Once upon a time in the Soviet Union there was a whole system of children's clubs. Interest clubs were in the Palaces of Pioneers and in schools. There were also courtyard children's clubs, where children from nearby houses came, did various interesting things, arranged concerts and performances. Now these clubs are starting to revive. They are necessary primarily for children from not very wealthy families, when parents cannot pay large sums for additional classes. In such a club, a child can not only spend free time from school, but also get the basics of a future profession.
Instructions
Step 1
Think about what kind of club you would like to organize. Unlike a circle, a club can have several areas of activity. For a club of interests, choose several similar directions. For example, it can be tourism, orientation and local history. You can also open a technical club, with different areas of technical creativity. There may be more directions in the club at the place of residence. With the help of the club, you can organize sports competitions at the nearest site, organize courtyard celebrations, create an art studio and workshops.
Step 2
It will be best if you find like-minded adults. It is difficult to do without help in such a matter, even if the children with whom you are going to study are ready to help you about everything. Neighbors can help you in setting up a courtyard club. For help in organizing a technical club, you can try to contact the head of a large enterprise or design bureau, and if you want to create a tourist club, you will most likely be happy to come to the aid of adult tourists and orienteers.
Step 3
Try to enlist the support of your local government. To do this, write a club program, in which tell about what types of activities you are going to do with children and what tasks to solve. Administration support will help to deal with a number of problems - for example, with renting premises. Depending on the direction of your future activities, contact the departments of education, culture, youth policy. Make it clear to those in these departments that nonprofit children's organizations benefit everyone.
Step 4
For a community club, try to find a community outreach facility. Many cities have such premises. Find out if nearby houses have empty non-tech basements. The attic may also be suitable. Find out if your city has a targeted program that aims to make the school the center of life for the entire community. The presence of such a program greatly simplifies your task. In this case, you just need to contact the nearest school. Explain to the director how he benefits from the creation of such a club. For example, if you create a travel club, you can organize trips not only for club members, but also for other students. You can do it in a gym, such as a climbing wall, where everyone will train as well.
Step 5
Cooperation with local authorities can make it easier for you with the renovation of the premises. All facilities for children to use must comply with certain safety standards. If you manage to get a place in a school, an institution of additional education or at a company, the heads of these institutions are responsible for these standards. In addition, the problem with the repair is automatically resolved. If you just got a basement or an attic, repaired it and started working, it is possible that after a while they will try to take this room away from you.
Step 6
Place equipment. If you have been given a room in an institution and you share it with some other circle, get cupboards in which you can put your equipment. In this case, you will have to get it only during class.
Step 7
Find out if your city has grants to work with children and youth. Obtaining such a grant will provide an opportunity to rent premises, buy the necessary equipment, and so on. In order to receive such a grant, it is necessary to write a justification. The form is usually developed by those who give these grants. But in any case, it is necessary to formulate the objectives of your club, talk about the main activities and prospective participants.
