Spartanburg School District 6 has signed a contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Upcountry Region who operates under the name BE GREAT Academy for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We’re excited to share that starting on August 11, 2025, BE GREAT Academy will become the new after school care provider in Spartanburg School District 6 at all nine elementary schools and Fairforest Middle School. All families of elementary students in grades 4K – 5th grade and Fairforest Middle School are eligible to register for the BE GREAT Academy at their school. When schools are in session, the programs will operate from 2:30pm – 6:00pm at the Elementary Schools and from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Fairforest Middle School. The programs will not operate on half days, early school dismissal, inclement weather days, holidays, and during the summer break at our schools.
BE GREAT Academy, powered by the Boys & Girls Clubs, is a nationally recognized, award-winning youth development program that offers fun with a purpose - combining academic support, character development, and healthy lifestyles in a safe, welcoming environment. Every day is designed to help students build new skills, make new friends, and have a great time along the way. Learn more about the program at https://begreatacademy.org.
This summer, families can start enrolling at BE GREAT Academy for the Fall!! Details are below.
Enrollment is now open online at https://bga.begreatacademy.com. Families may be eligible for a scholarship through a partnership with SC Working Families Child Care Scholarships. Please visit bga.begreatacademy.com and select ‘Scholarship’ when enrolling to apply.
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to our families and look forward to a GREAT new school year ahead!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please visit https://begreatacademy.org, or contact Mr. Shirrod Washington, Regional Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upcountry Region, by phone at 803.743.3097 or by email at [email protected].