Teen Programs

Youth of the Year: A Foundation for Great Futures

Youth of the Year is the essence of Teen Empowerment. Club members across the Nation ages 14 – 18 participate in year-round development and engage in healthy competition at the local club, state, regional, and national levels for the ultimate title of Youth of the Year. Candidates are those teens that have demonstrated good character, patriotism, and civic responsibility in all aspects of their lives. Winners at each level maintain their titles for one year and serve as the spokespersons for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. All candidates have the opportunity to win college scholarships and/or other financial rewards for participating.

“Kips Bay Boys & Girls club is my home away from home.”
Elena Sepulveda, 2010 Kips Bay Youth of the Year

UPS Road Code: What Can Brown Do for You?
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and United Parcel Service (UPS) have partnered to provide Road Code – a teen driving safety program that teaches our members the rules of the road and how to avoid distracted driving situations. Through instruction and practice on real-to-life simulators, our teens get to hone their skills in preparation for becoming responsible drivers.

Insert photos of Bob conducting class or members using the simulators

Keystone: The Premier Teen Club
Keystone is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s most dynamic teen program. Keystone is a chartered small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 14-18. Keystoners elect officers and plan and implement their own activities in six areas: service to Club and community, leadership development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and social recreation. Our Keystoners attend regional and national Keystone Conferences attended by thousands of Keystoners each year. BGCA’s Keystone initiative is funded by the Taco Bell Foundation. Over the years our Keystone club has captured numerous regional and state awards for free enterprise and leadership development.

Passport to Manhood: Your Journey Begins Here
Designed to meet the specific needs of our young men, Passport to Manhood promotes brotherhood, and teaches responsibility and respect for self and others through 14 highly dynamic sessions that cover specific aspects of manhood. Each participant receives his own passport that is stamped or signed by the group leaders at the close of each topic, symbolizing the journey of maturation from boys to young men. Mentoring, field trips and special events make for the perfect program.

Smart Girls: Oh You Fancy Huh?
Smart Girls is a self esteem enhancement program designed to meet the needs of our young ladies through dynamic sessions that address real issues and provide resiliency skills to last a life time. Dispelling the myth that females cannot get along with one another, the spirit of sisterhood is promoted and experienced throughout the program. Mentoring, field trips and special events add to the fun as participants learn to respect, trust, and appreciate one another.

Club Service: The Smart Way to Help Pay for College
CLUBSService is a partnership between AmeriCorp and Boys & Girls Clubs of Club members and alumni ages 17 – 24 have the opportunity to volunteer at local clubhouses and receive tuition assistance for college. Membership has its’ privileges.

Special Teen Events/Activities
Our special events and activities are the icing on the cake. Here are a few of the fun things our teens experience:

• Pool Parties
• Karaoke Night
• Movie Night
• Spa Night
• Sporting Events (NBA, NFL, MLB, etc)
• Sleepovers/retreats
• Open Mic/poetry slams

Don’t see something you like? Come in and join the Club so you can make it happen.