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North Penn Club 16 Susquehanna Ave. Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 855-7791 Indian Valley Club 115 Washington Ave. Souderton, Pa 18964 (215) 723-2402

North Penn Valley/ Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club

The Positive Place for Kids

Homework Assistance Program 2011

The North Penn/Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization that relies on public and private foundations to support the operation of our facilities. The Club is required to meet certain guidelines set by Montgomery County HUD (Housing and Urban Development) that families MUST meet in order to be eligible for participation in the 2011-2012 Homework Assistance Program. The total income of every working adult living in the household must fall on or below the table below.

North Penn Only

Students must attend one of the following Title 1 schools (Subject to change in September) : A.M. Kulp Hatfield Inglewood Knapp Oak Park York Ave. Walton Farm North Wales

Annual Membership Fee $20 per child Office Hours 9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday Open @ 3:00 Leaving Times Ages 6&7 7:00 8-9 7:30 10& up 8:00 Age restrictions do not apply if children are attending a structured program.
The Club may close periodically for special events

If you meet the income qualifications and your child is a student at one of the Title 1 schools (North Penn), you are eligible to register for the program. The necessary documents required at registration are as follows (you will not be permitted to register without all of the necessary documents): 2010-1040 Tax Return and/ or Access Card 2 current pay stubs from each working adult living in the house.

Bussing will be provided from these schools

Souderton Only
Grades 1-5 Transportation by Franconia & EMC schools only Must meet income guidelines. (See below) 5 Person $67,700

Registration Begins Monday, August 15th 9:00 AM

# IN HOUSE HOLD

2 Person $43,900

3 Person $50,150

4 Person 62,650

6 Person $72,700

7 Person $77,700

8 Person $82,700

CLUB CLOSED
Aug 27thSept 5th
(Club will re-open Sept 6th at 3:00. Normal operating hours will resume Sept 6th)

INCOME

Planned Giving
Did you know there may be ways to make a gift to the Boys & Girls Club and: * Increase your Current Income
* Increase your Retirement Income * Save Income Taxes * Avoid Capital Gains Tax * Save Estate Taxes * Pay for a Child or Grandchilds tuition

September 29th November 1st, 8th, 23rd, 24th, 25th

Planned Giving can be as simple as naming the Boys & Girls Club for a bequest through your will, or as a beneficiary or partial beneficiary in a life insurance policy. There are many gifts that can meet a variety of needs, and provide tax deductions or additional current income for you or a loved one. A charitable gift annuity, a charitable trust or a gift of appreciated assets may make sense for your situation. You can make a difference for others and yourself as well. For more information contact Donna Kreamer at (215) 855-7791 or dkreamer@npvclub.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Program Fair
Not sure what program you want to sign up for? Have questions about our programs? Have no fear! Our program fair will be your one stop shop for all of your fall program needs. Come out, meet the staff and sign up for any number of exciting and awesome programs we are offering this fall. North Penn Thursday, September 15th Indian Valley Wednesday, September 14th 6:00-7:00

Tween Nights
Come join us for an event just for tweens! This is a fun filled evening of music , dancing and your favorite Club activities like dodge ball, Xbox 360 Kinect and more! Non-members must have signed a guest permission slip which can be found at npvclub.org. Friday, September 30th and December 2nd 7:00 - 9:00 North Penn ( Ages 9-12 ) Indian Valley ( Ages 10-12 ) Pre-registration is now available!

LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL
For a full listing of special events and programs, please pick up a monthly calendar at the front desk or visit our website at www.npvclub.org Join us for our 7th annual national event to celebrate the need for afterschool programs that help keep kids safe, help working families and improve academic achievement. Families, teachers, administrators and guests are welcome to attend.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH 5:30-7:00 BOTH CLUBS ALL AGES PASTA DINNER, SLIDESHOW, RAFFLES AND MORE!

Potluck Family Dinner & Dance

Come join the Boys & Girls Club for an old fashioned potluck dinner. Food will be provided but families are encouraged to bring their favorite dish to share! The fun will continue after dinner with a family dance. Please call the Club if your family will be attending.

International Fair
Join our Youth For Unity and travel around the world within the walls of the Club! Members will be able to sample food, listen to music and learn traditions from countries all over the world.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 6:00-8:00 ALL AGES BOTH CLUBS

Thursday, November 10th 5:30-7:30

SPECIAL EVENTS
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
The Rally in the Valley is a road rally scavenger hunt. Teams will challenge each other and themselves as they take on our 15 checkpoint challenges. Each challenge will test your team physically and mentally. The team with the lowest combined time to complete all challenges will be the winner.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 Starting Line: 2:00 pm Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club Finish Line: 5:00 pm Generations 2-4 PEOPLE PER TEAM Dinner: 6:00-9:00 pm Cash Bar Awards Ceremony ENTRY FEE: $100/TEAM COSTUMES ENCOURAGED

MOVIE NIGHT Join us for a night of popcorn, candy and a great movie. FRIDAY
ALL AGES

BEY BLADE TOURNAMENT

3,2,1...Let it Rip! Test your Beyblading skills against the best in the Club. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Sign up at the front desk! FRIDAYS @ 5:30 September 16th & October 21st NORTH PENN ONLY / ALL AGES

TURKEY FOWL SHOT

How many foul shots can you make? Come compete against other members and parents for a chance to win a turkey for Thanksgiving! Friday, November 18th 5:00 PM ALL AGES BOTH CLUBS

BOTH CLUBS
6:00-8:00 PM

NOVEMBER 4th
Non-members must have a signed guest permission slip.

