#planning

Summer is Coming

Guys, I cannot even believe the words that are coming out of my mouth... Summer is coming. Summer is coming! I found myself, during Spring Break, attempting to organize everything for the summer. In my opinion, the key to a successful summer is organization. What do I mean by this? Basically, my advice is to follow these steps: Choose a theme. Decide on a Theme You might be thinking, why Bran Bran? What is the point? Well, in my experience themes are such a great starting poi

Large Group Field Trips

One of the most exciting parts of after-school programming is allowing kiddos to have experiences they otherwise couldn't. Given the clientele we traditionally serve, many of our kids can't participate in a basketball camp in the summers or go to the newest attraction in town. That's where we come in. We provide opportunities for kids they might not otherwise have. That's a really wonderful perk of this job. Beginning several years ago, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield s

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!