SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMMING
HOLISTIC PROGRAMS & RESOURCES FOR DENVER KIDS
KIDS LEARN AND GROW AT THE CLUB
The doors of our 25 Clubs across Metro Denver are open each school day and for eight weeks during summer break.
Clubs are safe, fun places for kids to spend their time when they’re not in school or at home Through positive relationships, sports, arts, STEM, academics, and leadership programs, kids access the tools they need to lead healthy lives and pursue great futures. The Clubs are safe places where kids envision their greatest potential and turn their dreams into real possibilities.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, the safety of our kids, staff, and community members is our number one priority. Our organization is committed to the highest standards of safety and maintains a zerotolerance policy for behaviors that may harm our Club members. Our Clubs and programs are designed to be physically and emotionally safe spaces for all Club members under the guidance of highly-trained and caring professional staff.
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At the Club, kids find safe spaces to grow, develop, and play; access social-emotional learning (SEL) support; build relationships with peers, mentors, and trusted adults; and participate in fun and educationally-enriching activities Club membership includes regular mental health support, daily meals and snacks, and more.
“On a scale of one to ten, I think the Club is a ten.” - Julieana G., Club member
Scan the QR code above or visit bgcmd org/clubs to register your child for school year programming.
Our Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver operates 25 neighborhood Clubs and one summer camp in six districts across the Denver Metro Area.
Boston Cole
William E. Cope
Crawford
Colorado Sports League Academy
Denver Broncos
DSST Elevate
Green Valley Ranch
Hidden Lake
Josephine Hodgkins
Arthur E. Johnson
Johnson Elementary
KIPP Sunshine Peak
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23. Virginia Court
24. U Prep
25. U Prep Steele
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14. Laredo
15. Lasley Elementary
16. Montview
17. J. Churchill Owen
Shopneck
19. Suncor
Sunset Ridge
Tennyson Knolls
22. Vickers
Arapahoe
26. Gates Camp
Our Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is one of the largest, most comprehensive youth development organizations in Colorado. We provide holistic after-school, beforeschool, and summer programming to over 20,000 kids and teens each year across 25 Club locations. The Clubs offer Denver’s most under-resourced families with affordable access to safe out-of-school care, academic support, healthy activities, leadership opportunities, and mental health resources.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Academic programs give kids a space to explore, experiment, and expand on the lessons learned during the school day Educationally-enriching activities in every area of the Club – whether in the STEM lab, readding room, or tech lab – are intentionally designed to foster skill-building and spark kids’ passion for learning.
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
Our member-driven programs equip young leaders with the tools they need to take initiative in ways that are meaningful to them. Leadership clubs, peer mentoring, and service opportunities encourage kids to develop into responsible, confident, caring leaders in their Clubs, neighborhoods, and beyond.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, kids of all ages practice building healthy habits for their minds and bodies Every day we provide kids with the tools they need to make healthy choices, stay physically active, and say no to risky behaviors.
MENTAL HEALTH
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has a team of full-time mental health professionals to support the mental health needs of kids in our community. Each of our 25 Clubs has a mental health team member present multiple times each week to facilitate individual connection sessions and small social-emotional learning groups that support a wide range of mental health needs.
Explore Endless Possibilities at the Club
Throughout the school year and summer, kids head to their Club where they get to choose from a multitude of engaging activities. Most members spend a few hours each day at their Club exploring activities, programs, and experiences. From STEM to the arts and outdoor activities, our after-school programs provide enriching opportunities for all of Denver's kids
After-School Activity Highlights
LITERACY
At the Club, we use literacy tools like Lalilo, Accelerated Reader (AR), and MyON to encourage kids to read regularly, widely, and all year long. Kids of all ages track their progress and are rewarded for their participation These programs allow them to read at their level and make regular progress toward their literacy goals.
Kids enjoy daily, hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering, and math at their Club's Technology Center. STEM programming promotes workforce readiness, connects kids with technology, and supports academic performance From robotics to coding to digital arts Club kids know how to use the tools that the future demands.
SPORTS & FITNESS CAREER EXPLORATION
Our Clubs offer members gyms, fields, courts, and safe outdoor places to play, along with a variety of fun activities to keep them active and healthy. Many of our Clubs offer sports leagues including football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and t-ball
Starting in elementary school, all Club members have access to career and college exploration opportunities. From campus visits to hands-on activities with select partners, Club kids are able to explore new career pathways and expand their horizons
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Creating Safe Spaces
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, the safety of our kids, staff, and community members is our number one priority.
SAFE SPACES
Our buildings remain locked at all times and entry is controlled by front desk staff who check kids and visitors in and out.
Staff are trained to quickly and calmly initiate lockdown procedures if the need arises We consistently evaluate our procedures to ensure alignment with best practices.
SAFE STAFF
All Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver staff members are mandatory reporters and specifically trained on how to respond in instances of suspected child abuse or neglect. Those who work or volunteer in our Clubs must pass extensive background checks and undergo regular safety training
All Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver staff are first aid and CPR certified and AED trained. All athletic staff are trained in concussion recognition, with an annual refresher
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
SEL is foundational to all programming. Staff incorporates SEL concepts to create safe spaces for all kids who participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver programming
Our dedicated mental health team supports staff and members, facilitating individual and group sessions and making referrals where necessary.
WHO WE ARE
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten to high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At 25 neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in the mountains, we provide our Club members with accessible, affordable opportunities to participate in fun and educationally enriching activities after school, during the school day, and all summer long.
As one of the largest and most comprehensive youth development organizations in Metro Denver, we believe everyone plays a part in the success of our city – from kids and families to city leaders and CEOs You belong at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
VISION
We believe all kids will have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential.
MISSION
We provide our Club members with a safe, supportive, fun, and enriching environment that inspires and empowers them to achieve their greatest potential
VALUES
Respect: We recognize that each person has equal, intrinsic worth and deserves to be treated with dignity.
Integrity: We operate with honesty and hold ourselves accountable for all words and actions.
Excellence: We set high expectations and work hard to achieve them by engaging in continuous learning and improvement
Teamwork: We collaborate openly on common goals to leverage the expanded knowledge of our entire community.
Innovation: We seek out and embrace new possibilities that can increase our impact.
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