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Kids Learn at All Boys & Girls Club Branches in 5 CORE PROGRAMS

• Character & Leadership – Programs in this core area empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships, develop a positive self-image and good character, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
• Education and Career Development – Programs in this core area enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, set goals, explore careers, prepare for employment and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.
• Health and Life Skills – These programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own wellbeing, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
• The Arts – This core enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
• Sports, Fitness and Recreation – A positive use of leisure time, develop fitness, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.