On September 17, 2010, Boys & Girls Club of Westminster signed an official partnership agreement with Carroll County Public Schools! We’ve partnered with William Winchester Elementary School, Friendship Valley Elementary School, Cranberry Station Elementary School, Robert Moton Elementary School, Westminster Elementary School, East Middle School, West Middle School, and Westminster High School to provide after-school services to students attending these schools. CCPS provides limited bus transportation from these schools to the Boys & Girls Club. Club hours are from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This partnership enables BGCW to collaborate with CCPS in the delivery of high quality after-school programming. BGCW will work together with CCPS to provide more opportunities for academic success among our Club members. Children and families in the community will have access to homework assistance/tutoring, technology lab, arts/crafts, sports/recreation, plus a menu of fun activities- all in a safe and supervised environment.

On November 4, 2010, McDaniel College faculty members, alumni, college media services and other Westminster officials gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster to witness Club Executive Board member Beth Tevis and McDaniel College President Dr. Roger Casey sign the document announcing the formation of an official partnership between the club and the college.

Over the past years, McDaniel students have been a tremendous source of support for the Club, serving as mentors, academic tutors and program facilitators. BGCW and McDaniel worked hard to leverage the relationship and make the experience enriching for both our Club members and McDaniel students. Executive members of the Boys & Girls Club board led the charge and Dr. Casey embraced the idea which expedited the partnership.

McDaniel students play a significant role in helping Club members explore their potential by providing a first- hand example of what it means to be college ready. McDaniel College has a diverse and unique blend of students who bring a variety of experiences and perspectives to Club members. The relationships Club members develop with McDaniel students and staff help them gain early exposure to college expectations and help promote college enrollment.

In addition to providing the Club with valuable mentors, the partnership affords BGC members access to the college campus including the writing lab, library, other college facilities, cultural activities and sporting events.

On April 4, 2011 the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster and Carroll Hospital announced the formation of an official partnership between the club and the hospital. This partnership will help club members and their families learn more about the benefits of leading healthier lifestyles.

Club members will get the opportunity to learn “inside” information about thriving careers in the health care industry during Health Care Career Days hosted by the hospital as well as participate in programs that teach ways to develop healthier eating and nutrition practices.

Through this partnership BGCW club members and their families will receive relevant health information that help them lead a life filled with good health and wellness!