Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain

Healthy lifestyles - bgccp offers a variety of programs and opportunities that promote health and wellbeing for our members. Youth participate in daily physical activity, engage in programs on positive life choices and healthy eating. 90% of bgccp members receive free or reduced lunch at school. Bgccp provides an additional nutritious, hot meal for all members each day, including summer. the majority of meal costs are reimbursed through usda.

Leadership, citizenship & character development - bgccp provides a series of programs and opportunities for youth to develop into caring, responsible and engaged citizens. the youth of the year program provides training in public speaking, problem solving and leadership, preparing young people with 21st century leadership skills. the keystone and torch club programs focus on service to family, club and community.

Academic success - Boys & Girls club youth receive daily homework help and tutoring through the power hour program. Additional targeted programs address critical learning barriers. Club academy is a bgccp program designed to address the critical importance of 3rd grade reading proficiency. the program is unique in its dual application in both the school and club environments. Bgccp places tutors in schools for 1:1 intervention during the school day. New skills are reinforced with proven small group interventions in the club after school. 100% of bgccp members who stay with the organization through high school graduate on time.

Art & culture and sports & fitness are a few of bgccp's other programs offered at our Clubs. Our club members have an outlet for their creative and curious minds every day. These programs (which include a national fine arts exhibit and tnt drama matters afterschool programs) help Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain members develop their knowledge and appreciation of fine arts, and their skills in music, performance and creative writing. Many public schools have cut their physical education programs and the obesity rate in youth has reached an alarming high. At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain, through the triple play program and others, we teach our members to focus on fitness, use leisure time productively, develop skills to manage stress and respect and appreciate the environment.