What makes a Boys & Girls Club unique?

While Club members enjoy a variety of
activities at the Club, many of our leadership
groups emphasize the need to give back.

It is for boys and girls.
Being a member of a Boys & Girls Club satisfies the desire of boys and girls to have a "club" of their own.

It has full-time professional leadership.
The trained, professional, caring staff is supplemented by part-time staff and volunteers dedicated to providing exceptional services and opportunities for our youth.

It requires no proof of good character.
It helps and guides boys and girls of good character and girls and boys who may be in danger of acquiring, or who already have acquired, unacceptable habits and attitudes.

It assures that all girls and boys can afford to belong.
Membership dues are kept low at $15 per year so that all girls and boys can afford to belong and even the least interested will not be deterred from joining.

It is for all boys and girls.
Girls and boys of all races, religions and ethnic cultures are eligible to become members.

It is building centered.
Activities are carried on in the warm, friendly atmosphere of a building especially designed
to conduct youth development programs.

It is non-sectarian.

It has an open door policy.
The Club is open to all members at any time during its hours of operation.

It has a varied and diversified program
Programming recognizes and responds to the collective and individual needs of boys and girls.

It is guidance oriented.
A Boys & Girls Club emphasizes values in the relationship members have with each
other and with their adult leaders. It helps boys and girls make appropriate and satisfying
choices in their physical, educational, personal, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual
lives.