Our mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to be productive, caring, and responsible individuals.
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County is part of one the largest and most impactful community organizations across America. We set out to serve youth, their families, and communities through evidence-based youth development programs.
We are a non-profit organization that is working hard to fill in the gaps for our youth and it is our goal that every child graduates high school ready for opportunities in the workforce, vocational trade, post-secondary education, and/or the military.
We know that we are not the single answer, but with strategic partnerships, dedicated sponsors, caring staff, passionate mentors, dedicated volunteers and leaders, we will serve the needs of our youth, help children explore their interests, facilitate the pursuit of their dreams and be on track for a Great Future!
How do we serve youth?
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County provides programs and mentors to foster a sense of competence, usefulness and belonging in youth, so they can reach their full potential.
LOW COST PROGRAMS & SERVICES
We live by the motto of “Never turn a child away!” With that, we have extremely low cost youth programs with educational activities that we offer through an annual membership of only $20 for the entire after-school program. In addition we offer camps during school recesses. Scholarships are also available for any member(s) and/or families that may be facing economic hardship, for specialty camps.
PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF
We never take a single approach to helping kids succeed. It takes caring mentors, such as our Club staff, that are trained in each program that we offer. We use innovative, proven, quality programs that are designed to empower youth to excel in school and lead healthy, productive lives. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure all of our club members have a great future.
EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Our programs are designed to help youth excel in school, and be ready for a post-secondary education, or career.
We make learning fun with activities that are designed to foster creativity (through art) develop positive behaviors, and nurture a child’s well-being.
Our evidence-based programs are designed to help youth to set personal goals, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives that will help them to be self-sufficient adults.
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FACILITIES
Our Clubhouse was designed and built specifically for the youth of Merced, to provide a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during their out of school hours.
Not only do we offer life-changing programs and services to youth, but we have developed policies and procedures to insure that our facilities are safe and well maintained.
