Sports, Fitness, & Recreation

Ecouraging Teamwork

With the pressure our young people face today, the Club is often the only place where children can be just that – children. Our Clubs are where they can laugh, run and play. The Clubs’ sports and fitness programs build teamwork through a variety of activities such as flag football, soccer and basketball leagues, golf, tennis and dance. Regardless of a child’s athletic ability, our programs allow all kids to learn new skills, develop self-esteem and build leadership skills. Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s outreach and collaboration with professional and collegiate sports teams level the playing field for our Club members so they can experience once-in- a-lifetime opportunities just like their peers. The Club is committed to providing members with world-class Club experiences and spaces. In partnership with the Cal Ripkin Sr. Foundation and Group 1001, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County built and opened a brand-new, state-of-the art Astro Turf athletic field in the fall of 2022 at the Marjorie S. Fisher Club. Our children now have a safe space to play organized youth sports and host their very own tournaments. The Club ensures that every child has the chance to experience team sports and learn skills that will help them compete both on the field and in life.

80% of Club alumni said that the Club had a positive impact on their attitude towards fitness and health.

41% of twelfth-grade Club girls participate in daily physical activity, compared with 29% nationally.

Programs

BASKETBALL

Activities include Inter-club leagues for all ages that helps teach the basic skill and a sense of teamwork to all club members.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Activities include inter-club leagues for all ages which helps teach the basic football skills needed to perform as a team.

TENNIS

Members learn the basic skills of tennis. Taught by local pros and coaches with an emphasis on the basics.

SOCCER

Available to all members using the US Soccer for Success curriculum to deliver soccer skills, teamwork and education topics in progression, utilizing the Guide to Discovery Method.

GOLF

Available to members of all ages with instruction supplied by PGA certified professionals at the First Tee of the Palm Beaches members learn about the nine core values of the First Tee as well as the fundamentals of the golf swing, including chipping, putting & the full swing.

BASEBALL

Pitch, Hit & Run event for boys and girls ages 7-14. PHR is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. Participants compete in either the Baseball Division or Softball Division and have the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition including Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week.

all stars

Buffalo Wild Wings Team Up for Kids with aims to increase opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and recognition through high-quality structured sports.

triple play

Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program which 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. A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul

Healthy Habits (Mind): Nutrition education and activities focus on helping youth assess, practice, identify, consider, and recognize health behaviors and messages.
Daily Challenges (Body): Focus on physical literacy: Ability – Increasing capability in basic movement skills and overall fitness; Confidence – knowledge of the ability to play sports or enjoy other physical activities; and Motivation- the intrinsic enthusiasm for physical activity for members to be physically active for life.
Social Recreation (Soul): Emphasis on social and emotional development, or the social, cognitive, and behavioral skills that youth need to be healthy and productive. Focus on emotional regulation, healthy relationships and responsible decision-making.

partners

Partnerships have included:

IMPACT ON OUR YOUTH

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has provided a wide variety of nationally recognized and impact driven programs throughout the years and partners with numerous other service providers, such as the Palm Beach County Health Department, Literacy Coalition, local universities, and many others to enhance the learning opportunities of the youth served.

To become a partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and support our technology programs, please contact Dennis Young at info@bgcpbc.org or (561) 683-3287.