Goal:
To enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through skill development and the appreciation of the arts

Program:

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.

Club members can take part in the National Fine Arts Exhibit, which is designed to enable members to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts. The exhibit has ten categories including:

• Monochromatic Drawing
• Multicolored Drawing
• Pastel
• Watercolor
• Oil/Acrylic
• Print Making
• Mixed Media
• Collage
• Sculpture
• Group Projects

Call or visit the Clubhouse for details.

Free.

Goal:
To help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.

Program:
The Power Hour program model helps Club professionals...

• Create a climate of academic success in the Boys and Girls Club
• Conduct engaging homework help programs for Club members in elementary, middle and high school
• Make homework and other learning activities enjoyable, as well as academically beneficial - "Fun with a Purpose"
• Integrate technology in Power Hour activities
• Implement one-on-one or small-group tutoring for youth who need additional help in specific areas
• Develop an incentive system to motivate youth to increase their participation
• Recognize young people’s efforts and achievements
• Engage hard-to-reach or reluctant youth in homework help and tutoring
• Collaborate with schools, parents and other community partners

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6 to 18.

Free.

Our array of SMART Programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

SMART Moves Goal:
To help young people resist the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.

Program:

• SMART Kids, ages 6-9, provides youth with the knowledge, skills and self- esteem to help them make healthy choices, practice healthy behaviors and avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
• Start SMART, ages 10-12, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity and practice abstinence first.
• Stay SMART, ages 13-15, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.

SMART Leaders Goal:
To help teens become positive role models for their peers and keep them involved in SMART Moves after they complete the Stay SMART component of the program.

Program:

• SMART Leaders is a two-year peer leader/booster program for Boys and Girls Club members who have completed the Stay SMART component of SMART Moves. It is designed to prepare teens to become leaders in their Club and community. Participants engage in educational discussions about alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs and are encouraged to recruit other youth for the program. Components include:
• SMART Leaders I: is a five-session, small-group program followed by a prevention involvement component in which the SMART Leaders youth participate as peer leaders and positive role models in prevention-related and other general activities in the organization.
• SMART Leaders II: is a flexible small-group discussion program plus involvement component for youth who have completed SMART Leaders I.

SMART Girls Goal:
To help girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills and mentor relationships

Program:

• SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for female Club members ages 8 to17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable adolescent/teen girls to develop to their full potential. SMART Girls offers a module for girls ages 8-12 years and a module for girls ages 13-17 years. Each module consists of two components:
• Part One: It’s your Body examines media influences on attitudes about females, personal values in dating relationships, date violence, date rape and sexual harassment, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual myths and truths, getting regular gynecological care, and the physical and emotional changes girls experience.
• Part Two: Take Care of your Body identifies ways to attain healthy eating habits, meet specific nutritional needs, develop basic cooking skills and become physically fit and active. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to use the health care delivery system.

Date SMART Goal:
To allow Club members to examine their feelings about dating and relationships, as well as encourage teens to become community advocates for relationships based on equality and mutual respect.

Program:

• Date SMART is for 13- to 18-year-olds and is intended to increase young people’s understanding and build the skills they need to achieve healthy relationships free of violence and abuse. Club members increase their ability to help friends and family members who may be experiencing dating, sexual or domestic violence.
• The Date SMART program includes 10 fun, engaging and easy-to-use sessions:
  o Friendship and More
  o True Love
  o Abuse and Respect
  o Strong Men and Strong Women
  o Meeting of the Minds
  o What is sexual assault?
  o Going Out, Breaking Up and Good Communication
  o Speaking Up for Violence-Free Relationships
  o Dating Jeopardy
  o Celebrating New Relationships and Building Support

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-17.

Free.

Goal:
To improve Club members' knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness: increase the numbers of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships

Program:
The Triple Play experience challenges members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness and form positive relationships with peers.

• MIND: The Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, from the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room.
• BODY: This component boosts Clubs’ physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness programs, activities and sports competitions for all boys and girls, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
• SOUL: Club youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, acquire a healthy self-concept and a stro

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.

