Description
The Chickasaw Nation Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. was established in December 1998 in the tribe's historic capital city of Tishomingo, OK, with plans to open at least two more units within the Chickasaw Nation. Initial funding was provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Nation Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
MISSION
The Chickasaw Nation Boys & Girls Club's mission is to promote and enhance the character development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and power through life enhancing programs.
LOCATION
Boys & Girls Club Administration Office
222 West Vinita
Sulphur, Oklahoma
Phone: 580-622-8442
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Sulphur Boys & Girls Club
204 West Muskogee
Sulphur, Oklahoma
Phone: 580-622-8302
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Tishomingo Boys & Girls Club
1 Murray Campus
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
Phone: 580-371-0153 |
Chickasha Boys & Girls Club
1501 South Henderson
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Phone: 405-224-2661 |
CLUB HOURS
The Boys & Girls Club hours are generally Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. while area schools are in session.
Club hours change during the summer and school seasonal breaks. Please contact individual clubs concerning their hours of operation during these times.
All clubs are closed on national holidays and two weeks prior to the beginning of each school year. Please verify exact dates with the club in your area.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership at your local Boys & Girls Club requires an annual membership application and fee. You may speak with the staff at the club in your area to become a member.
- Annual fee Is $12
- Eligible members are children between 6 and 18
- Visitor’s day is each Friday, youth may visit once per year at no cost
- Membership Application Is required. For additional questions concerning membership information, please call 580-622-8442 or contact the club in your area. If you wish to e-mail your questions, click here.
WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE CLUBS
Boys & Girls Clubs offer a variety of programs that help young people develop socially, emotionally, culturally, physically and educationally. For specific information regarding the programs offered each week, please contact your local club.
- Guidance, Advice and Supervision from Staff
- Homework Assistance and/or Tutoring
- Sports and Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Play with friends of all ages
- Compete for Youth Of The Month/Year
- Use educational computers
- Go on field trips
- Learn life skills
- Character and Leadership Development
- Education and Career Development
- Healthy Living Skills
- Fitness and Recreation
