Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to join?

A parent or guardian must complete and sign a membership application form. The member registration form can be downloaded and printed. A membership card is issued once the form is complete, the membership fee is paid and the new member goes through orientation.

What are Boys & Girls Clubs?

Boys & Girls Clubs have offered after school programs for children 6-18 years old in Southern Maine since 1909. We work to provide year-round positive, fun and safe places and programs for all youth, helping them to build self-esteem and develop skills necessary to make the right choices.

What do Club members do?

Clubs offer a wide range of activities, from academic help to leadership groups, arts + crafts, career exploration, computer projects, games, sports and special field trips. Program areas include both individual and small group activities. Contact a specific Clubhouse for details.

How old must a child be to join?

Boys and girls ages 6-18 are eligible for membership.

Member Code of Conduct  (also see Handbook )

• Be Honest / Act Honestly
• Follow Club Rules
• Behave in a respectful manner to each other, club staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Respect all property belonging to you, other people, and the Club
• Model respect, fairness, kindness, and trust
• Recognize and focus on effort, positive behavior, and excellence
• Honor differences

Because we value each and every Club member, we would be doing our Club members a great disservice to ignore or excuse the following behaviors:

• Fighting with another Club member, staff person, volunteer or parent
• Physical endangerment - use of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco products
• Destruction or theft of Club property or other Club members’ property
• Racial or sexual harassment (including inappropriate physical contact)
• Bringing or using weapons at the Clubs: guns, knives, sling shots, etc.
• Repeated violations of general expectations and rules or chronic behavior not changed by prior consequences
• Public displays of affection