Education & Leadership

Building the academic foundation and leadership skills every young person needs to succeed.

Academic success is a core priority at the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. Our education programs ensure that every member receives the support they need to stay on track in school and develop a love of learning. Through daily homework help, engaging enrichment activities, and hands-on leadership opportunities, young people build the confidence and skills they need to reach their full potential.

These programs are available to all youth members (ages 6-12) as part of regular after-school programming, Monday through Friday.

Power Hour

Daily Program

Power Hour is a dedicated homework help and academic enrichment period that takes place every day after school. Staff and volunteers work with members one-on-one and in small groups to complete homework assignments, prepare for tests, and strengthen foundational skills in reading and math.

For members who have finished their homework, Power Hour includes reading time, educational games, and enrichment activities that reinforce what they are learning in school. The goal is simple: every member leaves the Club with their homework done and a stronger grasp of the day’s lessons.

Ages	Schedule	Cost
6-12	Daily	Included with membership

Project Learn

BGCA Signature Program

Project Learn is a Boys & Girls Clubs of America national program that integrates fun, high-yield learning activities into all areas of Club operations. Rather than traditional classroom instruction, Project Learn weaves educational enrichment into games, field trips, arts projects, and technology activities, making learning something members look forward to every day.

Activities focus on STEM exploration, literacy, creative writing, and critical thinking. Members work on group projects, participate in hands-on experiments, and explore topics that spark curiosity and build real-world knowledge beyond what they experience in school.

Ages	Schedule	Cost
6-12	Rotating Sessions	Included with membership

Torch Club

Ages 10-12 • BGCA Signature Program

Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for members ages 10-12. Through Torch Club, young people elect officers, plan and carry out community service projects, and develop the leadership skills they will need as they transition into the teen years.

Members learn about responsibility, communication, teamwork, and giving back to their community. Past Torch Club projects have included neighborhood clean-ups, food drives for local pantries, thank-you cards for veterans, and organizing younger member activities. Torch Club also prepares members for Keystone Club, our teen leadership program for ages 14-18.