Event & Community Highlights

Holiday games, activities, and ideas for all ages! The holidays are a magical time, filled with twinkling lights, festive cheer and cherished traditions. But — let’s be honest — they can also be challenging, frustrating and expensive. That’s why Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area curated these holiday games and activities to help families connect and make memories this holiday season. With experience empowering kids to have fun and build their confidence, we're here to h

Chanukah is a joyful holiday filled with light, tradition, and stories that have been passed down for generations. For young people, it offers a chance to connect with history, family, and community through fun and meaningful activities. This guide will help kids, teens and adults understand what Chanukah is about, why it matters, and how it is celebrated today. A menorah glowing with candles during Chanukah, surrounded by traditional dreidels What Is Chanukah? Chanukah, also

Halloween is just around the corner, bringing with it the excitement of dressing up in imaginative costumes. Let's look at the many creative DIY costume ideas that kids and teens can craft at home without spending a fortune.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. This vibrant celebration symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. For kids, Diwali is a time filled with joy and excitement, as well as an opportunity to learn about rich traditions.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area celebrated Kwanzaa with the community in Albany and Troy, NY.

BGCCA celebrated the 2024 holiday season by providing gifts to all of the youth at our Clubhouses and in our UPK classrooms.

Boys & Girls Clubs held the annual Halloween event at the Albany Clubhouse on October 25 and 26 as a fun and safe space for local youth.

On Thursday, June 19th, BGCCA collaborated with Men On A Mission to host concluding festivities following the Juneteenth March. The City of Albany issued a heat advisory leading to the cancellation of many outdoor activities. Boys & Girls Clubs stepped up by opening the Clubhouse and gathering a group of teens to help out for an event with more than 225 people. The 2024 Juneteenth event featured live music & entertainment, outdoor food vendors, indoor retail vendors, and com

Each year in February, Boys & Girls Clubs, classrooms, companies and households across the nation celebrate Black History Month . While celebrating the achievements of Black Americans and learning about our nation’s history shouldn’t be limited to one month, it’s a great opportunity for kids to deepen their knowledge, expand their perspective and advocate for a more equitable future. After all, learning, celebrating and building perspective is what Black History Month is all

Top Experience Gift Ideas for Kids There’s no denying that kids love receiving gifts for the holidays. Some even start making their holiday wish lists in July! But at its heart, the holiday season shouldn’t be about material things. It’s the one time of year we get to take a step back, reflect, and come together with our families and communities. So this year, why not try giving the kids in your life some new experiences and activities to remind them of the real meaning of th

BGCCA offers this guide to the winter holiday known as Kwanzaa, its history, and how it’s celebrated.

Another year of treats and scary fun for youth with Halloween events the Albany Clubhouse and Ezra Prentice Commuity Site. The Haunted...

The BGCCA staff is so thankful! We've had opportunities to provide meals to families throughout Albany & Troy in 2021.

A spooky and fun 2021 Halloween in the Capital Area featuring the Haunted House at the Albany Clubhouse and Trunk Or Treat over in Troy!