Event & Community Highlights

On Thursday, June 19th, BGCCA collaborated with Men On A Mission to host concluding festivities following the Juneteenth March. The City of Albany issued a heat advisory leading to the cancellation of many outdoor activities. Boys & Girls Clubs stepped up by opening the Clubhouse and gathering a group of teens to help out for an event with more than 225 people. The 2024 Juneteenth event featured live music & entertainment, outdoor food vendors, indoor retail vendors, and com

Relive the 2024 Chip In Fore Youth Golf Tournament on June 20 at the Town of Colonie Golf Course presented by IBEW Local 236!

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 hosted a Block Party at the Troy Clubhouse on May 31st, 2024. The event took place behind the Clubhouse and was open to the public. The smiling faces say it all! BGCCA would like to thank the Troy Fire Department Union for grilling and the Troy Police for providing beverages. We would also like to thank Sabor Caribeno for providing food for the community! Shout out to Troy Drug Free Community Coalition, Youth Voices Matter, and NAACP for

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...

The community was invited to attend the opening (and closing) night of INSIDE OUT - a Club restaurant facilitated by our youth at the...

BGCCA is proud of Oluwasegun Tijani who is our 2024 Youth of the Year!

On Monday, April 22nd , our Club youth at the Ezra Prentice Community Site celebrated Earth Day with some hands on experiences in...

In March of 2024, Boys & Girls Clubs facilities in the Capital Area hosted the inaugural Club Madness basketball challenge contest.

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 a balance between unplugging and engaging with their phones and devices. Digital devices are everywhere and fulfill a lot of our everyday needs — from checking the weather and the news, to school and homework, to communicating with others — making it hard to balance unplugging from technology and engaging with it. Teens in particular may fi

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) enjoyed the 2nd annual Donor Breakfast at the Fairways of Halfmoon on Tuesday, March 26....

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area celebrated Women's History Month with a Women's History Tea at the Albany Clubhouse, 21 Delaware Ave, in the afternoon of Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. The event included guest speakers, performers and a panel discussion as well as a delicious assortment of sweet and savory treats and refreshments. Thank you to all of our participants and attendees. Scroll down to see the BGCCA photo booth photos! Women's History Tea Photos: Photo Booth:

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area presented the 3rd annual Black History Month Local Heroes Gala at the Albany Clubhouse on Friday,...

Each year in February, Boys & Girls Clubs, classrooms, companies and households across the nation celebrate Black History Month . While celebrating the achievements of Black Americans and learning about our nation’s history shouldn’t be limited to one month, it’s a great opportunity for kids to deepen their knowledge, expand their perspective and advocate for a more equitable future. After all, learning, celebrating and building perspective is what Black History Month is all

Top Experience Gift Ideas for Kids There’s no denying that kids love receiving gifts for the holidays. Some even start making their holiday wish lists in July! But at its heart, the holiday season shouldn’t be about material things. It’s the one time of year we get to take a step back, reflect, and come together with our families and communities. So this year, why not try giving the kids in your life some new experiences and activities to remind them of the real meaning of th

BGCCA offers this guide to the winter holiday known as Kwanzaa, its history, and how it’s celebrated.

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

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 was grey and overcast, a reflection of the somber tone of the Stop The Violence Rally, now taking place for the third year. Hosted by BGCCA's Mr. David Gordon Jr, the event featured remarks from members of faith communities, Albany Police Department, Albany County DA, Equinox, NAACP, Supreem Team, The Red Bookshelf, as well as the BGCCA Bo