Who We Are
Our Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Our three priority outcomes for every child are:
1) academic success
2) healthy lifestyles
3) good character/citizenship
We provide...
Many of the children who come to the Club live, study, and play in environments that may be unsupportive, neglectful, or even dangerous. Without our Club, these young people may suffer in school, neglect their health, and fall prey to gang relationships, crime, drugs, and teen pregnancy. We not only offer a second home to children who would otherwise be without adult care or supervision after school but also:
*A safe place to learn and grow
*Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
*Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
*Hope and opportunity
What We Do
Programs
Our daily programming focuses on five major areas to help us achieve our mission and priority outcomes:
1) Education & Career – These programs help youth create aspirations for the future, providing opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.
2) Sports, Fitness, & Recreation – These Club programs develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.
3) Health & Life Skills – These initiatives develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
4) Character & Leadership – Helping youth become responsible, caring citizens and effective leaders is the main thrust of these programs.
5) Arts – Programs in this core area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.
Facilities
- Computer Labs
- Homework/Tutoring Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Weight Room
- Game Rooms
- Art Room
- Dining Room
- Snack Bar
- Teen Center
- Outdoor Playground
- Softball Field
Membership - Join the Club!
Who's Eligible?
Children ages 6-18. Children who are age 5 may attend the Club if they are enrolled in kindergarten.
Membership Fee
The membership fee is $65 for the entire school year, which includes:
*Dinner each evening
*Homework help
*Daily educational and recreational activities
What's a Typical Day?
Each day, Club members rotate throughout the Club's program areas by age group. About 45 minutes is spent in each area (homework room, art room, gym/outdoors, social games, dining area, etc.).
Details
| (607) 203-1266 | |
| bgcbinghamton90@gmail.com | |
| Marybeth Smith | |
| Executive Director | |
| http://www.bgcbinghamton.org |
