Our Mission
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Our Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley offers tested, proven and nationally recognized programs in five core program areas that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people:
- Education
- The Arts
- Character & Leadership
- Sports & Recreation
- Health & Wellness
- Workforce Development
We also undertake specialized initiatives that cut across more than one program area to address the unique needs of youth and families.
Boys & Girls Clubs programs are designed to encourage Club members to realize a wide variety of positive outcomes - a strategy for developing the “whole child.” In recent years, the Boys & Girls Club Movement has focused additional efforts on helping children and teens achieve in our four priority outcome areas of Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Development.
Together, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley follow the Formula for Impact – our roadmap for ensuring that young people have a positive, impactful Club Experience and, ultimately, achieve the important outcomes that lead them to Great Futures!
Power Hour is an academic success program designed to help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities, and tutoring.
Summer Brain Gain is a fun, educational program that keeps youth engaged and learning during the summer break. It helps prevent summer learning loss and ensures young minds stay active and ready for the next school year.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum that connects youth aged 9-12 to science themes they encounter regularly.
Triple Play, BGCA’s comprehensive health and wellness initiative, strives to improve the overall health of members, ages 6-18, by increasing their daily physical activity, teaching them good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.
SMART Moves is a suite of targeted programs and other resources designed to help young people develop healthy decision-making attitudes and skills.
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18 by building their basic money management skills.
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18 by building their basic money management skills.
Torch Clubs are chartered small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 10-13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle through which Club staff can help meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their development.
Career Launch encourages Club members ages 13 to 18 to assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions, and prepare to join our nation's work force.
Youth of the Year (YOY) is Boys & Girls Clubs premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. Each year, young people from each Club compete for the role of Youth of the Year. The Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nation’s young people.