National Programs
While local Club organizations are encouraged to develop and implement programs that best meet the needs of their communities, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs offer local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people.
Sports & Recreation
Triple Play
All Ages
Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.
Play Ball
All Ages
PLAY BALL allows youth to increase their overall fitness while learning the fundamental skills of baseball and softball through fun and enriching activities.
Fun At Bat At Home
All Ages
Fun At Bat At Home is a series of instructional videos created to educate youth and parents on the basics of bat-and-ball activities that can be done at home using minimal equipment.
Jr. RBI
Age 5-12
Jr. RBI teaches the fundamentals of baseball and softball to children ages 5 to 12, and serves as a feeder program for the RBI program.
ALL STARS
Age 6-18
ALL STARS engages Club members 6-18 yrs in high-quality organized flag football, basketball, and soccer programs.
RBI
Age 13-18
RBI provides training to Clubs wishing to start or expand boys baseball and girls fast-pitch softball leagues for ages 13 to 15 and 16 to 18. RBI teams representing Club leagues are eligible to participate in sports clinics.
Education
Summer Brain Gain
All Ages
Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school, and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards. In addition, Summer Brain Gain: Read!, a literacy program, complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum.
Project Learn
All Ages
Project Learn reinforces the academic enrichment and school engagement of young people during the time they spend at the Club.
Computer Science Pathway
All Ages
The Computer Science Pathway, a key component of Boys & Girls Clubs’ Education & STEM programming, invites youth and teens on a journey from their first encounter with code to creative computing.
Power Hour
Age 6-18
Power Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.
Digital Literacy Essentials
Age 8-18
Digital Literacy Essentials activities are designed to help youth ages 8-16 build digital skills. They provide members of all ability levels with a foundation to explore digital safety, digital privacy, digital presence, online communication and retro gaming.
Ultimate Journey
Age 9-13
Ultimate Journey: Fun, experiential, environmental education activities!
DIY STEM
Age 9-12
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
Passport to Manhood
Age 11-14
Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions that focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.
Money Matters
Age 13-18
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college.
diplomas2Degrees
Age 13+
diplomas2Degrees (d2D), a college readiness program, 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.
The Arts
MusicMakers
All Ages
MusicMakers inspires young people to produce music, and to create their life’s soundtrack.
National Photography Program
Age 6-18
The National Photography Program enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through the appreciation of photography.
DramaMatters Afterschool
Age 6-18
DramaMatters Afterschool is a drama education program for Clubs that encourages members ages 6 to 18 to engage in hands-on activities. Drama education builds self-confidence, sparks creativity and boosts academic achievement.
Lyricism 101
Age 13-18
Lyricism 101 is a program designed to cultivate and amplify the powerful, formidable voices of Club teens.
Health & Wellness
SMART Moves
Age 6-15
SMART Moves is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
Healthy Habits
Age 6-15
Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improved overall well-being.
SMART Girls
Age 8-17
SMART Girls provides health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls ages 8 to 17.
UPS Road Code
Age 13-18
UPS Road Code is a free national program educates teens on safe driving techniques based in part on the training UPS uses for its own drivers, who are among the safe drivers worldwide.
National Fine Arts Exhibit
Age 6-18
This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.
Leadership & Service
Youth of the Year
All Ages
Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program. It is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.
Million Members, Million Hours of Service
All Ages
Studies show that young people who engage in service do better in school, maintain positive relationships with adults and avoid risky behaviors. The Million Members, Million Hours of Service initiative aims to engage 1 million Boys & Girls Club youth in service projects each year, with each donating at least one hour of service.
Torch Club
Age 11-13
Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.