Programming
Programming
With so many programs, we've got something for everyone.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers tested, proven and nationally recognized programs in five Core Program Areas that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people:
• Character and Leadership Development
• Education
• Career Development
• Health and Life Skills
• The Arts
• Sports & Recreation
Our Club also undertakes specialized initiatives that cut across more than one program area and/or address the unique needs of special populations.
BGCA programs are designed to encourage Club members to realize a wide variety of positive outcomes, a strategy for developing the “whole child". In recent years, the Boys & Girls Club Movement has focused additional efforts on helping children and teens achieve in our three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Together, BGCA and Boys & Girls Clubs follow the Formula for Impact – our roadmap for ensuring that young people have a positive, impactful Club Experience and, ultimately, achieve the important outcomes that lead them to great futures.
• Character and Leadership Development
• Education
• Career Development
• Health and Life Skills
• The Arts
• Sports & Recreation
Our Club also undertakes specialized initiatives that cut across more than one program area and/or address the unique needs of special populations.
BGCA programs are designed to encourage Club members to realize a wide variety of positive outcomes, a strategy for developing the “whole child". In recent years, the Boys & Girls Club Movement has focused additional efforts on helping children and teens achieve in our three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Together, BGCA and Boys & Girls Clubs follow the Formula for Impact – our roadmap for ensuring that young people have a positive, impactful Club Experience and, ultimately, achieve the important outcomes that lead them to great futures.
These Club programs help develop physical fitness, reduce stress and promote a positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills.
Character & Leadership
In our Character and Leadership programs, boys and girls learn to become who they are: unique individuals with the power to lead and do great things.
Health & Life Skills
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.
Education & Career Development
Educational programming is designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career. On the Career Development front, Boys & Girls Clubs’ unique approach to workforce readiness prepares youth for success in their first jobs and helps them develop a plan to achieve their chosen careers.
The Arts
These programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. Make a sculpture, learn to eat healthy, and paint a masterpiece — all of this and more is possible in our Art room.
Specialty Programming
Through community partnership, the Club is able to offer a number of unique opportunities to our members.
Junior Chef Program
Our Club has partnered with Tuscan Brands to offer an 8 week in-depth culinary instructional Junior Chef program.
Junior Golf Program
Through the generosity of Windham Country Club, participants of this program are able to learn the fundamentals of golf at a fun and friendly pace from a PGA Professional.