Since 1974, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has provided hope and opportunity to tens of thousands of young people. Our programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
More than 25 nationally tested and proven programs are available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, drug and alcohol prevention, leadership development, and athletics. These programs address today’s most pressing youth issues teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential.
Character and Leadership Development
Programs in this core area empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image and good character, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities. Learn more.
Education and Career Development
Programs in this core area enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, set goals, explore careers, prepare for employment and embrace technology to achieve success in a career. Learn more.
Health and Life Skills
Programs in this core area develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Learn more.
The Arts
Programs in this area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing. Learn more.
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
Programs in this area develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills. Learn more.
Specialized Program Initiatives
These initiatives focus on meeting significant, specific needs that have been identified within the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Because their scope is broad, they relate to or complement several or all the core program areas. Learn more.
Attention all military families! The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota provides FREE Club memberships for families with caregivers who are National Guard, reserve, active, deployed or returning military personnel. Or, we provide FREE KIDSTOP registration processing, up to $35 per child, per calendar year (Parents are still responsible for paying daily KIDSTOP fees).
Please click here to register for your Mission: Youth Outreach military stipend and then email us your confirmation code at club@bgcmn.org so we can process your stipend.
Current KIDSTOP families will be reimbursed for registration processing costs, and Club membership is FREE. All KIDSTOP members also have access to all Club facilities and services.