Clubs & Activities

Beacons is a collaboration of the Boys and Girls Club of Minneapolis, the YMCA and the Richfield Public School District. Beacons staff are trained educators who work closely with you to create and support activities that interest you. Stop by the Beacons office or give us a call to get connected, we can’t wait to meet you!

To sign up, register online or fill out this form (English | Spanish) and return it to the school office.

About Beacons: The Beacons program engages young people as leaders and learners to create equitable schools and communities. Beacons turns schools into community centers by running free, high-quality programs after school and in the summer–all focused on belonging, relationships, enrichment and learning. To learn more about Beacons, visit the Beacons website. Beacons programs are built in partnership between young people and adults, bringing together our whole community to determine what we want to see and do during out-of-school-time.

We are offering a free online after-school program Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. Contact our staff for more information. You can also follow Beacons through social media to stay up-to-date on events and activities: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat

Beacons Staff:

• Branch Director: Rebeca Meyen
  Email: rmeyen@bgc-tc.org

• Program Director: Marty Viscosi
  Email: mviscosi@bgc-tc.org

What you should know:

• Drama club is held on Wednesdays from 3:45-5 p.m. 
• Students must have their own ride home or attend Beacons after.
• There are roles for on-stage as well as tech and set design.
• Students will create skits and explore several different acting techniques.
• We have a partnership with an outside theater company.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in school productions in the winter and in the spring.
• Our final performance is the spring play and it is usually a musical.

Details coming soon.

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The Threads of Dance Project will provide classes in dance led by Artistic Director, Karen Charles. Ms. Charles leads the class with the mission that examines, exposes and celebrates the threads that connect us. Students will learn how to express themselves through creative movement. Ms. Charles has worked extensively throughout the country as a fellowship recipient and artist in residence. Her experience as Co-Principal at Perpich Arts High School and collaboration with the Grammy-nominated a cappella group Sweet Honey on the Rock represent a small portion of the wealth of knowledge she will share with students in the class.

Mr. Eric Clark will lead students as they uncover truths about money. This class will help students understand how financial education will become an important area of growing up as they obtain employment and learn how money can and should be used. Mr. Clark has worked as an accountant for 28 years and currently works for Hennepin County Medical Center. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and DePaul University where he earned his MBA degree in Accounting and Information Systems.
 

Students in this class will explore and develop cognitive and behavioral skills that will enable them to be positive leaders in their communities. The class is led by Professor Mel Henderson. Mr. Henderson is a former Minnesota State University Professor, where he also served as Interim Dean and Department Chairperson for over 20 years. He is a licensed independent social worker/social services consultant and recipient of numerous teaching awards.