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PO Box 280 Admin office: 5236 30th Street West
Bradenton, Florida 34207

Phone: 941-761-2582
Extension:
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: 941-761-2462
TDD Phone:

Website: www.bgcmanatee.org

Program Description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County serves over 2,500 children at 6 locations in Manatee County. Our Clubs are open after-school and during the summer. Our programs focus on Character & Leadership Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Education & Career Development, the Arts and Health & Life Skills. To find Club near you, please call (941) 761-CLUB (2582).

Services Available Through This Program

Child Care / Preschools / Before & After School Care , Community Youth Activities- Mentoring

Hours of Operation


Summer hours 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM We are not open on official holidays. However, on non-school days, we are typically open from 7 AM to 6 PM and open at 12PM on early release days.

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Must be a child between the ages of 5 (have completed or attending Kindergarten) and 17 to become a club member. Family activities and events occur outside of club hours. Only club members may use facility during regular club hours.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	YES
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

$35 registration. Monthly fees. see below

Points of Interest

Our Clubs are open five days a week after school and in the summer, when kids have free time and need productive outlets. The DeSoto and Palmetto Clubs are open after-school until 6 p.m. The Daughtrey Elem., Manatee Elem., Oneco Elem. and Rogers Garden/Bullock Elem. programs are open after-school until 6 p.m. The school-based sites are only available to children attending those schools. Our non-school-based Clubs are also open during certain non-school days/holidays and during the summer, typically from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Please call the Club for more information. Our school-based Clubs are typically open for 6 weeks during the summer from 8:30am - 5:30pm. Please contact our office for further information. Bradenton,1415 9th Street West, Bradenton: 748-3477 DeSoto, 5231 34th Street West, Bradenton:758-3828 Palmetto, 1600 10th St. West, Palmetto: 722-1268 FEES (Scholarships are available to those that qualify. Please call Club staff for scholarship information) Annual Dues: $20; Monthly elementary school: $35; Monthly middle: $20; monthly H.S.: $5 No fees for students who attend Harllee Middle School and Southeast High School Clubs.