TNT Club After School Program

TNT Club is designed for students in Middle School (6th to 8th grade). Our goal with this program is to provide a relaxed, safe, supportive and dynamic neighborhood setting for the students once their school day ends. Through the offered activities, cooperative projects and independent exploration we will create a great place to hang out and have fun! We serve light snacks for everyone to enjoy. A “Chill Time” is encouraged for the first hour to allow students to complete homework, read and socialize.

TNT Club is a non-religious endeavor hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church (333 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael) on Tuesdays (from 3:20pm to 5:00pm) and Thursdays (from 2:02pm to 5:00pm) directly after school. Our first day together is Thursday, August 19th!

Each year we have a unique theme designed to help students engage in community service and learning. This year’s theme is “Living is Loving”. The theme will help us focus on how we can meet the needs of others in our community and I am looking forward to all the amazing projects and activities we will share together.

We have designed a wonderful “Code of Conduct” for TNT Club. These guidelines enable us to provide a welcoming, safe and fun space for all involved! Please take the time to review this with your student before they participate. I promise you it is time well spent!

Although we do not bill families to participate in TNT Club, we do ask for each family to donate only $20 per month. This helps us cover some of the cost of snacks and food supplies we need for each student. Families who are unable to make a donation will never be turned away! Consider setting the predicable pattern of having your student bring a $20 donation on the first Tuesday of each month. We also have the option to donate securely online! You are welcome to consider a one time donation of at least $180 which would cover the 9 months of the school year that we meet together. Thanks in advance for your support! (Donation receipts are available upon request).

Our health and safety practices follow what is outlined via the California Department of Public Health. As I write this article, students 12 and older are receiving the COVID vaccine. Currently, face coverings are required indoors at TNT Club regardless of vaccine status (following county school regulations). All of our adult leaders and staff on campus have been vaccinated. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy many of our activities outdoors. Face coverings are optional during our outdoor activities. Hand sanitizer and frequent hand washing is encouraged and we have the necessary facilities to provide that.

Would you like to enroll your student!? Contact TNT Club Director, Dave Levy @ [email protected]. Also please read and respond to the "Code of Conduct" mention above. I will need family contact information in order to keep in touch and communicate throughout the school year. Please also check out this year's EVENT SCHEDULE and EVENT POSTER! A few more details can be found online here along with some past schedules and information if you would like to also check that out.

Bonus Event! On Tuesdays after TNT Club is officially over at 5:00pm, students are welcome to stay until 7:00pm and participate in our middle school youth group we call “Head to the Heart” (H2H). This is an opportunity for students to explore Biblical stories and concepts in a very fun and relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome no matter your world view or experience with religion. I make sure students know they are heard, seen and their perspective and questions are always welcome in this place. We begin with dinner provided without cost at 5:00pm (when TNT Club ends). We enjoy our meal followed by games and activities that revolve around our evening theme. This usually is a smaller group which allows us a more intimate way to share and discuss together. I consider it to be a very special opportunity for students to open up and share with trusted adults and their peers in a safe and loving place.