Our Youth Development Program offers a well-rounded experience that supports academic success, leadership growth, and healthy lifestyles. Through structured programming like Power Hour, Torch Club, SMART Moves, and Triple Play, youth gain the tools, confidence, and support they need to succeed in school and in life.
Provides youth with homework help, tutoring, educational support, and guidance. Volunteer tutors are used to implement this program.
This small-group leadership development program is targeted at youth ages 11 to 13. Chartered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, members elect officers and plan and implement community service projects.
(Skills Mastery and Resistance Training)
This nationally acclaimed comprehensive prevention program helps young people resist alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, as well as premature sexual activity. SMART Moves features engaging, interactive, small-group activities that increase participants’ peer support, enhance their life skills, build their resiliency and strengthen their leadership skills. This year-round program encourages collaborations among Club staff, youth, parents, and representatives from other community organizations.
Designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity, and improving overall well-being. The program, for ages 6 to 15, is the “Mind” component of Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body, and Soul.