What We Offer
A fun, engaging space designed specifically for teens like you!
Who We Are
The CLUB is a safe space for teens ages 13–18 where you can drop-in after school, hang out with friends, and take control of your future.
Although every Clubhouse is unique, each teen space is designed to be fun, inclusive, and separate from younger members. It’s a place to connect and belong. It’s your home away from home.
Teen Specific Programs
CareerLaunch is a job-readiness and career preparation program that introduces teens to the world of work and provides the resources they need to prepare for employment including career exploration, education and pathway planning, resume writing, and interview practice.
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility among teens by building useful knowledge and skill on various aspects of financial literacy including:
- Managing Checking Account
- Budgeting
- Saving
- Investing
- Entrepreneurship
- Paying for College
Diplomas2Degrees is a college readiness program that provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.
Smart Moves (Skills Mastery and Resilience Training) program addresses drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
Smart Moves includes a separate program for teen boys and girls. Teen Boys participate in Passport to Manhood, engaging them in discussions and activities that reinforce positive behavior. SMART Girls programming is designed to meet the development needs of girls through small-group prevention/education and self-esteem building.
Keystone is Boys & Girls Club’s premier teen leadership program for youth ages 14 – 18. This unique program provides leadership development opportunities for teens in three focus areas:
- ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- CAREER PREPARATION
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
With the guidance of Club staff, Keystone members learn and practice the qualities of being a good leader while making a positive impact on their Club and their community.
Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Club’s premier youth recognition program for Club members ages 14 – 18. The program promotes and celebrates:
- ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
- LEADERSHIP
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
Local Clubs recognize one outstanding member who competes for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio’s Youth of the Year and the opportunity to win a computer and up to $10,000 in scholarships. The winner of this competition has an opportunity to participate in additional competitions at the state, regional, and national levels with opportunities to win additional scholarships.
Meet 2025 Youth of the Year, Abigail B.
“It all started with a game of Uno. As ironic as it may sound, I became part of this amazing organization due to my love for Uno. One day, my best friend didn’t come to school, so I was left alone at lunch because I had very few friends. An unfamiliar lady approached me wearing a Boys & Girls Club t-shirt and invited me to play Uno with her and some other students. I agreed, and we played during the entire lunch period. Surprisingly, I had lots of fun, and the next day, I found myself looking for someone wearing a Boys & Girls Club shirt. That was the beginning of my unexpected relationship with the Boys & Girls Club.
Over the past few years, I have grown as a student and a person. Even though I was still shy and kept to myself for the most part, I became better at public speaking and realized that people actually listened to what I had to say. My confidence grew, and I started to enjoy engaging with the students at the meetings. I even ran for president of Keystone and won unexpectedly. Initially, I felt anxious as I had never held a leadership role before. However, with the unwavering support of the club coaches, as well as other members, I began to seek even more opportunities to create a positive impact and assist others.
The Boys & Girls Club has taught me many valuable lessons. One of them is that collaboration among young people like myself can bring about positive change in our community. [Through the Club], I have formed lifelong friendships and received great advice from coaches that I will forever cherish. I am so glad I joined that game of Uno, or I probably would have never been a part of a community of great and inspiring people.
