Our Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our Vision:
Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of America supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.

Our Core Programs:

Character & Leadership Development
Empower youth to become global citizens and influence their Clubs and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image and good character, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.

Education & Career Development
Enable youth to become proficient in basic disciplines, set goals, explore careers, prepare for employment, and embrace technology to achieve success in a career

Sports, Fitness, & Recreation
Programs develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.

The Arts
Encourage youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.

Health & Life Skills
Develop young people’s capability to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.