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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County provide diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Core Programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to reach their full potential. Based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, Clubs offer program activities in five areas:
Character & Leadership Development
Empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others’ cultural identities....(more)
Education & Career Development
Enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, set goals, explore careers,
prepare for employment, and embrace technology to achieve success in a career...(more)
Health & Life Skills
Develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults....(more)
The Arts
Enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of
the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing....(more)
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
Develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills....(more)
Specialized Initiatives
This initiative focus on meeting significant, specific needs that have been identified within the Boys & Girls club Movement. Because their scope is broad, they complement or encompass several or all of the Core Program Areas...(more)
Program Planning and Evaluation
Tools and resources help Club professionals develop, implement, evaluate and improve Club programming and maximize the beneficial, long-term impact they have on young people.
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