The Boys & Girls Club health and wellness programs develop young children’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that provide their well-being, set personalized goals and grow into self-sufficient adults. Exergaming is a BGCA comprehensive health and wellness program that challenges both the body and mind, by using technology and video games. Exergame has been implemented all around the country…
It has been another challenging year for kids and families that rely on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. While COVID has had a great impact on the amount of physical activity kids might be involved in…
The goal of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. In 1969, we originally opened our doors and began serving youth in a converted 1,295 square foot pool parlor in the middle of downtown.…
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them…
Despite continuing to make improvements to increase capacity, The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line has again reached capacity of the number of children they are able to serve. This BGC though is continuing to fight for more kids in their facility by looking at more potential improvements and additions down the road. One of those additions was the…
The Boys and Girls Club of America provides countless health and wellness programs for their members. Exergaming is a comprehensive health and wellness program.
Each day the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County welcomes more than 1,500 youth between the ages of six and 18 to their Clubhouses. As soon as their club members walk through their doors, they enter an environment of stability, consistency, and physical and emotional safety.
Before the unfortunate situation with COVID, the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows opened one of the largest Exergame Clubs to date! Their Club boasts nearly 130 different programs, events and activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of our members. These programs fall under five core areas: Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health &…
Hope your Holiday Season has started off on a high note! As we roll into 2020 I wanted to take a little time to thank everyone for keeping up to date on how Exergaming is transforming non-profits, schools, and health clubs around the country. 2019 has been a great year but there is MORE that can be done from our…
It takes innovative, quality programs designed to empower youth to excel in school and lead healthy, productive lives. Boys and Girls Club of America do whatever it takes to ensure all kids have a great future. As we have seen over the years with more medical studies based on the benefits of physical activity, and academic test scores; Exergame has…
The Healthy Lifestyles strategy of the Boys & Girls Club of America develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions. Their activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen their minds and bodies. As technology continues to…
BGCA’s Regional Conferences bring together nearly 500 attendees, including alumni, Club youth, BGCA leadership, local board volunteers and local Club staff for an interactive forum focused on our Movement-wide strategies and game-changing programs, and celebrating the outstanding impact of our mission on kids across the nation. This year on October 8th and 9th the Midwest Regional Boys & Girls Club…
