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:

• Education and Career;

• Character and Leadership;

• Health and Life Skills;

• The Arts;

• Sports, Fitness, and Recreation.

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Our staff strive to address the following needs for all members:

• A Safe and Positive Environment where members are physically and emotionally secure at all times;

• Fun in which members engage in play and are happy and eager to come to the club;

• Supportive Relationships in which the club ensures that every young person feels connected to one or more adults and has friendships with peers;

• 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;

• Recognition that involves the club staff taking every opportunity to recognize and validate club members’ achievements and accomplishments.

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