Programs to Empower Youth


Since 1930, the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton (BGCD) has delivered high-quality, after-school and summer programming in a safe space for youth K-12. Our mission is focused on inspiring, developing and helping young people reach their full potential because we believe that every young person deserves a great future.

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Health & Well Being

We provide daily healthy meals & snacks, mental and behavioral health supports, physical fitness programs, and substance abuse programs.

  • Daily meals & snacks
  • Trauma-informed care programs
  • On-site, licensed social worker
  • Mental & behavioral health support
  • Social Emotional Learning groups
  • Substance abuse prevention programs
  • Physical fitness
  • Sports & recreation

Academic Recovery & Success

We engage in academic intervention, tutoring, STEAM programming, and mentorship.

  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Homework assistance
  • STEM/STEAM programs

Life & Workforce Readiness

We provide youth & teens with opportunities and support to earn college credits and certifications, develop soft skills necessary to be a self-advocate, and engage in career planning.

  • Community service projects
  • Key Stone Club
  • Youth of the Year
  • Youth advocacy

Character & Leadership

Our youth engage in year-round community service projects and civic engagement activities.

  • 21st century technical programs
  • Earn certifications/trades
  • Financial Literacy
  • Career exploration

Field Trips & Extra Experiences

Our youth get to engage in special field trips and experiences on and off-campus to continue to continue to build their knowledge of the world around them.

Teen Programs

Our teens are getting ready for their next step in life. And we want them to be workforce ready. Whether they enroll in college, enlist in the military or find gainful employment. Every teen we serve has a bright future. Learn more about our Teen Programming.

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Statistics

based on data recorded from 2022 to 2023

97%

of our members advanced to the next grade on schedule

38,000+

We served

balanced meals and snacks

4,720

Our members
completed

hours of service learning activities