Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs

The Clubs objective is to provide quality programs to promote citizenship and leadership, in a safe and supervised environment for the young people in and around the City of Palm Springs. in 2022, in addition to our core programs, we focused on the mental and physical wellbeing of our members post pandemic and lock-down of schools with expansion of assisting and development of new activities:Pathfinder Ranch Summer Camp The Club subsidized 90% of the campership cost and absorbed transportation costs to encourage all members to attend this week long outdoor experience at our sister organization located in Mountain Valley with over 80 acres designated for youth development activities.Health & Wellness Building Complete renovation of our Health & Wellness Building to include a demonstration kitchen, yoga/Pilates area, a large gathering room, and a Cannabis Education & Prevention Center within the building. SMART Moves Program expanded our program curriculum and included middle school students in our program with focus on nutrient, prevention of substance use, and making healthy choices and decisions overall for a better adulthood. Child mental health experts along with Club mentors held round table and closed sessions to provide counseling and discussions around youth stress and anxiety.Core Programs:PowerHour Daily homework help and tutoring to keep members on track in school.Culture Club Cultural awareness and awareness through lectures, books, foods, field trips, etc. to teach members empathy, acceptance and understanding.Triple Play A wide range of physical and learning activities with focus on the necessary balance of mind, body and spirit. Including tennis clinics, aquatics, and basketball leagues.STEM Math and science programs with fun, engaging projects and creative, interactive activities.Arts & Craft Promote fine motor skills, enhance coordination and strengthen dexterity and creativity in addition to self-expression and outlet for expression. Keystone & Torch Clubs Leadership groups within the Club where they form their own governing committees and goals for the academic school year, including volunteer hours in the community.Food & Snack healthy selections are provided to club members free of charge daily.