Boys & Girls Club

Boys and Girls Clubs offer after school programs at three Ridge school sites

By Alex Beehner

Marketing and Community engagement Director Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley

The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley (BGCNV) is broadening its impact on the Ridge by providing critical resources at three club sites, expanding its Ridge summer camp and continuing essential case management services. As the Ridge rebuilds, BGCNV is investing in more opportunities to positively impact kids, families, and BGCNV Club members met a schools in creative and couple new goat friends who were innovative ways. visiting their Club. BGCNV has been working collaboratively within the county and school district to support community initiatives around mental health, suicide prevention and social / emotional learning. Each year, the BGCNV provides direct services to more than 1,200 youth in the North Valley, with wrap-around services for families.

Focusing on positive activities and relationships

At BGCNV we know that high-quality out-of-school programs and wrap-around services will change the trajectory of a young person’s life. We are committed to empowering youth and families to reach their full potential. As more local children and families return to the Ridge, BGCNV fosters positive friendships and adult relationships, and provides a safe place for children to go every day after school and throughout the summer. We still have so much more to do for our youth. Kids in our community need us to rally and remain committed to helping them reach their full potential. To get involved or learn more, please reach out to Rashell Brobst at rbrobst@bgcnv.org Club soccer kids are hanging out for their next soccer game Triplets, club members Abbie, Baylie, Calie Bettencourt are showing off their Heart Art creations

The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley offers programs in five core areas

The Boys and Girls Clubs offers tested, proven, evidencebased and nationally recognized programs within five core areas: • Character and Leadership • Academic and Career Development • Health and Life Skills • The Arts • Fitness and Recreation. In addition, clubs provide music therapy, field trips, increased food services, direct support sponsorship and whatever else is needed to connect families with resources so that children and families can become stable and thrive.