A multi-faceted fine arts program for members ages 6 to 18 that allows our youth to express themselves creatively while developing self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, and a sense of hope.

A unique approach to bullying designed through a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE.) Geared for youth ages 11 to 13, the program teaches youth how to identify, understand, and effectively communicate their emotions as an alternative to aggressive behavior; build awareness to walk away when someone is mistreating them, know their limits and boundaries as well as be able to communicate them to another; and express and assert themselves when needed.

An evidence-based, internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program. Funded by Children’s Services Council for Club members ages 6 to 12 and their families, the 14-week program increases family cohesion, communication, and organization by helping participants build problem-solving, resilience, and positive communication skills. Each class includes a family meal, individualized classes for parents and youth, and a combined session where parents and children practice the techniques they learned under the supervision of the instructors. In addition to improving parenting skills and family relationships, the Family Strengthening Program has been proven to reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, and substance abuse in children and improve social competencies and school performance.

A multi-year, evidence-based program developed by researchers at Arizona State University and designated as a SELect program, the highest rating given by The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL.) It incorporates multiple methods such as thematic lessons, activities, stories, and games to bolster youth’s social and emotional growth through all five SEL competencies. By focusing on peer relationship processes, the program contributes to their academic success and provides youth with ongoing opportunities to engage in dialogue and decision-making about the issues related to the Club community.

Created by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, this program guides our male Club members through a personal growth journey. Hands-on activities and open discussions reinforce character, leadership, and positive behavior skills.

Comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that promotes competencies proven to reduce aggression and behavior challenges in school-aged youth. The program includes grade-specific curricula with short, flexible lessons designed to meet those youth’s needs and developmental milestones.

A suite of targeted, evidence-based programs and topic-specific modules through Boys & Girls Clubs of America created to help youth ages 6 to 15 develop healthy decision-making attitudes and skills. Each program and module reflect contemporary youth development best practices, including discussion, role-play, and hands-on activities to practice resilience and refusal skills, develop assertiveness, strengthen decision-making skills, and analyze media and peer influences. The suite includes SMART Moves: Emotional Wellness, SMART Moves: Core, SMART Girls, SMART Girl/Smart $$$, SMART Moves Healthy Relationships, and a series of topic-specific SMART Moves modules, including SMART Moves Substance Use. 

Through a new partnership with Volta Music Foundation, we are thrilled to offer violin classes to 120 Club members in 2nd through 5th grade at five of our Club sites. This is a 14-week program that teaches members how to hold and care for the violin and to play beginner-level music. In addition to teaching music skills, the classes teach and build vital life and coping skills. Music helps youth learn how to regulate their emotions and can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Playing music with others teaches teamwork, effective communication, empathy, self-awareness, problem-solving, and cooperation.

New for Summer 2025. This flexible, evidence-based curriculum for grades K-12 provides simple, hands-on strategies and resources to motivate the unmotivated youth, support youth with trauma, improve engagement, and increase academic success. Essential life skills such as improved decision-making, impulse control, plugging into support systems, etc. are taught and reinforced through the curriculum by the engaging and creative use of music, hands-on activities, stories, and multimedia.

A multi-faceted, year-round program designed to address the needs of middle school-age youth. Through targeted programming, family events, and support sessions with a Youth Success coach, participants in this program will strengthen their protective factors by developing resiliency, a positive outlook, healthy family dynamics, pro-social relationships, positive decision-making skills, strong community attachment, and academic success.