Health & Wellness

Helping Young People Make Good Decisions


Health & Wellness Programs

These programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.

41% of twelfth grade Club girls participate in daily physical activity, compared with 29% of twelfth grade girls nationally.

According to BGCA youth outcome data


Passport to Manhood

11 – 14

Passport to Manhood teaches responsibility to boys ages 11 to 14 with sessions that focus on a specific aspect of character and manhood through highly interactive activities.

SMART Moves

Ages 6-15

SMART Moves is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.

SMART Girls

Ages 8-17

SMART Girls provides health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls ages 8 to 17.

Kids Kitchen

All Ages

Kids Kitchen is a local program where members learn the basics of cooking and baking such as measuring ingredients and using an oven & stove top safely. Members will leave this program with the knowledge of how to make some simple recipes for future use.


Additional Resources

Kids & Mental Health

Supporting youth’s mental health has never been more important.