Who We Are
The primary mission of the Roy W. Roberts, II - Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club is consistent with that of Boys & Girls Clubs of America: “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” We endeavor to assure and enhance the quality of life for boys and girls as participating members of a richly diverse society. With special concern for the disadvantaged, our organization assists children to realize their potential for growth and development. Our organization is fully aware of the influences of today’s urban environment. As a result we work to provide our youth with relevant programs and services which demonstrate that we care for them and for their development. In striving towards our mission we seek to provide services based on the principles which will achieve the health, social, educational, vocational, character and leadership development of our membership. The organization provides delinquency prevention and youth development programs and services for boys and girls, ages seven through eighteen. Over the years the Roy W. Roberts, II -Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club has been a stable, positive force in the lives of thousands of young people - a beacon of hope, encouragement and possibilities.
:: OPEN DOOR POLICY ::
The Roy W.Roberts, II - Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club has an open door policy. Children are allowed to come and go as they please. If children are to remain at the club, the parent or guardian is responsible for providing that instruction. Youth who remain inside the club will be supervised.
:: BECOMING A MEMBER ::
Membership is open to boys and girls between seven (7) and eighteen (18) years of age. The prospective member and his or her parent or guardian must 1) submit a completed application form, 2) present a valid birth certificate, 3) pay the $5.00 annual fee, and 4) purchase two (2) club t-shirts at $7.50 per shirt. In addition, the parent or guardian along with the club member must read and sign the club regulations form.
:: WHAT ARE YOUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES? ::
The club offers a wide-range of programs and services which are designed to address social, educational, vocational, character and leadership development. Arts and crafts, physical fitness, social recreation, cultural awareness and computer skills training are among the many activities which are offered.
:: WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? ::
The club address is 1339 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, California 90059. (The telephone number is 323-567-2278; the fax number is 323-567-3605.) We are located two blocks east of Central Avenue and south of the 105 Freeway.
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