 Our
Clubs provide diversified activities that meet the
interests of all young people. The core programs
encourage activities with adults, peers, and family
members that enable kids to enhance self-esteem and
fulfill their potential. Based on the physical,
emotional, cultural and social needs and interest of
boys and girls, and recognizing developmental
principles, our Clubs offer diversified program
activities in five main areas:Character &
Leadership Development
We empower young people to support and influence their
community, sustain meaningful relationships, develop a
positive self-image, participate in the democratic
process and respect their own and others’ cultural
identities.
- Youth of the Year
- TEENSupreme
- Keystone Club
- Torch Club
Education & Career Development
We enable young people to become proficient in basic educational
disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace
technology to optimize employability.
- Project Learn
- POWER Hour!
- Goals for Graduation
- Ultimate Journey
- Goals for Growth
- Career Launch
- Job Ready
- ClubService
- Citigroup Financial Education
Health & Life Skills
We develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors
that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and develop
the skills to live successfully as self sufficient, contributing
adults.
- SMART Moves
- SMART Girls
- Passport to Manhood
- Act SMART
- Street SMART
- Cavity Free Zone
- KIDS IN CONTROL
The Arts
We enable young people to develop their creativity and cultural
awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual, tactile, and
performing arts.
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
We develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress
management, appreciation for the environment, and social and
interpersonal skills.
- Triple Play
- Jr NBA / Jr WNBA
- Girls Sports
- Games
- Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)
- Sports Leagues - Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball,
Golf, and Swimming
- Recreation Activities - Camping, Fishing, Archery, Canoeing
and Kayaking
Additional Programs
Club Tech – A partnership with Microsoft to develop
technology programs that give Club members basic computer skills and
introduce them to advanced skills levels. Club Tech also includes extensive
training for Club staff.
Gang Prevention / Intervention Through Targeted Outreach –
By identifying and reaching out to the youth most at risk and
inviting them to be a part of our Clubs we can show them
alternatives to the negative opportunities presented to them in
their neighborhoods and communities. This program is sponsored by
the U.S. Department of Justice.
Family Support – With funding from The Annie E. Casey
Foundation we host family oriented activities and programs to
encourage family connection and cohesion.
Hispanic Outreach – The goal is to work with individual
families to identify and meet their educational, counseling and
social services needs through a customized plan utilizing a referral
network. Sears is the primary sponsor of this program.
Youth for Unity – In conjunction with The Allstate
Foundation, this program seeks to educate young people across the
country about the importance of tolerance and diversity.
Our programs are additionally supplemented by partnerships with Junior Achievement, Boy and Girl Scouts,
Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Kids Café – Food Bank, and 4 – H.
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