Quick Facts
Studies confirm that students who spend time in after school programs are
43% |
less likely to drop out of school |
51% |
less likely to use drugs |
63% |
less likely to become teen parents |
| Violent crimes committed by and against juveniles peak in the hours after school |
What is a Boys & Girls Clubs?
- The Boys & Girls Clubs is a place
- The Club operates from a basic set of Core Beliefs
- The Club is affordable to all
- The Boys & Girls Clubs has programs that work
Core Development Areas
- Character and Leadership Development
- Education and Career Development
- Health and Life Skills
- Arts
- Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Youth Development Strategy
Boys & Girls Clubs promote and enhance the Development of members by instilling a sense of:
- Competence
- Usefulness
- Belonging
- Power and Influence
The Boys & Girls Clubs serve youth ages 5 - 18
93% |
receive free or reduced-cost school lunches |
60% |
live in single parent households |
70% |
are African-American |
18% |
are Caucasian |
11% |
are Multiracial |
1% |
are Hispanic |
820 |
youth served in 2007 |
Projected to serve 1000+ in 2008 |
Service Locations
- Arlington Club, 889 Jonathan, Akron
- Eller Club, 888 Eller Ave, Akron
- Teen Center, 890 Eller Ave, Akron
- Ravenna Club, 519 N. Walnut St., Ravenna
School Services
- Akron After School Partnership in local elementary schools
- Saturday Club for Perkins Middle School students in conjunction with John S. & James L. Knight Foundation
- GirlPower! program for girls 9-14 in local elementary and middle schools
Our Core Beliefs
A Boys & Girls Club provides:
- A safe place to learn and grow
- On-going relationships with caring, adult professionals
- Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
- Hope and opportunity
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