At Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, we advocate for youth to have equitable opportunities regardless of specific identifiers, including but not limited to race, religion, ethnic heritage, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
In line with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we believe it is crucial to not only speak up, but to take action, and firmly state that Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio condemns any act of racism or discrimination in any form. It is our mission to inspire youth, especially those who need us most, to achieve their full potential in a safe, positive and engaging environment. An environment that aims to promote education, health, and character development.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to furthering our national Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts by:
- Setup for Success
- Creating Equitable Opportunities
- Eliminating Barriers
| Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students.
These scholarships are designed to assist BGCSA members with academic study at an accredited 4-year university.
Click here to learn more.
Scholarships are available to BGCSA seniors and alumni.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.
Afterschool Programming:
BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.
Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.
BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.
Click here to learn more.
Summer Programming:
Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.
Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.
Click here to learn more.
Core Programs:
BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!
Click here and scroll down to learn more.
BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.
Call for membership availability.
Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.
Membership is done annually, per session on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club of your choice.
All registrants must complete a membership application and complete the registration fee of $100/per child and $25/per teen.
Hardship scholarships are readily available, and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.
Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.
Click here to register.
Young Achievers is an award-winning, comprehensive college preparatory program that provides participants with a complete understanding of the college admissions and financial aid process before they enter high school.
Locations: Dwight MS, Kingsborough MS, Leal MS, McAuliffe MS, Resnik MS, Rhodes MS, Shepard MS, Terrell Wells MS, Zamora MS.
Click here to learn more.
8th -12th Grade
Free.
Healthy Habits teaches young people about the benefits of developing healthy eating habits and being physically active both at the Club and at home.
All Youth
Free.
Keystone Club engages teenagers (14-18) in academic success, career preparation, and community service, through social and community-based activities and skills-development.
Teens age 14-18.
Free.
Money Matters teaches teens how to set goals, budget, save, and invest, helping them develop necessary financial skills to succeed in life.
Boys and Girls Club members ages 13-18.
Free.
Goal:
To help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.
Program:
The Power Hour program model helps Club professionals...
- Create a climate of academic success in the Boys and Girls Club.
- Conduct engaging homework help programs for Club members in elementary, middle and high school.
- Make homework and other learning activities enjoyable, as well as academically beneficial - "Fun with a Purpose".
- Integrate technology in Power Hour activities.
- Implement one-on-one or small-group tutoring for youth who need additional help in specific areas.
- Develop an incentive system to motivate youth to increase their participation.
- Recognize young people’s efforts and achievements.
- Engage hard-to-reach or reluctant youth in homework help and tutoring.
- Collaborate with schools, parents and other community partners.
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6 to 18.
Free.
Our array of SMART Programs develop 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.
SMART Moves Goal:
- To help young people resist the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.
Program: - SMART Kids, ages 6-9, provides youth with the knowledge, skills and self- esteem to help them make healthy choices, practice healthy behaviors and avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
- Start SMART, ages 10-12, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity and practice abstinence first.
- Stay SMART, ages 13-15, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.
SMART Leaders Goal:
- To help teens become positive role models for their peers and keep them involved in SMART Moves after they complete the Stay SMART component of the program.
Program: - SMART Leaders is a two-year peer leader/booster program for Boys and Girls Club members who have completed the Stay SMART component of SMART Moves. It is designed to prepare teens to become leaders in their Club and community. Participants engage in educational discussions about alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs and are encouraged to recruit other youth for the program. Components include:
- SMART Leaders I: is a five-session, small-group program followed by a prevention involvement component in which the SMART Leaders youth participate as peer leaders and positive role models in prevention-related and other general activities in the organization.
- SMART Leaders II: is a flexible small-group discussion program plus involvement component for youth who have completed SMART Leaders I.
SMART Girls Goal:
- To help girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills and mentor relationships
Program: - SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for female Club members ages 8 to17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable adolescent/teen girls to develop to their full potential. SMART Girls offers a module for girls ages 8-12 years and a module for girls ages 13-17 years. Each module consists of two components:
- Part One: It’s your Body examines media influences on attitudes about females, personal values in dating relationships, date violence, date rape and sexual harassment, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual myths and truths, getting regular gynecological care, and the physical and emotional changes girls experience.
- Part Two: Take Care of your Body identifies ways to attain healthy eating habits, meet specific nutritional needs, develop basic cooking skills and become physically fit and active. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to use the health care delivery system.
Date SMART Goal:
- To allow Club members to examine their feelings about dating and relationships, as well as encourage teens to become community advocates for relationships based on equality and mutual respect.
