The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia serve 13, 000 youth each year.
Our 12 Clubs throughout Greater Philadelphia are centers of hope and community; places where youth of all ages and backgrounds develop the intellectual, social, emotional and moral skills to become responsible, caring and productive citizens.
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Shane Victorino Helps Nicetown -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia at AT&T National -
Villa Teen Center Opens at Wissahickon -
Deloitte Impact Day at Bridesburg -
Boys & Girls Clubs Hosts Second Happy Hour
Core Program Areas
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Character & Leadership
Our members learn to sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect the cultural identities of themselves and others. |
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Health & Life Skills
To promote a healthy lifestyle, our members are taught positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being. They also learn how to set and achieve personal goals, and how to live successfully as an adult. |
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Sports, Fitness & Recreation
While many public schools have cut their physical education program, we teach our members to develop their personal fitness, while learning the values of teamwork, respect, social skills, stress management and physical fitness. |
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Education & Career Development
To achieve academic success, we prepare our members to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, and embrace technology. |
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Arts & Culture
Our members have an outlet for their creative minds in these programs. They develop their knowledge and appreciation of fine arts, and their skills for performance, music, and creative writing. |