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.
Four Resources to Set Your Club Up for Success in 2026
Our annual round-up of four KEY supports for your Club is here!
Cold Days, Bright Ideas: Winter Activity Roundup
Cold outside? Not a problem with this mega-list of ideas for wintertime!
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.
We Still Don’t Know What 67 Means… But We Found Fun Activities for Afterschool Anyway
The 67 trend has hit the Club! Check out these easy activities that turn viral chaos into creativity and connection.
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!
Bend, Twist, Learn: Easy Pipe Cleaner Crafts, Games & Literacy Fun
Have these ever actually been used to clean pipes?
The Un-Chill Zone: Five Tips for Regulating Sensory-Seekers
Ideas for helping sensory-seeking youth engage their bodies and calm down effectively.
Keeping the Best: Tips for Youth Development Staff Retention
Making sure youth development staff feel safe, supported, and valued so that they will stay.
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.
UnBEANlievable! Creative Activities Using Beans
Activities for throughout the Club using all kinds of lovely legumes.
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!
Four Resources to Set Your Club Up for Success in 2025
This post contains GAME-CHANGING ideas!
More Low-Prep Activity Ideas For When Plans Have to Pivot
Winter boredom busters: minimal setup, maximum fun, and a side of strategic thinking shenanigans!
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.
See STEM Differently: Diverse Heroes & Fun Activities for National STEM Day
Three diverse STEM voices with activities for afterschool inspired by their work.
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.
Reel-y Great Team-Building Ideas From Instagram and Tiktok for Youth
Activities for team-building, collaboration, and fun from social media.
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!
Fun Math Games to Combat Summer Learning Loss
These fun games for youth of all ages will have them practicing math skills all summer long.
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.
Cozy Ideas for Afterschool Programs
Young content creators are embracing the cozy aesthetic, focusing on simple pleasures. Bring this calm vibe to the Club with these great ideas!
Have Fun (and Build Skills) With Playing Card Activities
A roundup of games and high-yield activities using playing cards for afterschool
Four Resources to Set Your Club Up For Success in 2024
No boring stuff, just good vibes and exciting possibilities!
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.
8 More Winter STEAM Activities
It might be cold outside but it's FUN in here!
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
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.
Great Ways to Extend the Learning With the All-New Career Launch
Check out these four alternate endings to newly refreshed Career Launch sessions!
So Make the Friendship Bracelets . . . and Other Bead Crafts!
Trading friendship bracelets is back! Get ideas for making these and other crafts with beads in this post.
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.
Celebrating the End of the School Year
Celebrate the big transition from school to summer with this roundup of fun ideas!
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.
STEAM Goes Green! Earth Day Activities for Afterschool
Earth Day is April 22! Get ideas for STEAM activities to use throughout the Club.
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.
Three Activities That Will Build Community Afterschool
Three creative activities that will get youth sharing about themselves and getting to know others.
5 Tips For Starting an Esports Program Afterschool
Get in the game with these tips for starting esports at your Club.