BRING A FRIEND FRIDAYS

Do you find yourself telling your friends about the cool stuff going on at the Club? It is time to get those friends to come and check us out! All members are encouraged to bring a friend on Fridays for FREE! Friends must have signed guest permission slip which can be found at npvclub.org ALL YEAR LONG BOTH CLUBS

TEACHER

TUESDAYS

Calling all teachers!! Come over and visit the Club! See what your students are getting into after the bell rings. This is a great way for teachers to interact and learn about their students outside the classroom. EVERY TUESDAY 4:00-6:00 Teachers must present their school credentials when participating in this program

Indian Valley Arena Flag Football League

Each year we work to accommodate the increasing number of youth wanting to be part of this popular program. We will offer four age divisions again this year. This program is for both boys and girls ages 6 18. League will run for seven weeks followed by playoffs. Registration Closes December 16th 2011 INFORMATION/DRAFT NIGHT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS ( P layers will be running drills and evaluated for team selection ) PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED Draft dates listed below Peewees ( Ages 6 8 ) Midgets ( Ages 9 12 ) Juniors ( Ages 13 15 ) Seniors ( Ages 16 18 ) Monday, January 9th, 2012 @ 6pm Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 @6pm Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 @6pm Thursday, January 12th, 2012 @ 6pm

Indian Valley Kickball League

Join the kickball league to meet new friends and to take part in a team experience! Games are held weekly and are played in Mat-Ball style. Each team will have an appointed captain. The top two teams will go head to head in the championship game! Who: Boys & Girls 8 11 When: Mondays & Wednesdays @ 6:00 Cost: $20/Player plus current membership ( $20 ) 7 weeks plus playoffs DRAFT NIGHT - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th 1ST LEAGUE GAME - MONDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
(No games, Monday, October 31st)

Come in and sign your child up for WANNA PLAY. This program is designed to increases members physical fitness by focusing on agility, balance and coordination. This program features a variety of fun and engaging activities and games to help Club members improve their fitness, increase awareness of good nutrition and hydration, and learn basic baseball and softball skills and knowledge.
When: Tuesdays @ 6:00 October 4th-November 29th

( G ame schedule will be provided on draft night )

Who: Boys & Girls Ages 6 - 8 Cost: Free

BOTH CLUBS

Teen Basketball Open Runs

Bring a team of five or make a team up at the Club and plan to run ball all evening long. During open runs we will play short full court games winner stays on court. So everyone has a chance to play. Who: 8th 12th grade When: Thursdays Nights beginning October 6th Cost: Free Time: 6-7:30 Club Closed Thursday, October 20th

RUGBY
Tired of the same old sports every fall? Need a change of

(COST: $105 per participant)

PEE-WEES (Ages 5-6) BANTAMS (Ages 7-8) MIDGETS (Ages 9-11) JUNIORS (Ages 12-14) SENIORS (Ages 15-18) Wednesdays Starting 1/25/2012 Thursdays Starting 1/26/2012 Wednesdays or Thursdays Starting 1/25/2012 Mondays Starting 1/23/2012 Mondays Starting 1/23/2012

pace? Then rugby is here to save

INCLUDES: *Reversible Two Colored NFL Flag Jersey

you from the usual fall sports routine. This eight week, co-ed program will be available to members 9-14. It will be played

*Flag Belt for each Player

in a non contact, flag format. This program will teach the basic rules of the game, ball control passing, support and team work. Dates and times to be announced Ages: 9-14

REGISTER ONLINE @ www.teamxsports.com

(This is an 8 week Schedule followed by Playoffs and a Super Bowl)

*2012 Boys & Girls Club Membership

*Fun/Safe Environment *Equal Playing Time For All Participants

*All players will be contacted in early January

REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 28 2011!

Kickball Nights

(COST: $89 per participant)

TINY-TOTS (Ages 4-6) MINI-YOUTH (Ages 7-9) YOUTH (Ages 10-13) Fridays Starting 1/27/2012 Fridays Starting 1/27/2012 Fridays Starting 1/27/2012

Want to play kickball with your

INCLUDES:
*2 Colored Cheer T-Shirt *Sofee Cheer Shorts *2012 Boys & Girls Club Membership *End of Session Award *End of Session Performance *Fun/Safe Environment

friends? Come join us Wednesdays 6:00-7:-00 ( A ges 8-12 ) 10/6-12/01 Thursdays 6:00-7:00 ( A ges 6-8 ) 10/5-11/30

REGISTER ONLINE @ www.teamxsports.com

This is an 8 week Program
(7 week instructional & 8th Week Performance)

BANANA BUNCH
Do you love going to the gym? Do you ever just want to go bananas? Well this is the program for you! Each week you will have the chance to go to the gym and play fun, exciting and crazy games that will let you just go BANANAS! Fridays Ages 6-8 Fridays starting October 7th 5:30-6:30

*All cheerleaders will be contacted in early January

REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 28 2011!

