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Our programs help young people create aspirations for the future by providing opportunities for career exploration, educational enhancement, and life skills development.
Programs
Encourages curiosity and problem solving through hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities, allowing members to explore freely without the pressure of grades.
Combats the summer slide by seamlessly blending learning with fun activities during school breaks.
Promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18 by building their basic money management skills.
Impact
86% of our members
say they achieved mostly As and Bs last year*
91% say they’ve learned
about different careers at the Club, broadening their future possibilities*
92% of Club kids believe
they can pursue any job they want*
Good Character & Citizenship
Our programs empower kids and teens to become their best selves by building meaningful relationships, developing a strong self image, and serving as a positive influence. We show them the power and responsibilities of citizenship, including contributing to the Club and the community.
Programs
A self-discovery and personal development program that helps youth build confidence, resilience and emotional well-being through interactive activities and discussions.
Empowers youth to resist substance use, make healthy choices, and build decision-making skills through age appropriate lessons.
Gym games that develop healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowledge, social, and personal skills.
A character and leadership program that recognizes Boys & Girls Club members who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, and service to the community. Under the guidance of adult Club mentors, the program develops critical skills such as interviewing, resume building, and public speaking.
Provides opportunities for members to demonstrate the positive impact youth and teens can have on their communities through youth-led service projects.
Gives teens the opportunity to build a positive work ethic, learn customer service and life skills, and get help with college prep and career planning.
Impact
67% of our members
help out around the Club, while
56% volunteer
in their school or community*
73% can confidently stand up
for their beliefs, even when their friends disagree*
93% of youth
say the adults at our Club believe they will be a success*
63% of our Club members
say they're good at communicating with all kinds of people*
Healthy Lifestyles
Our programs help kids & teens build healthy habits for mental and physical weel-being that will last a lifetime!
Programs
Helping kids find positive coping mechanisms like physical activity (bike rides, yoga, swimming, etc.) and healthy snacks (sometimes straight from our garden).
Gym games that develop healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowledge, social, and personal skills.
Provides motivational student training that focuses on positive digital futures. Topics include cyberbullying, sexting, Internet predators, and social media.
A suite of targeted programs and other resources designed to help young people develop healthy decision-making attitudes and skills.
Impact
55% of our members
are active five or more days a week*
84% of our Club Kids say
they enjoy being active*
200+ kids
have had swim lessons through the Clubs
BGCNWC has led Club members on
3,000 bike rides
*Source: 2025 National Youth Outcomes Initiative survey of BGCNWC members
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