To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

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Who We Are

For 82 years, the Boys & Girls Club of South Georgia has provided the young people who need us most in our communities a place of safety, enrichment, and opportunity. Today, we serve over 1,000 children and teens daily across eight sites in Lowndes, Brooks, Lanier, and soon - Echols & Clinch Counties. Our doors are open each day after school and during the summer for children ages 5-18.

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Purpose

 We believe every child deserves a safe place to learn and grow. At the Boys & Girls Club, we come alongside our community's families to provide just that: a space where our kids are safe, loved, and learning every day. Our children are growing up in a complex world.  At the Boys & Girls Club, kids are learning that good character and hard work open the door to a bright future.

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Key Programs

Our programs are built around the core components of Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles. Each day, afterschool and in the summer, our sites operate full schedules including homework time, certified teachers, Bible-based character program, nutritious meals, and, of course, fun programs such as book club, robotics, the arts, kayaking, workforce development, and so much more!

FAQs

Here are some of the questions we're frequently asked! If you have one that isn't here, reach out to us through our contact page!

  • The Boys & Girls Club is a nonprofit?

    Yes! That means that all of our funding comes through donations. Keep reading below for more info and ways you can jump in and get involved!

  • What are your hours?

    Kids come to the Club as soon as they get finished with their school day - at around 2:30 PM. They'll stay until 6:30 PM. During the summer programming operates for 10 hours a day!! From 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

  • How much does it cost for a child to come to the BGC?

    Each site has different registration costs. You can call the site you're interested in (see the "Local Clubs" tab), and they'll let you know their current rate.

  • Are there scholarships available?

    Yes! Generous people in our community give specifically toward scholarships for boys & girls to come through our doors after school and during the summer. Scholarships are given out based on the need.

  • What are some ways I can get involved?

    If you'd like to support what we do here at the Boys & Girls Club, there are SO many ways. If you have physical donations, we'll take them. If you'd like to give monetarily, use the donate button below. And if you'd like to volunteer, contact us by using the form below or emailing cchancy@bgcsga.org. We'd LOVE for you to join hands with us as we invest in those who need us most.

Are you a parent? Interested in enrolling your child in our program?

Visit our membership page using the button below!

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There are so many ways to help at the Boys & Girls Club! Of course, your financial gift is completely transformative for our children as it provides meals, caring staff, transportation, and life-changing programming. However, donations like books, school or art supplies, or basketballs will always be put into action. If you are interested in investing in our kiddos through volunteering or applying to work with us, check out our contact us page for applications.


However you become a friend of the Club, you will be changing lives. With a new year upon us, our kiddos need you now more than ever!  

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