Grand Rapids Branch

The Grand Rapids Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland of is located at the Robert J Elkington Middle School. Accessible to all youth in the area and conveniently located at the bus transfer area for the school district, the Club has 6,000 square feet of space to offer a broad range of programs that promote academic excellence, good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

The Clubs promote a fun, safe, and secure space for kids to explore interests in many areas, including DIY STEM projects, music, sports, arts, and leadership. With access to outdoor spaces, gyms, and a swimming pool, the Club promotes healthy activity, along with healthy relationships.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULES:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids and Greenway will be open on most non-school days during the Winter Break and into 2019. We will be open the following non-school days 10:30 am – 5:30 pm:

January 18 & January 21

(The Clubs will not be open on February 18th.)

February 19, 20, 21, 22

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CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

Located at the Robert J Elkington Middle School, which is accessible by school bus for ISD #318 elementary and high school students
Active play space indoors and outdoors
Open to elementary, tween, and high school youth by focusing on popular interests
Computer access
Academic support/tutoring
Art activities
Games
Learning center
STEM activities

CONTACT INFORMATION

1000 NE 8th Ave.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

CLUB Phone: 327-5800 #41308
Administrative Phone: 218-910-2255

HOURS (SCHOOL)

After School-8:00pm

MOST nonschool weekdays-10:30 pm – 5:30 pm

BRANCH DIRECTOR

Emily Burnside

Contact Emily

AREA DIRECTOR

Lori Kangas-Olson
Contact Lori

Some of the Grand Rapids programs are partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.287, Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IV B – 21 Century Community Learning Centers. The contents of this publication, do not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or the state Department of Education.