Character & Leadership Development

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.

V.I.P.'s

V.I.P.’s or Very Important Person is a group club for members ages 7 and 8. Club members in this group learn about fire safety, bicycle safety, healthy habits, manners, being responsible, and the importance of helping out around the house. V.I.P.’s also services as an introduction into the rules of the Club and what it takes to be a great Boys & Girls Club member.

This group club will meet on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 4:30pm

Emma Seals & Dan Carbaugh are the advisors

 

Junior Leaders

Junior Leaders is a citizenship and leadership club for ages 9 and 10. The purpose of the club is to instill effective leadership skills at a young age. Junior Leaders learn to hone their listening, direction-following, and teamwork skills.

This group club will meet on Wednesdays at 4:30pm

Jeet Raj is the advisor

 

My Future/Inventers Club

A Club for boys & girls ages 10 & up who are interested in exploring science, architecture, technology, & etc. If you like to invent or are interested in the process of creating new ideas, come check this club out!

This Club’s meetings are held on Monday & Friday at 4:30pm

 

Keystone Club

Keystone Club is a chartered leadership and service club for boys and girls 14-18. Keystoners elect officers and implement activities in six areas:

  1. Service to Club & community

  2. Character & leadership development

  3. Education & career exploration

  4. Unity

  5. Free enterprise

  6. Social recreation

Keystone Club meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm before TEEN Center

Andre Thomas is the advisor

 

Torch Club

Torch Club is a chartered small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. Torch Club members elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas:

  1. Service to Club & community

  2. Education

  3. Health & fitness

  4. Social recreation

Meetings are held Thursdays at 4:30pm

Shane Borie is the advisor.

 Youth of the Year Program

Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is BGCA's premier youth recognition program for Club members, promoting service to Club, community and family; academic performance; moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. The program is most effective when used as a year-round tool for fostering young people's character, personal growth and leadership qualities. Local Clubs recognize members ages 7 to 18 as Youths of the Month and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competition. State winners each receive a $1,000 scholarship and participate in regional competitions. Five regional winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship and compete on the national level. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States.