The Boys & Girls Club will be open Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving Break from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

It is open to all children ages 7 to 18 with their paid membership fee of $10. The Boys & Girls Club provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth.  Core programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential.

The Boys & Girls Club utilizes a time-tested Youth Development Strategy that promotes and enhances the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and a sense of power & influence.

The club offers program activities in five areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, Sports, Fitness and Recreation, and The Arts.

To find out more about The Boys & Girls Club and its programs please call 423-623-6536 or stop by the club located at 531 Bailey St., Newport.