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A Tradition of Excellence
In more than 350
military Youth Centers worldwide, children and families find the same guidance,
stability and dynamic programs provided by traditional Boys & Girls Clubs.
From teen leadership groups to fine arts contests, BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers
give members a positive place to learn and grow.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's partnership with the military began during
the Persian Gulf crisis. As parents in the Reserves and National Guard were deployed
overseas, BGCA asked local Clubs to reach out to children in need, providing
memberships and special programming to some 17,000 youth.
Working with the Department of Defense, BGCA went
on to develop formal partnerships with each branch of
the Armed Forces. BGCA recognized that military Youth Centers have a long tradition of excellent service to youth. The BGCA partnership complements that tradition, offering Youth Center members consistent programming and stable support. No matter where families are transferred, children in any military community will find
the same quality services and programs.
A Sense of Place
Children on military bases face more than the usual challenges of growing up,
from moving and re-establishing friendships every few years to worrying about
family members who have been deployed. Youth Centers are here to help, providing
stability and a sense of place. With time-tested Boys & Girls Club programs
at every military installation Youth Center, members will always feel at home.
What the Youth Center Offers
The military Youth Center is a positive place that offers a wide variety of educational, recreational, cultural and social activities. Using a comprehensive youth development strategy, caring, trained staff provide guidance in helping girls and boys to:
- Discover their needs Pursue their interests Nurture their talents Broaden their viewpoints Dissolve their prejudices Resolve their conflicts Set their goals Understand themselves
- Have fun!
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America serves some 4.8 million youth.
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