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Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko/Attala County

We know the key to success starts with a solid education.  At the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi, we show our kids and teens that with a focused approach and hard work, they can reach their goals in school and beyond. 


​Membership and Enrollment Information 


There is a membership fee for each child to enroll in the Boys & Girls Club After School program during the school year. The After School classes and high-yield learning activities generally operate from August through May. Dates will vary year to year. The Club's After School programming will run 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (depending on classes and/or sporting events). The Summer Reading enrichment activities, hours, and fees vary. Please contact the Club directly for information on registration/fees, classes, and parent information. 


Current National Programs

  • Career Launch
  • Smart Girls
  • Passport to Manhood
  • Triple Play
  • Healthy Habits
  • Smart Moves
  • Money Matters

CONTACT INFORMATION

UNIT DIRECTOR

LaQuanda Harvey

laquandaharvey1@gmail.com

 

500 Knox Rd

Kosciusko, MS 39090

(662) 289-4252

 

Hours of Operation

After School Program Hours

2:30pm - 7:00pm  


Summer Program Hours

7:00am - 6:00pm  


For more information: (662) 289-4252

DIRECTIONS

Board of Directors

Board Officers

Board Officers

Board Officers

 Carl Speight | President

Maudie Benton |  Treasurer

Willie Alice Kern | Secretary

Eloise Williams | Assistant Secretary

Board Members

Board Officers

Board Officers

 Ozell Landfair 

Charles Hull 

Alderman Henry Daniel 

Willie Perteet  

Our Story

Our History

In September 2006, the doors were opened on the 32,000-square foot home of the Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko/Attala County (OWBGC). Made possible by the generous efforts of Oprah Winfrey, a Kosciusko native, and The Oprah Winfrey Foundation. The center provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for the young people of Attala County.


​Roughly 330 area youths were enrolled in the club’s after-school and summer camp in the 2014 calendar year, with community outreach totaling about 725. Aligned with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, programs largely fall under one of five core areas: Education & Career; The Arts, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills, Sports, Fitness, and Recreation.


A multitude of programs, including daily Power Hour study sessions with learning professionals, Money Matters which promotes financial responsibility and independence to club members aged 13 to 18, and Diplomas 2 Degrees (D2D) which aims to instill college readiness.


​The Culinary Arts Program was created by Art Smith, Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef. Through the program, young people are educated on the importance of nutrition, physical well-being, and appreciation of diversity through the food and art of different cultures. The program also promotes physical fitness and culture through classes in yoga, capoeira (Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, music, and acrobatics), tai chi, and African dance.

​​Annually, a teen is selected for the title of Youth of the Year. Held throughout the BGCA network, the award is bestowed to a teen who embodies the values of leadership service, academic excellence, and a healthy lifestyle. (Source)

Summer Camp 2022

    Attala Co./Kosciusko Information

    Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle

    https://www.kosciusko.ms/mayors-welcome/

    Board of Alderman

    https://www.kosciusko.ms/board-of-aldermen/

    Board of Supervisors

    http://www.attalacounty.net/board-supervisors

    Kosciusko School District

    https://www.kosciuskoschools.com/

    Attala Co. School District

    https://www.attala.k12.ms.us/

    News

    United We Sing-A GRAMMY Tribute to Unsung Heroes

    Meridian Star-June 22, 2020

    Harry Connick Jr. and his filmmaker daughter Georgia visited the Boys and Girls Club to speak with staff about essential workers during the Coronavirus. 

    YouTube

    Boys & Girls Club in Kosciusko to receive donation from Oprah Winfrey

    WAPT 16-May 21, 2020

    Oprah Dedicates New Boys and Girls Club

    WLBT-September 5, 2006

    Recent Memories

      Oprah's Boys and Girls Club in Her Hometown

      The Path Made Clear

      Oprah Winfrey

      Hope you enjoy my new book. Great for graduates trying to figure out what’s next.. or anyone who’s questioning or needs reassurance on the Path you’re on now. Order here: https://goo.gl/FNVhWX  #ThePathMadeClear 

      2017 Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year

       

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