The Zones

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS MORE THAN A PLACE, IT IS A "MOVEMENT" TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

BY REACHING CHILDREN AT AN EARLY AGE AND PROVIDING POSITVE ACTIVITIES AND ENCOURAGEMENT, OUR CLUB PROVIDES A COMPELLING ALTERNATIVE TO YOUTH CRIME, GANG MEMEBERSHIP, DRUGS, AND OTHER NEGATIVE INFLUENCES THAT AFFECT OUR YOUTH TODAY. OUR PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY INSTILLING A SENSE OF COMPETENCE, USEFULNESS, INFLUENCE AND BELONGING. WHEN THIS STRATEGY IS FULLY IMPLEMENTED, SELF-ESTEEM IS ENHANCED AND AN ENVIRONMENT IS CREATED WHICH HELPS OUR MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. ADDITIONALLY, OUR MEMBERS LEARN TO: ENJOY THEIR INTERESTS NURTURE THEIR TALENTS DISSOLVE THEIR PREJUDICES EXPRESS THEIR PERSONALITY DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS BUILD SELF ESTEEM CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS

MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION, AND ENHANCE SKILLS IN CRAFTS, PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS. 5. SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION - ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO DEVELOP FITNESS, POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. LEARNING CENTER IN OUR LEARNING CENTER, WE PROVIDE DAILY HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING AFTER-SCHOOL FOR ALL OF THE KIDS IN THE PROGRAM. THE CENTER OFFERS 'POWER HOUR' HOMEWORK HELP AMONG ITS ACTIVITIES. ALL MEMBERS ATTEND THE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE SESSIONS ON A DAILY BASIS. THERE ARE COMPUTERS THAT ARE USED FOR HOMEWORK AND EDUCATIONAL GAMES AS WELL. ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER THE CLUB'S ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER OFFERS INSTRUCTION IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS. THERE ARE PAINTING CLASSES, ART CONTESTS, CRAFT MAKING, INCLUDING MAKING POT HOLDERS, BOOK FINDINGS, WIND CHIMES, PINE NEEDLES, MAGNETS AND MUCH MORE. GAME ROOM THE GAME ROOM IS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION AT THE CLUB. THIS IS WHERE THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TIME. THE GAME ROOM OFFERS A POOL TABLE, PING-PONG, AIR HOCKEY, TABLE TENNIS, BUMPER POOL, AND FOOSBALL. THERE ARE INSTRUCTIONAL POOL CLASSES, TOURNAMENTS FOR ANY AND EVERY GAME, AND FREE TIME TO PLAY ANY GAME OF THE MEMBER'S CHOICE.

OUR CLUB OFFERS FIVE CORE AREAS OF PROGRAMMING WHICH MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS,INTERESTS AND INCLINATIONS OF ALL MEMBERS. OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCORPORATES THE FOLLOWING THEMES INTO DAILY ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING YOUTH TO LEARN IN A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. 1. CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP - EMPOWERS YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUBS AND COMMUNITY, SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF IMAGE, AND RESPECT THEIR OWN AND OTHER'S CULTURAL IDENTITIES. 2. EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ENABLES YOUTH TO DEVELOP ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE, APPLY LEARNING TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER AND EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT. PART OF THE EDUCATION & CARRER DEVELOPMENT CORE PROGRAM IS THE STEM PROGRAM WHICH INCORPORATES SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH

THROUGH THE USE OF 3D PRINTING, CODING, ROBOTICS, FILMMAKING AND OTHER ENGINEERING PROJECTS. 'MY.FUTURE' IS ALSO PART OF THE CORE EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH IS A SAFE, FUN, MOBILE-FRIENDLY SOCIAL PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO 125 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IN AREAS SUCH AS STEM, LEADERSHIP AND VISUAL ARTS, AND ENABLES KIDS AND TEENS TO CONNECT AND SHARE WITH THEIR FRIENDS WHILE EARNING RECOGNITION AND REWARDS. 3. HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS - DEVELOPS YOUNG PEOPLE'S CAPACITY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, SET PERSONAL GOALS AND DEVELOP THE COMPETENCIES TO LIVE SUCCESFULL AS SELF SUFFICIENT ADULTS. 4. THE ARTS - HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP SELF EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY, ACQUIRE