THE ARTS
Programs in this core area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
76% of low-income Club members ages 12-18 reported earning mostly As and Bs, compared to 67% of their peers nationally.
According to 2018 BGCA youth outcome data and 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data
*Please note: We have multiple program offerings available through Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Programs described below consist of the menu of offerings we may provide. Although we run several of these programs and others throughout the year, the list below does not necessarily reflect the programs that are currently being ran.
Age 13-18
Lyricism 101 is a program designed to cultivate and amplify the powerful, formidable voices of Club teens.
All Ages
MusicMakers inspires young people to produce music, and to create their life’s soundtrack.
Age 6-18
The National Photography Program enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through the appreciation of photography.
Age 6-18
ImageMakers is a year-round program that helps Club members ages 6-18 learn the art and science of photography through multiple categories: Culture and Tradition, Portraits, Nature and Surroundings, Fashion and Style, and Editing and Filter. Photographs are displayed at local and regional exhibits around the world.
Age 6-18
This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.
Age 6-18
DramaMatters Afterschool is a drama education program for Clubs that encourages members ages 6 to 18 to engage in hands-on activities. Drama education builds self-confidence, sparks creativity and boosts academic achievement.
