To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
To enrich the lives and shape the futures of youth, transitioning them into adulthood with healthy habits, a high school diploma and a clear plan for their future.
We aren’t just a collection of Clubs; we are physically and emotionally safe places for kids to determine their futures. They are filled with great moments of discovery, engagement, inspiration, challenge, defeat, leadership, and empowerment. These moments weave together to create life experiences and a passion for what’s next.
We are united by shared values and the belief that all young people should grow up and live fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and love for learning.
Learning never stops and drives our mantra, “Whatever it takes.” This is our promise to ourselves - and each other - as we help kids become productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Thank you for your support. We couldn’t do this work without you.
MEMBERS
FAMILY STATUS
of members come from single-parent households
INCOME
57% Households below $30K
82% Households below $50K
For decades, Clubs have responded to the needs of young people. Today, this means delivering the safe places, guidance, support, and opportunities kids need to learn, grow and thrive.
How do we do this? By focusing on the areas EVERY kid needs to become happy, healthy, productive adults.
GOOD CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
THE ARTS
Since 2011, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has measured Club members’ experiences and perceptions through our National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) sur vey, one of the world’s largest private data sets on kids and teens. The following outcomes are from Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada NYOI Surveys received in 2022.
Designed to complement and reinforce what youth learn during the school day, Clubs create experiences that invite kids to fall in love with learning.
92% of Club members enjoy learning new things.
84% of Club members choose activities that push them to learn new things.
Health and wellness programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors, nurture their well-being, set personal goals, and grow into self-sufficient adults.
69% of Club members report good physical well-being (physical activity and healthy eating practices)
90% of Club members understand how feelings influence their actions.
90% of Club members keep working at something, even if it is really hard.
Leadership and service programs help youth become responsible, caring citizens who stand up for what is right and positively impact their communities.
88% of Club members report if they are the leader of a group, they make sure everyone in the group feels important.
86% of Club members feel like they can stand up for what they think is right, even if their friends disagree.
94% of Club members try to help when they see people in need.
Creative Arts programs are designed to help young people develop cultural awareness, spark creativity, and amplify their voices through artistic expression.
89% of Club members report the Club encourages them to be creative and try new ideas.
65% of Club members report they can communicate their emotions and feelings through art.
78% of Club members report their Club encourages art that reflects on their family, their community, and their culture.
Workforce development programs allow kids and teens to explore their interests and passions, develop their employability skills, and apply their knowledge to real-world work experiences.
Of Club members that are high school juniors and seniors:
90% know what education or training they will need for the career they want.
68% have participated in career exploration at their Club.
70% have participated in a money management program at the Club.
Every day, our tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs help young people discover new interests, spark passions, find their place, and thrive. Whether its supportive homework help, altruistic community service, or a fruitful garden club, the results are the same – fun with a purpose.
Designed to complement and reinforce what youth learn during the school day, Clubs create experiences that invite kids to fall in love with learning. Rooted in social-emotional youth development practices, our Academic Success programs enable youth to be effective, engaged, adaptive learners who are on track to graduate with a plan for their future.
MyFuture provides members with a safe, fun digital platform where they can showcase their work and earn recognition in the form of stars, badges, and master badges. It’s a space where kids can interact with each other – free from the prospect of cyberbullying – learn new skills, and share their accomplishments. By using MyFuture with their members, Club staff can help youth make friends and build a positive self-image through online achievement.
Total Youth Served: 1,599
PowerHour: Making Minutes Count helps Club members achieve academic success with engaging homework help, tutoring and high yield learning activities (HYLA). This program encourages members of all ages to become self-directed learners.
Total Youth Served: 1,356
Project Learn reinforces the academic enrichment and school engagement of young people during the time they spend at the Club. A holistic strategy supporting Youth-Centered Learning in Clubs, Project Learn includes experiential learning, allowing youth to actively engage through a “hands-on” and “mind-on” approach.
