At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, we prioritize four core outcomes for the development of our youth: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship, and Life and Workforce Readiness. Our programs empower members to excel in education, promote well-being, foster community engagement, and prepare teens for future success in college and careers.
We empower Club members to excel in their education by providing targeted support, fostering a love of learning, and equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary to achieve their academic goals.
We promote the physical and emotional well-being of our members through programs that encourage healthy eating, active living, and sound decision-making, setting the foundation for a lifetime of wellness.
We cultivate responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens by instilling strong character, promoting leadership skills, and encouraging active participation in their communities.
We prepare teens and young adults for future success by providing opportunities to explore career paths, develop essential job skills, and gain the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in the workforce.
What We Offer
Boys & Girls Clubs offer young people what they need and want most in our community:
- adults who respect and listen to them;
- a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves
- interesting, constructive activities that channel their energy into challenging pursuits.
All Boys & Girls Clubs programs are based on youth development strategies that build self-confidence and self-esteem to foster a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence.
After School Programs
Throughout southwest Virginia, children ages 5 to 18 benefit from our successful after-school program. By providing a safe environment and an encouraging, professional staff, we prove year after year that “great futures start here.”
Some of the highlights of our after-school program include:
- An opportunity for tutoring from staff, volunteers, and in some cases,
certified teachers - Educational programming
- Recreational activities
- Opportunities to learn and participate in the arts
- A snack provided each afternoon
Contact the Unit Director at your site of interest for more information and to apply.
After-school and summer programming is available at the following locations:
- 9th Street Club – Southeast Roanoke City – (Elementary, Middle, High)
- Eastern Montgomery Elementary School Club (Elementary)
- Shawsville Middle School Club (Middle)
- Christiansburg Middle School Club (Middle)
- Eastern Montgomery High School Club (High)
- Rocky Mount Elementary School Club (Elementary)
- Lee M. Waid Elementary School Club (Elementary)
- Vinton Baptist Church Club serving Herman L. Horn and W.E. Cundiff (Elementary)
- Burlington Elementary School Club (Elementary)