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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.
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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...
Apr 11, 2024
2024 Donor Breakfast
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) enjoyed the 2nd annual Donor Breakfast at the Fairways of Halfmoon on Tuesday, March 26....
Mar 27, 2024
2024 Women's Tea
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area celebrated Women's History Month with a Women's Afternoon Tea at the Albany Clubhouse, 21...
Mar 26, 2024
2024 Real Estate Madness
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area participated in the inaugural Real Estate Madness basketball tournament which was organized by...
Mar 21, 2024
Time to SHRED!
Ultimate Journey in partnership with the SHRED Foundation took 40 youth to Stratton Mountain in Vermont for snowboarding lessons ...
Mar 1, 2024
2024 Local Heroes Gala
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area presented the 3rd annual Black History Month Local Heroes Gala at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday,...
Feb 29, 2024
Black History Month Activities for Kids
Each year in February, Boys & Girls Clubs, classrooms, companies and households across the nation celebrate Black History Month . While...
Jan 31, 2024
Youth Gift Guide: The Best Experience Gifts for Kids
Top Experience Gift Ideas for Kids There’s no denying that kids love receiving gifts for the holidays. Some even start making their...
Dec 22, 2023
A Guide to Kwanzaa
BGCCA offers this guide to the winter holiday known as Kwanzaa, its history, and how it’s celebrated.
Dec 13, 2023
2023 Grasshopper Volunteer Group
On Tuesday, November 28th, Boys & Girls Clubs enjoyed a visit of 45 volunteers at our Troy Clubhouse from one of our committed corporate...
Nov 29, 2023
Stop The Violence Rally 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosted the 3rd annual Stop The Violence Rally at Dana Park on Friday, Nov. 10th. Friday, Nov. 10th...
Nov 11, 2023
Halloween 2023
Another year of treats and scary fun for youth with Halloween events the Albany Clubhouse and Ezra Prentice Commuity Site. The Haunted...
Oct 31, 2023
Sunmark’s 2023 ICU Day Awards
BGCCA's David Gordon was honored at Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation’s 5th annual ICU Day Awards at Ellm’s Family Farm. Pictured...
Oct 16, 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 4, 2023
2023 Soaring to Greater Heights!
The BGCCA 2023 Great Futures Gala: Soaring to Greater Heights was presented by Kohl's at The Hangar at 743 on Thursday, September 28th.
Sep 29, 2023
2023 Music Festival
BGCCA's Lyricism 101 Music Festival took place at the Albany Clubhouse on Saturday, Sept16th, featuring performers of all ages and styles.
Sep 19, 2023
2023 Kicking It For A Cause
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) was honored to be the featured charity for 'Kicking It For A Cause' facilitated by...
Aug 24, 2023
2023 Valley Cats
BGCCA was proud to be the featured organization for the evening of "Art In The Park" at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium with the Tri-City Valley...
Aug 21, 2023
2023 Cooperstown
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) facilitated a field trip to Cooperstown, NY! We visited the Baseball Hall of Fame for a...
Jul 31, 2023
2023 Smart Girls + Horses
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) offers a unique program called SMART Girls . SMART Girls is a health, fitness,...
Jul 17, 2023
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