Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County After School and Summer Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County – Family Services Center, 21500 Gibralter Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County After School and Summer Programs offers activities in STEM, arts, fine arts, and sports, along with sports practices. The program also includes homework assistance, exciting field trips, and balanced meals as part of its after school and summer options.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
Since its inception in 1997, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County has operated as an institution serving youth. The organization states that its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. It offers programs in education, career development, health and wellness, the arts, and leadership, and it focuses on reducing challenges such as food insecurity, obesity, violence, homelessness, truancy, and summer learning loss. It also focuses on preventing bullying, promoting mental health, and standing up against child sexual abuse or misconduct, and it maintains a ZERO tolerance policy for any form of inappropriate behavior. The program has an After School Program with enriching activities, homework help, transportation options, snacks, and a safe environment, as well as a structured Summer Program with age-appropriate activities, exciting field trips, and balanced meals. It annually serves approximately 350 youths, with membership projected to grow to over 425 in the current academic year, and it opens doors to all boys and girls aged 6 to 18, embracing diversity in race, religion, creed, national origin, and socio-economic backgrounds. It states a commitment to creating safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments to build resilience, and it provides enduring relationships with empathetic adult professionals. Staff and volunteers undergo extensive training and background checks, and the program notes a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment through its policies and practices.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County works with community partners to shape the lives of youth, engages in community partnerships and advocacy efforts, and aims to improve the well-being of local youth and to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
The leadership team includes Chief Executive Officer Lynn Dorler and Board President Chris Williams of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Board members include Andrea Goldman (Superwoman), Karen Current (CREWS Bank & Trust), Frank Leontitsis (Morgan Stanley), Dennis Wallace (Past President, Wallace Law Firm), Mike McGee (Black & Veatch), Deb Sestilio (Re/Max Harbor Realty), John Leclair (Charlotte County School Board, District 4), Tim Conte (Retired Educator), Nichole Beyer (Quality Carpets & Flooring), Darrel Caparo (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office), Elizabeth Lombardo (The Firm Advertising Agency), Jason Green (Axis Companies), Sally Lutz, Holli Livingston (CREWS Bank & Trust), Jennifer Ware (Bank OZK), and Janet Williams.
Last updated May 31, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
Since its inception in 1997, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County has operated as an institution serving youth. The organization states that its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. It offers programs in education, career development, health and wellness, the arts, and leadership, and it focuses on reducing challenges such as food insecurity, obesity, violence, homelessness, truancy, and summer learning loss. It also focuses on preventing bullying, promoting mental health, and standing up against child sexual abuse or misconduct, and it maintains a ZERO tolerance policy for any form of inappropriate behavior. The program has an After School Program with enriching activities, homework help, transportation options, snacks, and a safe environment, as well as a structured Summer Program with age-appropriate activities, exciting field trips, and balanced meals. It annually serves approximately 350 youths, with membership projected to grow to over 425 in the current academic year, and it opens doors to all boys and girls aged 6 to 18, embracing diversity in race, religion, creed, national origin, and socio-economic backgrounds. It states a commitment to creating safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments to build resilience, and it provides enduring relationships with empathetic adult professionals. Staff and volunteers undergo extensive training and background checks, and the program notes a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment through its policies and practices.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County works with community partners to shape the lives of youth, engages in community partnerships and advocacy efforts, and aims to improve the well-being of local youth and to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
The leadership team includes Chief Executive Officer Lynn Dorler and Board President Chris Williams of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Board members include Andrea Goldman (Superwoman), Karen Current (CREWS Bank & Trust), Frank Leontitsis (Morgan Stanley), Dennis Wallace (Past President, Wallace Law Firm), Mike McGee (Black & Veatch), Deb Sestilio (Re/Max Harbor Realty), John Leclair (Charlotte County School Board, District 4), Tim Conte (Retired Educator), Nichole Beyer (Quality Carpets & Flooring), Darrel Caparo (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office), Elizabeth Lombardo (The Firm Advertising Agency), Jason Green (Axis Companies), Sally Lutz, Holli Livingston (CREWS Bank & Trust), Jennifer Ware (Bank OZK), and Janet Williams.
Last updated May 31, 2026.
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