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The board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes is pleased to announce that the Vergennes Recreation Department will be running a temporary after school program located at The Boys and Girls Club on Armory Lane. Open to all children in the five town district in grades 4-12. Hours are 3:00pm-5:30pm. A healthy snack will be provided. We are only in port for a short 3 weeks, so navigate on over and sign up today at vergennesrec.org!
 

Program Overview:
Vergennes Recreation will utilize the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes facility to host Commodore Club, a daily after school program designed to provide students with a mix of recreation opportunities, community engagement, and student-led activities.
Program Details:

  • Name: Commodore Club
  • Dates: March 31 – April 18, 2025 (Open from 12:00 PM-5:30 PM on April 9th)
  • Days/Times: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Location: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes
  • Director: Martha DeGraaf, Vergennes Recreation

Eligibility & Capacity:

  • Open to students in grades 4-12 from Vergennes, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Waltham, and Addison
  • Limited capacity (final number to be determined by number of registrations)

Registration & Cost:

  • Free program for participants
  • Registration is available at vergennesrec.org under Programs

Program Highlights:

  • Structured and unstructured recreation opportunities
  • Community involvement activities
  • Child-led programming to encourage creativity and leadership
  • Nutritious snacks provided daily



This is a temporary program, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes and ANSWD After-school and Summer programs.

96% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school and 80% had submitted applications for post-secondary education.


– According to BCGA youth outcome data

75% of regularly attending members said they volunteered in their community, Club, school, or neighborhood at least once in the past year.


– According to BCGA youth outcome data

89% of Club youth said they can stand up for what’s right. 91% of Club youth reported that as a leader, they make sure everyone feels important.


– According to BCGA youth outcome data

Megan, BGCGV Club Youth of the Year 2025

VUHS Senior Megan Mentzer came to the Boys & Girls Club to make friends, and found much more. She participated in leadership training and has gone on to be a part of many different civic and community projects. She is headed to college in the fall to major in music and she loves to spend time with family, friends and her pet chickens.

Shanon, Board Member

I volunteer for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes because it’s important to me that our youth have a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive. I believe that every youth should have access to resources and opportunities they need to succeed regardless of their background. I am fortunate to work alongside our CEO, Alicia, who shares the same goals and is equally dedicated to our community.