Core Programs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Golden Triangle provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Core programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. The Club offers program activities based on physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs by recognizing development principles in the following five areas:
Character and Leadership Development
Empowers youth to support and influence the Club and their community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image and good character, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
Education and Career Development
Enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, set goals, explore and prepare for careers, and embrace technology in order to achieve success in a career.
Health and Life Skills
Develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
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.
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
Develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.


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