At the end of Walton County Boys & Girls Club Summer program, Youth Development Professionals rolled up their sleeves and got to work on the restructuring of program areas. The goal for WCBGC was to add a fresh feel to the Club.

“The change was born from a desire to allow the kids to come back to a new facility that will spark new interest and leave room for plenty of fun, exploration, and innovation,” Lynn E. Hill, WCBGC Director, shared. “During the restructuring process we updated some rooms with new equipment, painted, and transformed two program areas. Staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure we were able to get everything set up before the youth were set to return.”

Club members will return to a newly remodeled Club and new programs September 3. Some items of highlight are the Teen Café addition and the newly implemented Culinary program aimed to teach youth about healthy snacking habits and cooking.

WCBGC Youth Development Professionals are looking forward to seeing the reaction on Club member’s faces.

“I am looking forward to implementing new programs which will stretch the imagination of our members, allow them to see the world from a new perspective, explore college and career options and most of all develop and maintain lasting friendship with other Club members,” Michelle Hollins, WCBGC Program Director shared.

The Club is prepared to host positive energy for the new school year, said Hill.

“We want our members to have an amazing experience when they come into the Club each day, and in order to do that, we needed to make a change,” he shared. “When the kids arrive, we know they will be pleased! The parents will also benefit from the new initiatives we will put in place to allow them to be more involved in the Club.”

To learn more about Walton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/waltonclub or call 770-207-6279.