Program: - Date SMART is for 13- to 18-year-olds and is intended to increase young people’s understanding and build the skills they need to achieve healthy relationships free of violence and abuse. Club members increase their ability to help friends and family members who may be experiencing dating, sexual or domestic violence.
The Date SMART program includes 10 fun, engaging and easy-to-use sessions:
- Friendship and More
- True Love
- Abuse and Respect
- Strong Men and Strong Women
- Meeting of the Minds
- What is sexual assault?
- Going Out, Breaking Up and Good Communication
- Speaking Up for Violence-Free Relationships
- Dating Jeopardy
- Celebrating New Relationships and Building Support
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-17.
Free.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls.
Torch Club members learn to work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community; education; health and fitness; and social recreation.
- Peer mentoring programs
- Adopt-a-grandparent programs
- Food and clothing drives
- Community cleanups and beautification projects
- Environmental awareness campaigns
Boys and Girls Club members ages 11 to 13.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Goal:
To improve Club members' knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness: increase the numbers of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships.
Program:
The Triple Play experience challenges members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness, and form positive relationships with peers:
- MIND: The Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, from the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room.
- BODY: This component boosts Clubs’ physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness programs, activities, and sports competitions for all boys and girls, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
- SOUL: Club youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, acquire a healthy self-concept and a strong belief in their self-worth, and cope well with positive and adverse situations.
Click here for more information.
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.
Free.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio provides a life changing Club experience and after school help that assures success is within reach of every child who enters our doors. We work hard to ensure that all Club members are on track to graduate from high school on time and with a solid plan for their futures. Our programs provide avenues for Club members to gain life skills centered around good character, citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
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Click here to donate.
Youth of the Year is a national leadership development program, beginning at local Clubs, that celebrates the lives of teen Club members who have overcome incredible odds to make a significant impact on their family, friends, and community. With one-on-one mentors, teens receive training in public speaking, essay writing, and team building all leading to the final competition and title of “Youth of the Year.”
Boys and Girls Club members ages 14-18.
Free.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.
Afterschool Programming:
BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.
Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.
BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.
Click here to learn more.
Summer Programming:
Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.
Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.
Click here to learn more.
Core Programs:
BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!
Click here and scroll down to learn more.
BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.
Call for membership availability.
Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.
Membership is done annually, per session on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club of your choice.
All registrants must complete a membership application and complete the registration fee of $100/per child and $25/per teen.
Hardship scholarships are readily available, and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.
Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.
Click here to register.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio provides free membership for military youth to reduce barriers to community and confront the unique challenges facing these young people.
For 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the U.S. Armed Services have partnered to provide support and services to military-connected youth on- and off-installation. Because military-connected youth face unique challenges, Boys & Girls Clubs of America helps them access specialized opportunities, cultivate lifelong friendships, and develop the necessary resilience to build great futures.
From rural areas, schools, and inner cities to military installations and on Native lands, a Boys & Girls Club or affiliated Youth Center can be found in all 50 states and 16 countries worldwide, doing whatever it takes to provide a safe environment to help children succeed.
Military families can begin registration by contacting Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio directly at the phone number or email below.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Healthy Habits teaches young people about the benefits of developing healthy eating habits and being physically active both at the Club and at home.
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.
Free.
Healthy Habits teaches young people about the benefits of developing healthy eating habits and being physically active both at the Club and at home.
Age Groups: All Youth
Free.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.
Afterschool Programming:
BGCSA offers a weekday afterschool program for kids throughout the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.
Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.
BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.
Click here to learn more.
Summer Programming:
Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.
Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.
Click here to learn more.
Core Programs:
BGCA offers local clubs that are tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!
Click here and scroll down to learn more.
BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.
Call for membership availability.
Transportation from KIPP Camino High School, Jubilee Lakeview High School, Lanier High School.
Clubhouse membership is $100 for the school year and $100 for the summer.
Teen membership is $25 for the summer.
Our HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.
Hardship scholarships are readily available; and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.
Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.
Keystone Club engages teenagers (14-18) in academic success, career preparation, and community service, through social and community-based activities and skills-development.
Teens age 14-18.
Free.
Money Matters teaches teens how to set goals, budget, save, and invest, helping them develop necessary financial skills to succeed in life.
Boys and Girls Club members ages 13-18.
Free.
Goal:
To enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through skill development and the appreciation of the arts
Program:
Club members can take part in the National Fine Arts Exhibit, which is designed to enable members to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts. The exhibit has ten categories including:
- Monochromatic Drawing
- Multicolored Drawing
- Pastel
- Watercolor
- Oil/Acrylic
- Print Making
- Mixed Media
- Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Projects
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.
Free.
