The Youth Center has a comprehensive recreational program
designed to provide a variety of wholesome recreational opportunities that
reflect the diverse interests and needs of the youth. Being a Boys and Girls
Club of America helps the center be more than just a gym and a game room with
pool tables, tennis tables, air hockey, football, and video games.
The
Youth Center offers before and after school and interim care for children from
kindergarten to 12 years of age, including organizing activities, breakfast,
lunch, and a snack. The team youth sports span soccer, flag football,
basketball, and baseball.
Instructional classes in martial arts,
gymnastics, tennis, golf, dance, tap and ballet, aerobics, piano, arts and
crafts, drama, electric guitar, saxophone, sewing, and modeling are also
available. There are field trips for athletic events, theatrical performances,
amusement parks, and outdoor recreational activities. Not to forget the dances,
parties, contests, workshops, and seminars.
The older youth have a
separate hangout at the Teen Zone, located in the BX Mini-Mall. Teens can stop
by to finish homework, socialize, or be part of organized activities.
The
Teen Zone is a place where teenagers, ages 13 - 18, can grow academically as
well as have fun with other youth. We offer many programs which Teen Zone
members can take advantage of to excel at the Zone.