BEY BLADER S CLUB

Looking to get the edge to take your blader skills to the next level? Want to try out new configurations and test your abilities against the best in the Club? Then this is the place for you! Members will have the chance to train and compete in stamina challenges, attack and defense battles. This program will teach more than just the fundamentals of bey blading. Get ready to let it rip this fall!

Mondays, starting October 3rd to November 28th No class October 10th and November 21st 6:00-7:00 ALL AGES

Education
This fall the Boys & Girls Club will be celebrating diversity through a fun and rewarding experience. Each week the members in this program will learn to appreciate themselves for being unique and special individuals while understanding diversity in their society. This program will end with an International Festival created by Youth for Unity members. You don t want to miss this!
Do you want to save the world? Do you want to make a difference in the community? This is the program for you. Members will work together with the Peak Center in making a difference in our community. Dates and time to be announced at the Program Fair AGES: 8-12

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE

Ages 8-11 Cost: Free Time: 6:00-7:00 Thursdays October 6th- Dec. 1st NORTH PENN ONLY

SPELLING BEE Date: September 23rd Time: 4:30 pm Ages: 1st-6th Grade NORTH PENN ONLY

Health & Life Skills

Passport to Manhood
This program focuses on specific areas of character and manhood through highly interactive activities. Each program participant will receive a passport outlining their personal journey toward maturation and growth. Sign up today and begin your adventure! Ages: 8-12 Cost: Free Day: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00
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October 4th to November 29th

( N o class Nov. 8 & 22nd )

Smart Girls
This program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable early adolescent girls to develop to their full potential. SMART Girls will focus on health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls ages 8 1 2. Ages 8 and-12 Cost: Free Day: Tuesdays
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6:00-7:00 October 4th-November 29th

( N o class Nov.8 & 22nd )

Character & Leadership

REAL WORLD TEENS
During this program, teenagers will have the opportunity to openly discuss the issues that frustrate them in their real world . All personalities are welcome to come and share their thoughts, questions and concerns about topics like drugs & alcohol, media impact, bullying, etc. in a judgment free zone.
Ages: 12-15 Cost: Free Time: 5:15-6:00 Wednesdays October 5 - November 30
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If you are interested in becoming a leader in our Club and within our neighborhood, than the Keystone Club is the program for you! Keystone Club members take on a number of responsibilities around the Club and act as role models for our younger Club members. Keystoners learn the value of teamwork while they take on a variety of projects including running their own weekly meetings, earning and managing money, career exploration and much more! Mondays @ 4:30 Starting October 3rd Ages 12 & Up Year round Free

Are you prepared to become a leader among your peers? Do you want to make a difference in lives around you? If so, the Torch Club will teach you leadership skills and will give you a sense of belonging as you join others in this character building club. Torch Club members will take on roles of responsibility as they help with structuring of Club activities in the areas of community service, education and fitness. Members 9 11 Fridays @ 4:30 Starting October 7th Year Round FREE

( N O class Oct. 26 & Nov. 23)

The Arts
CREATIVE ART WORKSHOP
Whether you doodle or draw, you re welcome to attend this workshop. Every Monday the Club will be offering a workshop period where members can drop in and dabble in the arts. All skill levels are encouraged to check this out. Selected pieces of art from this workshop will be chosen to move on to our National Fine Arts Exhibit program. Ages: ALL Cost: $5.00 Day: Mondays 6:00-7:00 October 3rd-November 28th ( N O class Oct. 10th & Nov. 21st )
Submission Date: Friday, December 2nd Art exhibit date and location will be made available at the Club Ages: All This competition, which encourages creativity through a variety of media, is made of local, regional and national exhibits. Young people are encouraged to create artwork or bring in a piece from home or school in any of the following categories: monochromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastels, water color, oil or acrylic, print making, mixed media, collage and sculpture. Artwork selected through a national competition is displayed at BGCA s annual National Conference.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

This years Torch Club and Keystone Club members will collect Thanksgiving meals for families in need this autumn season. To donate to this effort, please stop by the Club and drop off your bags and boxes. All donated items must be brought in by Wednesday, November 9th. Items will be taken to Keystone Opportunity Center for distribution or donated to our families in need.

Shopping Night to benefit the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club
Do your holiday shopping and support the Club all at once! Friday, November 4th from 5:30-9:00

Saturday, September 17th Time: 11am to 3pm

Kids Carnival to benefit the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club ( C lowns, carnival games, ice cream & MORE! ) ONLY $5.00 for an all you can play wristband!!!!

20% of the net sales during this time will go to the Club Located: Souderton Shopping Center 787 Route 113, Souderton, PA 18964 www.tenthousandvillages.com

Located at the Univest ATM parking lot in Souderton

Time: 11am to 3pm

The official registration and financial information of the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

The Positive Place for Kids www.npvclub.org

North Penn Valley/Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club 16 Susquehanna Avenue Lansdale, PA 19446

Permit No. 182

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Lansdale, PA