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YOUTH PROGRAM - PROGRAMS |
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Youth Sports Programs |
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Clubs |
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Congressional Award Program (CAP)
www.congressionalaward.org
The Congressional Award Program offers young people the opportunity to set a personal goal and achieve it in four program areas: volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration activities.
There are six levels of Awards-Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals. Each level is cumulative- this means time spent on one award is carried with you to the next level.
The Congressional Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy. You move at your own pace-on your own or with friends.
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Digital Arts Program
- Web Tech
- Design Tech
- Photo Tech
- Music Tech
- Movie Tech
Five Club Tech programs are part of combining technology and the arts. The program offers members the opportunity to become not just consumers of art and high tech information, but producers of their own content. |
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Fine Arts Exhibit
This program encourages artistic expression among Club members by drawing, painting, print making, collage, mixed media and sculpture. Submissions are displayed at local and regional exhibits. |
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Goals for Graduation
Ages 6-15
Goals for Graduation, sponsored by the JC Penney After School Fund, introduce Club members ages 6-15 to the concept of academic goal setting. In one-on-one sessions with Club professionals, members set achievable “Know I Can” goals, more challenging “Think I Can” goals, and yearly “Believe I Can” goals. Action plans are created and updated. The program provides for recognition of members; achievements at every step of the journey. |
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Imagemakers
Imagemakers is sponsored by Circuit City Foundation. The program encourages individuals to learn and practice different forms of photography. Photographs may be submitted to regional and national competitions. |
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Junior Staff
The Junior Staff Career Development Program is designed to develop the quality, competent and committed work force needed to fulfill the mission of the Boys & Girls Club Movement or other human service organizations. The program prepares youth for leadership roles and human service professionals or volunteer leaders. |
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Open Recreation Programs
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NetSmartz
A comprehensive program for Missing and Exploited children, teaches members Internet safety skills through engaging multimedia activities. |
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Part Day Enrichment Programs
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Power Hour
This program provides Club professionals with strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages members to become self-directed learners. |
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School Age Programs
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SMART Girls
Ages 8 to 12
and 13-17
SMART Girls is a program to help girls develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles. The program addresses health and social issues that are specific to female Club members. SMART Girls is designed for girls 8 to 12 and 13 to 17 years of age, according to their physiological, mental and emotional needs. The program is intended to help girls make smart decisions at this critical stage in their development. |
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SMART Moves
SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Moves is a program that helps young people avoid four of the most immediate threats to their well-being: alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and teen pregnancy. SMART Moves works by exposing young people to protective factors that promote positive behaviors, well-being and success. With these protective factors, young people have the tools to overcome the many challenges they face today. SMART Moves builds upon that experience, incorporates the latest research about problems confronting youth and provides solutions to help them handle challenging circumstances while avoiding risky and unhealthy behaviors. SMART Moves offers a comprehensive strategy to help youth make smart choices about drugs and sexual involvement and better navigate the challenging journey from childhood to adulthood. |
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Teen Programs
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Technology Center
We have two employees that are contracted through the Armed Forces YMCA. We have eight computers that are all internet ready. Students need a permission slip to utilize the internet.
The Technology Center offers: T³ (Teen Tech Team) - where Club members assist the staff in the Technology Center whether it may be to sign-in and out members, assist in teaching classes, and enhance their own computer skills, NetSmartz - a comprehensive program that teaches members Internet safety skills through engaging multimedia activities, Typing Classes – teaches members the fundamentals of the “QWERTY” keyboard and finger positioning, and Digital Arts Suite – offers members an unprecedented opportunity to become not just consumers of art and high-tech information but, producers of their own content. Digital Arts leads members through the process of Web design, graphic design, digital photography and photo manipulation, and electronic manipulation. |
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Teen Supreme Keystone Club
Ages 14-18
The Keystone Clubs are chartered small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 14-18 years. Keystoners elect officers, plan and implement their own activities in six areas: community service, leadership development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and social recreation. |
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Torch Club
Ages 11-13
Torch clubs are chartered small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11-13, focusing on character development. The Torch Club is a powerful vehicle through which Club staff can help meet the special needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their development. Members learn to work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: community service, education, health and fitness, and social recreation. |
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T.R.A.I.L. (Training Responsible Adolescents in Leadership)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm
TRAIL provides adventure-based, recreation activities and experiences for teens. These experiences will give participants the opportunity to learn about equipment selections and care, safety and risk management, outdoor skills, and an appreciation for our natural resources. TRAIL participants plan it and do it! |
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Tween and Teen Lock-Ins
Teens ages 13-18
Tweens ages 9-12
Annual Lock-Ins are sponsored by Air Combat Command. Hundreds of youth throughout the command gather simultaneously on specific dates for a night of fun, food, and friends. Lock-Ins offer activities that provide youth with a sense of belonging and membership, promote positive peer and adult relationships, develop social competencies, contribute to their sense of self-worth, and are fun and attractive to the youth. |
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Youth of the Year/Quarter
Boys & Girls Club of America’s premier youth recognition program promotes and celebrates Club members’ service to Club, community and family; academic performance; morale character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. This program fosters personal growth and leadership qualities.
Youth are recognized for being Youth of the Year and then participate in Air Force-Major Command for a $1500 scholarship and state competition. State winners participate in regional competition. Five regional winners each receive a $5,000 scholarship and compete on the national level. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $10,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States. |
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Youth Employment Skills (YES)
The YES Program is an on-base youth volunteer program funded by the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) and administered by the AFAS and Air Force Services Family Member Programs Flight. The program offers high school aged dependents of active Duty Air Force members an opportunity to learn valuable work skills while having a positive impact on their communities. Program participation incentives are in the form of dollar credits for grant funding. The YES Program allows all high school student to "bank" volunteer dollar credits towards theirs post-secondary education/training at a rate of $4/hour volunteered in an on-base position. Students may accumulate much as 250 hours, for a potential $1000 maximum, over all four years of high school combined.
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