Total Youth Served: 455
Summer Brain Gain provides engaging, hands-on, project-based experiences to spark youth’s curiosity for learning and encourage them to explore their interests. A key Academic Success program, Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules that offer fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school, and high school students to ensure youth avoid summer learning loss. Total Youth Served: 831
9-year-old Jada attends the Lied Memorial Clubhouse. The Learning Zone at her Club provides a quiet, positive, peaceful environment, and the first thing she likes to do is tackle her daily homework. Jada uses the extended Power Hour program at her Club to complete her assignments, get encouragement and academic support from Club staff, and take advantage of tutoring opportunities in an intimate setting.
I love coming to the Club for Power Hour! The Club staff always check my homework to make sure that it is right, and I can read my favorite books when I finish!
Lied Memorial Club Member
Most members don’t have the resources at home to ensure homework completion. At the Club, we offer academic support and opportunities like Power Hour, where youth can not only complete their homework, but double check it for accuracy before turning it in. We also make learning fun, because when our kids come straight from school, they want to feel like the Club environment is different than their classroom. Programs like DIY STEAM/STEM and Summer Brain Gain provide kids with hands-on activities, projects, and learning opportunities to grow and build new skill sets throughout the year.
With support from community partners, Academic Success Programs can be even more impactful. This year, the Gene Haas Foundation funded new 3-D printers, robotics kits, and STEM kits for our Clubhouses. Activities like building robots and 3-D printing can bring STEM and STEAM concepts to life, sparking kids’ curiosity and fostering interest in fields like science, math, and technology.
Our leadership and service programs help youth become responsible, caring citizens who acquire skills to participate in the democratic process. Program participants also develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making, and contributing to their Club and community while celebrating our national heritage.
Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for youth ages 10-13. Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life. Torch Club members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas: Service to Club & Community, Education, Health & Fitness, and Social Recreation. Total Youth Served: 381
Keystone Club is the Boys & Girls Club’s most dynamic teen program for youth ages 14 and up. This program provides leadership development opportunities both in and out of the Club. Teens gain valuable leadership and service experience by conducting activities in four areas: Academic Success, Career Exploration, Community Service, and Teen Outreach. Total Youth Served: 250
A comprehensive national leadership development program, Youth of the Year is at the intersection of community building, workforce development and leadership training. Over the course of the program, youth share their personal stories while cultivating skills like communication, goal setting and teamwork. Youth of the Year candidates are celebrated and honored, distinguishing themselves by illustrating strong academic standing, strength of character and perseverance. Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the National Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth as well as a voice for all our nation’s young people. Nation-al Youth of the Year winners have achieved success in a variety of industries, including entertainment, politics, business, and sports. Total Youth Served: 57
Distinct from the National Youth of the Year program, Junior Youth of the Year seeks to develop junior leaders ages 10-13 within the Club environment. The program fosters Club members’ emerging leadership abilities while preparing them for later participation in the Youth of the Year program. In addition to recognizing the leadership achievements of Club youth, Junior Youth of the Year also cultivates their leadership potential, providing the foundation they need for advanced leadership development, academic excellence and postsecondary success. Through this program, Club youth become motivated to seek opportunities for leadership and to act as responsible citizens and change agents. Total Youth Served: 34
The Young J.E.D.I. Council offers youth a safe space within Clubhouses and the community to engage, use their voices and share their passion for advocacy. Focused on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.), these internal councils provide a forum for youth to address concerns, stand up, speak out, express themselves and produce solutions. Total Youth Served: 98
After a four-month selection process, 5-year member of the John C. Kish Clubhouse, DeMelle C., was selected as our Southern Nevada 2022 Youth of the Year. DeMelle’s journey continued as he became the 2022 Nevada State Youth of the Year, then a finalist in the 2022 Pacific Region Youth of the Year competition
I grew a great deal from the Youth of the Year Program. During the journey of becoming Nevada’s Youth of the Year, I realized I can use my artistic passions to bring awareness to issues my generation is facing. Through hard work and the support of friends, family, and mentors, my abilities grew each day, and I was excited for what the future will hold for me. The Club has given me so many opportunities over the years, and I’m excited to take these lessons and use them in my next chapter of life. I’m very grateful and proud to be a Club Alumni!
