Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana - A Positive Place for Kids

Below is a list of our Clubs Core programs and the activities that support them.
Also see the What We Offer page for our program principals.

Printable PDF File of 2006 Youth Development Programs Flyer

Core Program Areas	Specific Activities
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.	Keystone Club Torch Club Youth of the Year
Education and Career Development: Enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.	Power Hour Junior Staff Career Development Club Tech Peoples Bank Money Matters Fifth Third Reasons to Read Chase Making the Grade
Health and Life Skills: Develops 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 (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) SMART Girls Kids in Control (Safety Awareness) Passport to Manhood Afternoons R.O.C.K Triple Play Ten Steps Rites of Passage
The Arts: Enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.	Photography and Multi-media Program Fine Arts
Sports, Fitness and Recreation: Develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.	Sports Leagues (Including Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, and Flag Football) Gamesroom Activities

Core Programs Offered