
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (M-F)

Day Camp Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (M-F)

Director's Note
The great thing about the Club is that every kid is a star! Because there are so many programs and activities, there is a 100% chance that each Club member will find his or her niche. What I, as well as other staff members, delight in is seeing a child who had low self-esteem when they joined become a leader in the Club.

The Alexandria-Olympic Branch has a high percentage of teens that attend the Club on a daily basis. If there are 20 teenagers in the Club, then there are 20 less teenagers outside the Club engaging in dangerous, negative behavior. Of course the building is 66 years old and in need of repair and upgrades, but, it is what many of our members call their home away from home.

Young people come on in and experience the fun and excitement of Boys & Girls Clubs! Adults, please consider us when deciding to donate your time and resources. It will be the best investment that you can make... an investment in America's future.

 

 

Testimonals
"One of the things I like about my club is..."

Programs Unique
to Our Club
  • The Twirl Factory (Award-winning baton twirling troupe)
  • Tutorial Program (teachers from Alexandria schools provide homework assistance to Club members)
  • Life Skills Program: a program that helps youth make positive decisions regarding alcohol, tobacco and gateway drugs
  • Money Matters - created with the Charles Schwab Foundation, this financial literacy program was designed specifically to help teens (13-18) expand their knowledge of money management and learn the skills that lead to financial independence and well-being. The Money Matters: Make It Count program consists of 5 components: Teen Personal Finance Guide, Program Facilitator's Guide, Money Matters Web site, Schwab Employee Volunteer Program and the Money Matter Awards.
  • SOL (Standards of Learning) Preparation - in conjunction with the Northern Virginia alumni chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Club members receive tutoring and mentoring on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

    Special Features
    of Our Club

  • Computer labs with Internet access (One for 12 and under and one for teens)
  • Partnership with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • Partnership with National Association of Chain Drug Stores
  • Caring and involved staff members
  • Top notch teen programs
  • Teen Center with internet access