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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties opens Summer Program registration Contact Name: Erin Guzzo Contact Email: eguzzo@bgcsdc.org Contact Phone Number: 9418097401 SARASOTA, FL (February 20, 2023) –Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has opened its online application for summer programs. Youth ages 6 to 18 are invited to apply for the 2023 Great Futures Academy Summer Program. The Summer Program will run Monday through Friday from May 30 to August 4 at the following Boys & Girls Club locations across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. • Gene Matthews Club, 6851 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port, FL 34287 • Lee Wetherington Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237 • Louis and Gloria Flanzer Club, 18 School Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266 • Newtown Estates Park Club, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234 • Robert and Joan Lee Club, 920 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice, FL 34285 • Roy McBean Club, 1790 21st Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 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 Great Futures Academy Summer Program will feature a comprehensive slate of exciting activities including daily education, experiential activities, field trips, art demonstrations, physical fitness activities, technology instruction, career exploration and more. Meals will also be provided. 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, college & career readiness, workforce development and more. For the online application, program details, calendars and more visit bgcsdc.org. ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties have played an integral role in the lives of local youth for more than 50 years, providing daily programs and services to thousands of young people. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The vision is to provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit www.bgcsdc.org or call 941-366-3911.