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The Youth Development Strategy Boys and Girls Club programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, a sense of usefullness, a sense of belonging, and a sense of power or influence. When this strategy is fully implemented, self-esteem is ehnanced and an environment is created which helps boys and girls achieve their full potential.
Description & Targeted Population of Our Services: A youth development organization dedicated to promoting the health, social, educational, vocational, and character development of youth between the ages of 6-16. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. In addition to the West Charlton and Graham Homes in Milledgeville, there is a club in Jones County, Gray, Georgia, near the Alternative School. More youth have joined the Club due to increased availability of transportation through the school system. Our Main Service Areas: Baldwin and Jones counties Education & Career Development
(Power Hour & OEE) offers opportunities to develop basic
skills for the outdoor environment, education and work, assisting
youth in planning, encouraging, long-range and shor-range goals,
preparing youth for the working environment, and encouraging education
as well as the educating of ones on the outdoor environment. Programs
include a point system, report card check, educational lectures,
individual training and decision making, personal counseling,
school visits, reading program, setting goals, gardening, recycling,
skits, community service activities and field trips. OUTCOMES:
Outdoors Environment Education provides activities to develop an awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the natural environment through community beautification, use of maps, educational lectures, and nature study. OUTCOMES:
Character & Leadership Development aids youth in leadership skills, and encourages planning and decision-making. Programs and activities include Keystone, Torch, and Fun Clubs, Teen Leaders, Pen Pals, Goals for Growth, Kids for Character, Project Learn, Community Leadership activities and field trips. OUTCOMES:
Health & Life Skills (Smart
Moves and Social Recreation) teaches youth the skills of living,
efficient use of leisure time, and communication among peers.
The program also teaches the importance of overcoming peer pressure
and making wise decisions regardless of peer pressure. Programs
include conflict resolution activities, educational lectures,
game room activities, parties, picnics, swimming, bowling, activities
that encourage socialization within and outside the Club, social
outings, and field trips such as: out to eat, to the mall, to
the movie and etc.... OUTCOMES:
Social Recreation teaches
youth skills of living, efficient use of leisure time and positive
communication among peers. This program teaches our youth to resolve
their differences in a positive way. It also gives our youth the
opportunity to socialize with their peers in an environment in
which they feel safe. OUTCOMES:
The Arts enhances self-expression, creativity and the development of multi-cultural appreciation through performing arts, prevocational activities, lectures, group sessions, talent shows, karaoke time, Ultimate Journey, chorus, field trips and general arts & crafts projects. OUTCOMES:
Sports, Fitness & Recreational Activities aide in the development of social skills, and the development and maintenance of health and physical fitness through activities such as recreational activities, games room, social activities and outings, health lectures, physical fitness, proper stretching techniques, and a variety of sports programs. Youth will enhance versatility, work with diverse groups, and enhance cooperative and social skills. Youth will learn to apply "Fair Play". OUTCOMES:
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