Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston Inc

TO INSPIRE & ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMS HELP MEMBERS LEAD HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES WHILE REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF AT-RISK BEHAVIORS. CORE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CLUBS INCLUDE SMART MOVES, SMART GIRLS, PASSPORT TO MANHOOD, AND TRIPLE PLAY HEALTHY HABITS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. - SMART MOVES PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HONE DECISION-MAKING AND CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS, AS WELL AS LEARNING HOW TO AVOID AND/OR RESIST ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OTHER DRUGS, AND PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY. - SMART GIRLS IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CLUB GIRLS BY EXPLORING THEIR OWN AND SOCIETAL ATTITUDES AND VALUES AS THEY BUILD SKILLS FOR EATING RIGHT, STAYING PHYSICALLY FIT, GETTING GOOD HEALTHCARE, AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. - PASSPORT TO MANHOOD PROMOTES AND TEACHES RESPONSIBILITY IN CLUB BOYS BY ENGAGING THEM IN DISCUSSIONS AND BY HELPING YOUTH UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLEGE, ACADEMIC PREPARATION, DISCOVERING STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS, COLLEGE SEARCH AND APPLICATION PROCESS, FINANCIAL AID, AND COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS. - MONEY MATTERS PROMOTES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE BY BUILDING THEIR MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND LEARNING HOW TO MANAGE A CHECKING ACCOUNT, BUDGET, SAVE AND INVEST, START A SMALL BUSINESS, AND PAY FOR COLLEGE. - POWER HOUR PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, AND RESOURCES THAT ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO BECOME SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS. - SKILL TECH IS A COMPUTER PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS CLUB MEMBERS' PROFICIENCY WITH OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE THROUGH FUN, HANDS-ON, ENGAGING LESSONS AND PROJECTS. - TRIPLE PLAY HEALTHY HABIT ENCOURAGES PHYSICAL FITNESS THROUGH INTRAMURAL LEAGUES, SOCIAL RECREATION, AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS BY TEACHING THE POWER OF MEAL CHOICES, CALORIES, VITAMINS, THE FOOD PYRAMID, AND APPROPRIATE PORTION SIZES.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS REINFORCE AND ENHANCE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE CLUB MEMBERS LEARN IN SCHOOL. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO HELP MEMBERS IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, GRADUATE ON TIME, AND ACCESS A POST-SECONDARY PATHWAY. CORE PROGRAMS ALIGNED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MATH, LITERACY, AND ARTS OFFERED AT THE CLUB INCLUDE SUMMER BRAIN GAIN, BE GREAT GRADUATE, DIPLOMAS TO DEGREES, MONEY MATTERS, POWER HOUR, DIY STEM, NASA ASTRO CAMP, BOOKNOOK, MATH EXPRESS AND SKILL TECH. OUR SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM UTILIZES FIELD TRIPS AND FUN, HIGH-YIELD LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT HELP MEMBERS APPLY WHAT THEY LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM IN AN INTERACTIVE AND ENRICHING MANNER AND ALIGNS WITH TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT IS ALSO OFFERED DURING SUMMER PROGRAMS TO MINIMIZE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. LITERACY PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCELERATED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH CLOSING LEARNING GAPS.

GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS TEACH MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP, SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND BEING GLOBAL CITIZENS. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MENTORING, THE KEYSTONE PROGRAM, AND YOUTH OF THE YEAR. THE KEYSTONE CLUB AFFORDS TEENS AGES 14-18 AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN VALUABLE LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE. MEMBERS ELECT OFFICERS, HOLD MEETINGS, AND WORK TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THREE AREAS: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, CAREER EXPLORATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. TORCH CLUB IS A CHARTERED SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE CLUB FOR MEMBERS WHO LEARN TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES IN FOUR AREAS: SERVICE TO CLUB AND COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FITNESS, AND SOCIAL RECREATION. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. YOUTH OF THE YEAR IS A YOUTH RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR CLUB MEMBERS THAT PROMOTES AND CELEBRATES SERVICE TO THE CLUB, COMMUNITY AND FAMILY, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, MORAL CHARACTER, LIFE GOALS, POISE, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ABILITY. LOCAL CLUBS RECOGNIZE MEMBERS EACH MONTH AND SELECT A YOUTH OF THE YEAR, WHO THEN PARTICIPATES IN STATE COMPETITION. STATE WINNERS PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL COMPETITIONS AND REGIONAL WINNERS COMPETE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. THE NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR WINNER RECEIVES A SCHOLARSHIP AND IS RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.