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Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Military Partnership

Overview

Since 1991, the military services and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to support high-quality youth development opportunities for military-connected children and teens around the world. Through this partnership, military youth have access to Boys & Girls Clubs resources, programs and opportunities through installation-affiliated youth centers and community-based clubs in all 50 states and multiple countries.

Whether you are active duty, National Guard or reserves, Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers free or reduced memberships to traditional clubs for military families who don’t live on base and near their installation youth center. Through Mission: Youth Outreach, your child can be involved with high-quality programming and caring mentors at their local club.

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Programs

Clubs provide a solid foundation that fosters a sense of belonging and builds ongoing relationships with supportive adults. No matter where military youth participate, they can find Boys & Girls Clubs programs just for them:

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Workforce readiness programs

Find programs that help children develop goals for the future through career exploration. Programs include Summer Brain Gain, Computer Science Pathway, Virtual Club, MyFuture, CareerLaunch, Money Matters and more.

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Education programs

BGCA education programs help children graduate from high school on time and become ready for postsecondary education. Opportunities include Computer Science Pathway, diplomas2Degrees, Digital Literacy Essentials, DIY STEM and more.

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Character and leadership programs

These programs offer opportunities for planning and decision making to help youth become responsible, caring citizens and develop leadership skills to foster a new generation of leaders. Programs include Torch Club, Keystone Clubs, National Military Youth of the Year and more.

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Health and wellness programs

Programs such as SMART Moves, Healthy Habits and Passport to Manhood encourage children to engage in healthy, active lifestyles and to set personal goals to improve their overall well-being and promote responsibility, positive decision making and the development of healthy relationships.

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The arts programs

Positive outlets for creative self-expression help youth foster creativity and develop skills in visual, performing and literary arts. Explore programs including National Photography Program, Lyricism 101, ImageMakers and MusicMakers that promote critical thinking, self-discipline, self-esteem, self-confidence and teamwork.

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Sports and recreation programs

Structured sports programming is designed to increase opportunities for fitness and positive use of leisure time, build interpersonal skills and reduce stress. Find fun programs for all, from Triple Play and Play Ball to Fun at Bat, ALL STARS and more.

How to participate

Help your children meet new people, try new things and have fun with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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