Boys and Girls Club now provides a safe place for kids after summer school

For the first time, the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri is offering its after-school program in Webb City – after summer school classes.

During a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at Webster Primary Center, Sarah McMullen, chief executive officer of the organization, thanked the Webb City R-7 School District for collaborating to expand the Boys and Girls Club services.

“I’ve heard it’s increased enrollment” in summer school, McMullen said.

Participating students from kindergarten through fifth grade get what McMullen called an action-packed, nice, safe place to be after school.

Once summer school ends on June 25, the students are welcome to attend the Boys and Girls Club in Joplin.

The Boys and Girls Club operates its after-school program at three locations in Webb City during the regular school year.

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