Fun With Purpose

Written By: Kayla Deaton, Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | Issue: April 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau will be hosting its free May Fest at the Club’s headquarters on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers on Saturday, May 3rd, from Noon to 3:00 P.M.

May Fest is a complimentary event for all community members organized by the club to express gratitude to the community for its ongoing support and involvement. Nearly 40 local nonprofits and businesses will join as participants, offering engaging educational activities centered around the theme “Fun with Purpose.”

Attendees can look forward to a special guest appearance from MAMA the helicopter, the Jackson County SWAT team, and even llamas! With delicious food and live music, this event promises to be enjoyable for all.

This vibrant Club serves 560 members from Cashiers and Highlands. It provides a welcoming space where members can connect with peers and receive support from staff while engaging in physical activities, art projects, and learning about science, technology, and healthy eating. Along with offering after-school programs, the Boys & Girls Club also offers a nine-week all-day summer program.

Thanks to the strong support from the community, this year marks the first time the Boys & Girls Club has been able to announce free membership for both the after-school program and the Summer Camp program.

The Summer Camp program will run from Tuesday, June 10, to Friday, August 8. Registration for Summer Camp is now open for all three locations: the Cashiers Club, The Highlands Club, and the Abell Teen Club.

If you would like to learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, visit bgcplateau.org or, of course, make a point to join the fun at May Fest.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) serves youth from kindergarten through 12th grade in the Cashiers and Highlands communities. BGCP is nationally recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as one of the top 20 Clubs out of 5,200 in the country. The club offers a wide range of programs focusing on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles. BGCP is committed to ensuring that all children, especially those who need it most, have access to a safe and supportive environment after school and during the summer months.

For more information, please contact Carmen Waite, at (828) 743-2775 or via email at carmen@bgcplateau.org. Visit our website at bgcplateau.org.