Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Opens Sixth Area Branch for Summer Programs
San Antonio -- June 1, 2006

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio (BGCSA) will open a sixth San Antonio branch for the summer on Monday, June 5, at Candlewood Elementary School, 3635 Candleglenn, located in the northeast area of the city. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Approximately 120 youth are expected to take part in the Candlewood program, which will run through August 11.

"Councilwoman Sheila McNeil, District 2, approached us about expanding our programs in her district as an effort to provide additional worthwhile activities for the area's youth," said Jim Watson, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. "Candlewood Elementary generously offered us the use of their facilities during the summer break."

The Candlewood branch will offer a full range of programs for Club members, including sports and recreational activities, arts and crafts, computer training and field trips. For more information, area residents can call the Boys & Girls Clubs administrative offices at (210) 436-0686.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio offers after-school and summer programs at five other branches: the Calderon branch at 600 W. 19th Street; the Teen Center at 2626 Perez; the Eastside branch at 3503 Martin Luther King Drive; the Redeeming Grace branch at 6035 FM 78; and the Crestholme branch at 1602 Goliad Road.

Founded in 1939, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio serve more than 6,000 members annually at five branch locations. The Clubs provide after school and summer program services that develop talents, values and skills in youth ages six-to-18 years old, paying particular attention to those most disadvantaged. As a result of the Clubs programs, young people are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio website at: www.bgcsatx.org.