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Serving Albany & Rensselaer Counties
PROGRAMS
Explore Our Youth Programs
Explore the enriching programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA), where kids and teens can find a safe and supportive environment to grow, learn, and thrive. Our programs are designed to inspire creativity, foster academic success, and promote healthy life choices. With a focus on community and personal development, we ensure every youth has the opportunity to discover their potential. Join us in building a brighter future through after school programs tailored to empower and engage young minds.
Our primary youth services include Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), Afterschool (ASP), Summer Camp, and Teen programming. We serve youth and families throughout Albany and Rensselaer counties.
To register: Use our Universal Registration Form
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Areas of Focus
Five Core Areas of Focus
BGCCA programs help young people develop self-confidence and self-esteem and all of our programming focuses on the 5 Core Areas established by Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Career & Education, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills, Sports & Recreation, and The Arts. We've added Food Access as another priority.
Career & Education
Career & Education programs focus on three approaches: academic enrichment and school engagement; targeted dropout prevention; and intensive intervention and case management. Our aim is to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education or workforce placement. Programs include Career Launch and Junior Staff.
Character & Leadership
Character & Leadership programs are built around helping youth establish necessary skills to become responsible and caring citizens. Participants also develop leadership and decision making skills to help them achieve a great future. Programs include Keystone Club and Youth of the Year.
Health & Life Skills
Health & Life Skills programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Programs include Healthy Habits and Smart Moves.
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Rec programs help develop physical fitness routines, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, and social and interpersonal skills. Programs include Basketball and Soccer For Success.
The Arts
Arts programs are designed to foster creativity and give outlets for self-expression. From photography to hip-hop, our arts programs have something that will inspire everyone. Programs include Lyricism 101 and Digital Orchestra.
Food Access
BGCCA prioritizes food access for community youth by operating a commercial-grade kitchen providing more than 200,000 meals annually to our youth and other organizations in the Capital Area.
Read more about the BGCCA Food Program
