Hours of Operation
When school is closed for breaks, teacher in-service, or due to weather, the Club is closed. The Club follows the Perham-Dent school district calendar.
Before School Program
September through May
Monday-Friday
6:30 am-8:00 am
School-AgeD Program
Structured, Meaningful, & Relevant
Serves youth Kindergarten through 8th grade
Caring staff provide active supervision as members arrive, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, and ease into the morning age-appropriate activities before the school day begins.
Designed to build self-esteem and allow your child(ren) to develop and succeed academically, socially, and civically by incorporating 5 Key Elements into each and every day.
Safe, Positive Environment
The Club is a safe place where members feel physically and emotionally secure.
Fun
The Club facility, staff, and programming create a welcoming, positive environment allowing members to engage in play, enjoy learning and exploring.
Supportive Relationships
The Club ensures that every young person feels personally connected to one or more adults and has friendships with peers by providing Social-Emotional Learning opportunities and positive mentoring experiences.
Meaningful Opportunities and Expectations
Club staff and programs consistently communicate the expectation that every child has the potential to excel, be productive, and succeed at the Club and in life.
Recognition
The Club takes every opportunity to recognize and validate Club members' achievements and accomplishments.
Our Pledge to You
A Team Effort
The efforts of staff, parents, guardians, volunteers, board members, community members, schools, and other local agencies come together to provide opportunities for children to gather skills and experiences that will help them live full, satisfying, and productive lives.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Your Investment in Their Future
Boys & Girls Club Perham Area
School-Aged Fee Schedule
Boys & Girls Club of the Perham Area accepts Child Care Assistance (CCAP). You must provide the Club with documentation of your eligibility. You are responsible for any copays or costs not covered by CCAP. If you are denied CCAP, there may be additional limited scholarships available to cover some, not all, of the programming fees.
School Year Program
$50
- Membership Fee
- Per Child
- Due at Time of Enrollment
- Due Annually Thereafter
- Non-refundable
Before School Program • September-may
$121*
- 6:30 am-8:00 am
- Fee is per day, per child.
- *Scholarships are available.
- This is a contracted fee regardless of the number of days in attendance.
- You are responsible for any copays/fees not covered by CCAP.
- Tuition is billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month of care.
- Programming fees are non-refundable.
- Membership fee required for ALL members regardless of attendance.
- Child must be a Club member to attend the Club.
- Membership fees are non-refundable.
- Memberships are non-transferrable to other Boys & Girls Clubs.
Before & After School Program • September-may
$159*
- 6:30 am-8:00 am and 3:00 pm-5:30 pm
- Fee is per day, per child.
- *Scholarships are available.
- This is a contracted fee regardless of the number of days in attendance.
- You are responsible for any copays/fees not covered by CCAP.
- Tuition is billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month of care.
- Programming fees are non-refundable.
- Membership fee required for ALL members regardless of attendance.
- Child must be a Club member to attend the Club.
- Membership fees are non-refundable.
- Memberships are non-transferrable to other Boys & Girls Clubs.
Transportation
Before School Program
Members participating in the Before School Program walk to HOTL Elementary or PWMS under staff supervision and follow established walking procedures. Transportation to St. Paul’s and St. Henry’s is provided through Z-Transportation and coordinated through the school.
Weather-related adjustments may occur during heavy rain or severe cold (feels-like temperature of -16°F
or colder). In these situations, van transportation may be provided by Club-insured drivers in accordance with Minnesota Child Passenger Safety laws.
Read the Perham Area Club Membership Handbook for more details.
Friendship & Mentorship
The Enrollment Process
Read the Handbook
Please read about the program policies before enrolling your child as a Club member.
Enroll your Child
Complete the online form. If the program is full, your family will be placed on a waitlist.
Wait for Confirmation
Submitting the enrollment request or membership packet does not guarantee a spot in the programs listed above. Wait for confirmation from the Club.
You may complete and submit the 2026-27 Waitlist Enrollment Request Form below to be added to the waitlist.
Creating a positive experience
Membership & Enrollment Guidelines
Submitting the enrollment request or membership packet does not guarantee a spot in the programs listed above.
Please wait to hear from Boys & Girls Club confirming enrollment in the respective program(s); otherwise, your name will be added to a waitlist.
- The Club works with children and families to provide a positive experience for all who need us.
- The Club is not designed to provide long-term one-on-one programming.
- Please communicate any needs, triggers, and strategies on the application form to assist in making the Club experience successful for your child.
- Please read the membership handbook before enrolling your child as a Club member.
- Each child who attends Boys & Girls Club must be a member.
- Membership is open to all youth without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, disability, or immigration status.
- Memberships are non-transferrable to other Boys & Girls Clubs
- A membership enrollment packet must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian before a child may begin attending Club activities. Please read through it carefully. They are not accepted until complete.
- Parents or guardians should also meet with the Unit/Program Director or attend a brief orientation before the start of attendance.
You may complete and submit the 2026-27 Waitlist Enrollment Request Form below to be added to the waitlist.