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The Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg serves between 175-200 children between the six locations every day during our after school programs, and on average 150 children in our summer camp programs. We have approximately 20-25 paid staff and 5-10 volunteers who help to operate our programs and make our clubs successful. Our target audience is youth who are in grades K-12th grade who live in the Chambersburg and Shippensburg communities. Our programs are focused on Academic Success, Character and Leadership Development, and Healthy Lifestyles.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee has been a cornerstone of the community since opening it doors in 1912. Serving youth from 5 - 18 years of age, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee provides a safe, structured, and positive environment in its two locations. We serve children before and after school, during holiday vacations, and over summer vacation.The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee is part of a nationwide network. Located in every state, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and U.S. military installations overseas, Boys & Girls Clubs are delivering proven programs to millions of young people daily. We believe the Great Futures Start Here. Each word conveys important impressions about the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee: GREAT – Leverages the power of the BE GREAT message: Clubs help kids BE GREAT. FUTURES – References lives not yet lived; utilizes the aspirational appeal of fulfilling potential. START – Emphasizes the opportunity to change, even save, young lives; the need is urgent -- now is the time to start. HERE – The Club is a physical place, with a specific and special role in the community; the magic happens here. Will the next great actor, musician, athlete, physician, scientist, attorney, or leader come from the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee? They have the potential... With your help and ours!

Our Project Learn STEAM after school program and Summer Blast programs are different from many. Our Club is unique in our region in that our focus is primarily in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), along with programs in health, nutrition, community service, entrepreneurship, and of course, recreation and sports. The Club provides youth an opportunity for hands-on activities to explore STEAM where they may not have the opportunity during the school day. Also, through community events such as our annual Central MA Science Festival, we are able to reach beyond our members and share our focus with the entire region. Each day, programs in our five core areas are offered, giving Club members, ages 8 - 18, access to activities related to Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Character & Leadership Development.

Our mission is "to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens."​ Vision: Our vision is to end the cycle of generational poverty in Greater Lowell. Our organizational values are reflected in our staff, volunteers, board and Club members: Commitment-We are leaders and doers. We are proactive and take initiative when we see opportunities. When confronted with a problem, we work to find a solution. We keep our commitments and welcome responsibility. Excellence-We hold ourselves to high standards for our behavior and our performance. We always look for ways to innovate and expand our horizons. We see no limit to what is possible for our members, the Club or the Greater Lowell community. Fun- We greet each other with a smile and always welcome newcomers and visitors. We create joy in our lives and in those around us through our positive attitude. We create excitement and passion that will instill a desire to become more involved. Integrity- We treat each other with honesty and respect. We instill confidence by demonstrating good character in the Club and in the community. Teamwork-We communicate openly and honestly with each other. We support each other when times are difficult and offer praise for accomplishments. Together, we will achieve more. Priority Impact Areas: Healthy Lifestyles: Daily Meals, Sports and Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition Education, Prevention Programs Academic Success: Homework Help, Tutoring, College & Career Preparation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) , Dance, Art, Music Good Character & Citizenship: Leadership Clubs, Job Readiness, Financial Literacy

For over 125 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury has been accomplishing its goal of opening doors and transforming lives. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people – especially those who need us most – to have successful futures by realizing their full potential as responsible, caring citizens. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury provides community youth a safe environment to explore, to grow, and to learn. At the Club, members are encouraged to be themselves while developing good character and leadership skills vital to a successful future as productive community members.

The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha's mission is to impact the most young people possible, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of youth by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow, all while having fun! The purpose of Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha is the health, social, educational, vocational and character development of youth. We are concerned with all youth where there is a need, but are primarily concerned with youth experiencing disadvantages. Program areas focus on academic achievement, healthy lifestyles and building good character.

As part of Canada’s largest child and youth serving agency, The Boys & Girls Club of Niagara is a charitable, community supported organization dedicated to helping children and youth reach their full potential. With over 700 community locations throughout Canada, the Boys & Girls Club provides innovative and effective programs to assist in the healthy educational, social and physical development of Canadian children and youth. For over 100 years, professionally trained staff and dedicated community volunteers have helped hundreds of thousands of children and youth thrive in safe supportive environments across the country. Since 1960, the Boys & Girls Club in Niagara has provided a broad spectrum of services for children and youth 0 – 24 years of age, including food, shelter, transportation, childcare, aquatics, recreation, physical activity, leadership and life skill programs. Today, the Boys & Girls club of Niagara serves over 7,000 vulnerable children and youth in 14 locations across 8 municipalities in the Niagara Region. As a leading provider of quality programs for children and youth, the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara offers transformative experiences that are accessible, reliable and open to all, with a focus on providing safe places where kids can develop confidence, gain skills, and experience success.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley was founded in 1949 and it provides daily access to safe, supervised activities that foster children to become productive, responsible and caring citizens. There are ten sites serving the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore and the unincorporated area of Piru. The Club concentrates on five areas of youth development: character & leadership development; educational & career development; health & life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation. The Club’s activities primarily take place after school, during school recesses, in the evening and on weekends. Over 1,400 youth and community members utilize the Club.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization serving 1,200 youth at three site locations in Temecula, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore. VISION STATEMENT "The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County will continue to be an innovative and visionary Youth Development Organization while expanding programs and services to meet the needs of the dynamic and vibrant communities we serve."​ MISSION STATEMENT "To inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential as educated, productive, responsible, and caring citizens by providing enriching and challenging programs presented by caring and dedicated professionals."​ MORE THAN A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS TO HANG OUT AFTER SCHOOL, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHWEST COUNTY IS A PLACE WHERE GREAT FUTURES START. • Our programs, activities and events inspire and enable our kids to realize their full potential. Nationally tested and time proven, our programs foster both character and career development. We have well developed activities in the performing arts, health and fitness, as well as a full recreational sports program. • Beyond our club programs and activities, we engage our kids in the community through stimulating field trips and the opportunity to participate in our annual events such as "Our Kids Rock"​ and the "Boys & Girls Club Idol"​. We provide transportation to school in the morning and then from school to The Clubs in the afternoon. There are new, fun and exciting things happening. It is no wonder Great Futures Start at The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County.