Programs
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg has a multitude of programs available for all Club Members to meet their needs and interests. Our programs are designed to cover a wide array of areas for kids and teens. These areas include:
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- The Arts
- Health & Wellness
- Workforce Readiness
- Character & Leadership
Our Programs
View the full list of programs below. Although programs my change from year to year, each of our programs works towards enhancing the skills and abilities of our members. Click on the title of a program to learn more.
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg has a multitude of program available for all Club Members to meet their needs and interests. Currently, the Club is implementing the following programs throughout the year: Project Learn, Summer Brain Gain, SMART Moves, Triple Play, Power Hour, CareerLaunch, Diplomas2Degrees, MyFutures Digital Literacy.
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(all members ages 6-18)
Our members participate in numerous arts and crafts activities on a weekly basis.
(Teen Members)
CareerLaunch is BGCA's job-readiness and career preparation program for teens.
(all members ages 6-18)
The key to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg’s success is rooted in our collaborations.
Researchers predict more than two-thirds of future jobs will require at least some level of postsecondary education, yet only 50 percent of current high school students feel their school has helped them to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in postsecondary education.
(Teen members)
Keystone Clubs are chartered small group leadership development clubs for young people ages 14 to18.
(all members ages 6-18)
Gardening provides different forms of engagement for children.
(Youth members ages 6)
We offer homework help and tutoring for five to six hours weekly. This enables Club members to develop the daily habit of completing homework and preparing for class in a safe, quiet, allocated space with staff and volunteer encouragement and assistance.
(All members ages 6-18)
High-yield learning activities (HYLAs) help young people see the practical application of lessons taught in the classroom. HYLAs also help them to plan self-directed learning enrichment.
(All members ages 6-18)
The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) prevention/education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
(all members ages 6-18)
Members participate in a daily challenge that teaches them how to make better lifestyle choices and improve their health.
(all members ages 6-18)
Each day, the Club offers recreational-style games in addition to several leagues (IE dodgeball, kickball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, 4 square, etc).
(Teen members)
Sponsored by The Reader's Digest Foundation, the National Youth of the Year Program is designed to promote and recognize service to the Club and community, academic performance and contributions to family and spiritual life.