The Boys & Girls Club of Venice is one of over
3,000 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. Upholding national guidelines
for program content, delivery and quality, a growing number of
Boys & Girls Clubs now provide programs over three million
youth across our country and in military bases overseas.
The Boys & Girls Club Mission is:
To enable all young people, especially
those who need us most, to reach their full
potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
This is accomplished by providing:
A safe haven away from negative
influences
An ongoing relationship with trained, caring adult
role models
Constructive, supervised programs that are sensitive
to the needs of youth at-risk
Guidance and encouragement in educational and career
endeavors
Positive programs that encourage strong values,
self esteem and a healthy lifestyle
A solid gang prevention and intervention initiative
A vision of life beyond adolescence
Facilitation and reinforcement of a positive peer
group environment