Killeen, TX/2019: After-school clubs offer kids a chance to utilize their energy on meaningful activities from which they can learn new things, socialize in a safe environment under adult supervision and develop valuable life skills. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas offers myriad of activities to kids that help in developing their overall personalities and making them confident young adults in Killeen, TX.

The club primarily focuses on social recreation, academic refinement, service to the community, health and fitness. Its goal is to enhance the personalities of kids to make them fit and confident adults.

Club Activities And Programs

Academic Success: Career Launch, Diplomas to Degrees, DIY STEM, Image Makers, Money Matters, National Fine Arts Exhibit, Power Hour: Making Minutes Count, Project Learn and Summer Brain Gain.

Good Character & Citizenship: Goals for Growth, Junior Staff, Keystone Clubs, Million Members, Million Hours of Service, Torch Clubs and Youth of the Year.

Healthy Lifestyles: ALL STARS, Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resilience Training) and Triple Play.

Benefits Of Club Membership

Access to scholarship programs.

Mentoring and training opportunities.

Development of global skills.

Financial aid, financial management skills and financial literacy.

Development of higher order thinking skills in kids.

Use of a project based learning approach comprising of weekly fun modules and themed activities.

Development of short term and long term career goals in teens.

Develop leadership skills, planning skills and decision making.

Encourage community engagement, physical activities and social interactions.

High yield learning activities are used to encourage writing activities, discussions with adults, passing tutoring games, leisure reading, homework assistance and more.

Help students stay away from risky behavior by forming healthy relationships with adults.

Online career exploration.

For more information on activities and programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas, feel free to visit 703 N. 8th Street Killeen, TX - 76541 or call at (254) 699 - 5808. You can also log on to https://www.bgctx.org/ and sign up for the clubs newsletter for the latest updates.