The New School Year

Following strict social distancing and group gathering guidelines, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley is open to all families in Yerington, Silver Springs, Dayton and Hawthorne for the 2020-21 school year!

This school year is a unique one, and as such our Club sites will be open all day to serve not only those who need to come after school but those who are off-track on any given week. Our sites will have a focus on distance learning, virtual classes, schoolwork, and homework during hours when school is in session. Tutoring, technology, and any other help necessary for this year’s hybrid model will be provided at our sites.

This summer’s preschool at the Yerington clubhouse will be extending into the school year. Free of charge for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds who are potty trained, the preschool will hold two classes of 12 kids each day from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

SITE HOURS
Yerington – Closed August 27-31 – 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Yerington Preschool – Opening Sept. 1 – 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Dayton – Closed through August 31 – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hawthorne – Closed August 27 & 28 – 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
The Club Teen Center – Closed August 27-31 – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Silver Springs – Closed August 27-31 – 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Measures, in accordance with guidelines from the governor’s office, will be taken to ensure we can serve our communities while keeping both youth and staff safe. Our sites are cleaned daily, and we will practice both social distancing and limiting crowds in our sites.

Parents interested can see our handbook, policies, pricing and signup information below. We won’t turn any child away due to financial hardship. Scholarships are available to those in need.

No parents will be permitted in the building. Parents or a designated pick up person will need to call when they arrive. A staff member will meet the child at the door to do a daily wellness screen before being permitted into the program. A hygiene station will be set up at the entrance of the facility so that children can clean their hands before they enter.

Items children and teens are allowed to bring into the building will be limited. Allowable items include a mask, a reusable water bottle (suggested), coat, backpacks with schoolwork, electronics, and medications. All items must be clean and, if possible, will be wiped down with sanitizing wipes upon arrival to the Club. Please also legibly label any personal items with your child’s name. 

Parents are asked to provide an extended list of emergency contacts who are able to pick the child up in case of any emergency. Parents are asked to notify Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley if any children participating in the program have symptoms or have potentially been exposed and will be asked to sign a document declaring their health status daily. 

If a child exhibits symptom (fever, dry cough accompanied with a fever, difficulty breathing), they will be separated from the group until they are able to be picked up by a parent or listed emergency contact.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley is taking the current situation very seriously and we have a zero-tolerance policy in regard to practicing social distancing and daily screenings.

Membership form

CLICK HERE to sign your child or teen up for our programming. If you’re experiencing any issues, please call 463-2334. If you’ve already signed up for our Club during the summer, you do not need to sign up again.

How we’re keeping your kids & our staff safe

  • Mask Requirement
    • Masks are required for all members of all ages at all Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley sites. Members are encouraged to bring a mask from home, but members in need of one will be provided their first one free of charge. 
  • Daily screenings
    • Youth and parents will be subject to a short questionnaire and temperature check before entering the site.
  • In programming rooms: 
    • Keep your hands to yourself
    • Each child will be assigned to a room for the day
    • Tables and chairs will be a minimum of six feet apart
    • Staff and youth will wash hands when entering a room and when leaving each time
    • Staff and youth will only be using supplies that are given to them for the day
    • Rooms will be sanitized at the conclusion of every day
  • In the gym: 
    • Keep your hands to yourself 
    • Maintain distance when playing group games
    • Don’t share equipment 
  • Water policy: 
    • Disposable water bottles or water jugs filled by staff will be supplied in rooms 
    • Water fountains will be out of service 
    • Please bring your own water bottle if possible 
  • In the restrooms: 
    • One member will be allowed in a restroom at a time
    • Members must wash their hands after using the restroom
  • When using equipment: 
    • Only use equipment given to you
    • All equipment will be sanitized after each use
  • Mealtimes: 
    • Meals will be delivered to each room 
    • Wash your hands before and after each meal 
  • Transitions: 
    • Maintain arm’s length distance & five-second pace behind or in front of each member
  • When outside: 
    • Keep your hands to yourself 
    • Maintain distance when playing group games 
    • Wash your hands before and after going outside 
  • General hygiene: 
    • Cough or sneeze into your upper arm
    • Please ask to use the bathroom to be and sanitize your hands

Pricing

Fees are due on a daily or weekly basis, vary by number of children attending from each household and the clubhouse members are attending and are due prior to your child being dropped off.

All payments must be made by phone to the site your child is attending. Financial assistance is available by filling out and returning to your Club site the Children’s Cabinet form below. No child will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Space is limited and families are encouraged to register early and sign up their members for the week on time.

Yerington (775) 463-2334
Yerington Preschool (775) 463-2334
Dayton (775) 463-2334
Hawthorne (775) 945-2428
Silver Springs (775) 909-4072
William N. Pennington Teen Center (775) 463-2334

  • Yerington & Dayton
    • One-time membership fee
      • $10
    • Off-track week
      • $40 for one child
      • $75 for two children
      • $100 for three children
      • $125 for families
  • The Club Teen Center
    • No fees
  • Yerington Preschool
    • No fees
  • Silver Springs & Hawthorne
    • No fees for members participating in 21st Century programming

Handbook & Member Policies
Children’s Cabinet

2020-21 Member Handbook

Children’s Cabinet Form

COVID-19 Waiver Form

Meal program

Breakfast and lunch and dinner, all meeting USDA guidelines, will be provided each day at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley. Should your child bring outside food into the building, it must be in a disposable container only. Specific details for our Dayton meal program will be announced at a later date.