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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties now accepting applications for Summer Program Membership Contact Name: Sara Bealor Contact Email: sbealor@bgcsdc.org Contact Phone Number: 9413663911 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will open its online membership application on March 1 for a limited number of youth, ages 6 to 18, to participate in its 2021 Summer Program. The Summer Program will run 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 14 to July 30 at all six of the organization's locations across Sarasota County and DeSoto County. All Clubs will be closed July 5 to 9. Youth who participate in the program will have access to positive adult mentors and opportunities that encourage academic excellence, leadership development, healthy habits and success after high school graduation. The Summer Program will feature a comprehensive slate of exciting activities including daily education, art demonstrations, physical fitness activities, technology instruction, career exploration and more. Meals will also be provided. The program will operate in accordance with the highest safety standards set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. As a result, space is extremely limited. Youth between the ages of 6 and 12 must qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. All teenagers, ages 13 to 18, regardless of household income, can apply. Middle and high school students are also invited to participate in the organization’s specialized programs that will take place throughout the summer in leadership training, volunteerism, entrepreneurism, workforce development and more. Visit bgcsdc.org for more information about the Summer Program such as Club locations, membership costs and more. ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been a leading youth-serving organization since 1970, and provides enriching after-school and summer programs to thousands of youth, ages 6 to 18, in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia. The organization’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need services the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits and create plans for success after high school graduation. For more information, visit bgcsdc.org or call 941-366-3911.