Event & Community Highlights

Boys & Girls Clubs commemorated Black History Month with an evening at the Albany Clubhouse honoring local community leaders and featuring moving performances of music, dance and theater from local youth. On Friday, Feb 21st, Boys & Girls Clubs held its annual Heroes Gala at the Albany Clubhouse in celebration of Black History Month. The event was hosted by David Gordon, Jr, Regional Program Director and opened with remarks from Justin Reuter, CEO. Special guest Barbara Howa

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) celebrated the reopening of the Clubhouse pool in Troy, NY with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included the Mayor of Troy. On Friday, Feb. 24th, BGCCA hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Troy Clubhouse located at 1700, 7th Ave. Participating in the ceremony was Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello, Deputy Mayor Seamus Donnelly, Troy City Council, as well as two Club teens, accompanied by CEO Justin Reuter and Regional Program Directo

Silent Wings Rehab & Education visit to BGCCA Clubhouses in Albany & Troy.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted a Teen Takeover with 75 teens at Apex Entertainment on Jan 4, 2025.

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

Boys & Girls Clubs provided critical services, unique events and ongoing opportunities for community youth in the Capital Area.

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

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area held the 2024 STOP THE VIOLENCE Rally on Monday, Nov. 11 at Dana Park, in Albany, NY.

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.

BGCCA celebrated Lights On Afterschool on October 24th to showcase the many ways in which afterschool programs support students & families.

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.

Boys & Girls Clubs proudly hosted the annual Lyricism 101 Music Festival at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday, September 20th.

The 2024 BGCCA Staff Appreciation Party took place on the evening of September 12th at Brown's Revolution Hall in Troy, NY.

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:

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.

BGCCA has received a 5-year grant award of $11.4 million from the Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) initiative.

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