Building Leaders Who Make a Difference.
We encourage good character in all our programs while empowering young people to make a positive impact on their community.
Developing character and leadership skills helps young people succeed in school and in life. BGCH challenges members to think beyond themselves, work together, take responsibility, and discover how their actions can create meaningful change.
Opportunities to Step Up and Lead.
Leadership develops through practice. BGCH gives members age-appropriate opportunities to serve, work with others, accept responsibility, communicate clearly, and contribute to their Club and community.
Torch Club
Torch Clubs are nationally chartered leadership and service clubs for younger adolescents. Members learn to elect officers, work together, organize activities, and develop character at an important stage of life.
Learn by leading together.Leaders In Training
Leaders-In-Training helps teens build responsibility, self-discipline, teamwork, and practical experience. Members assist younger Club members, lead recreation, support Club activities, and explore education and career opportunities.
Practice responsibility in real ways.Youth of the Year
Youth of the Year recognizes outstanding Club members. Through the YOY Academy, participants strengthen leadership and communication skills through an extensive application and interview process, with senior winners able to advance to state, regional, and national competition.
Celebrate young leaders at their best.
Leadership Is More Than a Title.
Club members develop leadership skills in many ways: serving as junior leaders, peer mentors, or committee officers; working with adults in the community; and giving back through service projects.
Each year, Boys & Girls Club members organize and carry out projects that make a difference in their schools, Clubs, neighborhoods, and communities.
Confidence Grows When Young People Get the Chance to Try.
Every BGCH location provides leadership and community service opportunities throughout the year. The specific programs may vary by Clubhouse, giving members different ways to participate, contribute, and grow.
Contact your local Clubhouse to learn which character, leadership, and community service opportunities are currently available.
Give young people the space to discover the leader within.
Find a BGCH Clubhouse near you and ask about current leadership, service, and teen development opportunities.