Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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Boys & Girls Clubs - Positive Places for Kids
Boys and Girls Clubs didn't actually start out as a club for boys and girls. In fact, it used to be
for boys only! The first Boys Club sprang up in Connecticut, after a group of women noticed how young boys from
needy families would hang out
on the steets after school cuz they didn't have anywhere else to go. So the club was created to provide them with a
safe place to play. The idea spread across the
country and more clubs were formed. In response to a growing need, the Boys Clubs began to
serve girls and changed its name to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1984. There are now similiar organizations in Canada,
Australia, Germany and many other
countries around the world.
Boys & Girls Clubs - After-School Programs
From arts and
sports to career exploration and
leadership skills, Boys and Girls Clubs offer a variety of programs that are both safe and fun. The clubs also offer
camps and
outdoor adventure programs during holidays and
summer vacations! Since 3-6PM is the time of day when children are usually unsupervised, Boys & Girls Clubs run their programs
after school, and on weeknights and weekends.
Boys & Girls Clubs - Did U Know?
Boys & Girls Clubs of America has about 3,700 clubs and serves more than 4.4 million youth.
47% of club members come from single-parent households, and 66% are from minority families.
Find out how you can join one of the fun programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of America!
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