BGC of the Northtowns Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns Programs

The Arts

BGC - National fine Arts Exhibit ProgramNational Fine Arts Exhibit

Age 6-18

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.

BGC - Drama Matters ProgramDramaMatters Afterschool

Age 6-18

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.

Character & Leadership Development

BGC Keystone Teen ProgramKeystone Clubs

Age 14-18

Keystoning is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s ultimate teen program for youth ages 14 to 18. This unique program provides leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the Club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to positively impact teens, their Club and local communities.

BGC Youth of the YearYouth of the Year

All Ages

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.

BGC Million Hours of Service ProgramMillion Members, Million Hours of Service

All Ages

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.

BGC Torch ClubTorch Club

Age 11-13

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.

Education & Career Development

BGC - Power Hour ProgramPower Hour

Age 6-18

Power 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.

BGC - Project LearnProject Learn

All Ages

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

BGC - DIY STEM ProgramDIY STEM

Age 9-12

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

BGC - Money MattersMoney Matters

Age 13-18

Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college.

BGC - Junior StaffJunior Staff

Age 13-18

Junior Staff is a small-group program that is both practical and user friendly. It assists Club members ages 13 to 18 in exploring a career in youth or human services, particularly Boys & Girls Club work.

BGC - Brain GainSummer Brain Gain

All Ages

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. In addition, Summer Brain Gain: Read!, a literacy program, complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum.

Health & Life Skills

BGC - Passport to ManhoodPassport to Manhood

Age 11-14

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.

BGC SMART Moves ProgramSMART Moves

Age 5-15

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

BGC SMART GirlsSMART Girls

Age 8-17

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

BGC Health Habits ProgramHealthy Habits

Age 6-15

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

Sports & Fitness

BGC Triple Play ProgramTriple Play

All Ages

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.

BGC - Playball ProgramPlay Ball

All Ages

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

BGC - All StarsALL STARS

Age 6-18

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

 

BGC RBI ProgramRBI

Age 13-18

RBI provides training to Clubs wishing to start or expand boys baseball and girls fast-pitch softball leagues for ages 13 to 15 and 16 to 18. RBI teams representing Club leagues are eligible to participate in sports clinics.

BGC - Jr. RBI ProgramJr. RBI

Age 5-12

Jr. RBI teaches the fundamentals of baseball and softball to children ages 5 to 12, and serves as a feeder program for the RBI program.