Learn how to introduce six different careers in sports to youth through work-based learning at the Club
Champions On and Off the Field: Turning Sports into Work-Based Learning
More Than a Game: Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Step up for National Girls & Women in Sports Day and help girls build confidence, community, and lifelong leadership skills.
How a Culture of Learning Supports Staff (and Youth!)
Learn more about how to invest in the staff who show up for young people every day.
Season’s Meetings: Simple Ways to Plan Better Meetings
Learn how thoughtful planning and simple touches can transform your meetings into welcoming, inclusive, and productive spaces. Crystal Dixon offers practical strategies from BGCA’s Youth Development team.
Why Teen Voice Matters in Planning Events — and How to Make It Happen
Want to make your teen events better? Get out of the way!!
Youth Suicide Prevention: Equipping Staff to Recognize and Respond
Learn how Club staff can recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action to keep youth safe
Three Board Games to Teach Financial Literacy
Kids can learn money management through board games—turning budgeting into a fun, competitive sport!
From Lame to Legendary: Field Trips That Don’t Miss
Shane Arch shares awesome low-budget field trip ideas for teens that are fun, meaningful, and budget-friendly!
Five Issues Teens Care About in 2025
Teens have a lot on their minds, including these five topics chosen by the 2025 Keystone Conference Steering Committee.
The Un-Chill Zone: Five Tips for Regulating Sensory-Seekers
Ideas for helping sensory-seeking youth engage their bodies and calm down effectively.
Reimagining Peer Connection Through Creative Expression
Arts programming can be one of the best ways for youth and teens to build relationships with others
Keeping the Best: Tips for Youth Development Staff Retention
Making sure youth development staff feel safe, supported, and valued so that they will stay.
What I Learned From Visiting 35 Boys & Girls Clubs in One Year
🚐 35 Clubs. Countless lessons. A whole lot of hope.
Summer Learning, Self-Expression, and the Courage to Be Different: Lessons from “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed”
Summer is for exploring identity and courage, inspired by Wilbur's quirky self-expression adventures.
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup (Even if It Was Full of Coffee): Self-Care Tips for Youth Development Professionals
You are vital and deserve joy, breaks, and care too.
Where Do You Stand with Life & Workforce Readiness? A Call to Action for Clubs Ready to Elevate Teen Experiences
How to take the first step in elevating your LWR strategies, plus stories from Clubs that are making a difference.
“Stop Talking Down to Us”: Club Teens on Respect, Listening, and Support
What teens told us through the Youth Voice Survey and how we can respond
6 Ways to Empower Yourself to Empower the Next Generation
Take hold of your career journey with these inspiring ideas.
Play Your Way Through Essential Skill Development: 17 Games and the Skills They Build
Can youth learn impulse control, communication, planning, and more essential skills through games? YES!
Bold Beginnings: Good Words for the New Year
BGC Springfield CEO Brandy Harris shares the power of the Movement and words of encouragement for 2025.
From Page to Program: Stories That Shaped Me With Activity Ideas for Afterschool
Alexis shares how three transformative books shaped her life and offers ideas to engage youth inspired by them.
What Now? Helping Youth Respond to a Difficult Election Season
Get tips on supporting youth as they process the past few months, and what to do next to affect change.
How to Help Teens Decide if College is the Right Move
Six points to consider when talking with teens about post-secondary options.
Mapping Your Workforce Squad: The Secrets for Building Strong Partnerships
Learn how to identify potential Workforce Readiness partners and build programs that will make a difference.
Designing Teen-Centered Work-Based Learning
Your Workforce Bestie is back with tips on crafting meaningful workforce experiences for teens.
Three Low-Prep Activities to Promote Summer Learning
Three simple ideas that are fun and keep youth learning.
Social Media Tips for Teen Directors: Launching a Channel for Your Teen Center
Seven ways to get started with ideas from Clubs!
Three Ways Afterschool Can Support Foster Parents
Learn how to partner with foster parents to provide safe and welcoming spaces for youth in their care.
Three Ways to Support Youth in Foster Care
Learn how Clubs can protect, honor, and be a part of the stories of youth living in foster care.
Four Powerful Ways to Celebrate Graduates Afterschool
Recognize the hard work youth and teens have accomplished with these impactful ways to celebrate.
Four Ways to Make Your Teen Center the Ultimate Spring Break Destination
Get teens engaged and having a blast during their school break with these four ideas.
Where Did the Sun Go?!? Safely Exploring the Eclipse
Grab your safety glasses! We've got info and ideas for the upcoming solar eclipse.
Taste of Tradition: Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Kitchen Refresh Sparks Cultural Connection
Delicious, fun to make, and a powerful tie to history? Get the Three Sisters Salad recipe in this new post!
Are you in the Race?: Good Words for the New Year
BGC Brazoria County's Britney Harris gives us tips to stay motivated in 2024.
In the Kitchen With Union League Boys & Girls Clubs
See what happened when Chef Andrew "Kappy" Kaplan visited the Club, plus get the BEST Sweet Potato Mash recipe!
3 Ways to Make STEM Exciting For Young Learners
Questions to ask to make sure your STEM programming is developmentally appropriate and FUN for youth ages 8 and below
3 Things You Can Do to Actually Motivate Youth and Teens
Learn myths about motivation and ways you can encourage youth to achieve their goals.
Ideas for Recruiting Teens Through Community Service
Learn how to use community service opportunities to recruit and engage teens and tweens with ideas from Clubs.
How to Explore 2023’s Hottest Careers with Youth and Teens
Get ideas for three of the fastest growing career fields right now.
What Afterschool Can Do to Prevent Youth Suicide
Learn warning signs that a young person may be planning to attempt suicide and ways to get help.
Great Ways to Extend the Learning With the All-New Career Launch
Check out these four alternate endings to newly refreshed Career Launch sessions!
5 Great Ideas to Celebrate National Aviation Day and Girls in Aviation Day
Fly high with these great ideas for bringing STEM to the friendly skies!
3 Tips for Exploring Outdoors During Summer Programming
Encourage youth to venture outside and explore while engaging in impactful and safe outdoor recreation.
Three Reasons to Incorporate Culminating Experiences Into Arts Programming
Giving youth opportunities to showcase their work has HUGE benefits beyond the event itself.
Beat the Heat at Your Club This Summer
Youth are at risk of heat-related illness in the summer months. Learn how to prevent it in this new post.
Four Ways To Help Youth Become Environmental Advocates
How do we engage youth in the conservation conversation?
3 Tips for Designing Your Summer Arts Experiences
Want to plan rich, engaging arts experiences that will build skills while integrating youth voice? We've got you!
5 Ways to Help Youth and Teens Participate in National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is the third week of April! Get ideas from our friends at DoSomething.org in this new post.
8 Ideas for Civic Learning Week
Civic education is more important than ever. Get eight ideas for youth of all ages just in time for Civic Learning Week!
Youth For Unity: Laying the Foundations
The latest from BGCA's Youth for Unity program, plus thoughts on Afrofuturism and how it brings hope through entertainment.