I never felt like I had a voice when I was a teen, so it’s important to me to give our teens a voice when it comes to Club programs and projects. Being the advisor for Young J.E.D.I. and Keystone Club allowed me to coach our young leaders in their planning and gave me an opportunity to see what they were capable of.
I look forward to increasing teen attendance in my Club and encouraging our teens to continue advocating for things that are important to them.
As leaders on the field and in the community, the National Football League (NFL) supports player engagement and our Character & Leadership programs. Players from the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and some NFL Alumni joined our Young J.E.D.I. council members for a Social Justice Town Hall. The group spoke about challenges around racial injustice, mental health, gender equality, and the education gap in Southern Nevada, and the roles we play to find solutions that will work for all of us. The NFL's support boosted the confidence in our teens and encouraged their youth voices to be heard in our community.
DeMelle C., John C. Kish Club Member
Creative Arts Programs are designed to help young people develop cultural awareness, spark creativity, and amplify their voices through artistic expression. Through Digital, Visual, Performing and Applied Arts experiences, kids of all ages can access imagination, build self-confidence, and discover new ways to express themselves.
Formerly known as ImageMakers, this year round program helps youth learn the art and science of photography through multiple categories: Culture and Tradition, Portraits, Nature and Surroundings, Fashion and Style, Editing and Filter. This program is designed to help youth ages 6-18 go beyond snapshots and develop skills to take impactful photographs. Total Youth Served: 93
Designed to cultivate and amplify the powerful, formidable voices of Club teens, Lyricism 101 recognizes the power of literary arts. This program provides teens ages 13-18 an opportunity to tell their stories, build community and express their artistic visions through the music of hip-hop culture and the culture of the cipher
Total Youth Served: 225
DramaMatters Afterschool is a drama education program that encourages members ages 6-18 to engage in hands-on performing arts activities. Sessions include a short warm-up, main game activity, script work or performance, and a 10-minute cool-down. From costumes and set design to directing, this program offers different ways for members to creatively express themselves.
Total Youth Served: 261
Media Making teaches creative expression by engaging members in experiencing, creating, sharing and editing digital media. The project-based activities introduce members to photography, audio production, video production, and design. Envisioning and developing projects gives members the opportunity to hone their creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. Total Youth Served: 177
Using nine categories representing different art mediums (Monochromatic Drawing, Multi-colored Drawing, Pastel, Watercolor, Oil & Acrylic, Print Making, Mixed Media, Collage and Group Project), this year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6-18. Based on the idea that every young person can be an artist, this program provides youth the opportunity to express themselves creatively, build confidence, learn techniques, and showcase their artwork in the community. Total Youth Served: 1,809
Created to offset the lack of contemporary music programs and equipment in schools, Notes For Notes®provides youth ages 6-18 with access to musical instruments, instruction and recording studio environments. Designed to produce positive socialemotional and creative growth, youth receive access to top-of-the-line instruments, gear, technology and instruction. Our Notes for Notes®Studio provides youth with the space, encouragement and freedom to discover, explore and produce music.
Total Youth Served: 54
Our staff gives us time to talk about our creative ideas. We need that time to share so we can see and understand each other’s vision. We live in the Westside, so there are a lot of things we could do out in the streets, but our Club and the staff give us opportunities to express ourselves. For a lot of us, this is the only creative outlet we have, so I always do my best. I get a lot of encouragement from staff while doing art and I’m grateful for that.
