Ira Samelson Jr. Boys & Girls Club 2016

09/30/2026

Members participated in a fun and exciting Brain Teaser Tournament where they competed for a chance to win some of their favorite snacks as prizes! Throughout the tournament, members played several of their favorite games, including the Cross-Off Game, Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cup, and the Cup Flip Game. Since these activities are always a hit, members were excited, engaged, and eager to compete. The tournament encouraged quick thinking, focus, friendly competition, and teamwork while making sure everyone had a great time!

09/30/2026

Teens participated in a hands-on cooking activity that emphasized teamwork, collaboration, and life skills. Members rotated through designated stations to clean, season, flour, cook, and sauce the chicken. Each teen was assigned a role and actively contributed to the preparation process from start to finish. The activity promoted cooperation, communication, following directions, and the development of practical cooking skills that encourage independence and healthy lifestyle habits.

08/29/2026

Gameroom: Members participated in a fun and active game of Twister that challenged their listening skills, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Members followed commands directing them to place their left or right hands and feet on the designated red, blue, yellow, or green spaces. As the game progressed, members had to carefully position their bodies and maintain their balance while following each command. The activity encouraged members to stay active while having fun and practicing teamwork and focus.

08/06/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Valero, for blessing our Club with your time, generosity, and hard work. ❤️
The incredible Valero team came in ready to serve, transforming our Club by giving our bulletin boards a fresh new look and completely reorganizing our storage closet. They cleared away years of clutter, installed new storage racks, and created a clean, organized space that will benefit our staff and members every day.
Acts of kindness like yours go far beyond cleaning and organizing—they show our youth that their community believes in them and is willing to invest in the places where they learn, grow, and thrive.
We are truly grateful for your partnership, your servant hearts, and your commitment to making a difference. Thank you for helping make our Club an even better place for the amazing young people we serve. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, and we appreciate each and every one of you. 💙💛

07/15/2026

As part of our Diplomas2Degrees program, our teen members had the exciting opportunity to tour the University of Memphis! During their visit, they met with current college students who shared their experiences, discussed a variety of majors, and offered valuable insight into college life. After the tour, our members enjoyed lunch in the campus dining hall while reflecting on everything they learned. It was an inspiring day filled with exploration, learning, and motivation as they began envisioning their own paths toward higher education!

07/14/2026

Our 6 - 8 year old members had an amazing time exploring the Children’s Museum of Memphis today! They had a blast using their imaginations while dressing up and stepping into a variety of careers, including mechanics, dentists, meteorologists, and so much more. It was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery as our members explored new possibilities for their futures. What a fantastic adventure! Thank you Children’s Museum of Memphis

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

🎭✨ We had some very special guests stop by for our Masked Singer Competition! 🎤🎶

Dora, Elmo, Mickey, Minnie, Marshall, and a few more of their friends took the stage and kept everyone guessing! 🤩 Our members had an amazing time singing, dancing, laughing, and trying to figure out who was behind each mask.

Now it’s your turn… 👀

Can you guess which members are under the masks? Drop your guesses in the comments below! ⬇️🎭

07/03/2026

Today our members beat the heat with a cool treat. Thank you to sweet freeze for coming by and keeping us cool.

06/30/2026

Our members had an amazing time at Camp Phoenix where they enjoyed team building, delicious lunch, swimming in the lake and making lasting memories.