Project Learn Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through "high-yield" learning activities at the Club and in the home. Based on Dr. Reginald Clark's research that shows fun, but academically beneficial activities increase academic performance, these activities include leisure reading, writing activities, homework help and games like Scrabble® which develop youth's cognitive skills. Project Learn emphasizes collaborations between Club staff, parents and school personnel. Formally evaluated by Columbia University, Project Learn has been proven to boost the academic performance of Club members.
Power
Hour: Making Minutes Count A comprehensive homework help and tutoring program, POWER HOUR is
designed to raise the academic proficiency of Club members ages 6 to 12.
SMART Moves The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) prevention/education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. The program uses a team approach involving Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives. More than simply emphasizing a "Say No" message, the program teaches young people ages 6 to15 how to say no by involving them in discussion and role-playing, practicing resistance and refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision-making skills and analyzing media and peer influence.
SMART Girls An outgrowth of the popular and effective SMART Moves program, SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 8 to17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable early adolescent girls to develop to their full potential. The SMART Girls program is sponsored by Tupperware Brands Corporation.
Junior
Staff: Cultivating Tomorrow's Club Professionals Today Junior Staff is a program that assists Club members ages 13 to 18 explore
a career in youth or human services, particularly Boys & Girls Club work.
Young people prepare for future roles as human services professionals by
participating in career development activities, discovering the importance of
community service, building customer service skills and completing a Club
apprenticeship. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, and Morgan Stanley.
Goals for
Graduation Goals
for Graduation introduces Club members ages 6 to15 to the concept of academic
goal setting. In one-on-one sessions with Club professionals, members set
achievable "Know-I-Can" goals, more challenging
"Think-I-Can" goals and yearly "Believe-I-Can" goals, then
create action plans. The program provides for recognition of members'
achievements at every step of the journey. Funded by Macy's South and MetLife Foundation.
Money
Matters: Make It Count Created
with the Charles Schwab Foundation, this financial literacy program was
designed specifically to help teens (ages 13 to18) expand their knowledge of
money management and learn the skills that lead to financial independence and
well-being.
Skill
Tech: Basic Training
Skill Tech is a hands-on program that appeals to members of all ages and
technical abilities. Through three levels of animated lessons (available in
English or Spanish exclusively online at http://www.bgcayouthnet.org/) for members and instructor-led group
activities, members learn skills in various Microsoft software programs,
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Digital Image Pro.
Funded by Microsoft Corporation.
Skill Tech
II Skill
Tech II teaches advanced, yet practical technology skills to Club members. It
features three eight-session modules (available in English or Spanish
exclusively online at www.bgcayouthnet.org) for beginner, intermediate and
advanced skill levels. Participants learn about hardware identification and installation,
networking and technology-related careers. Funded by Microsoft Corporation.
NetSmartz NetSmartz
teaches Internet safety skills through engaging multimedia activities and
offline interaction with Club professionals in three age-appropriate modules:
Clicky’s Web World (for ages 6 to 7); NetSmartz Rules (for ages 8 to 12); and
I-360 (for ages 13 to 18). Topics include personal safety, shopping safety and
ethical use of the Internet. BGCA collaborated with the National Center
for Missing & Exploited Children to develop NetSmartz. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs.
Strategic
Approach for Academic Success Boys & Girls Club professionals are informal
educators and strive to ensure that all Club youth, through their experiences
at school and with the Club, are able to make good post-secondary education
decisions. This vision identifies key objectives and strategies for working
with members ages 6 to 12 and 13 to 18. Funded by Macy's South and MetLife
Foundation.
CREST:
Cavity-Free Zone
The Crest Cavity-Free Zone program is divided into three main parts,
arranged by age. Each module meets specific developmental needs of each
age group. While good dental health is important at any age, each of the three age
groups presents unique opportunities and challenges. Children in the
youngest group are in an ideal position to start good habits. The middle
age group can take more initiative with proactive behaviors like making wise
snack and meal choices.
