Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas

Boys & Girls Clubs nurture young people’s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, competence, power and influence, and usefulness. The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas does this daily by providing young people with one-on-one relationships with caring adult professionals and fun, age-appropriate, well-rounded programming. To help kids have a better chance against problems such as gangs, street violence and juvenile crime, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas was opened in Sedgwick County in 1990. The opening of the first Boys & Girls Club in 1990 was the result of a special partnership between the founding board, United Way of the Plains, Derby and Wichita School Districts, and several businesses which made the Club a reality. From the first Oaklawn Branch, the Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas has shown rapid growth. In 2009, the Boys & Girls Clubs served more than 1,500 youth through the three branches and our Targeted OutReach School. Around the country, Boys & Girls Clubs have been providing creative programs for youth for more than 100 years. The scope of the Boys & Girls Club movement in the U.S. now serves more than 4.2 million young people through over 4,000 Club locations. Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe haven and stimulating environment for kids in our community. Youth development professionals provide guidance, support and supervision for activities to age appropriate groups. The clubs do more than just give kids a place to go after school and during the summer. They provide homework assistance and tutoring, performing arts, reading, health education, computer training, character and leadership activities, entrepreneurship and sports programs for every child interested in participating. Each program area focuses on the youth development strategy of the club, and that is instilling in every child a sense of competence, belonging, power and influence and usefulness. Above all, the Boys & Girls Club is the Positive Place for Kids!