Overview
Boys & Girls Club of Venice offers a range of fun, engaging and educational set of activities for children and teens, ages 6 to 18. The Club is open Mon to Fri from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during school breaks. Research has shown that during this time of day children are most vulnerable to gangs, violence and other risky behaviors enabling our club to provide a safe haven for our local youth.
Our club provides a diverse set of activities to meet the dynamic interests and intellectual curiosity of all youth. These programs engage youth to further develop self-esteem and additional interpersonal skills through the mentor-ship and guidance of our experienced staff. Our core programs were developed to tailor to the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs and interests of the youth served.
Our club provides a diverse set of activities to meet the dynamic interests and intellectual curiosity of all youth. These programs engage youth to further develop self-esteem and additional interpersonal skills through the mentor-ship and guidance of our experienced staff. Our core programs were developed to tailor to the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs and interests of the youth served.
Five Core Programs
Character & Leadership Development
Empowers youth to become global citizens to support and influence their club and community as well as sustain meaningful relationships with others. This program also builds positive self-image and strong character while respecting their own and others' cultural identities.
Education & Career Development
Enables youth to become proficient in basic professional disciplines, set goals, explore careers and prepare for employment and while utilizing and embracing technology to keep up with today's world.
Health & Life Skills
Programs are tailored to develop positive and healthy lifestyle behaviors and provide education on key life skills necessary to help youth live healthier, happier and more successful lives as self-sufficient adults.
Arts & Cultural Enrichment
Develops creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts and creative writing. BGCV also has a gallery and works pace for young artists to showcase their artistic abilities.
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Programs incorporate more fitness into youth's lives while encouraging positive use of leisure time. The programs also help develop skills for stress management, social skills, and a greater appreciation for the environment.
Take a Peak at Our Current Club Programming Calendar
Additional Programs
The Iben Family Support Center
The family support center is an on-site counseling program that aims to strengthen the family unit. All counseling services are provided free of charge to our youth members.
Outreach & Special Initiatives
These special programs focus on meeting significant, specific needs that have been identified by the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. Because their scope is broad, they relate to or complement several or all Core Program Areas.
The family support center is an on-site counseling program that aims to strengthen the family unit. All counseling services are provided free of charge to our youth members.
Outreach & Special Initiatives
These special programs focus on meeting significant, specific needs that have been identified by the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. Because their scope is broad, they relate to or complement several or all Core Program Areas.
Program Spotlight
2014 Youth of the Year-Idalia Munoz
Fri, August 16, 2013
Idalia's Story
On November 22, 2010 I was arrested for the possession and selling of marijuana. It was three months into my ninth grade year, and I was expelled from the school district. How did I get here?