Great futures start in Asbury Park
2:30 – 5:30 PM
7th & 8th grade
Funding provided by the NJ Department of Education
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County proudly offers youth development programs at several locations within the Asbury Park School District. Our programs provide evidence-based, holistic support to help children grow and succeed.
Locations:
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
- Bradley Elementary School
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Since 1938, we have been dedicated to serving the children of Asbury Park with a trusted name in youth development. Our school-based sites bring our impactful programming directly to students, fostering growth, learning, and success in a supportive environment.
Visit our Asbury Park Unit located at 1201 Monroe Avenue for additional programs and services.
Program and Activity Highlights
- Power Hour/Homework Help
- Sports and Recreation
- Emotional Wellness
- STEAM
- The Arts
- Dinner Provided
Gallery
Flyers
Contact Shelly Sanders
MLK Middle School Site Coordinator
shelly@bgcmonmouth.org
Phone: 732-775-7862
Catching up with the Club
From expanding our reach in Asbury Park to launching new programs like 'Future Ready Fest,' 2024 was a year of growth, impact, and unforgettable moments
Teens gained skills for success at our 1st Future Ready Fest, with workshops on career prep, mental health, and workforce readiness.
Our Asbury Park Unit recently hosted an unforgettable Trunk or Treat event, where the parking lot came alive with creatively decorated car trunks.
We are thrilled to announce that earlier this year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) expanded our after-school and summer camp programming into the Asbury Park School District.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County was recently featured in The Two River Times, showcasing the impactful work at our Red Bank Clubhouse through mentorship, educational programs, and a supportive environment.
The Boys & Girls Club fosters creativity in a safe environment, recently highlighted by our College Achieve members crafting with food to express their imagination and have fun.
Our Asbury Park Clubhouse hosted a Coordinated Community Response to Violence meeting, uniting stakeholders and professionals to explore strategies for ending the cycle of violence in our community.
Discover how our club members from The Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County combined culinary arts and digital media skills to create a memorable episode of "The Yummy Kitchen" at the Culinary Education Center in Asbury Park.
This April, our team at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County deepened our commitment to inclusivity by participating in Jai at Play's "Autism through the Alphabet" workshop, learning valuable strategies to support and celebrate diversity.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County successfully hosted the second annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Asbury Park, in collaboration with The Links, Incorporated and community partners, to provide vital health resources and support to the Black community.
