Boys and Girls Clubs of Marion County
The Positive Place for Kids
About the Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Connecticut Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. Character development has been the cornerstone of the Boys & Girls Club experience since the first Club opened in 1860. The Club's leadership developed a system of informal guidance to attract boys into the Club, capture their interest, improve their behavior and increase …
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Character & Leadership
Helping youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills for participating in the democratic process is the main thrust of the character and leadership programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs. They also develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community and celebrating our national heritage. Keystone Clubs Keystone Clubs are chartered small group leadership development clubs for young people ages 14 to18. …
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Education & Career Development
Education And Career Development The following programs of the Boys & Girls Club help youth create aspirations for the future, providing them with opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement: Making Minutes Count A comprehensive homework help and tutoring program, POWER HOUR is designed to raise the academic proficiency of Club members ages 6 to18. Goals For Graduation Goals for Graduation introduces Club members ages 6 to18 to the concept of academic goal …
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Health & Life Skills
These programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs 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: SMART Moves The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) prevention/education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. The program uses a team approach involving Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives. …
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How You Can Help
If you are interested in being a volunteer, you are welcome to stop by our facility or fill in our secure form listed under our contact us link. Your information will be kept strictly confidential and will never be sold to or shared with any other organization. Always feel free to call, fax or email us with your questions and comments. More than ever before, our children are faced with unprecedented challenges – lack of supervision, spiraling youth violence and increasing academic …
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The Arts
These initiatives of the Boys & Girls Clubs help young people enhance self-expression and creativity, develop multicultural appreciation, provide exposure to and develop skills in crafts and visual, performing and literary arts: ImageMakers: National Photography Program View the 2006 ImageMakers National Photography Exhibit Virtual Gallery. Funded by the Circuit City Foundation, this comprehensive photography program encourages girls and boys to learn and practice photography, expressing …
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Boys & Girls Club News:
Thank You TD Bank!
The kids of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County received a $5,000 donation in June from the TD Bank Foundation. John Klopfenstein, AVP, Store Manager for the Ocala branch presented the check to the kids.
Each year, TD Bank provides financial assistance for a variety of cultural and community events, as well as health and human services organizations. In 2011, TD Bank donated $15.2 Million through the TD Charitable Foundation, and provided $8.4 Million in community sponsorships to …
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20th Annual Elmer D. Smith Memorial Fish Fry
This Friday marks the 20th annual Elmer D. Smith memorial fish fry supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs. For just $7 lunch includes golden fried fish, hush puppies, creamy cole slaw and hot grits. The event will be serving from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club Harrell Unit at 800 SW 12th Ave. For info call (352) 690-7440. …
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Keystone Club Supports Sunset Rotary Project
The Keystone Club presented the Ocala Sunset Rotary with a $300 check to purchase a tree at the Baseline Trailhead. The tree project allows individuals and organizations to purchase a commemorative plaque beside one of the new oak trees planted along the paved trails. Donations support several organizations including the Boys & Girls Club. For more information, visit the Ocala Sunset Rotary Baseline Tree Project. …
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More Club News
- Keystone Club Work Day
- Americana Music Festival & BBQ at Swampy’s Restaurant
- Keystone Club Welcomes Ocala Sunset Rotary
- 2013 High School Basketball League SIGN UP
- Uncle Homer’s Memorial Bass Tournament
- Silver Springs Shores Pancake Breakfast
- Come “Roc with the Docs!” Feburary 15th
- Ocala Teens Nominated for Youth of the Year
- Rotary Golf Tournament for the Boys & Girls Clubs
- Mary Jones Honored at Annual Meeting
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