Engage. Inspire. Empower.

Our Programs

Explore innovative programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives.

Creating a Healthier Generation

Sports and Recreation

These Club programs help develop physical fitness, reduce stress and promote a positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills.

Developing 21st Century Leaders

Character and Leadership

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.

Helping Young People Make Good Decisions

Health and Wellness

These programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.

Developing Globally Competitive Graduates

Education

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.

Giving Kids a Voice through the Arts

The Arts

These programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. From photography to hip-hop, our arts programs have something that will inspire everyone.

All Program

Putting young people on the path to great futures

Health and Wellness

Positive Action

A leading social-emotional learning program for youth that embeds academic content in lessons designed to develop an intrinsic interest in learning & promote pro-social behavior

Sports and Recreation

Triple Play

Triple Play is a dynamic wellness program that is designed to help youth create opportunities to take charge of their personal health and wellness.

Character and Leadership

Youth of the Year

Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Premier Recognition Experience

Health and Wellness

Smart Girls

SMART Girls provides health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls ages 8 to 17.

Health and Wellness

Passport to Manhood

Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions that focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.

Health and Wellness

Smart Moves

SMART Moves is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.

Education

DIY Stem

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

The Arts

Arts and Crafts

Students open their imagination and become creative through a variety of activities.

Education

Brain Gain

Summer Brain Gain helps prevent youth from falling behind and losing academic skills while school is out.

Education

Career Launch

CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.