This summer, the Boys & Girls Clubs pool at our Centre Street location has been open on Wednesday evenings for drop-in (all Club members are free to drop in and swim; families of younger members can join them as well). On a recent Wednesday evening, our lifeguards were surprised when they saw a distressed woman through the fence at the back of the Club property on the adjacent...
Women and girls from around the community gathered on Saturday, March 23, for Boys & Girls Clubs 2nd Annual W/E Women & Girls Conference. We honored Women's History Month with over 65 female Club members, volunteers, partners and parents. Women and girls a like celebrated the theme "With confidence you can do anything" and paid homage to the pop-culture...
Princeton eBikes is about one thing: our community. They have the largest selection of ebikes found in New Jersey, and all of the profits are donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs. Over 13 years ago Russ White started The Boys & Girls Clubs Bike Exchange , a used bike shop operated by volunteers. Princeton eBikes has followed a similar business...
Posted 03/31/2023 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Parent Resources Happy Pride Month! Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ) Pride Month spotlights LGBTQ culture, rights and identity – looking to the struggles and achievements of the past while working toward a more inclusive future. During June each year, there are lots...
Over the course of the 2022- 2023 school year, Into the Net Soccer ran weekly soccer skills workshops through BGC Mercer Super Saturday Program at Centre Street. High school age coaches volunteered their time to teach Club Kids soccer skills, responsibility, teamwork and more. To read the full article on CentralJersey.com CLICK HERE
Our BGC Garden & Outdoor Education Programming at the Spruce and Centre Street Clubs educates Club Kids on the importance of sustainability and healthy eating. Over the last year The BGC Garden Program has helped to address the food desert in Trenton, faced by close to 90% of Club Kids. The Club has provided over 175,000 meals/snacks including fresh ...
Launched in January 2023, the BGC Mercer Community Council is made up of local business owners, and operators and members of the community who have committed to supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County. These members will assist the Club by fundraising, volunteering, and networking within Ewing, Lawrence, Trenton and the surrounding towns in an effort to further...
In 2023 we are engaging the local community in many new ways, one of which is by launching our Women's Empowerment (W/E) , the group will support Club activities for girls and help to provide us with resources for our staff and youth. So far the group has over 20 members and we would love to have you join us. A huge thank to those who have gotten involved with W/E, we appreciate...
Just because kids don’t bear the same responsibilities as adults, that doesn’t mean that they don’t feel scared or anxious during stressful times. Boys & Girls Clubs focus on building social emotional aptitude and promotes their overall positive mental health. These tips can help both you and your child get through times of crisis or just everyday life: 1. Talk Openly About...
About The BGC Community Council Launched in January 2023, the BGC Mercer Community Council is made up of local business owners, and operators and members of the community who have committed to supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County. These members will assist the Club by fundraising, volunteering, and networking within Ewing, Lawrence, Trenton and...
