Programs

Dance classes are offered for kids and teens, teaching styles like hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary. Sessions focus on building confidence, coordination, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.

Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards.

Project Learn reinforces the academic enrichment and school engagement of young people during the time they spend at the Club.

Knowledge Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.

Money Matters: Make it Count teaches teens how to set goals, budget, save and invest. In addition to staff-led financial literacy sessions, young people practice their financial decision-making skills through fun, engaging digital tools and games.

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

Diplomas2Degrees (d2D), a college readiness program, provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

The Computer Science Pathway, a key component of Boys & Girls Clubs’ Education & STEM programming, invites youth and teens on a journey from their first encounter with code to creative computing.

DramaMatters Afterschool is a drama education program for Clubs that encourages members ages 6 to 18 to engage in hands-on activities. Drama education builds self-confidence, sparks creativity and boosts academic achievement.

This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.

Music Maker inspires young people to produce music, and to create their life’s soundtrack.

Image Maker is a year-round program that helps Club members learn the art and science of photography through multiple categories: Culture and Tradition, Portraits, Nature and Surroundings, Fashion and Style, and Editing and Filter.

Lyricism 101 is a program designed to cultivate and amplify the powerful, formidable voices of Club teens.

The National Photography Program enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through the appreciation of photography.

ALL STARS engages Club members 6-18 yrs in high-quality organized flag football, basketball, and soccer programs.

Fun At Bat is an entry-level bat-and-ball program for kids with an emphasis on character development, functional movement, active play and fun.

QUICK BALL allows youth to increase their overall fitness while learning the fundamental skills of baseball and softball through fun and enriching activities.

Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.

Studies show that young people who engage in service do better in school, maintain positive relationships with adults and avoid risky behaviors. The Million Members, Million Hours of Service initiative aims to engage 1 million Boys & Girls Club youth in service projects each year, with each donating at least one hour of service.

Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program. It is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improved overall well-being.

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

Boys to Men teaches responsibility to boys with sessions that focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.

Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.

SMART Moves is a suite of targeted programs and other resources designed to help young people develop healthy decision-making attitudes and skills.

Youth participate in activities in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to have a positive impact on members, the Club and community.