We prepare kids and teens for high school graduation, college and careers by building the skills needed to succeed in today’s globally competitive workforce. The Club provides quiet spaces to accomplish homework and exercise mental fitness with plenty of books and games.
Hours of PowerHour
This important program helps Club members ages 6-18 achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring and high yield learning activities. This program operates every day after school and members are encouraged to become self-directed learners. Participants’ progress is tracked and rewarded.
Hours of Brain Gain
Summer learning loss has a devastating effect on the kids in our community – especially those who are unable to participate in enriching summer activities. The loss of skills and knowledge during the summer affects all kids – especially under resourced children. Boys & Girls Clubs of America presents Summer Brain Gain – a fun, interactive learning program designed for summer in the Club.
Hours of STEM activities
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to closing the opportunity gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with innovative and creative programs, activity ideas and resources for Clubs and the youth they serve. After-school and summer learning environments provide unique opportunities to advance STEM knowledge and increase interest in STEM-related careers.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum which connects youth aged 9-12 to science themes they encounter regularly. Special attention is paid to connections of theory and application and the common interactions members have with these scientific principles. DIY STEM currently includes five modules: Energy and Electricity, Engineering Design, Food Chemistry, Science of Sports: Football.