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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend

723 W. Orange Avenue
850-656-8100

Mission:
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

About Us:
Established in 1992 to help curb youth crime and delinquency, we offer area kids ages 5 to 18 a Positive Place to go after school, where they can grow personally and academically in a safe and structured environment.

What We Offer:
Character and Leadership Development
Education & Career Development
Health & Life Skills
Arts & Cultural Enrichment
Sports, Fitness & Recration

The Boys & Girls Clubs builds character everyday through leadership and guidance in behavior and attitude. Every staff member is a positive role model. Staff members are also mentors; and they provide daily homework assistance. Our nationally recognized programs are proven to help young people succeed in school, stay healthy, learn important life skills, pursue interests in the arts and sports, and explore eocational choices. We offer dance, music, and other enrichment activities.

Most importantly, the Boys & Girls Clubs show our young people that they have the potential to be great. We give them hope for a positive future.