PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Programs That Work: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Metroplex provide diverse activities that meet the interest of all youth. Core programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. The Boys & Girls Clubs offer programs in five key areas.

• Character & Leadership Development
  Young people are empowered to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, build a moral compass and take on positions of leadership within their Club and community.
  
  
• Education & Career Development
  Youth are enabled to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.
  
  
• Health & Life Skills
  Young people develop their capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
  
  
• The Arts
  Young people develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
  
  
• Sports, Fitness, & Recreation
  Young are encouraged to develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.
  
  

Impacting Kids through the Five Key Elements of Positive Youth Development:

• Opportunities and Expectations - Kids develop a moral character that helps them know right from wrong and behave ethically.
  
  
• Supportive Relationships - Young people develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults.
  
  
• Fun - Clubs generate happiness, fun and enjoyment for members.
  
  
• Recognition - Young people's achievements are prominently showcased and celebrated.
  
  
• A Safe, Positive Environment - The Club sets clear boundaries and rules, defines acceptable behaviors and guides young people to reach their full potential.
  
  

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Metroplex Provides Programs and Services Promoting and Enhancing the Development of Youth by Instilling:

• A Sense of Competence - the feeling there is something boys and girls can do and do well.
  
  
• A Sense of Usefulness - the opportunity to do something of value for other people.
  
  
• A Sense of Belonging - a setting where young people know they "fit" and are accepted.
  
  
• A Sense of Power or Influence - a chance to be heard and to influence decisions.