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Education and Career Development

Enables youth to become proficient in basic education disciplines, to apply learning to everyday situations and to embrace technology.

1. Success Starts Here - SSBGC wants to make certain that its members succeed in school and ultimately in life by giving them a variety of educational opportunities.
   
      TUTORING* (M-Th) 6-12 One on One Tutoring
   
      POWER HOUR (Monday-Thursday) 6-12
      A daily homework assistance program offering
      incentives for homework completion and progress.
   
      PROJECT LEARN (M-Th) 6-12 An Educational
      program that will increase members motivation to
      learn and improve their grades.
    
2. READING ENHANCEMENT (M-Th) 6-12 Reading for enjoyment

Character and Leadership Development

Empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others' cultural identities.

1. SPANISH CLUB* (once a week) 6-12
2. NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB (once a week) 6-9 (once a week) 10-12

The Arts

Enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual arts and crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

1. CULTURAL DIVERSITY (monthly) Programs highlighting a holiday, cultural event or other activity expressing our diverse culture.
2. CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM* (weekly) Programs that include drama, talent show, and creative culture programs.

Health and Life Skills

Develops young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and develop the competence to live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

1. SMART MOVES (Weekly) k-3 (Weekly) 4-12 Preventative program, which gives youth the skills necessary to say no to drugs, alcohol and sex.
2. RAP SESSION (Bi-weekly) A program that allows for discussion and interaction with members and staff. Team leadership skills, trust, etc.

Sports, Fitness and Recreation

Develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social interpersonal skills.

1. FITNESS AUTHORITY* (12 Week Program) 6-12 Boys and Girls Clubs developed a program to promote fitness in all youth. From obstacle courses to a host of new games, the programs have members on their feet cheering for fitness.
2. GAME ROOM TOURNAMENT (Annually) A Club-wide game room tournament. The members practice year round for this annual event, ping pong, checkers, chess, etc. Minnie tournaments will be held throughout the year.
3. GAME ROOM IPL* (Independent Play and Learn) Members can participate in the activity of their choice in the game room.
4. OUTDOOR LOA*  Outdoor Low Organized Activities
5. INDOOR LOA  Indoor Low Organized Activities

* Programs implemented last ASP