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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:

The Palm Beach County CARES Project is successfully operating 21^st Century Community Learning Centers at fourteen Palm Beach County Boys & Girls Club sites to ensure easy access to all students and their families.  Within these fourteen sites there are seven Before Care,  eleven After Care programs and a summer program.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County works with school administrators and certified teachers to ensure the students with the greatest need for academic assistance are encouraged to participate in this free program.

Academic enrichment in Reading/Language Arts, Math, and Science is provided along with fun and engaging activities include: robotics, ecology, music, dance, photography, Jiu Jitsu, computer programs, and recreational activities.

21st CCLC 2010-2011 End-of-Year Reports are available.

Requests should be forwarded to Barbara Remington, 21st CCLC Project Director at bremington@bgcpbc.org

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