Empowering Kids to Lead and Succeed
Empowering Kids to Lead and Succeed
Open the Door to a Bright Future
Program Cornerstones
In addition to offering Club kids a safe place to be after school, complete with snacks, homework help, and mentors, we set kids up for success. Our programs nurture every part of your child or teen—mind, body, and spirit—through five core areas that lay the foundation Club kids need to thrive today and build the brightest possible tomorrow.
- Academic Success. Young people are self-directed learners who succeed academically.
- Character & Leadership. Young people stay true to their values, demonstrate good citizenship, and drive positive change.
- Essential Skills. Young people use social skills to communicate and interact wth others and are emotionally equipped to navigate challenging situations.
- Health & Well-Being. Young people make informed, healthy decisions that contribute to their overall well-being.
- Life & Workforce Readiness. Young people are equipped to navigate adulthood and pursue a fulfilling, economically viable career path.
Explore Our Programs
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, kids start on a path toward a great future, dream big, and build lifelong skills—with support that strengthens families, uplifts communities, and inspires hope for what’s ahead. Whether your child needs a safe space for homework help, wants to explore new interests, build character, embrace healthy habits, or prepare for college and a career—we’ve got the perfect program to guide and empower them. Take a look.
B.L.A.C.K.
Explore experiences through books that shape our community and build the confidence to stand up for what’s right.
Be Great Graduate
This dropout prevention program enhance youth engagement with learning by providing consistent support from caring, trusted adults.
Brighter Futures
Develop job-readiness skills, strengthen technical abilities, and build confidence in your career path.
C.R.A.T.E.
Build skills in college and career prep, wellness, technology, and the arts through focused, hands-on experiences.
Career Launch
Turn dreams into direction and prepare to thrive in the workforce.
Digital Literacy/Netsmartz
Build real-world tech skills and stay safe online with hands-on digital lessons.
Diplomas2Degrees
Work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.
DIY STEM
Connect science to real life with engaging, hands-on experiments and real-world challenges.
Graduation Plus
Receive individualized support to get prepared and reach your higher education goals.
Keystone Club
Grow as leaders, serve communities, explore futures, and connect with peers nationwide through purpose-driven experiences.
LitART
Spark imagination and build a lifelong love of reading through themed exploration of literature.
Lyricism 101
Amplify your voice and express your story through the powerful art of hip-hop, poetry, and spoken word.
Money Matters
Build real-world skills in budgeting, saving, and smart decision-making to take control of your financial future.
NBA Math Hoops
Improve math skills and build confidence using real player stats and teamwork.
Power Hour
Develop strong study habits and confidence to succeed with homework help and skill-building support.
SMART Moves
Learn to make smart, healthy decisions about risky behavior with tools that support your unique strengths and help you grow confident.
SPARK
Develop lifelong healthy habits by improving skills, fitness, confidence, and social connections through fun, inclusive activities.
ST Math
Unlock the brain’s natural spatial reasoning with a patented method that makes math engaging and builds lasting understanding.
Summer Brain Gain
Prevent summer slide with hands-on learning, exploration, and peer connection that sparks curiosity and drives academic growth.
Torch Club
Empower adolescents at a pivotal stage to lead and grow through meaningful projects in service, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.
Triple Play
Inspire kids and teens to build healthy habits, strong bodies, and resilient minds through balanced learning and active growth.
Youth of the Month
Recognizes young people for their leadership, character, and potential to achieve great things.
Youth of the Year
Recognize young leaders who embody courage, service, and excellence while inspiring their peers.
Programs That Work
Our approach truly makes a difference. Our programs are rooted in proven standards like Common Core, Social Justice, Next Generation Science, SEL, and 21st Century skills and are designed to prepare kids for the real world. We nurture everything kids and teens need to thrive—building skills, inspiring creativity, promoting healthy habits, and guiding them to graduate ready for the future.
Youth who participate in the arts are five times less likely to drop out of school
High School Graduation Rate for Grad Plus program participants
Scholarship support awarded to Club members in 2023
Give Your Child the Tools to Create a Great Future
Join the Club
With dozens of locations around Milwaukee, we’re proud to be the largest Boys & Girls Club in the country—but what truly matters is what happens inside. Each Club is a safe, welcoming space where kids feel valued and supported as they grow and create a great future. Find the Club nearest you.
