WHAT WE DO:
OUR MISSION:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
OUR PROGRAMS:
BGCEP provides afterschool and summer programming for youth ages 6 to 18 at clubs in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties.
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON FIVE AREAS:
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Education and Career
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Character and Leadership
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Health and Life Skills
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The Arts
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Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
OUR STAFF STRIVE TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING NEEDS FOR ALL MEMBERS:
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A Safe and Positive Environment where members are physically and emotionally secure at all times;
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Fun in which members engage in play and are happy and eager to come to the club;
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Supportive Relationships in which the club ensures that every young person feels connected to one or more adults and has friendships with peers;
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Opportunities and Expectations in which club staff consistently communicate the expectation that every child has the potential to excel, be productive and succeed at the club and in life;
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Recognition that involves the club staff taking every opportunity to recognize and validate club members’ achievements and accomplishments.
TESTIMONIAL
"Nice place for kids to interact and have fun."