Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend serves youth ages 6-18 in Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson counties.
Annual membership fees are $10 per child, making quality after-school and summer programs accessible to all families regardless of income.
Our clubs serve children throughout the Big Bend region, including Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson counties, with multiple club locations to meet community needs.
We offer programs focused on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles, including homework help, STEM activities, arts, sports, leadership opportunities, and specialized initiatives like Take Stock in Children.
During the school year, our clubs typically operate after school until 6:00 PM. Summer programs run weekdays from morning until late afternoon, but please contact your specific club location for exact hours.
Child safety is our #1 priority, backed by mandatory background checks for all staff and volunteers, comprehensive safety policies, a 24-hour safety hotline, immediate reporting requirements, and continuous safety training and improvements.
You can support our clubs through financial donations, volunteering your time, attending our fundraising events, or becoming a corporate sponsor—each contribution directly impacts the children we serve.
Take Stock in Children is a mentoring program that provides eligible students with a college scholarship, personal mentor, and college success coach. Students must maintain a 2.0+ GPA, good attendance and behavior, and meet regularly with their mentor and coach.
Currently we do not provide any transportation services to our club sites
Boys & Girls Clubs offers a comprehensive approach to youth development with trained professional staff, national evidence-based programs, and a focus on building great futures through academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles—all in a safe,
