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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.
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Halloween 2024
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.
Oct 30, 2024
Lights On Afterschool 2024
BGCCA celebrated Lights On Afterschool on October 24th to showcase the many ways in which afterschool programs support students & families.
Oct 25, 2024
2024 Gala: Be A Kid Again
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted its 2024 Great Futures Gala: Be A Kid Again on Friday, October 18th at the Albany Cap Center.
Oct 22, 2024
2024 Music Festival
Boys & Girls Clubs proudly hosted the annual Lyricism 101 Music Festival at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday, September 20th.
Sep 23, 2024
2024 BGCCA Staff Appreciation
The 2024 BGCCA Staff Appreciation Party took place on the evening of September 12th at Brown's Revolution Hall in Troy, NY.
Sep 16, 2024
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...
Sep 12, 2024
2024 Fashion Show
BGCCA with the support of community partners presented a back-to-school Fashion Show at Crossgates Mall.
Aug 29, 2024
2024 Art In The Park
Boys & Girls Clubs families and supporters enjoyed an evening with the Tri-City Valley Cats on Saturday, August 24th. Thank you to the...
Aug 27, 2024
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.
Jul 12, 2024
BGCCA receives 5-year grant award
BGCCA has received a 5-year grant award of $11.4 million from the Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) initiative.
Jul 11, 2024
Beat The Heat
Tips for cooling down during summer heat, with splash pad & beach locations, tips for sleeping at night, and recognizing heat exhaustion.
Jun 26, 2024
2024 Juneteenth
On Thursday, June 19th, BGCCA collaborated with Men On A Mission to host concluding festivities following the Juneteenth March. The City...
Jun 20, 2024
2024 Golf Tournament
Relive the 2024 Chip In Fore Youth Golf Tournament on June 20 at the Town of Colonie Golf Course presented by IBEW Local 236!
Jun 18, 2024
2024 BBQ with 99 Restaurant
The Ninety Nine Restaurant (Saratoga) hosted a BBQ Fundraiser benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs on the first Sunday in June. The BBQ...
Jun 3, 2024
2024 Troy Block Party
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted a Block Party at the Troy Clubhouse on May 31st, 2024. The event took place behind the...
May 31, 2024
2024 Career Fair & BBQ
Boys & Girls Clubs hosted a BBQ Career Fair at our Albany Clubhouse on the last day of May 2024. It was a gorgeous day for an event! This...
May 31, 2024
2024 Inside Out
The community was invited to attend the opening (and closing) night of INSIDE OUT - a Club restaurant facilitated by our youth at the...
May 24, 2024
2024 Youth of the Year
BGCCA is proud of Oluwasegun Tijani who is our 2024 Youth of the Year!
May 22, 2024
2024 Earth Day
On Monday, April 22nd , our Club youth at the Ezra Prentice Community Site celebrated Earth Day with some hands on experiences in...
Apr 25, 2024
2024 Club Madness
In March of 2024, Boys & Girls Clubs facilities in the Capital Area hosted the inaugural Club Madness basketball challenge contest.
Apr 15, 2024
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