Behind the residence at
112 N. Maple St., Sandborn

After-School Program Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:45-5:00

Special Notices...

We are now CLOSED for the summer.

If you would like to walk with The Fish Tank truck and help pass out candy in the Black Creek Parade on Sunday, August 8, please let Bryan or Becky know ASAP. You will need to wear your Fish Tank shirt and be at the truck in the parade line-up by 1:00pm. If you don’t have a shirt, we have a few available for purchase for $5. Sorry, no ATVs or bikes will be allowed to ride alongside the truck. If you want to ride a golf cart with us, please check with Bryan or Becky before parade day for permission.

We will re-open on Tuesday, September 7 (After Labor Day).

NEW TIMES:
Upon re-opening, we will now be open from 3:45 - 5:00. 
Please note this change!

First of all, pray that the Lord will use this as a way to show kids the love of Jesus Christ.

Secondly, if you'd like to donate items, here are some of the things we generally keep on hand:

Sam's Choice^® cans of soda
(e.g., Cola, Dr. Thunder, Mountain Lightning, Orange, Root Beer, Diet Caff. Free, Twist Up)

Individual-sized Bags of Chips (e.g., Doritos, Cheetos, BBQ, etc.)

Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Assorted Chocolate Candy Mix(e.g., Reese's, Snickers, Hershey's, Twix, etc.)

Assorted Fruity Candy Mix
(e.g., Skittles, Starburst, etc.)

Airheads (Fruity Candy)

Monetary donations always
come in handy for supplies and snacks!

Questions about The Fish Tank?
Let's start with the stuff kids might wanna know...

Question: What is The Fish Tank?
Answer: A community youth room located behind Bryan & Becky's residence.  Click here for a map.

Question: When is The Fish Tank open?
Answer: It is open from Labor Day to Memorial Day on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 3:45-5:00 for the After-School Program.  It is closed the week of Thanksgiving and during Christmas break and on other occasional dates, which will usually be posted on this site as well as announced prior to the closing.

Question: What is the After-School Program all about?
Answer: On those days, kids usually come to The Fish Tank straight from school.  It is a place that is open for all kids of the community in grades K-12 to come and socialize, work on and get some help with homework (if needed), use the internet, play games, and have some snacks.  Most importantly, the After-School Program gives kids a safe place to hang out until their parents get home from work.

Question: Is The Fish Tank open during the summer?
Answer: No.  It is closed between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Question: Is The Fish Tank used for any other events?
Answer: Yes, occasionally.  It is used for special youth events or meetings, such as video game parties, youth overnighters, pizza parties, etc.

Now, on to the stuff parents might wanna know and discuss with their kids...

Question: Who are the adults in charge of The Fish Tank (that chaperone the youth)?
Answer: Primarily Bryan and/or Becky Sanders (and occasionally other volunteers).

Question: Is The Fish Tank owned and/or funded by a community organization or local church?
Answer: Only in that it is owned and operated by the ministers of Sandborn First Christian Church.  The facility is privately owned, and it is privately managed and funded apart from the governing board of any local organization/church.

Question: Is The Fish Tank a non-profit organization?
Answer: Yes, though not officially registered as such.  The owners/operators do not make any profit whatsoever.  There is no cost to attend The Fish Tank.  All proceeds from concession sales go right back into paying for more snacks, supplies, and upkeep.

Question: What are the rules and consequences?
Answer: The rules are simple, and they boil down to one main rule: Listen to and respect the adults who are in charge!  There are other prohibitions, such as: profanity, violence, purposely tormenting others (especially those doing homework), bad websites, climbing on the furniture, and other common sense NO NOs.  Kids get two strikes and on the third, they are asked to leave and not return to the After-School Program for the rest of that week.  The parent(s) of habitual troublemakers will be notified if need be.  The only other rule is actually more of a request for common courtesy.  If your child has been sick with the flu/cold (or if he/she is sent home or stays home from school with an illness), out of respect to other kids/parents, we politely ask that he/she refrain from coming to The Fish Tank for a couple of days.  We ask that you use the same consideration concerning cases of head lice.

Click on the picture
below to take a virtual tour of The Fish Tank

If you have any further questions about The Fish Tank, you may call or Email Becky.

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