History and Tradition
1860-Dashaway Club established in Hartford, CT
1906- Birth of Federated Boys Club, 53 Clubs as members
1931-Boys' Club Federation of America renamed Boys' Clubs of America
1947-First National Youth of the Year installed
1953-The Boys' Clubs Professional Association established
1956-Boys' Clubs of America celebrated its 50th anniversary. Received a U.S. Congressional Charter
1963- National Association of Keystone Clubs Formed
1972-Goal of 1,000 Clubs serving one million members achieved
1980-New service mark, clasping hands
1987-OUTREACH 91 campaign to serve 2 million youth begun. Commitment to Quality Program insitituted
1990-Name officially changed to Boys and Girls Clubs of America
1994-Relocation of the National Headquarters from New York to Atlanta
1996-The first female President of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Roxanne Spillett, was chosen to lead the National Organization.
1997-2.8 million youth served in 2,013 Boys and Girls Clubs.
1998- Boys and Girls Clubs of America reached its goal of serving 3,000,000 young people
1999-Launched Operation Connect: Intergrating technology into the Boys and Girls Club programming
2002- The 3000th Boys and Girls Club was officially opened in Camden, NJ
2003-Boys and Girls Clubs serve 3.6 million youth in 3,300 Service Sites

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.

"The Boys and Girls Club Movement and Its Network of More Than 4,000 Clubs, Touches the Lives of Some 4.6 Million Young People Through Membership, Collaborations and Community Outreach Programs"

Run by More Than:
                            48,000 Trained Adult Professionals
                            142,000 Program Volunteers
                            31,000 Board Volunteers