21st Century:
Programs
Education and Career Development
Acquiring knowledge and developing a positive attitude toward learning while encouraging vocational competence through daily homework help, literacy programs, computer training, and employability skills training.
21st Century:
Community Learning Centers Program - The Palm Beach County CARES Project has established fully operating 21st Century Community Learning Centers at eleven Palm Beach County Boys & Girls Club sites to ensure easy access to all students and their families. Within these eleven sites there are thirteen programs, six Before Care, seven After Care programs and a summer program. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County works with school principals, guidance counselors and certified teachers to ensure the students with the greatest need for academic assistance are encouraged to participate in the 21st CCLC program. Fun and engaging activities include: new science and math programs, music and dance classes, technology and recreational activities.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has submitted proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant for the Naoma Donnelley-Haggin Club, West Palm Beach Club and Gove Elementary Boys & Girls Club.
21st CCLC Statistics for 2008-2009
89% of regularly participating students improved/maintained their grades in reading
82% of regularly participating students improved/maintained their grades in math
84% of regularly participating students improved their SRI scores 74% of regularly participating students increased their FCAT DSS in reading
81% of regularly participating students increased their FCAT DSS in math.
85% of summer participants improved their SRI scores (comparing last score of previous school year to first score of new school year)
National BGCA Programs:
Power Hour - helps Club members to be more successful in school by providing homework help and tutoring as well as encouraging members to become self-directed learners.
Project Learn - reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge that young people learn at school through fun, yet academically beneficial activities and games such as Spelling and Math Bees, JEOPARDY, SCRABBLE, BOGGLE, and PALM BEACHOPOLY.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County have partnered with the National SCRABBLE Association to bring official SCRABBLE Clubs to all 13 of our sites. Studies
show that students who participate in this program not only improve their skills in spelling, vocabulary, reading and math, but they also gain confidence while competing in local and regional tournaments.
Money Matters - promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18 by building their basic money management skills. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college.
Career Launch - encourages Club members to assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions, and prepare to join our nation’s ever-changing work force