One
of our key strengths in working with young people is our approach. We
focus on the positive potential of every child
because – we believe in kids! We understand the fundamental importance of
nurturing young people’s self-esteem by engaging them in activities that
challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits.
The goal of our
program is to offer a variety of recreational, educational, and cultural
activities for our members as well as to
provide experiences which give opportunities for choice, individual
achievement, development of self-confidence and fun. Our organization
holds strong core values, which guide us in our work with children and
youth and teach our kids the importance of mutual respect, teamwork and
being socially responsible.
The philosophy
underlying Boys & Girls club programming is the Youth Development
Strategy. All programs and activities are designed to maximize
opportunities for young people to acquire four basic senses which help
them build self-esteem and grow into responsible and caring
adults.
A sense of Competence A sense of Usefulness A sense of Belonging
A sense of Power and Influence