Join the Club
We are accepting Children and Teens, ages 6 - 18.
Families are always welcome to stop by either of our locations to meet our staff and take a tour.
We look forward to meeting you!
Register A Member
Benefits of Membership:
KIDS AND TEENS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO...
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Have purposeful fun!
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Build connections with peers and caring adults
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Gain confidence and useful skills
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Achieve academic success
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Develop good character and positive self-image
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Learn about healthy lifestyles
We aim to provide relevant youth development programs to address issues that today's youth face.
Membership Information:
The Clubs are open Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM during the school year (besides holiday closures / extended hours), and Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM during the summer.
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Ongoing school-year memberships for 2024-2025 cost $20
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Memberships must be renewed each school year
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We can only take kids and teens, ages 6-18
Boys & Girls Club History
Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Connecticut - Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. With character development as the cornerstone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys interests, improving their behavior and increasing their personal expectations and goals. A cause was born.
In 1906, several Boys Clubs decided to affiliate. The Federated Boys Clubs in Boston was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a Nationwide Movement and our national organization.
In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became Boys Clubs of America.
To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, the national organization's name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly, Congress amended and renewed our charter.
2006 marked the Centennial year of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as we celebrated 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people across the country.
Alumni
“At the end of the day, its not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up. Who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.”
― Denzel Washington
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