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Our programs are designed to lead our youth to reach their full God-given potential as responsible and caring citizens in their local community. These programs provide high-yield and fun learning opportunities for youth as they develop strong moral character, leadership skills, conflict resolution skills, high self-esteem, and respect for themselves, their peers, parents, and the adult teachers and leaders in their lives.

Simply stated, we believe that we should "Train up a child in the way he (or she) should go: and when he (or she) is old, he (or she) will not depart from it" (Prov. 22:6). God never promises that children will never go astray, but the "it" (the right training) will never leave them, giving them a strong foundation to always remember their identity and worth. This training and mentorship effort can be seen through the many nationally known and outcome-proven programs we offer to youth each day.

CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Helping youth become responsible caring citizens and acquire skills for participating in the democratic process is the main thrust of these programs. They also develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community, and celebrating our national heritage. 

KEYSTONE CLUBS

Keystone Clubs are chartered small group leadership development clubs for young people ages 14-18. Keystoners elect officers, choose their own activities and plan and implement community service projects. A national charter entitles a Keystone Club to participate in regional and national Keystone conferences. The Keystone Club program is sponsored by the Taco Bell Foundation.

NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by The Reader's Digest Foundation, the National Youth of the Year Program is designed to promote and recognize service to Club and community, academic performance, and contributions to family and spiritual life. Competition begins with each Club selecting a Youth of the Year who receives a certificate and medallion and then enters the state competition. State winners receive a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship and then enter the regional competition. Each of the five regional winners receives a $10,000 scholarship and enters the national competition held in Washington, DC. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 scholarship, totaling $26,000 in scholarships, and is installed by the President of the United States.

TORCH CLUB

This small-group leadership development program, sponsored by Staples, is targeted to youngsters ages 11 to 13. Within some 700 Torch Clubs across the country, members elect officers and plan and implement their own activities and community service projects. Each Torch Club receives an official charter from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

These programs help youth create aspirations for the future, providing opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement. Created with the Charles Schwab Foundation, this financial literacy program was designed specifically to help teens (ages 13-18) expand their knowledge of money management and learn the skills that lead to financial independence and well-being. The Money Matters: Make It Count program consists of five components: Teen Personal Finance Guide, Program Facilitator's Guide, Money Matters Web site, Schwab Employee Volunteer Program, and the Money Matters Awards. Via the volunteer component, Schwab employees can pass financial expertise to Club teens through their volunteer involvement.

PROJECT LEARN

Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through "high-yield" learning activities at the Club and in the home. Based on Dr. Reginald Clark's research that shows fun, but academically beneficial activities increase academic performance, these activities include leisure reading, writing activities, homework help, and games like Scrabble® which develop young people's cognitive skills. Project Learn emphasizes collaborations between Club staff, parents, and school personnel. Formally evaluated by Columbia University, Project Learn has been proven to boost the

POWER HOUR: MAKING MINUTES COUNT

A comprehensive homework help and tutoring program, POWER HOUR is designed to raise the academic proficiency of Club members ages 6-12.

GOALS FOR GRADUATION

Goals for Graduation introduces Club members ages 6-15 to the concept of academic goal setting. In one-on-one sessions with Club professionals, members set achievable "Know-I-Can" goals, more challenging "Think-I-Can" goals, and yearly "Believe-I-Can" goals, then create action plans. The program provides for recognition of members' achievements at every step of the journey.

CAREERLAUNCH™

CareerLaunch™ is a career exploration and mentoring program for teens ages 13-18. This program includes the CareerLaunch Web site that allows teens to take an interest survey, explore careers, identify training or college requirements, seek out financial aid and play skills-building games. There's also an easy-to-use Career Exploration Quick Reference Guide with a broad range of career planning and job skills activities that Club staff or volunteers can use with teens. The CareerLaunch Portfolio contains a Teen Tips booklet with helpful interviewing and on-the-spot job training.

BE GREAT

Boys & Girls Clubs believe every child has the potential to BE GREAT. In support of this strong conviction, Clubs strive to build caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Club family – a community of staff, volunteers, parents, youth and supporters – work together to create a positive place, full of hope and opportunity, for every child.

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