Club Impact
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to changing lives. By measuring how much Club kids and teens are achieving, we can determine how effectively the Club experience is helping America’s youth build great futures.
52% of 12th grade Club members express an interest in a STEM career, compared with 27% of 12th graders nationally.
97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school.
76% of low-income Club members ages 12 to 18 who attend the Club regularly reported receiving mostly As and Bs, compared to 67% of their peers nationally.
Meet Tim
His Club experience helped Tim become the first in his family to go to college. Now, he’s giving back in amazing and innovative ways.
Creating 21st-Century Leaders
1 in 4 regularly attending teen members volunteer in their community, Club, school or neighborhood at least once a year.
80% of Club members believe they can make a difference in their community, and 86% feel they can stand up for what they think is right, even if their friends disagree.
Determined to Rise Above Tragedy
When a wildfire took her home, Hannah needed direction. Today, thanks to the Club, she’s leading the way.
Malachi’s Journey
As a Club kid, Malachi was empowered to go from follower to a leader to a National Youth of the Year.
91%
91% of Club members understand how their feelings influence their actions.
80%
80% of Club youth know techniques for calming themselves down.
53%
More than half of Club kids (53%) exercise for an hour five or more times per week, with 34% doing so every day.
90%
90% of Club teens have never used cigarettes in their lifetime, with 84% never using alcohol and 89% never using marijuana.
