Information for Educators on Boys & Girls Clubs

Information for Educators

Discover how Clubs help kids succeed

When School's Out, Clubs Are In.

7.7 million kids and teens are alone and unsupervised after school while nearly 25 million don't have access to after-school programs. Clubs provide a safe place to play, grow and learn while empowering youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. Kids and teens who attend Boys & Girls Clubs perform better academically and are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and attend school consistently.

97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school
88% of teenage Club members expect to complete some kind of post-secondary education
Kids with an optimal Club Experience are 42% more likely to think school is important

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"I learn a lot at school, but sometimes, I forget it over the summer. I liked Summer Brain Gain because it helped me remember what I learned during the school year."

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What's Happening

Compassion fatigue: what is it and what can we do?

The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to compassion fatigue for many people who provide care to others – read how to recognize and combat compassion fatigue.

09/13/2021

Meeting the Moment: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization

In a cultural and societal shift toward trauma awareness, Boys & Girls Clubs are infusing a trauma-informed approach across everything we do as we work to ensure every young person reaches their full potential.

08/23/2021