Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has opened its online application for summer programs. Youth ages 6 to 18 are invited to apply for the 2023 Great Futures Academy Summer Program. The Summer Program will run Monday through Friday from May 30 to August 4 at the following Boys & Girls Club locations across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.Gene Matthews Club, 6851 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port, FL 34287; Lee Wetherington Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237; Louis and Gloria Flanzer Club, 18 School Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266; Newtown Estates Park Club, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234; Robert and Joan Lee Club, 920 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice, FL 34285; Roy McBean Club, 1790 21st Street, Sarasota, FL 34234. Youth who participate in the program will have access to positive adult mentors and opportunities that encourage academic excellence, leadership development, healthy habits and success after high school graduation. The Great Futures Academy Summer Program will feature a comprehensive slate of exciting activities including daily education, experiential activities, field trips, art demonstrations, physical fitness activities, technology instruction, career exploration and more. Meals will also be provided. Middle and high school students are also invited to participate in the organization’s specialized programs that will take place throughout the summer in leadership training, volunteerism, entrepreneurism, college & career readiness, workforce development and more. For the online application, program details, calendars and more visit bgcsdc.org.

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