Youth Development Programming - Boys and Girls Club - Rochester

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs:

- Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration.

- Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups.

- Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time.

- The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.