Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with U.S. Armed Services to support military youth for over 30 years.
This summer, Mission: Youth Outreach is offering a summer camp experience!
Our National Military Youth of the Year says her Youth Center was invested in her success and now she’s paying it forward.
For over 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the U.S. Armed Services have partnered to provide support and services to military-connected youth on- and off-installation. Because military connected youth face unique challenges, Boys & Girls Clubs of America helps them access specialized opportunities, cultivate lifelong friendships, and develop the necessary resilience to build great futures. From rural communities, schools and urban areas, to military installations and on Native lands, a Boys & Girls Club or Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated Youth Center can be found in all 50 states and 16 countries worldwide, doing whatever it takes to provide a safe environment to help your child succeed.
A partnership between the Joint Military Services and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, providing children of National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty families who do not live near or have access to a military Youth Center free annual membership* to their local Boys & Girls Club.
Click here for more information on Mission: Youth Outreach and click here to see which organizations are currently participating. If you do not see the Boys &Girls Club nearest you on this list, please contact our team to request their participation.
*additional fees may apply
Overcoming enormous odds and demonstrating exceptional character and accomplishments.
“My Youth Center changed my life. I have honed my skills as a leader and role model, while still discovering and exploring my passion for music and the arts.”
- Nicole T.
“The Youth Center has always been a source of stability for me during these times and for others, too. They take children and shape them into responsible young adults.”
- Victoria R.
“My Club experience has impacted my life in many ways. I’ve learned how to be a better leader, an active community figure and an all-around good person.”
- Thane D.
We asked seven National Military Youth of the Year winners to share their Club Experiences and what growing up in a military family means to them.
04/26/2023
As a Military kid, Janiyah S. knows firsthand the challenges of uprooting, adapting and trying to find yourself along the way. But with the support of her Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated Military Youth Center, she’s not only been able to embrace her true self but encourage her peers to find acceptance and belonging, too.
03/31/2023
Insecurities often made Ahsha B. feel small or like her struggles weren’t important, but at her Boys & Girls Club, she found a judgment-free place to get to know herself, build her confidence and take on every opportunity that came her way.
02/24/2023
Since 2016, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with government agencies, military-serving organizations, private sector corporations and foundations to improve the lives of military families in civilian communities where the need is greatest.
Called the “Better Together” partnership, this ground-breaking public-private collaboration is focused on taking action to support military youth and their families.
Resources have been aligned to help military-connected youth become more resilient and develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce. All resources are available for free through this site and our services and partner sites listed below.
The Association of US Army provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation.
Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening America's military families through community building.
The mission of the Military Child Education Coalition is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployments and family separation.
Military OneSource provides military families expert support and information on community resources that are proven and practical.
National Military Family Association offers Military camps, family retreats, and healing adventures targeted to military youth in the United States and abroad.
The Army National Guard Child & Youth Services promotes and sustain the quality of life and resilience of Army National Guard dependent children and youth by providing secure, timely, flexible, high-quality support services and enrichment programs.
Army Reserve Family Programs (ARFP) is a comprehensive blend of quality of life programs in support of Department of Defense activities. Family Programs is a Commander's force multiplier for mission readiness.
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