Core Programs

Our local Club organizations are encouraged to develop and implement programs that best meet the needs of their communities. Through our charter with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we offer our members tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people.

DIY STEM

Igniting Curiosity Through Hands-On Science

Our DIY STEM program brings science to life, encouraging members to explore, experiment, and problem-solve. Youth have built spinning mirrors (Praxinoscopes) to learn about animation and constructed towers to understand engineering principles like stability and balance. These engaging, hands-on projects make complex concepts accessible and fun, fostering a love for science and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Triple Play: Healthy Habits

Building Strong Minds and Bodies

Triple Play empowers our members to make healthy choices for life. Through interactive sessions, kids learn about nutrition by creating their own healthy snacks, like trail mix. Combined with daily physical activities and team-building exercises, this program teaches the importance of a balanced lifestyle, helping youth build confidence, friendships, and healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

Arts & Crafts

Unleashing Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Our Arts & Crafts program is more than just making artβ€”it’s about building skills and confidence. From collaborative projects like creating homecoming parade banners to specialized initiatives like the charm bracelet project, members express their creativity while learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. This program provides a vital outlet for self-expression and showcases the power of creativity.

Power Hour: Academic Success

Achieving Academic Excellence Every Day

Power Hour provides a dedicated time and place for members to complete their homework and develop core academic skills. We’ve seen remarkable progress, such as young readers significantly improving their skills through consistent effort and a positive attitude. With mentorship and a supportive environment, we help youth build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning.

Career & Leadership

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Through our Career & Leadership initiatives, teens gain real-world experience and explore their futures. Members have participated in hands-on career exploration and workforce readiness programs, opening doors to internships and apprenticeships. We prepare them to be the future leaders our communities need, providing the tools and opportunities for them to grow, lead, and succeed.

Athletics & Recreation

Teaching Teamwork and Discipline On and Off the Court

Our athletic programs build more than just physical skills. Our Lexington Unit basketball team traveled to compete in a national AAU tournament, learning discipline and perseverance. Through team sports, relay races, and flag football, members learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition in a supportive and structured environment.

  • Children playing basketball indoors, with a colorful logo that says 'Triple Play: a game plan for the mind, body and soul'.

    Triple Play

    Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.

  • Three young girls in matching blue sports shirts and beige baseball pants standing outdoors in front of green grass and trees, smiling at the camera, each wearing a black cap and carrying backpacks.

    Cal Ripken, Sr. Baseball Camp

    Camp participants learned the fundamentals of baseball and softball through teamwork, zip-lining, tight roping, and many other sports-related activities.

  • Logo for Career Launch with a rocket icon and tagline 'Take Control'.

    Career Launch

    CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.

  • Four young girls studying around a table with a male instructor assisting them in a classroom. The classroom has purple chairs and a markup board. There is a logo with gears and the text 'Summer Brain Gain' overlayed on the image.

    Summer Brain Gain

    Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school, and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards. In addition, Summer Brain Gain: Read!, a literacy program, complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum.

  • Two students working on assignments at a table, one using a tablet and the other writing in a notebook, with a logo at the bottom that says PowerHour: making minutes count.

    Power Hour

    Power Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources, and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.

  • Logo for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year, featuring a blue shield with a handshake symbol and the words "Lead, Succeed, Inspire," sponsored by Toyota, Kohl's, and MondelΔ“z International.

    Youth of the Year

    Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program. It is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

  • Group of ten girls and one woman posing indoors in front of a wooden wall, with a logo in front that reads "Smart Girls" and "Skills, Mastery, and Resistance Training."

    SMART Girls

    SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/ education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls in three age groups, spanning ages 8 to 18.