Making Life-Enriching Programs Accessible to Everyone
The new Boys & Girls Mobile Club is on the move thanks to a collaboration between the City of Port St. Lucie Neighborhood Services and Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County.
The Boys & Girls Mobile Club gives children in Port St. Lucie FREE access to:
- Life-Enriching Programs
- Unique Experiences
- Tutoring & Homework Help with Certified Teachers
- Free Food & Snacks to Students who Participate
- FUN!
ACTIVITIES:
- Games
- STEAM activities
- ART
- Tutoring
- Food Crafts
- Free Lunch & Snack to Students who Participate
- and so much more!
ONE YEAR IN: THE IMPACT OF BOYS & GIRLS MOBILE CLUB
April 2023 marks one year since Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County and the City of Port St. Lucie introduced the Boys & Girls Mobile Club to local parks and neighborhoods. Thousands of residents were given access to the Boys & Girls Clubs’ well-known, life-enriching programs through this program, ensuring that a Club is within reach for every young person in Port St. Lucie.
The idea for a roving Club was created to better serve youth by bringing Club access to areas that do not currently have a Clubhouse or school-based Club. From fitness and outdoor games to virtual reality and homework help, the Mobile Club is capable of bringing all aspects of being a Club member right to these underserved neighborhoods. Plus, Mobile Club participants enjoy free admission and free meals at each site making this program even more accessible to all Port St. Lucie residents.
“Through this partnership, we are impacting children in our community by giving them extra tools to grow into successful adults, and learn to enjoy participating in engaging activities outdoors in their neighborhoods,” said the City of Port St. Lucie Deputy Director of Neighborhood Services Alex Tasca. “By bringing Boys and Girls Clubs to the neighborhoods, we are expanding that service in a creative way, and bringing it to areas where physical Clubs are not currently located. We want to be responsive to the community’s need for more educational activities and engage with our young families and residents.”
In the 12 months that this program has been running, the Boys & Girls Mobile Club repeatedly visited eight locations and served more than 450 youth and their families. Roughly 50 free meals were served at each visit and participants enjoyed a range of physical and educational activities alongside Club staff and certified teachers.
“We are really proud of all that this program has been able to accomplish in the past year, and we plan to continue growing the Mobile Club so that all youth will be able to experience the Club impact,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County CEO Will Armstead. “Providing a safe space for kids to go and giving them fun, educational activities to take part in is our number one priority.”
The Boys & Girls Mobile Club currently operates in local parks on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but will be expanding the schedule to include weekdays throughout the summer season.
Parent Reviews:
“This Camp is so friendly. LOTS of games and kind team players. I am so glad I happened to drive by and stop. Great camp to be a part of.” ~ Cortney
“What an awesome & unanticipated surprise. My kids were at football camp and the Boys & Girls Clubs popped up to add extra levels of super fun for the rest of the fam. Crystal is amazing, Edwin & Co were friendly & brought us over to enjoy ourselves. SO MUCH FUN! Thank you.” ~ Michael, Jasher & Rashael
“We are down visiting grandparents when we happened to see the sign for Mobile Club. It was something we hadn’t seen before (in IL). Definitely wish and hope to see more of Mobile Clubs at parks. Both my kids, 5 & 12 years old, had fun. A great way to get the kids out of the house, active and making friends.” ~ Falon
“Thank you for a fun and affordable afternoon. Activities were great for all ages. It was amazing having ice cold water & snacks for the kids.” ~ Ellis family & Merritt Family
The Mobile Pop-Up Clubs are traveling through St. Lucie County to a park or playground near you!
Port St. Lucie Locations
Teacher Ms. Krystal Nelson
Lead Staff Alex Hall
McChesney Park
1585 SW Cashmere BLVD, Port St Lucie
Saturdays
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
September 30
Whispering Pines
1984 SW Cameo BLVD, Port St Lucie
Saturdays
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
Turtle Run
1945 SW Cameo Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Saturdays
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
November 4
Closed Veterans Day – November 11
November 18
Closed Thanksgiving Weekend – November 25
McChesney Park
1585 SW Cashmere BLVD, Port St Lucie
Saturdays
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
December 2
December 9
December 16
December 23
Parent Testimonial:
“We have really enjoyed our time at the Boys & Girls Mobile Club. My children had so much fun playing, making new friends, and spending time outdoors. It was extremely enriching for all the children.”
~ Beth, parent of 2
Visit CityofPSL.com/calendar
“Thanks to the amazing support from the City, many more children are able to experience Boys & Girls Clubs programs like S.T.E.A.M. activities, brain games, and, of course, fun!” said Will Armstead, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County.