Our Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs programs have taken members from the Clubhouse to the White House; from the games room to the corporate boardroom; from the high school orchestra to Carnegie Hall.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues. We add to our programs constantly based on what the needs of our local youth are, all with the ultimate goal of teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.
The best way to learn more about what we do is to stop by the Club to see our kids in action.
Education & Career Programs
These programs are designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career.
Character & Leadership Programs
These programs help youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills to participate the democratic process. Program participants also develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community and celebrating our national heritage.
Health & Life Skills
These initiatives develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
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.
Sports & Recreation
These Club programs help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment and social and interpersonal skills.
Workforce Readiness
To help young people meet the workforce challenges of tomorrow, they need safe spaces, positive mentorship and work experiences today.
13,557
meals served to
Club members
in 2016
4,020
hours members
spent doing
homework
in 2016
13,031
hours members
participated
in physical
activity in 2016