A program through which adult mentors are matched to students in need to provide guidance and support
A program that enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing and dance and music.
A program designed to help Club members go beyond taking simple snapshots and develop the skills to produce impactful photographs
A program that enhances positive behavior by assisting students enhance self-regulating skills though participation in “Personal Development Clinic” and administering “Behavior/Life Coaching Activities” as needed to assist students in maintaining appropriate behavior.
JA Ourselves & JA Our Families & JA Afterschool- More Than Money & JA Capstone Experience- Biztown: Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
The SMART (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) Moves Program is a nationally acclaimed prevention program. The program incorporates the latest information and approaches that BGCA has learned about effective prevention. Participants will be exposed to various activities to hone their decision-making and critical-thinking skills as well as learn how to avoid and/or resist alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and premature sexual activity.
A program consisting of small group health, fitness, prevention/education, and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls 8-12 and 13-17. Through dynamic sessions, highly participatory activities, field trips and mentoring opportunities with adult women, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values.
A program that promotes and teaches responsibility in Club boys ages 8-17. The program consists of 14 sessions, each of which concentrates on a specific aspect of manhood through highly interactive activities. Each Club participant receives his own “passport” to underscore the notion that he is on a personal journey of maturation and growth.
