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| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club serves the needs of boys & girls grades 1 – 12 in Fairfield, Connecticut and surrounding communities. With over 3,400 members, the Club offers both a supervised open gym program on a daily basis and a variety of structured activities throughout the year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Wakeman Collaborative at the Burroughs Community Center has been growing regularly since its inception in 1998. The after school programs are designed for students in 5th-11th grade students and offers those students opportunities to get assistance with there homework and school project, use of a computer lab for school work and Internet research, art programs, sports and recreation activities and a wonderful cooking program. Selected members take part in Torch and Keystone Clubs just like the clubs at Wakeman. A summer program for 5th-8th graders is available offering sports and arts programs as well as field trips. The Collaborative at Burroughs evolved out of Wakeman's interest in growing & building bridges of cooperation with other communities & agencies. For more information contact Burroughs Community Center’s Executive Director, Kevin Simmons at (203) 334-0293 or by email at kevin@burroughscc.org Wakeman is a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a national network made up of over 3,000 neighborhood clubs that reach over four million children & young adults. Through a number of activities, Boys & Girls Clubs help their members build self-esteem, acquire honest values & pursue productive futures. Wakeman is a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a national network made up of over 2,000 neighborhood clubs that reach over 3 million children & young adults. Through a variety of activities, Boys & Girls Clubs help their members build self-esteem, acquire honest values & pursue productive futures.
Wakeman Mission “To enhance the physical, social, and emotional development of area youth through programs that perpetuate sound citizenship.”
Message from Wakeman Staff Countless hours are put into the program planning process: organizing activities, scheduling gyms and field times, recruiting referees, volunteer coaches and instructors. Before registering for any program, please be certain that your child is prepared to attend classes, practices, games or clinics unless, of course, he or she is injured, ill or academically ineligible. The Wakeman staff has made a commitment to provide each youngster with the best possible Club experience. We ask that our members make the same commitment in return.
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July- August |
September - April |
May-June |
Open
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9:00-3:30 Summer Camp |
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Friday |
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Weekends |
Closed Weekends |
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Game Room Hours (times vary throughout the year)
WEIGHT ROOM HOURS TURF COURT/SPORT COURT GAME ROOM
Computer Room Hours The Club has a number of multimedia computers available for use on a daily basis. An assortment of games and educational programs are installed and a supervisor is always present. Computers may be used for _ hour time slots by signing in. The computer room is open 7 days a week. The computer room hours are as follows: |
| Monday-Friday | 3:15-6:15 |
| Saturday | 12:00-4:00 |
| Sunday |
12:00-4:00 |
| Weekend hours
conclude May 1st & 2nd.
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Rules
Everyone who comes to Wakeman is looking to have fun. We ask that everyone follow these simple rules to ensure that everyone has a good time and help keep the Club safe..
Leave your hats at home Have fun, Be nice to everyone and Play Fair Resolve your disagreements nonviolently and if you need help, alert a staff member Walk unless you are in a gym Consume all drinks in the lobby. Members are not allowed to order pizza. Use a locker and a lock to keep your valuables safe (please use your own lock). Please leave hats, wallets, jewelry, watches, and cash at home when you come to the Club. If you bring valuables with you, please leave them with the staff person on duty or lock them up! Wakeman cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen property! Sport Court, tennis court, turf field, and playground use is allowed during daylight and favorable conditions, and/or at the discretion of the full-time staff. Parents should talk to their children with regards to where they are allowed to play. Members are not allowed to "hang out" behind the building or in the wooded areas along Westford Drive, the railroad tracks or on the I-95 exit ramp. Wakeman staff will not tolerate foul language, teasing, taunting, bullying, fighting, etc… There is no smoking on Wakeman property. General conduct will be closely scrutinized by our staff. One warning will be issued for inappropriate behavior before a member is dismissed for the day or evening. Any violation of the Club rules may result in suspension of membership privileges at the discretion of the Executive Director. Incidents deemed of a more serious nature will be referred to the proper local authorities. Contact Us | Hours of Operation | Club Rules | Inclement Weather | Open Gym | Directions | Staff | Wakeman Board
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Weather & Snow Days Club closings due to inclement weather will be announced on Wakeman’s Phone Center and on Star 99.9 radio and www.wakemanclub.com. Days, in which area schools are closed due to snow, the Club will not open until 3:00pm. We advise you to call the club first to make sure that we are open. Please call your child’s coach or check our website; click on Daily Cancellations regarding any practice cancellations. |
| For more information, email us! clare@wakemanclub.com,
rich@wakemanclub.com,
ruben@wakemanclub.com,
tim@wakemanclub.com,
jenn@wakemanclub.com,
andrew@wakemanclub.com, maria@wakemanclub.com
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Gym Open Gym is time set aside for members to use the facility on a drop in basis. The club is supervised during open gym, but games and play times are not organized. Parents should be advised that members are allowed to come and go as they wish. During open gym at least one gym will be available to shoot around or play pick up games in. PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN OPEN GYM! They are encouraged to drop off their child. The times of open gym will vary depending on practice schedules. The times open gym is offered vary each day depending on practice schedules. Check here for the updated open gym schedules at the beginning of each month!
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Directions to Wakeman Boys & Girls
Club From I-95 South: From I-95 North:
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Program Staff David Blagys - Executive Director Clare Mahoney - Senior Director - Development Director Tim Cepetelli - Outreach Director Jenn Frederick - Arts/Education Director & Keystone Advisor Andy Tremaglio - Lacrosse Director & Torch Club Advisor Rich Lee - Director of Basketball Programs Ruben Goodwin- Athletic Director & Torch Club Advisor Maria Cimina - Keystone Advisor Nancy Spray - Office Manager |
Senior
Staff Katie Guedes Rob Kinsley Jason Macchia Matt Michener Britt Bollinger Amy Warren Joe Wilson Jon Wilson |
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Senior Staff Dedicated adults are needed to work part-time during week nights and weekends. Senior Staff are responsible for supervising club members and programs, as well as assisting full-time staff with program set up, clean up and administrative tasks. If you are interested, please contact Rich at 259-4805 or Rich@wakemanclub.com.
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