Bullard High School students Nikki Coleman, left, and Emily Hayes (also a member of the BHS Drill Team) volunteer to (Banner Staff Photo by Doc Smith) help at the Bullard Boys and Girls Club. The after-school club is at Bullard Elementary School. The Bullard Boys and Girls Club is meeting each weekday at Bullard Elementary School.

Instructors are available from 2:30 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the remainder of the school year.

According to John Dixon, one of the instructors, children in the “after school program” have homework and are mentored, but that is not what the club is all about.

“The main thing about the Boys and Girls Club is fun,” Dixon said.

The club operates from grants and donations.

“That’s one of the main things we’re trying to do here in Bullard, to get out in the community and make everyone aware of the Boys and Girls Clubs – that it’s here,” Dixon said.

According to Brenda Cannon, one of the Bullard club organizers, there are 14 children attending the club and there is room for many more.

In addition to Dixon, Sherrise Kief, is the site director for the Bullard club.

“I take care of tuition, make sure everybody’s paperwork is correct and make sure the kids are having fun,” Kief said.

Tuition is $40 per child per week, but Cannon said financial assistance is available. The club is available for students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Bullard Elementary Librarian Linda Sigman and Bullard High School students such as Emily Hayes and Nikki Coleman also volunteer to help.

Cannon also said the club will begin a raffle for property valued at $30,000. Tickets for $100 will be available at Southside Bank and Brookshire’s later in February.

Students who attend the club also receive a snack. Many of the snacks are provided from Tony Johnson at Brookshire’s.

Donations also may be in the form of supplies, including games, paint, and paper or canvas, jump ropes (any size), etc.

Cannon also said the club hours will change during the summer to accommodate students for most of the day, during weekdays. Applications are available at Bullard Elementary School.

— M.D. “Doc” Smith contributed to this article.