Open the door to CHAMPIONS in sports and in life.
Boys & Girls Clubs create leaders, graduates and change-makers through access to sports and supportive environments on and off the field.
Open the door to CHAMPIONS in sports and in life.
Cost of youth sports programs have increased 46% in the last five years.
Over 540,000 Club kids play in our sport programs at little or no cost.
Sports are often what bring kids into the Club — a game, a team, a safe space to play, but what they find next is transformational.
Sports
become a pathway to confidence and leadership.
Teams
become communities where kids feel they belong.
Play
opens the door to mentorship, academics and life skills.
“Not every young athlete goes professional, but every child who plays sports at a Boys & Girls Club learns the same lessons I did: leadership, perseverance and teamwork.”
– Alex Rodriguez, MLB All-Star & Boys & Girls Club Alum
“I like to joke around and make others feel welcome. I’ll also offer tips to help improve their game and introduce them to other players.”
– Ja’Nor, Club kid and youth basketball and football player
“My Club has done a lot for me by teaching me new things and supporting every big decision I make.”
– Liana, Club kid & youth hockey player
Read more about how Boys & Girls Club sports create opportunities.
Six Club youth learn about teamwork, leadership, resilience, and self-confidence from two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Briana Scurry.
Encourage kids to get moving by getting involved in non-traditional sports. Read more to get ideas from Buffalo Wild Wings and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Future game-changers in action! Our esports programs at Boys & Girls Clubs are empowering the next generation to turn their passion for gaming into great futures.
