Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha

Youth outreach programs: the prevention and outreach program focuses on anger management, team building, job skill development, gang resistance, and social/delinquency issues. Increasing parent involvement is a huge goal of the bgck's outreach efforts. The director of outreach and schools works with 50 students to reduce gang involvement and risk of joining a gang. The Club also has a dropout prevention program, "be great graduate", which works with 20 students who are at risk of dropping out of school. These students are provided consistent support from a caring and trusted adult to enhance the youth's engagement with learning. The graduation specialist works with students for a minimum of 1 hour per week with the goal of getting students to graduate high school.

After-school programs: gus the bus program provides free transportation from 8 local elementary schools that have a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and having populations at-risk for adverse behaviors. Once youth arrive at the Club, they then have access to homework help, a nutritious dinner, games, mentorship, exercise and more. Bgck provides a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. The after- school Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The summer youth employment program helps at-risk youth learn the value of work, being on time, appropriate dress for work, money management, the ability to follow directions and the pride of being paid for an honest day's work.

Youth recreation and social activities: youth recreation and social activities are used to build self-esteem and values in members as well as prevent drug and alcohol involvement through sports programming. Over 8,000 youth participate in 22 sports programs including soccer, basketball, baseball, football, golf, and gymnastics. The coaches of the various programs try to instill a respect for the game, respect for their teammates, coaches, opponents, and referees while working with them to develop physical fitness, reduce stress, and promote a positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills.