Boys Girls Clubs of Metro Denver :: The Positive Place for Kids

February 01, 2010, Horse Connection Magazine

HC Magazine hosted a photography workshop for Boys & Girls Club members at the Mile High Grand Prix - check out their outstanding shots in the Jan/Feb issue.

Boys & Girls Clubs welcomes United Launch Alliance as our new Technology Program Sponsor

January 21, 2010

ULA is committed to ensuring kids from underserved communities have access to critical science and technology programs.

The Boys & Girls Club in North Denver provides frugal fun

January 19, 2010, Marcia Canter - North Denver Tribune

Two dollars will buy a child between the ages of six and 18 an annual membership at Boys & Girls Clubs.

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Immediate Results

Health Fair Immediate Results:

In 2007, OMNI Institute, an applied science research company based in Denver, conducted an independent survey of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver programs. Their key findings include:

*Clubs provide multiple programs that serve the whole child: 89% of members participate in three or more of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver's Core Program Areas.

*More Club involvement leads to more positive impact: Youth with the highest Club participation levels score significantly higher than their peers in the following areas:

positive character development,
self-esteem and efficacy,
responsibility-taking and decision-making skills,
commitment/bonding to school,
self-reported interest/performance in school.

*Leadership skills help youth succeed: Members who participate in Club leadership activities score significantly higher than their peers on measures of:

self-esteem,
communication and conflict-resolution skills,
responsibility-taking and decision-making skills,
school bonding and commitment.

Learn more about OMNI Institute here and read their findings.

Long-term Influence

Alumni

Impact