Our professionally designed programs guide and support Club members in five core areas: The Arts; Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; Sports, and Fitness & Recreation. Continual program improvements ensure that young people are guided by the best practices in the field of youth development. We want our kids to succeed.
We work with young people to develop creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
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ImageMakers: National Photography Program National Fine Arts Program
We empower youth to become global citizens who support and influence their Club and community through their own solid relationships, positive self-image, character development and respect for cultural diversity.
Keystone Clubs Youth of the Year Torch Club
We help members become proficient in basic educational disciplines of computers, math, reading and science. This empowers them to set goals, do their homework, explore careers and prepare for employment. Boys & Girls Club professionals are informal educators and strive to ensure that all Club youth are able to make good post-secondary education decisions. B&GCSM addresses low high school graduation rates through activities and strategies that are embedded in all core program areas.
CareerLaunch Project Learn Junior Staff: Cultivating Tomorrow's Club Professionals Today
Helping kids engage in good behavior also nurtures their well-being, fosters self-reliance and empowers them to live well – with happiness and success – amid life’s challenges and disappointments.
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SMART Moves SMART Girls Healthy Habits
This core area helps kids maintain fitness and a healthy weight through a balanced diet and exercise. They learn how to make the best of leisure time, finesse social skills, and respect the environment. Other components include learning how to reduce stress and address anger and violence through appropriate techniques.
TRIPLE PLAY: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul The Major League Baseball® S.T.A.R. Award Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA
