Event & Community Highlights

Welcome to the BGCCA Blog! Here we highlight our recent events and programs from around the Capital Area. To see our upcoming events please visit the Events page.

To see BGCCA news headlines please visit our News page.

Sep 12

TDFCC: Social Host Policy & Cannabis

Back in 2007, local house parties in Troy involving underage drinking, noise, and lewd behaviors surged in popularity. The Troy Drug Free...

Jul 12

10 Business Ideas for Teens

Let’s explore some business ideas for teens and why entrepreneurship might be a useful way to spend their time in Albany and Troy, NY.

Jun 26

Beat The Heat

Tips for cooling down during summer heat, with splash pad & beach locations, tips for sleeping at night, and recognizing heat exhaustion.

Apr 11

Supporting Digital Wellbeing: 8 Ways to Help Teens Unplug from Technology

The CDC recommends kids ages 11-18 limit screen time to 1-2 hours per day. With a few practical tips, teens and their parents can strike...

Oct 3, 2023

Period Pantry at Clubhouse

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) offers a Period Pantry out in front of the Albany Clubhouse, 21 Delaware Ave, which is...

Oct 18, 2022

CDPHP: 2022 Health Info

Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area, together with CDPHP®, is providing information about children’s well visits and vaccines.