Goal:
To enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through skill development and the appreciation of the arts
Program:
Club members can take part in the National Fine Arts Exhibit, which is designed to enable members to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts. The exhibit has ten categories including:
- Monochromatic Drawing
- Multicolored Drawing
- Pastel
- Watercolor
- Oil/Acrylic
- Print Making
- Mixed Media
- Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Projects
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.
Free.
The Passport to Manhood program helps young boys aged 8-14 develop positive behavior patterns and navigate their way through adolescence. The program uses interactive discussions and activities to engage participants and encourage personal growth.
Male Club members ages 11 to 14.
Free.
Goal:
To help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.
Program:
The Power Hour program model helps Club professionals...
- Create a climate of academic success in the Boys and Girls Club
- Conduct engaging homework-help programs for Club members in elementary, middle, and high school
- Make homework and other learning activities enjoyable, as well as academically beneficial - "Fun with a Purpose"
- Integrate technology in Power Hour activities
- Implement one-on-one or small-group tutoring for youth who need additional help in specific areas
- Develop an incentive system to motivate youth to increase their participation
- Recognize young people’s efforts and achievements
- Engage hard-to-reach or reluctant youth in homework help and tutoring
- Collaborate with schools, parents, and other community partners
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6 to 18.
Free.
Goal:
To help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.
Program:
The Power Hour program model helps Club professionals...
- Create a climate of academic success in the Boys and Girls Club
- Conduct engaging homework-help programs for Club members in elementary, middle, and high school
- Make homework and other learning activities enjoyable, as well as academically beneficial - "Fun with a Purpose"
- Integrate technology in Power Hour activities
- Implement one-on-one or small-group tutoring for youth who need additional help in specific areas
- Develop an incentive system to motivate youth to increase their participation
- Recognize young people’s efforts and achievements
- Engage hard-to-reach or reluctant youth in homework help and tutoring
- Collaborate with schools, parents, and other community partners
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6 to 18.
Free.
Goal:
To reinforce the knowledge and skills youth learn in school by integrating fun, educational activities throughout Club programs.
Program:
Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school during the hours they spend at the Club. This comprehensive strategy is based on Dr. Reginald Clark's research showing that students do much better academically when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun, educational activities. Formally evaluated by Columbia University, Project Learn has been proven to boost the academic performance of Club members. The strategy consists of five components:
- Homework help and tutoring
- High-yield learning activities (HYLAs)
- Parental involvement
- School Collaboration
- Incentives
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6 to 18.
Free.
Our array of SMART Programs 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.
SMART Moves Goal:
To help young people resist the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.
Program:
SMART Kids, ages 6-9, provides youth with the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem to help them make healthy choices, practice healthy behaviors and avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Start SMART, ages 10-12, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem, and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs postpone sexual activity, and practice abstinence first.
Stay SMART, ages 13-15, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem, and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and postpone sexual activity.
SMART Leaders Goal:
To help teens become positive role models for their peers and keep them involved in SMART Moves after they complete the Stay SMART component of the program.
Program:
SMART Leaders is a two-year peer leader/booster program for Boys and Girls Club members who have completed the Stay SMART component of SMART Moves. It is designed to prepare teens to become leaders in their Club and community. Participants engage in educational discussions about alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs and are encouraged to recruit other youth for the program. Components include:
SMART Leaders I: is a five-session, small-group program followed by a prevention involvement component in which the SMART Leaders youth participate as peer leaders and positive role models in prevention-related and other general activities in the organization.
SMART Leaders II: is a flexible small-group discussion program plus involvement component for youth who have completed SMART Leaders I.
SMART Girls Goal:
To help girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills, and mentor relationships
Program:
SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education, and self-esteem enhancement program for female Club members ages 8 to 17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable adolescent/teen girls to develop to their full potential. SMART Girls offers a module for girls ages 8-12 years and a module for girls ages 13-17 years. Each module consists of two components:
Part One: It’s your Body examines media influences on attitudes about females, personal values in dating relationships, date violence, date rape, and sexual harassment, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual myths and truths, getting regular gynecological care, and the physical and emotional changes girls experience.
Part Two: Take Care of Your Body identifies ways to attain healthy eating habits, meet specific nutritional needs, develop basic cooking skills, and become physically fit and active. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to use the healthcare delivery system.
Date SMART Goal:
To allow Club members to examine their feelings about dating and relationships, as well as encourage teens to become community advocates for relationships based on equality and mutual respect.
Program:
Date SMART is for 13- to 18-year-olds and is intended to increase young people’s understanding and build the skills they need to achieve healthy relationships free of violence and abuse. Club members increase their ability to help friends and family members who may be experiencing dating, sexual or domestic violence.
