1992: The Boys Club changed its name to Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County
In 1992 the Boys Club changed its name to Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County.
1954: Monroe Ave Gymnasium Built
In September of 1954, a special gymnasium fundraising dinner was held honoring world boxing champion Rocky Marciano, and twenty thousand dollars was raised. With the election of Michael D. Ercolino as president, plans began to develop rapidly, and a contract was awarded to James Vacchiano for the construction of a gymnasium at a cost of $48,000.00.
1952: Our Monroe Avenue building opened!
Through the efforts of Gus Villapiano and Thomas Shebell, Sr., the president of the Asbury Park New York Transit company, James Rollo, became interested in the establishment of a new boys home. Mr. Rollo purchased a land lot at 1201 Monroe Ave. for the new facility and contributed $35,000.00 toward the building cost. Construction began soon after, and the new Clubhouse was opened on July 29, 1952.
1940: A name change
In August of 1940, due to the rapid growth of the Boys Club program, the decision was made to change the name of the Kiwanis Boys Club to the Boys Club of Asbury Park.
1938: Asbury Park Kiwanis Boys Club established
In the spring of 1938, Isaiah Matlack, chairman of the Asbury Park Kiwanis Club’s boys and girls program committee, recommended to the board of directors that they explore the possibility of establishing a boys club in Asbury Park.
Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County at Stop & Shop or ACME
We've been chosen! Both the Stop & Shop in Neptune and Acme in Wall have selected the Club to be their August charity of choice. For every "GIVE BACK" bag purchased next month, the Club will ...
STEMming Summer Brain Drain
For Club members beating the heat this summer in our Innovation Lab, we know they're not only building STEM skills that will give them a leg up on the school year, but they're also forming ...
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At the Club we do whatever it takes to ensure that all kids are on a path towards a great future, even in the summer. This is why we are thrilled that our summer camps ...
Q & A with Our Executive Director Doug Eagles
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation shares our vision of building greater futures for the children in our community. In addition to providing financial support, the Grunin Foundation is a tremendous resource to many ...
That’s a Wrap! So Proud of Our Grads!
Another year of after-school programming in the books! This year we created, coded, and constructed! Our kids had so many opportunities to learn new skills and concepts, and we can't wait for more exciting ...
