Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

Childcare Assistance · Maine · Free

BGCSM runs after-school clubs in Portland (Riverton, East End, Sagamore Village) and South Portland for kids 6-18 with academic support, athletics, healthy meals, and Teen Center programming. Sliding-scale and full scholarships available. Call 207-874-1070 to enroll.

Contact & Details

Address: Portland, ME

Phone: 207-874-1070

Hours: Mon-Fri after school-7pm

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