The Academy is designed to provide a safe, educationally enriching environment for children in kindergarten through 5th grade during the hours before and after school, and all day during the summer, when adult supervision may not be available.
Summer 2025 Change – Grade Level Transitions
Starting this summer, kids will stay in their current grade level at the Club until school starts in August. We are making this change to help kids feel more comfortable, reduce stress during transitions, and make summer safer and smoother for everyone.
Kindergarten (Academy):
- Current kindergarteners will stay in the Academy all summer.
- They can move to the Traditional Club in August.
- The Academy will welcome new Jr-Kindergarten (5-year-olds) and continue to welcome new 2024-2025 grade level Kindergarten through 5th grade members this summer.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Our staff members are experienced in the area of child care and are required to maintain current levels of training every year. Staff members are trained in a variety of important areas including Child Development, CPR, and First Aid.
The Academy is located at Stewart Elementary School.
The Academy was established in 1995 in Yankton, SD, to serve the needs of the elementary students before and after school. In 2000, the program expanded its services by offering an all-day summer program. In 2007, the JFK Board of Directors signed a cooperative agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Yankton in order to enhance the services provided by the program.
Hours of Operation
Academy - Summer Hours
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Academy - School Year Hours
Monday - Friday
5:30 - 8:30 a.m.
3:20 - 6 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.
1126 Southland Lane
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-3333
Every day people turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, family, health, or disaster-related.
Click here to find out more about United Way and 211.
Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provider.