After-School Programs

We believe that the study of music leads to a deeper understanding of the mysteries of our faith, all the while developing critical values such as discipline, determination, self-confidence, courage, and creativity. The pride and devotion that our children have for their choir and school are genuinely breathtaking. Participation in a choir is not only fun; choristers do better in school, are more socially adjusted, have a greater appreciation for the arts.
Choristers (grades 2nd-8th) lead the music of worship weekly at the school Mass and Family Sunday Masses. This ministry instills in the children a sense of duty and responsibility to one’s Parish and the children love it!

MISSION

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

VISION

Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

HISTORY

Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Connecticut – Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club.   With character development as the cornerstone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys interests, improving their behavior and increasing their personal expectations and goals.  A cause was born.

History Highlights

In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a nationwide Movement and our national organization.

In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became Boys Clubs of America.

In 1956, Boys Clubs of America celebrated its 50th anniversary and received a U.S. Congressional Charter.

To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, the national organization’s name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly, Congress amended and renewed our charter.

2006 marked the Centennial year of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as we celebrated 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people across the country.

Crazy 8s is a recreational after-school math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities!

We’re nothing like your usual math club. With Crazy 8s kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics.

Art plays an essential role in child development, from helping children learn to express their thoughts visually to enhancing decision making and motor skills. At Mary Immaculate, we recognize that art is an essential element in nurturing well-rounded students that are learning to express themselves in different ways.
Art comes in many forms and is even more critical in today’s digital world. At MI, we nurture our students’ visual appreciation of different types of art through a hands-on approach. Our art program uses many different techniques for our students to explore different art expressions, giving them a well-rounded view, while enhancing their mental perspective.

Music activities and experiences help children practice essential skills, including thinking, language, motor coordination and understanding emotions.
Music is a powerful tool that helps children learn new thinking skills. When children play with musical instruments, they explore cause and effect. They can see that pressing a key makes a sound. Additionally, they learn to pay attention to changes in tone, noting for example that specific keys sound deeper than others. Exploring musical instruments also helps children learn how different instruments work and the sounds they create.