Agency Profile

Agency: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF HUNTINGTON INC. (JOHN W. HEREFORD)
Address: 520 Everett St. Huntington, WV 25702
Phone 1: 304-523-5120
Phone 2:
FAX: 304-525-5196
E-Mail:
Website:
Administrator: Dortha Williamson, Executive Director
Hours: Office: M-F 8 am-5 pm
Children: School year M-F 2:30-8 pm
Summer hrs: 7:30 am-6 pm
Cost: Dues $10/year. (Special arrangements for those unable to pay)
Eligibility: Boys and girls ages 6-18 years who are enrolled in school or certified to be home-schooled.
Description: OTHER LOCATIONS:
> Henrietta Payne Memorial (304-523-0281): 732 14th St., W. Huntington, 25701
> Westmoreland location (304-429-2170): 3609 Hughes St., Huntington 25704

RECREATION:
Sports (organized and informal), field trips (swimming, golfing, MU sporting events, etc.), arts and crafts, lending library (children's books), choir, gym, ping pong, fooz ball, pool table.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
> Tutoring: Power Hour Program (Homework assistance & Tutoring 3:30-6 p.m, M-F staffed by professional teachers),
> Conflict resolution program "Second Step"
> Vocational activities, substance abuse prevention
> Guitar lessons (group), available weekly
> Computer skills program tied to WV Educational Standards

MEALS, FREE:
For children members who are eligible for school lunch program, ages 6-18 yrs.
Winter: 3 pm dinner for members and a snack at 5 pm, one-day visitor passes available.
Summer: breakfast, lunch and snack.

TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation can be provided to and from the Guyandotte and 14th St. locations when necessary. (pick them up at their school and take them home from the centers)

OTHER:
> WCCSO provides senior services at the Westmoreland location when children are in school.