Free.

Parent/Child, Incorporated, most often referred to as PCI, offers a quality early childhood program that includes education, physical and mental health, nutrition, disability support, family support, job training and professional development, substance abuse education, and more.

Early Head Start is for children 6 weeks to 35 months old.

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

Click here for eligibility requirements, or call PCI's Intake at (210) 275-5149.

This program operates from the time school is dismissed until 6:00 pm and all day during school holidays, spring break and the summer break. The program offers a supervised learning environment for children ages 4-12. Transportation services from elementary and private schools within the center’s service area are provided. Each child receives a complete supper, assistance with their school work, engage in special projects, and participate in sports and outdoor games.

Madonna Center offers services for children from age 2 months to 4 years, focusing on developing activities well suited to each age group. Through the implementation of evidence-based Early Head Start curriculum, the programs feature motor skill development, reading readiness & language development, activities in music, arts and crafts, and imaginative playtime to develop creativity. Every day, our programs create a quality group and home-based model that is family-centered.

The program provides a safe, supervised informal education for children ages 4-12 for 9 to 10 weeks during the summer. Activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, hiking, music, field trips to such sites as the San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Gardens, movie theaters, and museums.

Founded by our beloved Brigidine Sisters.

Educating children in the Spirit of Christ through Mary since 1953.

St. Paul Catholic School offers a faith-based education that encompasses all areas of our students' lives; spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical. Our high expectations inspire our students to develop a strong moral character though the practice of the virtues. St. Paul students are empowered to serve others, think critically, solve problems, and set tangible goals. St. Paul Catholic School utilizes a variety of teaching styles to reach every student, creating lifelong learners with a capacity to lead and serve their communities anywhere in the world. At St. Paul Catholic School we have something for ever student. We help your child shine to the best of their abilities. Excelling in Virtue, Academics as well as Athletics, our students do it all.

Ages: PK 3 - 8th grade.

Click here for admission requirements and registration information.

Click here for tuition fees.

Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:

• Homework help and tutoring
• After-school snacks and summer lunches
• Adult education programs
• ESL assistance
• Financial literacy programs
• Job readiness preparation
• And more

Free for residents of Costa Almadena.

Togs For Tots provides new clothing, personal care kit, jacket, reading book along with a Watch Me Grow booklet for parents of new babies and preschool children. School uniforms are provided to Head Start programs. This program is carried out in collaboration with local social service agencies and several schools whose staff determine which at-risk children will be the recipients.  

Each child receives:

• two complete outfits
• a personal grooming kit
• an age-appropriate book
• a “Watch Me Grow” book
• six pairs of socks
• for ages three and above, underwear and a jacket
• for infants, newborn through three months, a baby gown lovingly sewn by member volunteers

Children determined to be "at-risk".

No charge.

San Antonio Title I Schools.

Free.

I’m In Charge provides personal safety presentations with video and interactive dialogue for elementary school children in Title I schools. Topics covered include cyber-bullying/bullying and personal safety and are presented in the classrooms at the request of the local school districts. The program empowers students with information and tools to make the right decisions when they are home alone, on the internet, or in danger. Take-home booklets that reinforce the message are printed in both English and Spanish.

Title I elementary schools.

Children K-5 enrolled in a San Antonio Title I school.

Free.

With support from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation and Snack Pak 4 Kids, the San Antonio Public Library is grateful for the opportunity to distribute supplemental nutrition for kids and teens.

For on-campus students, ages 4 to 18, of:

• Beacon Hill Elementary
• Ira Ogden Elementary
• James Madison Elementary
• Jefferson High School
• Longfellow Middle School
• Will Rogers Elementary

Children need not be present to receive Snack Pak.

Snack Paks are not appropriate for children under the age of 4.

Free.

Parent/Child, Incorporated, most often referred to as PCI, offers a quality early childhood program that includes education, physical and mental health, nutrition, disability support, family support, job training and professional development, substance abuse education, and more.

