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John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
Fulton County
434 Peeples Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
(404) 758-2892
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Hours of Operation

• Summer/Holiday Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

• Program Activities: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• See below for dates when the Club will be closed: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brief History

Club Closing Dates
For the 2009-2010 school year, the Club will be closed on the following dates which mostly coincide with school closing dates:

Sept. 7

Oct. 12-13

Nov. 3

Nov. 25-27

Dec. 24 - Jan. 5

Feb. 15-16

April 5-9

The West Ends Boys Club opened in 1968, but was soon renamed John H. Harland Boys Club in March of  1970, in honor  of Mr. John H. Harland, who made substantial contributions for the building of a new facility and his devotion to his community. A decade later, the club began serving girls and thus became the John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. 

Staff

John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club picks up from the following schools:

• Brown Middle School

• Bethune Elementary School

• F.L. Stanton Elementary School

• Kennedy Middle School

• KIPP Ways Academy

• M.A. Jones Elementary School

• University Community Academy

• Washington High School

Programs & Activities

• Intel Computer Club

• Graphic Design Club

• Engineering Club facilitated by the National Society of Black Engineers

• FIREGRL Club (media literacy, health education, and technology training for girls)

• Music Production & Music Business Education Workshop

• Math & Science Tutoring

• Smart Girls Mother Daughter Covenant Supper & Sleep Over

• Career Week

• Black Family Technology Week

We are currently seeking volunteers in the area of Education.  Specifically, individuals interested in working with children and youth during “Power Hour”, who can offer homework assistance and tutorials between the hours of 2:30 - 5:00pm, Mondays thru Thursdays.  We also have specific group projects focusing on club facility maintenance such as landscaping, painting and other areas. 

In order to become a volunteer you must:

1)       Be at least 16 years of age
2)       Complete a Volunteer application
3)       Pass the required background check

You will be notified once your background check is cleared and will then be scheduled for a club orientation before officially becoming a volunteer.

* We understand that some high schools require students to complete a minimum number of community service hours for graduation.  We do offer some limited volunteer opportunities for students who are interested in performing their service with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.  For more information on these opportunities send a request to rreid@bgcma.org.

If you are a young professional, we encourage you to get involved in Club Blue, which is always accepting new members. Club Blue is Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta's young professional group and is volunteer based. We volunteer our time and expertise to give back to the Clubs through a variety of service activities. We engage in fun networking socials and special events that ultimately benefit local children who are most in need of our help. Essentially, we party with a purpose to help change lives. Learn more about Club Blue and how to become involved.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Reid, our Volunteer Manager at rreid@bgcma.org