Program areas at BGCSM
Workforce and entrepreneurship - to ensure youth realize the organization's mission and are equipped to leave the organization's Clubs career-ready, startup-ready, and homeowner-ready, the organization provides programs and activities focused on the organization's 3-e's workforce strategy: exposure, exploration, and experiences. See schedule o for additional information. "exposure" consists of activities, field trips, and events designed to spark interests and passions in youth. The goal is to provide as much diversity as possible so all youth have a chance to identify something they are interested in. "exploration" allows them to sharpen these passions and interests while connecting them to workforce skills and career opportunities. "experiences" are paid and focus on building concrete industry-specific skills where youth demonstrate competency through a capstone or tangible product or performance. The components of workforce and entrepreneurship are also included in the following programs and activities:- industry Clubs: fashion, risk management, technology, sports and esports, entertainment, and urban planning- everybody can code- dj academy- lyricism 101- fintropolis- wallet wise- stock market challenge- drone 101
Club experience and out of school time support - each club is focused on providing high-quality programming for youth and communities during after-school hours and the summer. To achieve this, staff engage in consistent youth development practices and programming that develop knowledge, skills, and efficacy of the members. See schedule o for additional information.the components of club experience and out of school time support are also included in the following programs and activities:- daily programs and activities that develop mental and physical well-being - workforce development and entrepreneurial programs- safe spaces to engage in youth development programming, with an emphasis on exploration, exposure, and experiences for learning- daily meal program (lunch or dinner, and snack)
Sports and fitness - this program ensures youth have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of sports through sports samplings, recreational activities, and competitive league play. The organization's focus is disrupting youth sports and reducing the trauma that currently plagues this industry. Therefore, the organization's programs include training coaches, volunteers, and parents in positive coaching techniques and incorporating sports psychology for youth athletes. See schedule o for additional information.the components of sports and fitness are also included in the following programs and activities: - triple play: mind, body, and soul- 3-c's (community, culture, and competition) sports leagues: basketball, flag football, contact football, and 7v7- floor hockey in the d- esports league play- cheerleading- sports camps and clinics