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.
Money Matters
Teens learn budgeting, saving, and credit, equipping them with essential skills for making informed financial decisions now and in the future.
Power Hour
Offers academic support through staff and volunteers, helping members complete assignments, develop study skills, and succeed in school.
Triple Play
This program encourages physical activity, good nutrition, and emotional well-being through games, workouts, and mindfulness for lifelong healthy habits.
Torch Club
Torch Club fosters leadership, character, and service skills in pre-teens through community projects, teamwork, and leadership development.
Smart Moves
Smart Moves empowers youth to make healthy decisions while addressing pressure, emotional wellness, and self-respect in an age-appropriate manner.
Keystone Club
Keystone empowers teens through academic success, career preparation, and community service, fostering strong leadership skills today.
DIY Stem
This program engages youth in engineering and design, enhancing problem-solving skills through fun experiments and creative construction projects.
Career Launch
Teens gain essential support and experiences, including resume writing and job shadowing, to explore career paths and prepare for employment.
Computer Science
Youth gain vital tech skills through coding, game design, and hands-on creation, empowering them to explore and innovate confidently.
Youth of the Year
BGCA’s Youth of the Year honors exceptional teens for their character, service, academic success, and leadership in clubs and communities.
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)