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Namaste @ the Club

Let's face it...all of our kiddos can have trouble managing emotions and stress. With the things our members face on a regular basis,...

Parent Club Council

We all have those parents, right? The ones who show up, the ones who you can go to, the ones who come to you if they need...

Get Some Class(room management techniques)

I taught high school for three years. One of my most memorable experiences was my first day of school. Just like a child, I was filled...

Interview with the VampHIRE.

It's that time of the year. With fall quickly approaching, we are all scrambling to find quality staff that will uphold our mission and...

CLUB CHALLENGE STARTER PACK

This is one of the best programs I've ever run. When I was a Club Program Manager in Lawrence, Kansas, my good friend and die hard would...

POWER HOUR REHAB #1

Several months ago, my organization and Professional Association hosted a Boys & Girls Club of America National training event. We had a...

HOST AN OPEN HOUSE/BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Every late August or Early September, I host an Open House/Back to School Bash. I like to combine them because usually families are more...

ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Brandy and I love all things after-school. I am a Springfield, Missouri native and have spent the majority of my life working with children. As a former teacher and current Director of Programs and Unit Director for the Boys & Girls Club, I have found that some of these ideas and programs are effective in a variety of child care settings. Alternatively, some ideas and programs fail and it is important to write about those as well. So this blog is a way to achieve my life goal: to make the world a better place for kids. Also, I cropped this picture and I am smiling in it so you know you can trust me! Ok, love you bye!