What We Do
We provide diversified activities that meet the interests of all young people. Core programs encourage activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable kids to enhance self-esteem and fulfill their potential. We emphasize the positive values in the relationships members have with each other and their adult leaders. We help boys and girls make appropriate and satisfying choices in their physical, educational, personal, and social lives.
On the basis of these developmental principles, the Club offers program activities in five areas:
CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We empower young people to support and influence their club and community, sustain meaningful relationships, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We enable young people to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, and utilizing technology to optimize employability.
HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS
We develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and develop the skills to live successfully as self-sufficient, contributing adults.
THE ARTS
We enable young people to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual, tactile, and/or performing arts.
SPORTS, FITNESS, AND RECREATION
We develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.