Agassi Club Member
Since starting as a Creative Arts Specialist, I have had the opportunity to facilitate the National Fine Arts and Drama Matters programs. Our Creative Arts programs give youth opportunities and access to step out of their comfort zone in a safe space to explore their creative side. They participate in competitions where they can win prizes or go on field trips. I believe it is important for children to participate in all forms of art whether it is drawing, painting, acting, photography, dancing, singing, producing, etc. Art engages youth in open-ended play and supports the development of cognitive, social-emotional, and multisensory skills. I think the biggest positive outcome that members gain from creative arts is confidence, both in their artwork and within themselves. I’ve seen my members gain so much confidence in the art room since I’ve been here and I’m grateful that I can guide them through art exploration.
Molly Weinman, John C. Kish Clubhouse
Resorts World Las Vegas was an incredible partner in supporting The Arts this year. One of our young artists received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to collaborate with Katy Perry on an art piece for the Elephant Parade – an annual art installation that was housed at Resorts World Las Vegas this year. In addition to helping with the art piece, they hosted a few groups of youth over the summer to tour the elephant parade and learn about elephant conservation.
Health and wellness programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors, nurture their well-being, set personal goals, and grow into self-sufficient adults. Designed to help youth develop the mind, body and soul, kids and teens learn skills to manage stress, eat right, keep physically fit, and develop healthy relationships.
Focused on social and emotional learning, the BE A STAR program gives Club members ages 11-13 the tools they need to enhance their learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, and mental health. Total Youth Served: 861
An evidence-based program for youth ages 6-18 that works to build self-esteem, interest in learning, and promote pro-social behaviors in youth. The “ThoughtsActions-Feelings Circle” (TAF) illustrates how this works in life: our thoughts lead to actions and those actions lead to feelings about ourselves, which in turn lead to more thoughts. The essence of the program is to emphasize those actions that promote a healthy and positive cycle. Total Youth Served: 818
A prevention and education program that addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. Using a team approach involving Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives, young people ages 6-15 engage in discussion and role-playing to analyze media and peer influence, practice resilience and refusal skills, develop assertiveness and strengthen decision-making skills.
Total Youth Served: 967
Healthy Habits is the “Mind” component of the Triple Play program. The Healthy Habits curricula focuses on making choices that support a healthy eating pattern and physical wellness. This targeted program is made up of interactive practical activities that develop a young person’s ability, confidence and motivation to eat healthy for life.
Total Youth Served: 1,260
Daily Challenge is the “Body” component of Triple Play. This program promotes becoming more physically active through a variety of games, cooperative activities, and sports that develop a young person’s ability, confidence and motivation to be physically fit. Total Youth Served: 1,925
Soul - Social Recreation
Social Recreation is the “Soul” component of the Triple Play program and encompasses social recreation activities that are critical to positive youth development. Through cooperative, group-based activities, this new program builds the skills a young person needs to develop confidence, connect with others, and make healthy choices.
Total Youth Served: 1,509
Club members ages 6-18 years engage in high-quality organized flag football, basketball, and soccer programs. ALL STARS aims to increase opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and recognition through high-quality structured sports programming. Total Youth Served: 419
I really enjoy our SMART Moves program. Some of the lessons I learned are to set boundaries, take better care of myself, and always talk to someone that I trust. In some cases, I learned that friends can’t always help you and that you should at least have one adult that you can confide in, like staff at the Club. I appreciate the programs that the Club provides because they help me become the best version of myself.
Isabella R., Donald W. Reynolds Club Member
I had a good experience during the ALL STAR Leagues, especially basketball season because I was able to improve my shooting and dribbling skills. One thing I learned about was good sportsmanship. Before and after every game, we would circle up with the other team and our coaches, and Mr. Terry would talk to us about what it meant to be a good sport - that we should show each other respect no matter if we win or lose. It was also very fun winning the championship, playing with my friends and bringing the trophy home to our Club.
Logan H., Donald W. Reynolds Club Member
This year, Green Our Planet ran Cooking Matters, a 6-week program for teens to learn about nutrition and cooking in a safe, low-pressure environment. Twice a week, teens learned about safe knife-handling skills, different methods of food preparation like slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits or vegetables, and simple cooking methods using hot plates, skillets, and blenders.
