Our Approach
Our Approach
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
SPORTS & RECREATION
SPECIALTY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America Movement holds an intrinsic belief that every child in America deserves an equal chance to pursue the American Dream, to have a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential – to achieve a Great Future. Throughout BGCA's 150+ year history, Clubs have sought to provide children with hope and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South, we work to provide all of our members with high-quality programming that is safe, fun, and makes a measurable difference, with an ultimate goal of imparting to them the skills needed to achieve success in the 21st century.
We recognize that no single organization can provide everything needed to enable youth to succeed, and so Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is constantly working to forge dynamic partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and coalitions to maximize our collective resources and the ultimate impact we make in the lives of the young people we serve.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is committed to developing our region's youth by instilling in our members a sense of:
Competence
– Our members feel proud and confident when they can demonstrate new knowledge or skills acquired through participation in regularly scheduled Club programs.
Usefulness
– Our members derive satisfaction and fulfillment knowing that they can contribute and provide something valued by others through the completion of community service projects or by helping around their Club.
Belonging – Our members recognize that they are a part of something bigger than they are. As Club kids, they belong to a community, and they have opportunities to join teams and peer groups.
Power and Influence
– Our members know that their opinions are heard and that they can have the ability to influence others by assuming leadership positions within groups, by helping to develop a new Club program, and as role models for younger members.
