What they reported doing
- #1 primary $279KOUR CLUB AT THE LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN THE LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IS OUR SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM AND OPERATES 5 DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE HAVE 135 REGISTERED MEMBERS AND SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 64 CHILDREN EACH DAY IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN GRADES K-4. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM BEGINS FROM DISMISSAL AND RUNS UNTIL 6:00 PM.
- #2 $412KOUR CLUB AT THE PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN THE PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IS OUR LARGEST PROGRAM AND OPERATES 5 DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE HAVE 151 REGISTERED MEMBERS AND SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 51 CHILDREN EACH DAY IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND 55 EACH MORNING IN OUR BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, E. J. RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 AND THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN GRADES K-8. OUR MORNING PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30AM AND RUNS UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS AT 9:00AM. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM BEGINS AT DISMISSAL AND RUNS UNTIL 6:00 PM. OUR CLUB AT CLUBHOUSE IN CIRCLEVILLE, IN THE PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IS OUR THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM AND OPERATES 5 DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE HAVE 117 REGISTERED MEMBERS, AND SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 37 CHILDREN DAILY IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND 31 EACH MORNING IN OUR BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8 AND RUNS FROM DISMISSAL UNTIL 6:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION. OUR MORNING PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30AM AND RUNS UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS AT 9:00AM.
What they call their work
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 3 activities
- Deliver academic support and homework assistanceProvides daily Power Hour sessions focused on homework completion, test preparation, and reinforcement of school-day lessons across multiple sites. Offers structured tutoring programs staffed by teachers, particularly for academically at-risk youth, resulting in measurable academic growth for participants. Academic support is delivered in partnership with school districts including Monticello and Pine Bush.
- Expand program access through strategic site development and partnershipsEstablished Club sites in partnership with school districts and local government, including Liberty Central School District (2010), St. John’s Street School in Monticello (2007), RJK Middle School (2010), and Monticello High School (2011) through the FACES program for at-risk youth, funded by the New York State Department of Education.
- Operate high school tutoring and project-based learning programsProvides after-school academic tutoring and project-based learning sessions three days per week for high school students, with incentives such as free monthly field trips to sports events, museums, and colleges for those participating in at least 75% of activities.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Ensure program access through financial assistanceOffers need-based scholarships, sliding-scale payment options, and a low one-time registration fee ($75 for 2025–2026) to ensure access for all families regardless of financial status.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operate before- and after-school programs for school-aged childrenProvides licensed before- and after-school programs for children in grades K-8 across multiple locations in Northern Orange and Sullivan Counties, serving approximately 2,000 children annually. Programs run on school days with morning sessions starting as early as 6:30 AM and after-school sessions extending until 6:00 PM, offering supervised care, transportation coordination, and access to youth development activities.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer day camp programsRuns two licensed Summer Day Camp locations serving approximately 600 school-aged children annually, providing full-day supervised programming during summer months.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provide free healthy meals and snacks to enrolled childrenSupplies a daily healthy meal and snack at no cost to all children enrolled in before- and after-school programs, distributing approximately 30,000 snacks and 11,000 meals annually. Weekly nutritious dinners are also provided on Fridays to middle school participants.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide youth development programming across core areasImplements comprehensive youth development programs in five core areas: Character & Leadership, Health & Wellness, The Arts, Sports & Recreation, and Education & Career Development. Activities include community service projects, guest speaker events, leadership training, financial literacy, career exploration, and creative arts, with monthly service initiatives and culminating events such as graduation field trips.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LORI RIVENBURGH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108K |
- BRIAN LYNN — DIRECTOR
- GANESH BHAGWANDEEN — DIRECTOR
- KAREN FISHER — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN CHRISTIE — DIRECTOR
- KIMIAN ADAMS — TREASURER
- MATT GIBBS — SECRETARY
- MICHELLE SEMERANO — DIRECTOR
- ROB SASSI — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN GROSS — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN VEGLIANTE — DIRECTOR
- TANJA MCKERRELL — DIRECTOR
- TODD GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- VICKI MASTRONARDI — CHAIR
Who they work with
- Boys & Girls Club of America Network — Member organization in good standing with the national network.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Follows the youth development model and core areas defined by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Member organization adhering to national standards including annual background checks.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Participates in the Keystone Club, the teen community service program of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
- Child Care Council of the home county Government — Licensing agency for before- and after-school programs in accordance with NYS OCFS regulations.
- Jeff Bank Partner — Financial institution listed among community supporters.
- Jeff Bank Partner — Local financial institution listed as a supporting organization.
- Liberty Central School District Partner — Hosts the Liberty Club site within the school district for after-school programming.
- Liberty Central School District Partner — Partner in supporting the after-school program at Liberty Middle School.
- Liberty Rotary Club Funder — Offers registration scholarships for families who qualify for the after-school program.
- Monticello Central School District Partner — Collaborates to operate the after-school program and supports the tutoring program at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School.
- Monticello Central School District Partner — Partnership to operate an after-school program at Monticello High School, including joint academic tutoring with school teachers.
- Monticello High School Partner — Partnered to open the FACES after-school program for academically at-risk youth.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Licensing authority for Summer Day Camp operations.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing and regulatory oversight for before- and after-school programs serving children under 13.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Provided grant funding to support the FACES program targeting academically at-risk youth.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Provides grant funding that supports the after-school program and field trips at no cost to participants.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Provider of COPS funding that supports the after-school program.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Provides COPS funding for the after-school program.
- Pine Bush Central School District Partner — Collaborates on before and after school programming using school district transportation and facilities.
- Pine Bush Central School District Partner — Collaborates on transportation and facility access for before- and after-school programs at Pine Bush Elementary School.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Funder of the after-school program through public support.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Funds and supports the club's launch through its prevention program.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Provides funding support for the after-school program.
- Walden Savings Bank Partner — Board member organization represented by Jeff Bank
- Walden Savings Bank Partner — Financial institution listed among community supporters.
- Walden Savings Bank Partner — Local financial institution listed as a supporting organization.
- Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Funder — Named sponsor supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill programs.
- Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Funder — Named sponsor supporting Club operations.
- Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Partner — Board member organization represented by Jeff Bank
How they approach the work
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- Academic Support Enhanced by Nutrition and Routinemethodology: academic_support_with_nutritionBy combining structured academic support with daily nutrition and consistent routines, we improve student focus and learning outcomes because basic needs like food security and predictable environments enable cognitive engagement and school success.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Programmingmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating academic support, nutrition, social-emotional development, and recreational activities within a structured after-school environment, we promote sustained engagement and holistic growth in youth because meeting multiple needs in one setting reduces barriers and reinforces interconnected development outcomes.
- Incentive-Based Attendance Modelmethodology: incentive-based_engagementBy offering enriching field experiences as rewards for consistent participation in academic and enrichment activities, we increase program engagement because linking privileges to positive behavior reinforces responsibility and long-term commitment.
- Project-Based Learning for Teen Engagementmethodology: project-based_learningBy rotating project-based learning modules alongside academic support, we increase sustained engagement among teens because hands-on, thematic experiences foster curiosity, skill-building, and personal relevance that routine instruction alone cannot achieve.
- School-Based Access to Reduce Participation Barriersmethodology: school-based_accessBy locating programs within school buildings and coordinating with school transportation, we increase access for underserved youth because removing logistical barriers such as transportation gaps enables consistent participation regardless of family resources.