The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County believes in helping youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills for participating in the democratic process is the main thrust of these programs. They also develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community, and celebrating our national heritage.

TEENSupreme ® Keystone Clubs

Keystone Clubs are chartered small group leadership development clubs for teens 14-18. Keystoners elect officers, choose their own activities and plan and implement community service projects. A national charter entitles a Keystone Club to participate in regional and national Keystone conferences. The TEENSupreme Keystone Club program is sponsored by the Taco Bell Foundation.

Youth of the Year Each year, kids from Fresno County are nominated as potential Youth of the Year candidates. Youth of the Year is designed to promote and recognize service to Club and community, academic performance and contributions to family and spiritual life. Our organization selects a Youth of the Year from one of our Clubs and he or she receives a certificate and medallion then enters state competition. State winners receive a plaque and enter the regional competition. Regional winners receive a $5,000 scholarship and enter a national competition held in Washington, DC. Sponsored by The Reader's Digest Foundation, the National Youth of the Year receives an additional $10,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States.