(left) and planted trees with Buffalo Councilman Joe Golombek (right)

Over the past year our Keystone members have participated in the Black Rock community cleanup.

Programs in this Core Program empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.

Keystone Club

This program is the most dynamic teen program offered at a Boys & Girls Club.  Keystone Clubs are chartered leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 14-18.  Keystoners elect officers and implement activities in six areas: service to club and community, character and leadership development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and social recreation.
Offered throughout the year.

Youth of the Year Program

Each year we designate a teen member, who best represents our club in a variety of different areas including service to Club, community and family; academic performance; moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability.  Youth of the Year is BGCA’s premier youth recognition program for Club members.

2007 Youth of the Year
Deonna Massey

Torch Club

This small-group leadership development program, sponsored by Staples, is targeted to youngsters ages 11 to 13.  Within some 700 Torch Clubs across the country, members elect officers and plan and implement their own activities and community service projects.  Each Torch Club receives and official charter from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Offered Throughout the Year.