The Date SMART program includes 10 fun, engaging, and easy-to-use sessions:
- Friendship and More
- True Love
- Abuse and Respect
- Strong Men and Strong Women
- Meeting of the Minds
- What is sexual assault?
- Going Out, Breaking Up, and Good Communication.
- Speaking Up for Violence-Free Relationships.
- Dating Jeopardy
- Celebrating New Relationships and Building Support
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-15.
Free.
Our array of SMART Programs 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.
SMART Moves Goal:
To help young people resist the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.
Program:
- SMART Kids, ages 6-9, provides youth with the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem to help them make healthy choices, practice healthy behaviors, and avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
- Start SMART, ages 10-12, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem, and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs postpone sexual activity, and practice abstinence first.
- Stay SMART, ages 13-15, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem, and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and postpone sexual activity.
SMART Leaders Goal:
To help teens become positive role models for their peers and keep them involved in SMART Moves after they complete the Stay SMART component of the program.
Program:
- SMART Leaders is a two-year peer leader/booster program for Boys and Girls Club members who have completed the Stay SMART component of SMART Moves. It is designed to prepare teens to become leaders in their Clubs and community. Participants engage in educational discussions about alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs and are encouraged to recruit other youth for the program. Components include:
- SMART Leaders I: is a five-session, small-group program followed by a prevention involvement component in which the SMART Leaders youth participate as peer leaders and positive role models in prevention-related and other general activities in the organization.
- SMART Leaders II: is a flexible small-group discussion program plus involvement component for youth who have completed SMART Leaders I.
SMART Girls Goal:
To help girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills, and mentor relationships
Program:
- SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for female Club members ages 8 to 17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable adolescent/teen girls to develop to their full potential. SMART Girls offers a module for girls ages 8-12 years and a module for girls ages 13-17 years. Each module consists of two components:
- Part One: It’s your Body examines media influences on attitudes about females, personal values in dating relationships, date violence, date rape, and sexual harassment, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual myths, and truths, getting regular gynecological care, and the physical and emotional changes girls experience.
- Part Two: Take Care of Your Body identifies ways to attain healthy eating habits, meet specific nutritional needs, develop basic cooking skills, and become physically fit and active. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to use the healthcare delivery system.
Date SMART Goal:
To allow Club members to examine their feelings about dating and relationships, as well as encourage teens to become community advocates for relationships based on equality and mutual respect.
Program:
- Date SMART is for 13- to 18-year-olds and is intended to increase young people’s understanding and build the skills they need to achieve healthy relationships free of violence and abuse. Club members increase their ability to help friends and family members who may be experiencing dating, sexual, or domestic violence.
The Date SMART program includes 10 fun, engaging, and easy-to-use sessions:
- Friendship and More
- True Love
- Abuse and Respect
- Strong Men and Strong Women
- Meeting of the Minds
- What is sexual assault?
- Going Out, Breaking Up and Good Communication
- Speaking Up for Violence-Free Relationships
- Dating Jeopardy
- Celebrating New Relationships and Building Support
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-17.
Free.
Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls.
Torch Club members learn to work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community; education; health and fitness; and social recreation.
- Peer mentoring programs
- Adopt-a-grandparent programs
- Food and clothing drives
- Community cleanups and beautification projects
- Environmental awareness campaigns
Boys and Girls Club members ages 11 to 13.
Free.
by Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Goal:
To improve Club members' knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition, and physical fitness: increase the number of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships
Program:
The Triple Play experience challenges members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness, and form positive relationships with peers.
- MIND: The Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, from the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room.
- BODY: This component boosts Clubs’ physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness programs, activities, and sports competitions for all boys and girls, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
- SOUL: Club youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, acquire a healthy self-concept and a strong belief in their self-worth, and cope well with positive and adverse situations.
CLick here for more information.
Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.
Free.
by Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Goal:
To improve Club members' knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness: increase the numbers of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships
Program:
The Triple Play experience challenges members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness and form positive relationships with peers.
- MIND: The Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, from the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room.
- BODY: This component boosts Clubs’ physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness programs, activities and sports competitions for all boys and girls, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
- SOUL: Club youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, acquire a healthy self-concept and a strong belief in their self-worth and cope well with positive and adverse situations.
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Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.
Free.
Youth of the Year is a national leadership development program, beginning at local Clubs, that celebrates the lives of teen Club members who have overcome incredible odds to make a significant impact on their family, friends, and community. With one-on-one mentors, teens receive training in public speaking, essay writing, and team building all leading to the final competition and title of “Youth of the Year.”
Boys and Girls Club members ages 14-18.
Free.