Ira Samelson Jr. Boys & Girls Club 2016

💙👨‍👧 CALLING ALL DADS, BONUS DADS, GRANDDADS, UNCLES, BIG BROTHERS & POSITIVE MALE ROLE MODELS! 👨‍👧💙
Got a daughter? Or are you a positive father figure in the life of a special little girl? Then mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, connection, and memories that will last a lifetime!
🎉 Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis and HairAngelLove for our Father-Daughter Day Celebration! 🎉
This isn't just another event… it's a chance to strengthen bonds, create special moments, and celebrate the incredible impact fathers and mentors have in the lives of young girls.
✨ What to Expect:
🍔 FREE Food
🎁 Door Prizes
🎮 Fun Interactive Games & Activities
🏆 Special Awards & Recognition
📸 Memory-Making Moments
❤️ Priceless Father-Daughter Bonding Time
Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, mentor, coach, or any positive male role model, this day is all about celebrating the love, guidance, and support you provide.
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 Ira Samelson Club
894 Isabelle Street, Memphis, TN 38122
⏰ Registration Begins at 9:30 AM | Event Ends at 2:00 PM
🔥 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 🔥
Don't miss this opportunity to laugh, play, connect, and create memories your little girl will cherish forever.
📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Tag a father, mentor, or father figure who needs to be there! 👇
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Healthy Habits: Members participated in a fun and engaging food pairing game. Each member received the name of a food item and was challenged to find the matching food pair among their peers. This activity encouraged teamwork, communication, and healthy food recognition while helping members learn about nutritious food choices in an interactive way. Everyone enjoyed moving around, meeting new friends, and finding their perfect match! 🍎🥕🥦🍇

Today in Chef Club, members took an active role in preparing and creating their own walking tacos. They practiced basic kitchen safety, followed directions, worked together to cook and season the ground beef, and assembled their meals independently. The activity encouraged teamwork, responsibility, and hands-on cooking skills while giving members the opportunity to enjoy a meal they helped make from start to finish. The members were highly engaged, eager to participate, and took pride in contributing throughout the cooking process.

Last night, was our annual Steak n Burger Dinner fundraiser, and it was a wonderful success. Our members had an amazing time meeting new people, building connections, and enjoying a variety of fun games throughout the evening. Guests were treated to delicious burgers from Sonic and sweet desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, which made the night even more special. The event created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and provided a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Arts & Crafts: In celebration of Earth Day, 🌎🌍🌏members created bright and colorful posters using shades of green, blue, and yellow to represent the planet. Their artwork featured drawings such as the Earth, trees, oceans, animals, and recycling symbols, all highlighting ways we can take care of our environment. Each member also included four Earth Day facts on their poster, helping to build awareness and understanding while encouraging creativity.🌳Happy Earth Day

STEM: Members worked collaboratively with their peers to create their own mini lava lamps using simple materials such as olive oil, water bottles, food coloring, and effervescent tablets. As they carefully layered the oil and water, they observed how the two liquids naturally separated due to differences in density. Once the food coloring was added, students watched as the droplets moved through the oil and mixed with the water below. The most exciting moment came when they dropped in the effervescent tablets, causing bubbling reactions that made the colored water rise and fall like a real lava lamp.

Throughout the activity, students engaged in meaningful discussions, made predictions, and shared observations about what they were seeing. This hands-on experiment introduced basic science concepts such as density, chemical reactions, and liquid interaction, while also encouraging teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. Overall, the activity was both fun and educational, giving students the opportunity to explore science in a creative and engaging way.

Gameroom: Members participated in an exciting round of the Simon game, where they were challenged to test their memory and focus. As the game displayed a sequence of flashing colors, participants had to carefully watch and remember the pattern. One by one, they took turns repeating the sequence by pressing the colors in the exact order shown. As the rounds progressed, the patterns became longer and more complex, increasing the level of difficulty. This activity not only encouraged fun and friendly competition, but also helped members strengthen their memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills.

Hey parents! It’s that time again—summer camp registration is now open at the Ira Samelson Jr. Boys & Girls Club! We’re excited and ready to have an amazing summer filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories with your children. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Hi former Club members, we have some exciting news for you. Join our alumni club today!

Please stop by Ross Dress for Less on Summer and support our Club. Your support means so much to us and is truly appreciated. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Ross for their generous support of our Club.