THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FREEPORT AND STEPHENSON COUNTY
Programs
Youth Empowerment and Development Programs
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT- THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS THE YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUB AND COMMUNITY, SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESPECT THEIR OWN AND OTHERS' CULTURAL IDENTITIES. EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM ENABLES YOUTH TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES, APPLY LEARNING TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS, AND EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A CAREER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING, JOB SHADOWING, COOKING CLUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL GAMES & ACTIVITIES. HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS - THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPS YOUNG PEOPLE'S CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT NURTURE THEIR OWN WELL-BEING, SET PERSONAL GOALS, AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY AS SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DRUG EDUCATION, GANG RESISTANCE, CULTURAL APPRECIATION, DIVERSITY TRAINING, AND PEER CHAT. THE ARTS - THIS PROGRAM ENABLES YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND CREATIVE WRITING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS & CRAFTS, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL MOVIE-MAKING, CHOIR, MURAL MAKING, AND DANCE CLUB. SPORTS, FITNESS, AND RECREATION- THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPS FITNESS, POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BASKETBALL COMPETITION, GAME ROOM TOURNAMENTS, OUTDOOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, FITNESS ACTIVITIES & TRAINING, AND FIELD TRIPS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$678K
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