Boys & Girls Clubs believe in the possibility of GREAT FUTURES for all children. Great Futures happen with educated young people of good character who know how to make good, healthy decisions. Boys & Girls Clubs focus on programs to help youth achieve Academic Success, practice Good Character and Citizenship, and live Healthy Lifestyles. All programs are developed, tested and audited by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and customized by our staff to meet the needs of the young people we serve. Additionally, Club programs utilize a youth development strategy that infuses a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence into each young person.
Academic Success: We want every Boys & Girls Club member to do well in school, ultimately graduating from high school on time with a plan for their future.
To achieve this we offer:
Homework Assistance and Tutoring
Money Matters Financial Literacy
ImageMakers Digital Photography
Career Launch and College Preparation
Goals for Graduation
Technology Labs and Programs
Fine Arts
Good Character and Citizenship: Our young people are the future and helping to build tomorrow's leaders is a priority.
To build leadership skills and model good character we provide:
Keystone Club - a leadership Club for teens
Torch Club - a leadership Club for middle school students
Youth of the Year
Youth for Unity
Healthy Lifestyles: Young people need to know how to make healthy decisions so they can grow up to BE GREAT!
SMART Moves - a proven resistance program teaching young people how to avoid substance abuse and other risky behaviors
SMART Girls - builds and reinforces self-esteem for girls and teaches them how to care for themselves mentally, physically and emotionally
Passport to Manhood - promotes and teaches responsibility for boys
NetSmartz - teaches Internet safety
Triple Play - emphasizes good nutrition and regular physical activity