The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta announces the addition of three new board members for 2023-2024: Michie Cotton of Cleveland, William Edwards of Canton, and Dr. Lakeisha Richardson of Greenville. 

Dillon Jennings of the Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Delta Lexington Unit participated in the state of Mississippi’s Youth of the Year this past month in Gulfport, MS.

Are you a fan of handmade quilts? Do you want to support a great cause while potentially winning a beautiful and unique piece of art? Look no further than the Handmade Quilt Raffle Fundraiser, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta, Yazoo City Club Site!

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as we work to form a world where everyone is respected, valued, and has the resources they need to succeed. One of the ways to help these efforts is by building inclusive communities.

Physical activities offer many benefits for kids and are essential to their overall development and well-being. But choosing the right ones can be a challenging task for parents. However, there are a variety of fun and engaging activities that kids can participate in to stay active and healthy. In this article, we will discuss some of the best physical activities for kids.

Our January 2023 Newsletter is now available! Read about all the exciting happenings at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta.

All parents want their children to be strong and healthy. One of the most crucial factors in that becoming reality is how children’s bodies grow and develop, and developing strong bones is a major part of that. In this article, we’ll look at how physical activity promotes bone strengthening in children and why it’s so important.

All parents want their children to be happy, healthy, and successful in their lives. However, raising successful kids doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes a lot of effort and hard work from parents. In this article, we’ll share some of the most useful tips for how to raise successful kids.

Physical activity is essential for children's health and development. It helps to build strong bones and muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of developing certain diseases and illnesses. It also helps children to develop coordination, flexibility, and balance, as well as improving their mental health and cognitive function.

So, how much physical activity do children and teens need?

Physical activity is important for children's overall health and well-being. It’s how they exercise, make new friends, and it even promotes the healthy growth and development of their bodies, as well as offering many other physical advantages. However, physical activity also has a number of benefits for the developing brain. In this article, we’ll look at what exercise does for the brain, particularly when it comes to child brain development.