Event & Community Highlights

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area partnered with Teamsters Local 294 for day of family friendly and spooky fun called Trunk & Treat ! Trunk & Treat is a community event geared to provide youth and families with a safe space that includes traditional Halloween elements as well as some unique additions. The event was held at the Labor Temple on 3rd Street in Albany starting at 10:00 AM. Free community shuttle transport was provided from the Albany and Troy Clubhouses. Tea

BGCCA, in partnership with Imperati Painting, LLC, hosted a winter event "Candyland" at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday, December 20.

Back in 2007, local house parties in Troy involving underage drinking, noise, and lewd behaviors surged in popularity. The Troy Drug Free Community Coalition (TDFCC) approached the City Council to remedy the problem. The efforts were successful: in 2008, the City Council amended the City Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter 130: “Community Social Host and Underage Drinking” . The ordinance officially prohibits anyone under age 21 from purchasing or consuming alcohol via socia

BGCCA with the support of community partners presented a back-to-school Fashion Show at Crossgates Mall.

Boys & Girls Clubs families and supporters enjoyed an Art In The Park evening with the Tri-City Valley Cats on Saturday, August 24th. Thank you to the Tri-City Valley Cats for hosting Art In The Park with BGCCA as the charity of the night. Families and supporters of The Club enjoyed the game with a BBQ dinner and plenty of high fives from Southpaw! Special thanks to Nora McDowell and Paula Hebert for capturing some of the evening moments. Photo Gallery:

The Ninety Nine Restaurant (Saratoga) hosted a BBQ Fundraiser benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs on the first Sunday in June. The BBQ...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area participated in the inaugural Real Estate Madness basketball tournament which was organized by...

Ultimate Journey in partnership with the SHRED Foundation took 40 youth to Stratton Mountain in Vermont for snowboarding lessons this season. Our youth ranged in age from afterschool to teens for this multi week course which is part of the commitment upon signing up. The transportation, equipment and meal costs are covered for each participant. All of our youth upheld their commitment and progressed in their abilities on the slopes. "We see kids who are so meek at first an

On Tuesday, November 28th, Boys & Girls Clubs enjoyed a visit of 45 volunteers at our Troy Clubhouse from one of our committed corporate...

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

BGCCA's David Gordon was honored at Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation’s 5th annual ICU Day Awards at Ellm’s Family Farm. Pictured...

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

99 Restaurant in Saratoga Springs for hosted its 2nd annual BBQ Chicken Fundraiser with proceeds benefitting BGCCA

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area is proud to provide a place where kids can safely connect with others, and build the skills and...

As part of its commitment to help close the digital divide, AT&T teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) to open a...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, in a unique partnership with Sunmark, presented a Back-to-School Fashion Show at the Crossgates Mall on September 1st, 2022. Area youth were provided gift cards to spend at the mall on this year's latest school trends. We had them show off all the goods with a little attitude in a fantastic performance. Special thanks to the community partners that participated including Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP), Albany 518 SNUG, BGC