The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys and Girls Club provide numerous programs in the following areas: - Education & Career Development - Character & Leadership - Health & Life Skills - Sports, Fitness & Recreation - Arts & Culture

Works with youth who might otherwise end up in placement by mainstreaming them into Boys & Girls Club guidance and youth development activities and by providing them with adult staff mentors.

Provides health and wellness programs, fitness classes, Pre-K programs, rehabilitation programs, sports leagues (adult and youth), aquatics programs, swim lessons, Lifeguard and CPR classes, and summer day camps.

Offers glasses and hearing aids. Scures leader dogs. Provides assistance to the needy and physically handicapped. Operates several youth outreach programs. Works to improve the environment, build homes for the disabled, and provide disaster relief.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

Offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children, teens, and families, with accessible learning activities that build on life skills, Maker philosophies, and wellness concepts. Offers free homework assistance. Introduces hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Humanities programming. Promotes a love of reading and literacy.

Offers after-school enrichment opportunities such as art, music and physical and mental wellness. Provides a space where teens can attend virtual classes while supervised by staff. Provides breakfast and lunch.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Provides safe spaces and enriching activities for youth after school that support critical thinking, social skills, and academic achievement. Located at these schools: George W. Childs, Newlin Fell, Southwark Elementary, Vare-Washington Elementary, and Horace Howard Furness High - 21st Century Community Learning Center. Also located at Mamie Nichols Center.

Offers a summer resident camp, day camps and weekend camps.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Offers summer day and overnight camps.

Provides volunteer and professional mentoring services to children and youth. Bigs and littles meet twice a month for activities.

Assists youth and adults to learn basic characteristics of successful entrepreneurs' risks and rewards of running a business, life skills (including budgeting and investing), and the importance of a business plan.

Offers a summer day camp.

A week-long (Sunday-Friday) overnight camp held in the Poconos for children (age 10 and older) and adults with disabilities. Campers gain environmental awareness and learn organic gardening in specially designed gardens while also enjoying traditional camp activities like hiking, canoeing, sports, arts and crafts, campfires and swimming. An optional employment track is available for campers who want to explore work experiences. Campers sign up for one or more weeks. 2025 session dates: Week 1: June 28 - July 3 Week 2: July 5 - 10 Week 3: July 12 - 17 Week 4: July 19 - 24 Week 5: July 26 - 31 Week 6: August 2 – 7

Offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children, teens, and families, with accessible learning activities that build on life skills, Maker philosophies, and wellness concepts. Offers free homework assistance. Introduces hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Humanities programming. Promotes a love of reading and literacy.

Offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children, teens, and families, with accessible learning activities that build on life skills, Maker philosophies, and wellness concepts. Offers free homework assistance. Introduces hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Humanities programming. Promotes a love of reading and literacy.

Summer Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, includes breakfast, lunch and a snack each day. All activities and trips are included in the cost.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers support and resources based on individual needs. Provides basic life essentials (vital documents, showers, clothes, and food); housing support; employment assistance (job search help, resume assistance, job readiness training, and entrepreneur support); educational support; motivational education, coaching, and life skills training; restorative practices; creative and recreational age-specific programs; community and a safe space.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Offers a variety of training and education programs to inspire people to serve the community in leadership positions. Programs offered include Board Development, Executive Connections, Future Leaders of York, Leadership for Diverse Schools, Leadership Training Program, and Mentorship York.

Offers weekly youth and teen programming.