Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) prioritizes holistic health through its Health & Wellness strategy, equipping young people with essential tools for fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Programs focus on teaching positive conflict resolution, fostering healthy behaviors, and building resilience to support both mind and body. BGCTC staff receive ongoing trauma-informed training to ensure Clubs remain safe and supportive spaces for all young people.
We invite you to join us in strengthening the health and wellness of youth—now and in the future—by contributing to GROWING STRONG running now through March 31, 2025. A recurring monthly donation, no matter the amount, is one of the best ways to make a meaningful impact all year round.
Your donation to GROWING STRONG today will support critical needs for young people this year, including:
$25: Two Double Dutch jump rope sets
$50: Journals for one Club site
$100: Supplies needed for one Club cooking class
$500: Trauma Informed toolkits for Staff
$1,000: Seasonal gardening supplies for one Club summer program
Teens Take the Lead in Mental Wellness
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, we know that mental wellness is more important than ever. That’s why teens at East Side Club created MindFit, a youth-led program designed to provide a safe, supportive space where Club members can explore stress-relief...
Cooking + Connection
Cooking isn’t just about making delicious meals -- it’s about teamwork, learning, and coming together. This winter, volunteers from Pillsbury United Communities have been bringing the joy of cooking to two BGCTC locations—Olson Middle School Club and Camden High...
Indigenous State of Mind: BGCTC Youth Leading the Mental Wellness Conversation
Last fall, the Little Earth Boys & Girls Club premiered Indigenous State of Mind: A Mental Health Awareness Film—a powerful short film created by Club members and staff. This captivating documentary sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness,...
Our Health & Wellness strategy develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition, and smart decision. Health & Wellness program activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen youth at all ages of development.