Cherokee Youth Center Boys and Girls Clubs
Mission Statement
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential, as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Services Offered
After School Program for ages 5 to 18
Monday thru Friday – 3:00pm to 6:00pm
After Hours Clubs – Monday and Thursday – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday Clubs – Every other Saturday – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Summer Program – Held while Jackson Co., Swain Co., and Cherokee Schools are on summer break – 7:30am to 5:00pm
*All Times subject to change*
Programs Offered:
Power Hour: Helps club kids with homework and study habits children are encouraged to read if they do not have homework
SMART Moves: Educates club kids about Drugs, Alcohol, Gangs, and teen pregnancy
SMART Girls: Educates young ladies about their bodies, puberty, hygiene, teen pregnancy, and date rape, domestic violence
Passport to Manhood: Educates young men about their bodies, puberty, teen pregnancy, respect for others and hygiene
Triple Play: Gets the club kids active and encourages outdoor activity participation
Cavity Zone: Teaches club kids the proper way to care for their teeth and gums
Torch Club/Keystone Club: Teaches the Pre-teens and Teens the importance of community service and respecting others
Youth for Unity: Teaches club kids about diversity and getting along with others and their differences
Goals for Graduation: Helps kids set goals to graduate High School
Project Learn: Teaches kids study techniques and makes learning fun
Staff
Cherokee Youth Center/Teen Club Telephone (828) 497-3119 Fax (828) 497-4699
Snowbird Phone (828) 554-6993 Fax (828) 479-6709 or 479-3616
Matt Hollifield, Program Manager: Email mattholl@nc-cherokee.com Telephone Office (828) 554-6279
Candace Crowe, Education Supervisor (includes supervision of Teen Club): email candcrow@nc-cherokee.com Office Telephone (828) 554-6276
Sherry Crowe, Health & Culture Supervisor: email shercrow@nc-cherokee.com Office Telephone (828) 554-6277
Wanda Jackson, Snowbird Supervisor: email wandjack@nc-cherokee.com Office Telephone (828) 554-6993
Shawn Crowe, Radio Program: email shawcrow@nc-cherokee.com Office Telephone (828) 554-6278
Rowena Smith, Office Adminstrator: email rowesmith@nc-cherokee.com Office Telephone (828) 554-6282
