Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento

This is an excellent low-income program - but open to everyone - that gives a really great place for kids to go on the weekends and in the summer. It has a great facility with an excellent indoor bball, pool tables, foosball, lots of arts and crafts, all sorts of stuff.If you know a family with a school age kid with time on their hands this is a great place to take them.Their programs (from the website):Five CORE Program Areas Education & Career DevelopmentThe club offers education and career development programs to assist youth in preparing for the future. Programs offered at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento include but are not limited to Project Learn, an education enrichment program, Power Hour a homework help and tutoring program, Goals for Growth a program that teaches members the skills needed for setting and achieving their personal goals, Career Launch which introduces members to a wide verity of career options while also providing them with the knowledge of the required education and training, Job Ready a program that teaches effective job search techniques and assists them in developing the skills necessary to be successful on the job and CLUBService an education award for members ages 17-18 or Club alumni ages 19-24 who serve their clubs and communities. Sports, Fitness & Recreation Basketball, flag football, and volleyball, indoor soccer and Fitnesss Authority are just a few of the physical activities the Club offers to help youth maintain a level of fitness and develop appreciation for social and interpersonal skills. Foose ball, board games, and pool are many of the non physical social activities youth can participate in which allow youth to make positive use of leisure time. Character & Leadership DevelopmentThe Keystone Club and Torch Club are leadership programs designed to help youth develop leadership skills, while teaching them how to plan effectively, make positive decisions and provide service to the club and community. Members also participate in the National Youth of the Year program as well as community service events. Character and leadership programs empower youth to support and influence their Club and community while also enhancing self-esteem and developing their full potential.Health & Life SkillsThese programs are designed to assist members in developing positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being while also teaches them how to set personal goals and develop the skills needed to become successful adults. Programs offered at the club include, SMART Moves, a prevention program that assists youth in resisting drugs, alcohol, tobacco and premature sexual activity. Members participate in other programs that promote positive behaviors. Kids in Control a safety awareness program for members ages 6-9. The ArtsClub members participate in weekly art sessions which develop their creativity and increases knowledge and appreciation of visual art. They also attend plays, museums, galleries and other events that promote cultural awareness and give members the opportunity to experience performing art.

This place is amazing. They got it all for the kidos. All sorts of programs. My baby does Volleyball here for her club. They take care of the kids for sure. I want to sign her up for some of there after school programs.

Unfortunately it was spring break this week when my uncle and I stopped by, but there was a staff person (Chris) available to help us out. Since my uncle is a long time member of the Boys & Girls Clubs, he remembers it when it was just called the "Boys Clubs" when he joined.We were given a tour of the facility since there was a volleyball event going on in the gym. A small trip down memory lane for my uncle as Chris explained to us the changes happening at his facility and for what kind of goals he would like to achieve before he graduates from college this spring. It was great to know that the youth being served here are mostly from low-income families. Not only low income youth, but it is also open to youth who come from troubled households too.

Wonderful organization to support to help the kids in the community. I attended the Broke Ball and enjoyed wonderful food, and had fun with the dessert, silent, and live auction. There were performances from the kids who attend the boys and girls club, as well as cute plates they painted for everyone. I will definitely be donating to this organization again - money well spent and well deserved.

This place is truly awesome! I have been coming here since my freshmen year of high school and I wish I would have become a member much earlier in life. Even though I pretty much know what I need to know, I am still learning new things from the amazing staff at bgc. I want to say "thank you for everything"to bgc and its staff. They have truly made a huge positive impact on my life. If I could I would give it 6 stars!