Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham

Is there still room BGC Stoneham Summer Camp Yes, we still have some availability but a few weeks are already on waiting lists. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham is to inspire and enable all young people especially those who The Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham actively seeks to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies have difficulty in reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children within and around our community have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. Currently, we serve over 900 boys and girls who have access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: A safe, positive environment: Club staff, facility, program offerings and age-appropriate settings produce continuity, predictability, and a sense of physical and emotional safety for members. The Club sets clear boundaries and rules that provide structure, define acceptable behaviors and are consistently enforced by staff. Supportive relationships with peers and adults: Staff members actively cultivate such relationships to ensure every member feels connected to one or more adults and can forge friendships with peers. Staff members demonstrate warmth, closeness, caring, appreciation, acceptance and guidance in their relationships with members. Opportunities and expectations: Club members acquire physical, social, technological, artistic and life skills. Our Club expects members to develop a moral character so they know right from wrong and behave ethically. Club staff help members establish better study habits and pursue post-secondary education. Staff members consistently communicate and reinforce high expectations of youth. Fun: Our Club generates happiness, fun and enjoyment for our members. Members develop a strong sense of belonging through personal connections they establish with staff and their peers. Young people have the sense that the Club is theirs when staff members make the Club feel like home, fostering a family atmosphere. Recognition: Clubs recognize and affirm young people's intrinsic worth and accomplishments. As youth make improvements and experience success, staff members encourage and reinforce their efforts using rewards, incentives and awards. The Club prominently showcases young people's achievements.