Introducing

Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Education and Career Programs: These programs help youth create aspirations for the future, providing opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.

Character and Leadership Programs: Helping youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills for participating in the democratic process is the main thrust of these programs. They also develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community and celebrating our national heritage.

Health and Life Skills: These initiatives develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

The Arts: Programs in this core area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of music, foreign language, visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

Sports, Fitness and Recreation: These Club programs help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment and social and interpersonal skills.