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Club Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to empower and enrich the lives of our youth. From educational support that helps kids thrive in school to sports and recreation that promote teamwork and healthy lifestyles, our programs are built to foster holistic development. Through arts and creative expression, children unlock their imagination, while our health and wellness initiatives focus on nurturing both physical and emotional well-being. Additionally, workforce readiness programs prepare teens for future success, and our character and leadership initiatives instill the values of responsibility, integrity, and citizenship. Together, these programs create a foundation for our youth to reach their full potential.

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  • SMART Moves Emotional Wellness

    SMART Moves Emotional Wellness

    Tween Program

    SMART Moves is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.

    Triple Play

    Triple Play

    Youth Program

    Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.

    SMART Moves Healthy Habits

    SMART Moves Healthy Habits

    Youth Program

    Building you heathy eating and lifestyle habits.

  • Youth of the Year

    Youth of the Year

    Teen Program

    Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program. It is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

    Keystone Club

    Keystone Club

    Teen Program

    Keystone is BGCA's small-group leadership club for Teens under the National Keystone Program.

    Torch Club

    Torch Club

    Tween Program

    Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.

    Jr. Youth of the Year

    Jr. Youth of the Year

    Tween Program

    Similar to our Youth of the Year, we recognize the leadership and character developments of those who may be slightly younger.

    Youth for Unity

    Youth for Unity

    Youth Program

    Youth for Unity’s comprehensive, broad-based set of activities, Club facilitators help members appreciate themselves as unique and special individuals.

    Youth of the Month

    Youth of the Month

    Youth Program

    Youth of the Month is a recognition program that focuses on acknowledging and making Club members aware of their own leadership abilities.

    Youth Service Activity Guide

    Youth Service Activity Guide

    Youth Program

    In the Youth Service Activity Guide, young people build a better understanding of diversity, and they learn to recognize and confront bias and unfairness.

  • Ultimate Journey

    Ultimate Journey

    Youth Program

    Ultimate Journey cultivates an awareness and appreciation of natural wonders.

    Power Hour: making minutes count

    Power Hour: making minutes count

    Youth Program

    Power Hour helps Club members achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.

    Summer Brain Gain

    Summer Brain Gain

    Youth Program

    Keeping youth engaged over the summer. Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards.

  • Money Matters

    Money Matters

    Teen & Tween Programs

    Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college.

    Career Launch

    Career Launch

    Teen Program

    CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.

    Up Next: Work-Based Learning

    Up Next: Work-Based Learning

    Teen Program

    Up Next provides teens with work experience right in the Club, where they can learn and practice key employability skills. Participation puts teens at the front of the line – or “Up Next” – for desirable placements in the workforce.

    Diplomas to Degrees

    Diplomas to Degrees

    Teen Program

    A college readiness program that guides Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

    Computer Science Pathway

    Computer Science Pathway

    Tween & Youth Programs

    While learning to code, imitating algorithmic processes, and designing original technologies, members build key social and emotional skills like teamwork, perseverance, and the ability to identify and solve problems.

    STEM in the Club

    STEM in the Club

    Youth Program

    Introducing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities to inspire the next generation.

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Life-changing stories

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95%

of alumni said the Club was the best thing in their community

57%

of alumni said the Club saved their life

80%

of alumni said the Club helped them learn right from wrong

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