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Boys & Girls Clubs Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County serves our community's youth with before and after school programs, homework help, and mentoring.

The lights were on in Grottoes too! 💡 Our South River Club celebrated Lights On Afterschool at the South River Elementar...
10/27/2026

The lights were on in Grottoes too! 💡 Our South River Club celebrated Lights On Afterschool at the South River Elementary Fall Festival, joining programs across the country in shining a light on why afterschool matters.
Families and community members learned about our programs, saw highlights of the Club Experience and heard directly from our members about what the Club means to them.
Every blue glow stick we handed out was a reminder that afterschool gives kids a safe, supportive place to learn and grow. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, that means interest-based programs, youth wellness learning, homework support, meals and caring staff every school day. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and for supporting afterschool in our community, and to our South River staff and members for sharing their Club so proudly. Together, we’re keeping the lights on for brighter futures!

10/24/2026

Our Bluestone Club members have some moves! 🕺💃

As part of our Triple Play program, members have been learning new ways to move their bodies and stay active. This time, they took on the “Like A Club Kid” dance challenge, a favorite at Boys & Girls Clubs all across the country.

They practiced for about a week, learned the dance together, cheered each other on, and tried something brand new. We are so proud of how hard they worked and how they showed up for one another. Watch the video and see for yourself!

Families, we hope you enjoy seeing your kids shine. 💙

Great Futures Start Here.

What a night for afterschool! Over 270 people joined us at the Lucy Simms Center last night for our Lights On Afterschoo...
10/24/2026

What a night for afterschool! Over 270 people joined us at the Lucy Simms Center last night for our Lights On Afterschool Party!

We loved seeing families and community partners come together to celebrate the programs that give young people a safe place to go, a caring community, and the support they need to learn, grow, and build bright futures.

Thank you to all the partner organizations that made it happen: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, The Gus Bus , Massanutten Regional Library, On The Road Collaborative, Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation, and Second Home Learning Center

We’re also grateful to all the partners who helped make the evening possible:
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
JMU College of Education for the family engagement speakers
Food Lion
Domino's Pizza
Farmer Focus

Special THANKS to Mayor Deanna Reed for welcoming everyone and championing afterschool programs for ALL KIDS in the city.

And thank you to everyone who came out and helped shine a light on why afterschool matters in our community!

Tonight is the night!Join us for the Lights On Afterschool Party at Lucy F. Simms Center on October 22nd from 5:30pm - 7...
10/22/2026

Tonight is the night!
Join us for the Lights On Afterschool Party at Lucy F. Simms Center on October 22nd from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm! 🎉✨
We’re excited to celebrate alongside our amazing Out-of-School Time partners:

💙 Boys & Girls Club Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
💙 Second Home Learning Center
💙 Gus Bus
💙 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham
💙 City of Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation
💙 Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
💙 Massanutten Regional Library
💙 On the Road Collaborative
💙 JMU College of Education
💙 Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Joining us for a special presentation is Mayor Reed!

From learning and friendship to mentorship, creativity, confidence, and connection! Tonight we celebrate everything that happens when we keep the Lights On Afterschool.

Future Ready is Now at the Teen Center!For many of our teens, this was their first time working closely with people in h...
10/22/2026

Future Ready is Now at the Teen Center!

For many of our teens, this was their first time working closely with people in healthcare. Thank you, JMU School of Nursing, for teaching our teens new skills and inspiring them to picture a future in this field!

Interested in joining the Teen Center? For the school year, membership is just $15 at sign-up, then the Teen Center is free weekly! Call 540-421-2041 or email: [email protected] for more information.

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 Join us for our community-wide Lights On Afterschool Party on October 22 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at t...
10/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 Join us for our community-wide Lights On Afterschool Party on October 22 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Lucy F. Simms Center!

We’re coming together with our local Out-of-School Time partners to celebrate the programs that give young people opportunities to learn, grow, build confidence, and connect.

Thank you to Harrisonburg City Council for recognizing Lights On Afterschool Day and supporting the programs that mean so much to our kids and families.

Bring your family and help us shine a light on afterschool in our community! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

There’s room for your child at the Simms Pre-teen Club! We’re welcoming new members ages 5–12 into our morning and after...
10/21/2026

There’s room for your child at the Simms Pre-teen Club!

We’re welcoming new members ages 5–12 into our morning and afterschool program in Harrisonburg.

From homework help to games, creative projects, and time with friends, the Club gives kids a place to learn, try something new, and feel like and feel and feel like they belong.

Located at 620 Simms Ave., we serve children from Keister, Smithland, Waterman, and Spotswood elementary schools, along with students ages 12 and under from Thomas Harrison and Skyline middle schools.

The weekly fee is $47. Financial assistance is available, and we can bill through DSS for eligible families.

Get started today by creating an account in our Parent Portal and applying for membership:

https://bgcharrisonburgandrockinghamcounty.my.site.com/

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 540-421-2722.

Smart online. Strong futures. 💻 It’s Digital Citizenship Week! Twice a year, Club members at Boys & Girls Clubs of Harri...
10/20/2026

Smart online. Strong futures. 💻 It’s Digital Citizenship Week!

Twice a year, Club members at Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County take part in Digital Citizenship activities that help them stay safe, think critically and make responsible choices online.
Try this at dinner tonight: “What would you do if you saw something online and weren’t sure it was true?” For more conversation starters and tips for your family, explore these free resources: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-ci

Meet Kynna, a youth development professional at our Elkton Club who says our Club members never fail to make her laugh 💙...
10/17/2026

Meet Kynna, a youth development professional at our Elkton Club who says our Club members never fail to make her laugh 💙

For the past two years, Kynna has been part of the team at Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, getting to know our Club members in Elkton and all the personalities that make each day memorable. Her favorite part? Seeing those personalities shine, and knowing the kids will always find a way to make her laugh. Outside the Club, you'll find her painting, making art, shopping or spending time with friends.
Fun facts: Chinese food is her favorite, she'd choose flying as her superpower, and Bora Bora, Maui and the Maldives are all on her travel wish list.

When we asked what she hopes Club members remember about her, Kynna said: "How much I care for them and how important they are."

Thank you, Kynna, for helping every member feel cared for and valued. We're so glad you're on our team!

We’re hiring at Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County!Our staff help make the Clubs a place where kid...
10/17/2026

We’re hiring at Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County!

Our staff help make the Clubs a place where kids feel welcome, build confidence, and have people they can count on. We’re looking for new team members for these positions:

• Club Director: $19.69–$22.15/hour
• Assistant Club Director, full-time or part-time: $17.35–$18.65/hour
• Youth Development Professionals: $13.80–$16.01/hour

From leading daily operations and supporting staff to building relationships with youth, each role makes a difference in the lives of local kids and families.

See the flyers for details, then explore openings and apply on Indeed:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=boys+and+girls+club+of+Harrisonburg

Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Please share this post with them!

Address

2101 Elm Avenue
Grottoes, VA
24441

Telephone

+15404346060

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