To help young people meet the workforce challenges of tomorrow, they need safe spaces, positive mentorship, and work experiences. As they prepare to enter the workforce, young people receive formal and informal career exposure to help them explore interests and passions. They also apply knowledge to real-world work experiences and develop skills, like time management, for employability. Through work-based learning opportunities like internships and first jobs, members can explore potential careers - opening them up to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Club Leaders-In-Training is a job readiness, character development, and service-learning internship for high school members at our Clubhouses. Participating teens take part in professional development workshops, resume and portfolio development, and hands-on work experience to learn soft and hard skills. Successful completion of the Club LIT program provides lasting leadership skills, cash incentives, and connections to summer employment opportunities. Total Youth Served: 52
Career Launch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through Career Launch, Club teens embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions, and find success in the world of work. This program is designed to support youth in preparing for their first job, internships, summer employment, and more. Total Youth Served: 332
Money Matters was designed using the latest research on financial education, behavioral economics, and youth development to promote financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college. This curriculum helps teens develop the financial literacy skills that can lead them to workplace readiness, lifelong financial stability, and overall success. Total Youth Served: 287
The Club gives us real opportunities that prepare us for life. The new Club Leader-In-Training Program was challenging this year. I was assigned to the front desk and had to participate in weekly professional development workshops where I created a resume, went through mock interviews, wrote a resignation letter, and learned about taxes and a 401k. It was tiring but it made me appreciate my staff a little more because what they do is hard. Our financial literacy program, Money Matters, also taught me the importance of saving. During the Money Matters Reality Store, I learned that childcare is really expensive so you shouldn’t have kids until you’re ready for them. Youth, Matthew A.,
James Club MemberMy favorite part of my job is getting to see teens get hired on for positions they worked throughout the year. The new Club Leader-In-Training (L.I.T.) Program was more intentional this year, and I got to watch our kids grow in their assigned Clubhouse Departments. As a staff member, I got to make sure they had the tools and resources to build a professional portfolio after each of our 15-week programs. Our Career Exposures were also a fun, exciting way to get youth interested in career paths across different industries.
Victor Rodriguez-Crocker, John C. Kish Clubhouse
We have had the pleasure of hiring a total of 6 employees from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. The best parts of working with Club youth and alumni are their confidence in working as a team and flexibility in constant changing situations. All of our Club hires have been great at receiving feedback and taking action on direction as soon as it’s delivered. From my experience, the new joiners from the Clubs really enjoy working with the team. We have always enjoyed partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs and look forward to future collaborations and events.
Gretchen Brown, Store Leader
Teen Specialist
We rarely take a single approach to making sure kids succeed.
There is extraordinary potential inside every young person. Clubs provide safe places, quality programs, and caring mentors - but to ensure every kid in Southern Nevada has a great future, we need to do more.
To fully unlock this potential, Clubs must be better-equipped to meet kids where they are. "Optimal youth development" is a formidable challenge - one that means more integrated delivery of programs and support services, the influence of professionals with specialized skill sets, and mentors who actively model the lifelong learning journey.
We’ve started this work by partnering with institutions of higher learning, then engaging faculty and students in Clubhouse work programs. Faculty and students need practical applications of studies, and we need passionate skilled labor in areas like education, psychology, and social work. By supporting these paths to licensure, we attract professionals aligned with our vision, better retain talent, and model a lifelong learning journey for our Club youth.
"Meeting kids where they are" is a literal challenge, too. We're committed to providing life-changing Club experiences and opportunities to kids where they live, their socio-economic status, or their access to private transportation after school. partners, programs, and solutions to transport more kids to our Clubs can help us turn more dreams into realities. Every kid deserves the chance to realize their own limitless potential.
When it comes to creating Great Futures, we'll do whatever it takes.
Thank you for your partnership and shared commitment to our mission.
