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Parent's Handbook
Parents Handbook
Our Mission The Boys & Girls Clubs are a youth development organization dedicated to promoting the health, social, educational, vocational and character development for youths 6 - 18. Our purpose is to help young people improve their lives by building self-esteem and developing skills as well as values. Introduction This handbook is designed to inform parents of the policies and practices of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County. It contains rules by which the Clubhouses are operated and helpful hints which will make your child's experience more enjoyable. Membership The Club is open to all children ages 6-18. The membership fee is $30 a year (may be subject to change), and is valid June 1st to May 31st. This membership must be renewed annually. Additional fees are charged for special events, such as league sports, field trips, classes, transportation routes and day camps. A $10 service fee for returned checks will be charged, then only cash payments will be accepted. The memberships are good at our El Cajon, Lakeside, and Santee Clubhouses. Be sure to check the hours of operation at each Club as they differ. Please Be Aware Due to the Club's Open Door Policy, parental rules determine where their children may play. Supervision is limited to portions of the site. For clarification of areas supervised, please ask staff. Our staff does not grant permission for children to leave the Clubhouse, nor do we insist they stay. The Club is not responsible for children if they leave the Clubhouse. Program Information There are many fun and exciting activities available for your child at the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County. Members are free to choose the program areas in which they participate, with some exceptions. Leagues We offer developmental athletic leagues in Flag Football (Fall), Basketball (Winter), Indoor Soccer (Spring) and Whiffleball Baseball (Summer). Call your Clubhouse for more information on sign-up dates. Day Camps Winter, Spring, and Summer Day Camps are available to youths ages 6 to 12. They include arts & crafts, sports, swimming, field trips and more! Day Camps are an excellent way for members to spend their school vacations in a safe and fun environment. Transportation Program Supervised transportation routes are available from local elementary schools to the Clubhouse throughout the school year. If your child participates in one of the transportation routes, please notify the Club when your child will be absent. Late Policy The Club opens and closes promptly as posted. We ask that parents ensure that their children do not arrive early or leave late. Children remaining at or near the Club at closing time will be taken inside and a staff member will remain with them until they are picked up. The parents will be called at closing. 15 minutes past closing, the emergency contact will be called and 1 hour after closing, the local law enforcement will be contacted. There is a late fee for children left at the Club after closing. $5.00 per 15 minutes. Health & Emergencies If a child displays any symptoms of illness while at the Club, the parents will be notified. Staff members are trained in first aid, C.P.R., as well as being able to handle everyday bumps and bruises. Should an emergency arise and medical attention is required, parents will be notified immediately. If parents can not be reached, the person listed as the emergency contact on the registration form will be called. Please keep all emergency information up to date with the staff. Medication Medications for children must be brought to the front counter by the parent. Only one week's dosage will be accepted and should be brought in the original prescription bottle. Field Trips For most field trips, we utilize the Club van. There is limited seating so spaces are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Permission slips and payments must be received in advance. Discipline We are committed to providing the best possible experience for your child at the Club. In order to ensure safety and maintain a positive environment, staff must use discipline procedures with members who exhibit inappropriate behavior. The following steps may be utilized to assist in the enforcement of established rules and policies at the Club: Step 1: Verbal warning We appreciate your support of our policies and reinforcement of our discipline at home. Rules Please familiarize your child with these rules: 1. Treat people and property with respect. Additional rules may apply at individual Clubs. Sign-In At the beginning of each day, we ask that all children sign-in with their full name, membership number and the time they arrived. Cards Children must bring their membership cards every day, as their card is required to check out games & equipment. There is a $0.25 charge for lost & found cards and a $0.50 charge for replacement cards. Visitors Each child may visit the Club for one afternoon before becoming a member. He or she must first check in at the front counter to meet the staff and receive a membership application. Visitors may not participate in field trips or outings. Each child must become a member upon his or her second day of attendance. Lost & Found Personal belongings should be properly marked and stored as directed. Any articles missing, lost or stolen are not the responsibility of the Club. Take home all projects and personal belongings each day. Lost & Found items are collected and kept for one month. If they are not claimed, they are donated to charity.
Incoming & outgoing calls can be made on the kid's line. Lakeside Clubhouse (619) 443-9592
Members use the vending machines at their own risk. Club staff do not have keys to these machines and are therefore unable to give refunds. Members may eat and drink in designated areas only. Holidays New Year's Day
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The Parents Handbook