Great futures start in Long Branch
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
5-13
$40 a week
Financial assistance available for those who qualify
We are thrilled to introduce the BGCM Long Branch Unit, housed within the Bucky James Community Center on Wilbur Ave. This new Clubhouse, which opened its doors in May 2023, extends our nationally recognized after-school programs to children aged 5 to 13. The establishment of this facility in Long Branch was made possible through strategic planning and the collaborative efforts of Mayor John Pallone, the Long Branch City Council, and the Recreation Department.
We are immensely grateful for the support from Amazon, the Sharon Cruz Grantor Trust, and Monmouth Medical Center, which funded this initiative. The community’s response was overwhelmingly positive, with full enrollment shortly after the launch.
Building on this success, the Club introduced a 7-week summer camp and hosted a special football skills training event featuring Rutgers University athletes, including quarterback Gavin Wimsatt and wide receiver Sean Ryan. The BGCM Long Branch Unit is a testament to our commitment to enriching the lives of young people through high-quality, impactful programs.
Program and Activity Highlights
- Power Hour Homework Help
- Tutoring
- The Arts
- Sports & Fitness
- Emotional Wellness
- Mentoring
- School Break & Holiday Club
- Dinner Provided
Gallery
Flyers
Contact Javon Pearsall
Long Branch Site Coordinator
javon@bgcmonmouth.org
Phone: (732) 775-7862
Catching up with the Club
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.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County offers a diverse range of spring break activities, ensuring that club members have a safe, engaging place to go when school is out.
The National African American Read-In program encourages communities to read together, centering African American books and authors.
