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 their …
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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. Keystoners …
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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 setting. …
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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 demands. …
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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:
Americana Music Fest
Love bluegrass music? Join us at the Americana Music Fest & BBQ on April 26th in Dunnellon at Swampy's on the Rainbow River. This free benefit concert and auction will include local folk and bluegrass artists including Wound Tight, Scott & Michell Dalzie, Nathan Whitt, Jamie Davis and Backwater Bluegrass. Visit the event website at AmericanaMusicFest.US. …
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Roc with the Docs Sponsorship Registration
Roc with the Docs is the annual dinner dance and premier fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County. An elegant evening of fine dining includes the fun of a silent and live auction followed by a night of dancing backed by an "all doc" band. The brainchild of Ocala neurologist (and club board member) Dr. Jay Rubin invites visitors to celebrate while supporting the kids who need us most. The 2014 event will be held Friday, February 7th at the Country Club of Ocala with …
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Pancake Day – Saturday, February 22nd
Come support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County (Silver Springs Shores Unit) with a tasty pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 22nd. This all-you-can-eat breakfast is just $4 and all proceeds benefit the kids. We'll be serving continuously from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. at The Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church at 674 Silver Road. Take-out service will be available! For more Information call Lew Kindberg at (352) 687-8917 …
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More Club News
- Americana Music Fest
- Roc with the Docs Sponsorship Registration
- Christmas Benefit Concert in Downtown Ocala
- BGC Garage Sale December 7 – 8
- Dining for Scholarships
- Dunnellon Membership Application
- 2013 High School Basketball League SIGN UP
- Boys and Girls Club Health & Fitness Fair
- Triple Play at Silver Springs Shores
- Boys & Girls Clubs Benefit Florida
- Help Wanted: Boys & Girls Club, Dunnellon
- Air Conditioning Association Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs
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