Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South opens Taunton spring session registration Jan. 31

The Taunton Daily Gazette
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TAUNTON — Registration for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South’s Taunton Clubhouse’s Spring 1 programming session opens on Jan. 31.

The session will run from Feb. 28 through April 15 and will include new and returning offerings, an aerobic step class for girls, and group and private swim lessons for members. Specialty enrichment programs are offered in addition to the Clubs’ daily after school enrichment programs, which run Monday to Friday, from school dismissal to 6:30 p.m. for ages 5-12, and until 8 p.m. for ages 13-18.

For youth ages 3-4, BGCMS is offering a special early ed “Artventures” program on Monday nights that is designed to help children express their creativity through activities and lessons, including shapes, colors, patterns, and textures.

BGCMS pre-teen members show off the beginnings of their dream-catcher creations.
BGCMS pre-teen members show off the beginnings of their dream-catcher creations.

A photography program for ages 8-12 will be held on Mondays and presents children with the opportunity to learn the basic principles of photography, including light, color, composition and subject, and put their skills to the test.

All preteen and early ed programs have a cost range of $15 to $55 for the entire 7-week session.

Participants must register as BGCMS Club members and pay a one-time $35 annual membership fee.

For athletics, the Taunton Clubhouse will be offering “Girls Aerobic Step Class” — an athletic program designed to teach girls ages 9-12 the fundamentals of aerobic dance and give them an opportunity to practice confidence and self-love.

BGCMS teen members participate in a Mindfulness Monday activity.
BGCMS teen members participate in a Mindfulness Monday activity.

Winter programming also includes Torch Club and STEM Kids.

Swim lessons continue at BGCMS, as well as the Tiger Sharks Swim Team for Taunton’s more experienced and competitive swimmers. One-on-one private lessons are also available for members, all of which take place in the Taunton Clubhouse’s indoor heated pool.

For more information on specialty enrichment programs or before and after school programs at the Taunton Clubhouse, visit bgcmetrosouth.org.

This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South Taunton spring registration Jan 31