"Jessi" Age 12

I have been coming to the Club since I was in 1st grade. Now I am in 5th grade. The Boys & Girls Club has made a difference in my life by helping me with my homework and helping me to get better grades. The counselors at the Club have helped me by encouraging me to exercise more and to always think positively. The counselors and SMART Moves have helped me learn to make the right decisions. I have made a lot of new friends here and I have fun playing with them. I have learned not to choose kids who do drugs as my friends. The Club has helped me understand why I need to appreciate myself. The Club is a fun and safe place to be after school!

"Shawn" Age 9

The Boys & Girls Club has made a difference in my life because I like the Homework Room and I like the gym. I like to go to SMART Moves too. I also like to play the video games and the computer. I like the counselors. If I am scared or sad, the counselors make me feel better. I look up to Parker. He is nice and funny and makes me laugh. The Club feels like a home to me because I have fiends and staff there and I feel safe. My favorite memory is when I was in a funny movie at summer camp. I miss Jake at the Club. I want to stay here for a very long time.

"Arica" Age 14

The Boys & Girls Club has made a difference in my life by teaching me not to do wrong things and to help me make the right choices. The Club also helps me with my school work and teaches me about how to plan for my future. The Club keeps me fit with things like Weight Room, Basketball, Flag Football, and Dodge Ball. I also get to hang out with my best friends at the Club. I get along really well with the counselors and they help me to make the right choices. I feel like the counselors are family to me. One of my favorite counselors is Matt C. I look up to him because he is cool, kind, and really helpful. No matter when I go to the Club, there are always many activities for me and friends to be with. The Club has been a great place for me to stay for many years and I have met many friends along the way.

"Taylor" Age 10

The Boys & Girls Club is an AWESOME place to come to! When I go there it makes me feel really good. One way that the Club has helped me is with my homework and my grades. Homework is the most important thing in school other than learning. That’s one thing that I wouldn’t get done without the Boys & Girls Club. When I am having trouble, I kindly ask one of the counselors for help and they help me. Another way the counselors help me is by being good listeners and helping me to stay safe. Miss Rebecca helps me stay safe. She makes sure that the door is locked so I stay safe. Also, if I get hurt, they provide me with care to make my accident feel better. The Club is an AWESOME place!

"Tyliece" Age 16

The Boys & Girls Club has been an inspiration to me!!! The Club has helped me to become the person I wanted to be (to be myself). It has made me become a leader and not a follower. People follow me!! The Club makes me feel welcome because of the wonderful counselors. They greet every person that comes in here ever since I was in fifth grade. The counselors help with your problems that you have and they will solve them. The counselors are responsible and they are there when you need them. They keep the Boys & Girls Club in shape and that’s the way it’s supposed to be. That is the reason why I love the North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club!

"Erica" Age 11

The Boys & Girls Club has made a difference in my life by having after school activities. Thanks to gymnastics and cheerleading, now I can stunt better, tumble better, and even jump better! I even learned my back handspring! The Boys & Girls Club also helps me with my homework. Now I can come here to get done my homework, have fun in the activities and talk to my friends. The Boys & Girls Club is very fun and is a joyful place to be. The after school activities have helped teach me many things. Cooking class has helped teach me how to cook better and cup stacking has helped get my arms stronger. I also like the Club because it helps me to stay active. It’s a place where my mom knows that I am safe and I know I’m safe!

"Juliette" Age 10

The Boys & Girls Club is very important to me because they have many activities for me. They have helped me pull up my grades. I feel like I belong at the Club because it is a place I know I can talk to someone about my problems. This is a wonderful place for kids because we always have a say in things. Also, the Club has SMART Moves, and in SMART Moves they encourage you not to do drugs and to stay healthy. I also love summer camp because it is not boring. They always have something fun for us to do. This shows that I LOVE the Club and it is basically MY LIFE!!!

"Nick" Age 12

The Boys & Girls Club has made a difference in my life by helping me to stay out of trouble. The Club has also taught me to stay out of fights when I’m feeling mad or angry. When I am at the Boys & Girls Club, I feel safe. Since I have been coming to the Club I have made many new friends. The Club teaches me different skills that will help me make decisions throughout my life. The Club also provides me with a safe place to go when I have nothing to do or when I am alone. I can always count on the Club for a place to go. The counselors help me to behave, stay out of trouble, and to be a better person.