Frequently Asked Questions
Q : Where are you located?
A : The Bristol Boys & Girls Club provides services at eight (11) different locations
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Our main facility at 105 Laurel St
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Our Cambridge Park Outreach Club at 117 Davis Dr
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Our main Childcare Facility at the Douglas Beals Senior Center on 240 Stafford Ave
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Our eight (8) before and after school childcare centers in the following schools - Edgewood, Greene Hills, Hubbell, Ivy Drive, Jennings, Lake Garda (Burlington), Mountain View, Southside, & Stafford
Q : How can I contact a Club?
A : Phone Numbers to our various sites are listed below
Q : How old do I have to be to join the Boys & Girls Club?
A : Traditional Club Memberships start at age 6.
Our Childcare Department offers Pre-School programming starting at age 3.
Q : What are your hours of operation?
A : Hours vary by site and age. See below for more information.
Laurel St. School Year
Monday-Friday 11 AM - 8:30 PM *
Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM (September - February)
*The Club Opens at 11 AM for Adult Members Only
*The Club Closes at 7 PM for Elementary School Members
Cambridge Park School Year
Tuesday-Friday 3 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 4 PM
Cambridge Park Summer
Monday-Friday 10 AM - 4 PM
Q : How much does a Membership Cost?
A : Please Click on 'Membership Information' under the 'What We Offer' link for costs.
Q : If School is closed, is the Club Closed?
A : Our Drop-In Sites are open at 11 AM on School Vacation and most School Holidays.
In the event of inclement weather, it is difficult for us to implement a blanket policy. We will do our best to open on snow days. However, we ask that you remember, Club Staff need to travel to and from the Club. Just as we do not want to risk the safety of our Members, we do not want to risk our Staff's safety either. Please call the Club and check our website for updates in case of inclement weather.
Q : What is a 'Drop In' Program?
A : A 'Drop In' Program consists of an open facility, where children are free to come and go as they please. We do not adhere to any state or federal guidelines concerning staff to member ratios. Typically the ratio is 20:1, similar to a school setting. We do not charge hourly, weekly or monthly fees.