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The Boys & Girls Club Movement Boys & Girls Club Mission To enable all children and youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. National Movement ● 4 million young people served annually ● 4, 000 Club facilities throughout the country and BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U. S. military installations worldwide
Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey ● Alliance of 23 Clubs with 73 locations throughout New Jersey • 52% of sites are school based • 73% are located in urban areas • 5 are on military bases • 3 are in public housing ● Serving over 77, 000 youth age 5 -18 years old each year.
Unique Characteristics of a Boys & Girls Club ● Clubs are community-based and building-centered. ● Clubs provide a safe, affordable place for young people during non-school hours and during the summer. ● Clubs are led by paid, trained youth development professionals.
What Clubs Provide to Youth ● ● ● A safe place to spend time during non-school and the summer A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn Opportunities to build new skills Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends Reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, and civic responsibility ● Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.
5 Core Areas of Programming ● Character & Leadership Development: These programs empower youth to support and influence their community, sustain meaningful relationships, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect diversity. ● Education & Career Development: These programs enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, and embrace technology. ● Health & Life Skills: These programs develop young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and become self-sufficient adults. ● Sports, Recreation & Fitness: These programs develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills. ● The Arts: These programs enable youth to develop creativity and cultural awareness.
Your Term of Service One day in the life of a child can make a huge impact on her future. One caring adult can create an unbreakable bond with a vulnerable child that will last throughout his lifetime. One Boys & Girls Club can offer hope to an entire neighborhood. You have the power to impact the lives of the youth you lead. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=YXVKy 2 v. O 9 Xg&feature=player_embedded#! • `
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