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Causes: Boys & Girls Clubs, Boys Clubs, Children & Youth
Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Programs: Power hour offers a structured time and place for club staff and volunteers to help members with an important aspect of the educational process - homework. Members emerge from the program better prepared for classes and proud of their hard work and accomplishments. All club members participate in power hour.
smart moves (skills mastery and resistance training)this comprehensive prevention program helps our young people resist alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, as well as premature sexual activity and gang activity. Smart moves serves 200 members. This year-round program features engaging, interactive, small-group activities that increase participants peer support, enhance their life skills, build their resiliency and strenghthen their leadership skills.
triple playto teach youth how to make healthier choices, boys & girls clubs of bpyl presents triple play: a game plan for mind, body and soul. This program takes a holistic approach to educating boys and girls about good nutrition, making physical fitness a daily practice and developing individual strengths and good character. In addition to components for the mind and body, the triple play program gets at the soul of the club experience - the gamesroom. This program serves 500 of our members throughout the year.