The Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Menomonie Location is now open! The facility opened Monday, October 27th, 2014 and is located at River Heights Elementary School. The Community Foundation of Dunn County was able to assist the program in purchasing its software and equipment that will be used for maintaining membership and activities within the Menomonie center.
The program will be offered to River Heights students grades 3rd through 5th, with plans to expand the program as it becomes more established. Membership is $10.00 per person or $20.00 per household annually and runs from January 1st – December 31st. Services offered include bus service, healthy snacks and meals, fun activities and special events. Hours after school are 3pm to 7pm, and 7:30am to 6pm in the summertime. The facility will stay open on days school is closed. If you are interested in becoming a member, go to http://www.cvclubs.org/becoming-a-member to fill out the Membership Application & Release Form.
Menomonie is the fourth location within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley. Other locations include the Mary Markquart Center in Eau Claire, the Jackson County Center in Black River Falls, and the Chippewa Falls Center.
Article and Photo By: Laura Giammattei