Early Head Start is for children 6 weeks to 35 months old.

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

Click here for eligibility requirements, or call PCI's Intake at (210) 275-5149.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Phoenix Middle College.

A mindfulness-centered program that supports girls to building healthy relationships, managing emotions, life stressors and helps girls develop critical skills for success.

Open for all girls in 3rd-5th grade and 6th-8th grade.

$60 for the year, with a $10 non-refundable application fee due at time of registration.

A new online Girls Inc. experience for all girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Girls can tune in twice a week with their peers and their favorite Girls Inc. facilitators where they will have the opportunity to stay connected and stay supported during what may be an overwhelming time for many.

In order to participate in these online sessions, each girl must have parental consent to utilize our video platform via Zoom.

Girls in grades K-12.

The world is an amazing place and the Mini Explorers club invites our littlest explorers to learn all about it. This program encourages young girls to discover their world around them through science and fine arts activities designed to spark their curiosity. Registration also includes a take-home kit for a hands-on, interactive virtual experience.

Open to all girls in Kinder – 2nd grade.

Click here for registration.

Join the Junior League of San Antonio and Girls Inc. of San Antonio for weekly sessions focused on healthy living.

Open to all girls in 3rd-5th grade.

For registration, click here.

Join Girls Inc. of San Antonio on the second Saturday of the month for fun, hands-on activities all focused on science, technology, engineering, and math!

Open to all girls in 3rd-5th grade.

Call for program times.

Click here to register.

Raising Highly Capable Kids wants to help you give your child that fighting chance to combat the negative influences that inundate them on a daily basis. This 13-week, bilingual, evidence-based program helps parents raise healthy, caring and responsible children. With some helpful information, encouragement from others and your commitment, raising highly capable kids really is possible.

Click here or call for registration information and program times.

Click here to find out more about this program. 

AWANA stands for "Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed" and is a club designed for kids ages 2 years - 5th Grade.  

AWANA is a fun time with Bible memory, Bible lessons, and games.  

Ages: 2 years - 5th grade.

Our mission is to develop disciples, educate students, and forge leaders.  As every discipline is presented from a Biblical worldview, we endeavor to set our students on a path to victory for today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

Grades: PreK - 12th.

Click here for admissions.

Click here for tuition and fees.

Summer camps offered for a variety of subjects. Camps vary in length. Many camps are designed for middle school or high school students, some are for much younger participants:

• Band
• Ballet
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Coding
• Cybersecurity
• Game Development
• Engineering and Robotics
• Pre-med
• Soccer
• Softball

Prices for each camp vary.

The Cuellar Community Center offers a wide variety of programming, including youth sports leagues, arts and crafts, table games, nutrition education, dance, music, and more.

Amenities:

• Gym
• Game/activity room
• Kitchen facilities

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Fees/Notes:

• Gym practices and/or games - $30 per hour flat fee with a two-hour minimum.
• General use gym only or meeting room only - $50 an hour with a two-hour minimum plus a $100 damage deposit is required. 
• Any event with a DJ or band will require security.
• Equipment available includes 9 tables and 50 chairs are available with the rental. (However, it is important to call the center at 210.207.3156 to confirm the number of tables and chairs that will be available for your rental.)

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

Click here to learn more.

Summer Programming

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

Click here to learn more.

Core Programs

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

Click here and scroll down to learn more.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Membership is done annually, per session on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club of your choice.

All registrants must complete a membership application and complete the registration fee of $100/per child and $25/per teen.

Hardship scholarships are readily available, and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

Click here to register.

The Harlandale Community Center offers a wide variety of programming, including youth sports leagues, arts and crafts, table games, nutrition education, dance, music, and more.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve with some exceptions.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Parent/Child, Incorporated, most often referred to as PCI, offers a quality early childhood program that includes education, physical and mental health, nutrition, disability support, family support, job training and professional development, substance abuse education, and more.

Early Head Start is for children 6 weeks to 35 months old.

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

Click here for eligibility requirements, or call PCI's Intake at (210) 275-5149.