Candace Sexton from the Hancock County Boys and Girls Club spoke to Kiwanis. Sexton is Unit Director of Youth Programs. She told about the Smart Girls program which encourages teens to exhibit better choices and good behavior and to develop a better self image. Another program, Passport to Manhood, is the male version and encourages respect of others and that being “macho” can be good if properly channeled.
Daily attendance at the club is 75-100 and lunch is served. The club received a $50,000 grant from Lowes and is working on remodeling the club. A July “Open House” is planned for the community to see the improvements.
Summer camp at the club provides recreation from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Within the club there is a Torch Club of 8-12 year olds and Keystone Club of 13-18 year olds who help serve as roll models to the younger or new members of the club. The club serves as a home away from home for kids with working parents and nothing to do and makes a difference in the lives of many.
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