Join
the Club!
Where else can kids get homework help, explore STEM, make art, stay active, and build confidence- all before dinner?
Club is a safe, fun place for kids to spend their time when they’re not in school or at home. We offer summer and after-school enrichment programs, focused on academic support, mentorship, and extracurricular activities.
Who
can join?
Just about any school age youth. Members must be between the ages of 5 through 18 and currently attending kindergarten through 12th grade.
Four Locations
across Rochester
Sign-up Here
with the Caregiver Portal
Learn More
with the Caregiver Portal
96%
of members reported that adults at Club encourage them to do their best
90%
of members reported being on track to graduate high school
120+
of members reported being on track to graduate high school
25+
years serving Rochester
Why
Club?
What is
Club?
Hear directly from Samuel, Director of Programs at Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, as he explains what the Club truly offers. More than childcare, we provide intentional youth development programs designed to build skills, confidence, and bright futures. Samuel highlights key aspects of our core offerings: Power Hour homework support, Triple Play health and wellness activities, Smart Moves life‑skills lessons, Summer Brain Gain, Reading Buddies literacy support, and more. sharing why each program matters and how they help young people thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact us
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Yes. Please contact us to learn more.
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During the school year: Backpack and homework supplies
In the summer: Water bottleThe Club provides all other supplies and materials needed for every activity! Leave electronics, toys, candy/gum, slime/putty, and money at home. Any items left unattended will be put in Lost & Found at the end of the program day. The Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Dinner and snack are served daily to all members during the school year. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served during the summer.
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9:00am to 5:00pm during school-year breaks and 8:00am to 5:00pm during the summer.
Weekday programming is available year-round.
Hours of operation vary throughout the year. Typical hours are:
School dismissal to 8:00pm during the school year, with occasional extended hours for teen members
Closures:
Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve
1 day/month for staff professional development
1 week prior to summer programming starting
1 week prior to school-year programming starting
Club follows RPS closure decisions for inclement weather
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Yes, our programs are free of charge. Our mission is to ensure all youth have access to enrichment opportunities. That means that any youth can attend and sign up for
Boys & Girls Club is a community nonprofit. Consider donating today.
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To attend a Club site, a parent or legal guardian (who we like to call “caregivers”) must first register their eligible child to become a Club Member (follow instructions below).
Membership is open to all youth regardless of ethnicity, household income, gender, religion, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Members are required to attend Club at least 3 days/week.
Members and caregivers are required to participate in an orientation and agree to a Code of Conduct.
Caregivers must complete an online registration form (link below), including providing household income verification upon registration and annually thereafter. Club serves all members regardless of household income.
Your Child’s Safety is Our #1 Priority
Why
Club?
More than childcare.
At Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, young people build friendships, receive academic support, explore new interests, develop confidence, and connect with caring adults who help them succeed in school and life.
91%
of members report feeling safer at Club than other places they go
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Step 1: Click here to make changes to your account or register for new sessions when they open.
Step 2: Add the children you wish to enroll in Club to your household using “Add Household Member” button.
Step 3: Register. Click either “Browse School Year Registrations or Browse Summer Program Memberships” and select the location where you would like your child to attend. Make sure to do this for each child that will be attending. Members in grades 6th-12th may only attend The Place.
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Step 1: New to Club? Click here to create your Caregiver Portal!
Step 2: Create your account. Once the account has been created, a password reset email will be sent to the email address you entered. Important: this email will often go to spam/junk folders and will be from “Parent Portal V2”. Click that link, and then login into the Caregiver Portal using your credentials.
Step 3: Add the children you wish to enroll in Club to your household using “Add Household Member” button.
Step 4: Register. Click either “Browse School Year Registrations or Browse Summer Program Memberships” and select the location where you would like your child to attend. Make sure to do this for each child that will be attending. Members in grades 6th-12th may only attend The Place.
How
To Join!
Follow the step-by-step guide on how to set up
your account in the caregiver portal and confirm
your child’s information