Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the club located?
Our primary location can be found on the corner of Madison and Eleventh Streets in Downtown Lynchburg. Our address is 1101 Madison Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. From the Lynchburg Community Market turn on 12th Street heading south towards Dunbar School. Pass the Post office on your right. Madison Street is the 2nd street of the right. The entrance to the building is one block up (11th Street) on the left.
What is the membership fee?
The cost of membership is $10 per child for the school and $10 for the summer. For families, the price is capped at $20 for each session. We are here to serve the youth of Greater Lynchburg. We do not depend on fees to pay for the Club's operating expenses. In order to keep our fees low, we ask for community, foundation and corporate support. To help in this mission please get in touch with the Development Department at
How do you become a member?
We have an application process. Parents may come to the Club between the hours of 2:30- 7:00 pm to fill out the necessary forms. We are a Virginia State Licensed Child Care Facility. All the necessary forms are required for membership, which applies to our State License. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Birth Certificate
- Shot Records
- Medical Physical
- State Medical Application
- Club Application
It is up to the parents to keep us informed of any changes to the required documents (i.e. change of address, occupation, phone, etc.)
Call (434) 846-1111 for more information.
Who do you serve?
We serve all youth ages 6-18. The Madison Street location serves 6-12 and has a Teen Center for 13-18.
What are your hours?
The Club is open during the school year 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm for ages 6-12 and 2:30 - 8:00 pm for teens Monday - Friday. During the summer and when school is closed the Club is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm for all ages.
How do the members get to the Club?
During the school year members are dropped off after school by their parents or it is arranged by their parents for them to be dropped off on the school bus. Most of our members live within walking distance of the Club as well. Parents must contact their child's school and request that the bus take them to the Club.
What programs do you run?
There are over 50 proven programs to choose from in the Boys & Girls Club. During the summer we run a variety of recreational, sports and developmental programs including, but not limited to, field trips, baseball league, high-yield learning activities, reading programs, leisure games, gardening, job programs and outdoor recreation.
The Club Program includes, but is not limited to:
- PowerHour (homework help program)
- Snack Program
- Recreation & Arts Program
- SkillTech (computer skills program)
- SmartMoves (education and prevention)
How do you pay for operating and program expenses?
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg primarily operates on donations from generous community partners, businesses, organizations, and engaged citizens of the Lynchburg Community. To figure out how you can support the Club today contact the Club at
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Whether you are ready to make the difference in the life of a child or would like your child to get involved, we want to hear from you. Contact us today to learn more about how you can get involved.