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 Teen Member, Caden G.
“I remember the first day that I came to the Club, the staff sat us down and asked us, ‘How do you feel right now?”
They didn’t ask how we were doing or how we were feeling about school. They actually wanted to know how we were doing mentally. All of a sudden, kids started sharing. Some people said they were battling with depression, anxiety, or just feeling alone. Some were confused about what they were doing with their lives. The Club gave us a voice and the ability to connect through the chaos.”
Although Caden admits that life can still be stressful at times, he says the Club has taught him how to manage that stress in positive ways. Before the Club, he never felt he could relax, and he didn’t sleep well. Today, all that has changed.
“Thanks to the Club, I feel a lot lighter, a lot happier, and more confident about my future.”
