BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Academic Success - Graduate from


high school, ready for college, trade school, military or employment. Good Character & Citizenship - Be an


engaged citizen involved in the commu- nity, register to vote and model strong char- acter. Healthy Lifestyles - Adopt a healthy


diet, practice By setting up high-yield activities that


engage youth to become interactive and develop supporting re-


lationships in these three important areas, we are able to maximize the Club experi- ence on our youth. This leads to a success- ful impact and fulfillment of our mission: to enable and inspire all young people, es- pecially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, responsi- ble and caring citizens. Moreover, imple- menting a character and citizenship initiative that incorporates character devel- opment, civic engagement and service op- portunities reaffirms our nation’s historic commit- ment to the principles of democracy. Studies show that


young people who en- gage in service do better in school, maintain posi- tive relationships with adults and peers and avoid risky behavior. 1 Teens who partici-


pate in service activities are more likely to vote, and to have a positive work ethic and a so- cially responsible atti- tude as adults. 2


Ily - Age 10, 2011 Kid Kaptain.


Laura, Age 15 and Adriana, Age 14 - Teen Club Members. Service fosters an acceptance of diver-


sity, a connection to cultural heritage and development of ethics. 3 The Boys & Girls Club of the South


Coast Area provides opportunities for our youth to make their own decisions, ones of strong character. The doors of our Club are open Monday – Friday from 2 to 8pm. While most doors open, ours transform. b


1- Moore, C.W., & Allen, J.P. “The effects of volun-


teering on the young volunteer,” The Journal of Primary Prevention, 17 (2), 231-258 (1996).


2 - Zaff, J., & Michelsen, E., Encouraging Civic En- gagement: How Teens Are (or Are Not) Becoming Responsible Citizens (Research Brief). Washington D.D.: Child Trends (October 2002).


3 - Learn and Serve America, Corporation for Na-


tional and Community Service, Available online: http://www.learnandserve.gov.


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