Skill Tech II teaches advanced yet practical technology skills to Club members ages 13 to 18. Using animated, interactive tutorials on courseware developed exclusively for Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as hands-on, instructor-led group activities, the program introduces members to hardware and networking skills and technology-related career opportunities.

Skill Tech is a basic computer skills program that develops Club members’ proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and other productivity software through fun, hands-on, engaging lessons and projects for four age groups.

Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school during the hours they spend at the Club. This comprehensive program strategy is based on Dr. Reginald Clark’s research showing that students do much better in school when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun, but academically beneficial, activities. Through … Continue reading Project Learn →

Power Hour: Making Minutes Count helps Club members ages 13-18 achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.

Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18 by building their basic money management skills. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college. Money Matters features three components. The Teen Personal Finance Guide is a fun, … Continue reading Money Matters: Make It Count →

This program provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

This fun and exciting program prepares teens for the working world. Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore careers, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work. The program, sponsored by Bank of America and Gap Foundation, contains 20 sessions full of interactive activities designed to help … Continue reading CareerLaunch →

Power Hour: Making Minutes Count helps Club members ages 6-12 achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.

TNT DramaMatters Afterschool, a drama education program for Clubs, was developed in collaboration with Turner Network Television. TNT DramaMatters Afterschool is a flexible resource for Clubs designed to raise awareness about the benefits of drama education.

The Club members can be creative in six areas – graphic design, photo illustration, music composition, game design, claymation & live – action and movie making. Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) provides Club members with recognition at the local, regional and national levels.