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BGCCA Programs for youth ages 5-12


Ages 5-12

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) provides a safe and nurturing After School (ASP) and other age appropriate programming for youth ages 5-12. Many BGCA-created programs are incorporated into our curriculum like: Drama Matters, Healthy Habits, Keystone Club, Power Hour, SMART Moves, and SMART Girls. 

 

BGCCA programs include dinner, enrichment activities, homework help, arts & crafts, game room, mentoring, tutoring, and a technology lab. 

To register: Use our Universal Registration Form

BGCCA Afterschool


AfterSchool

 

A safe and nurturing After School (ASP) environment for children ages 5-12.

BGCCA Summer Camp


Summer Camp

 

A safe and fun summer camp experience for youth ages 5-12.

 

ALBANY​ COUNTY

AfterSchool Program 

September 15 - June 26* 

2:30 - 5:30 PM

*(Follows district calendar, does not include school breaks, holidays or snow days, subject to change.)

Albany Clubhouse Vacation Days  

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

LEAPS AfterSchool Enrichment Program

September 22 - May 29

Monday - Friday
2:30-5:30 PM  ASH, PHES, and Toast
3:30-6:30 PM  DCS and AHES

Visit the AfterSchool page
 

Volleyball 
Ages 5-12

February 9 - April 17  
Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm 
Supports youth physical and mental well-being. 

 

Technology Club 

Ages 5-12 
February 9 - April 17 
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
Utilizes MyFuture.net to complete various activities online. Includes games and coding activities.

 

Gaming Club

Ages 5-12 
February 9 - April 17  
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
Explore Gaming via tournament style gaming  (Pac Man, Mario Cart, NBA 2k etc.)

Skillastics Girls Basketball 
February 9 - April 17 
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM
Girls ages 12-18

 
Family Fun Nights

 

The Clubhouse is open for families with youth 5-12 years old on Friday nights 6:00-8:00 PM with free food and fun.

Albany Clubhouse
Jan 16, Feb 13, March 13, April 17, May 15.

Troy Clubhouse
Jan 09, Feb 20, March 20, April 17, May 15

BGCCA Winter Family Fun Nights from Janurary through May, 2026

RENSSELAER COUNTY

AfterSchool Program 

September 15 - June 26* 

2:30 - 5:30 PM

*(Follows district calendar, does not include school breaks, holidays or snow days, subject to change.)

Troy Clubhouse Vacation Days  

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

LEAPS AfterSchool Enrichment Program

September 22 - May 29 

Monday - Friday

2:00 - 5:30 PM

Carroll Hill, School 2 and School 14

Visit the AfterSchool page

Music Makers

Ages 8-12
February 9 - April 17 
Mondays 5:00-5:30 PM
The goal is to promote young people’s natural love of music and to increase their appreciation of this art form while building their skills so they can express themselves using instruments such as the piano, guitar or drums.

 

Volleyball

Ages 5-12 
February 9 - April 17  
Tuesdays 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Supports youth physical and mental well-being. 

Gaming Club

Ages 5-12 
February 9 - April 17 
Wednesday 5:00-5:30 PM
Explore Gaming via tournament style gaming  (Pac Man, Mario Cart, NBA 2k etc.)

CYO Basketball League

Ages 11-14
Wednesdays 5:00-8:00pm
Middle School Team that plays games throughout the Capital Area, giving youth the opportunity to travel, represent their community, and build lasting relationships with peers and coaches from diverse backgrounds.

BGCCA Events


Events

 

Complete list of events in Albany & Rensselaer counties. 

BGCCA Maze


Fun Stuff

 

Mazes, puzzles, video games, and DIY origami projects are available now.

Child Safety Commitment
BGCCA UPK in Albany, NY


Pre-K

 

UPK classes in schools throughout Albany, Cohoes and Watervliet.

BGCCA Teen Takeover Jan 4 2025


Teens

 

The CLUB is a safe place for teens ages 13-18 in Albany and Troy, NY.

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