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Growing Strong: Cooking at East Side
In non-pandemic times, BGCTC provides nutritious meals and snacks on-site to Club members Monday-Friday as part of our Healthy Lifestyles programming. Club staff empower youth to learn how to cook healthy meals at home as well take charge of their overall physical and...
Growing Strong: Sophia
Sophia*, a third grader at our Centennial Elementary Club, has been attending the Club’s virtual programs almost every day since last summer. She looks forward to Movement Monday each week and loves to participate in the Pokémon Training fitness videos. “It’s so fun...
Give in Gratitude: Chelsea
Eighth-grader Chelsea* has been a member of the Jerry Gamble Club since 2016. Since joining the Club, Chelsea has been able to make lots of new friends, socialize, and develop more confidence. One of her favorite parts of attending the Club is the opportunity to go on...
Give in Gratitude: David
Middle school student David* has been a Club member for over seven years. Now 13 years old, David - along with his three siblings - has made the Jerry Gamble Club a positive and important part of his everyday life. David loves the Club culture...
Give in Gratitude: Lindsey
Lindsey has been involved with the Clubs for almost eight years, starting out as a member at our Patrick Henry High School Club. Now a Youth Development Instructor at our Jerry Gamble Club, Lindsey says that being part of the BGCTC family has given her the support and...
Give in Gratitude: Kye
Kye* has been a member of the Clubs since 2018 and regularly attends our East Side Club's teens-only evening program along with his girlfriend, Alyssa*. Over the summer, Kye worked as a Teen Intern, helping Club staff distribute food and offer support in the...
Give in Gratitude: The Williams Family
The Williams* family is just one example of how BGCTC is making a lasting impact on the youth and families we serve. Tyler, Zain, and Nick*, in Kindergarten, 4th grade, and 5th grade, face the daily challenge of inconsistent home placements and separation from their...
Success Ahead: Christopher
Fifth grader Christopher* has attended the Clubs since 2016. As a regular participant in his Club's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities over the years, he has developed his social skills, emotional maturity, and a strong sense of self-motivation. ...
Success Ahead: Kayla
Kayla* is going into the third grade this fall and has been a Boys & Girls Club member for the past two years. Her favorite programs to participate in are STEM Mentoring, the annual BGCTC Spelling Bee, and dance fitness. While awaiting the Boys & Girls Clubs’...
Success Ahead: Kaleb
Kaleb* is a third-grade Club member. He has participated in our Literacy Program reading groups for the past year and has demonstrated great improvements in his independent reading skills. Kaleb leveled up from High Risk to Low Risk this summer, attending 88% of...