Club Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to empower and enrich the lives of our youth. From educational support that helps kids thrive in school to sports and recreation that promote teamwork and healthy lifestyles, our programs are built to foster holistic development. Through arts and creative expression, children unlock their imagination, while our health and wellness initiatives focus on nurturing both physical and emotional well-being. Additionally, workforce readiness programs prepare teens for future success, and our character and leadership initiatives instill the values of responsibility, integrity, and citizenship. Together, these programs create a foundation for our youth to reach their full potential.

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SMART Moves Emotional Wellness
Tween Program
SMART Moves is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
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Triple Play
Youth Program
Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.
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SMART Moves Healthy Habits
Youth Program
Building you heathy eating and lifestyle habits.
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Youth of the Year
Teen Program
Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program. It is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.
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Keystone Club
Teen Program
Keystone is BGCA's small-group leadership club for Teens under the National Keystone Program.
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Torch Club
Tween Program
Torch Clubs are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.
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Jr. Youth of the Year
Tween Program
Similar to our Youth of the Year, we recognize the leadership and character developments of those who may be slightly younger.
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Youth for Unity
Youth Program
Youth for Unity’s comprehensive, broad-based set of activities, Club facilitators help members appreciate themselves as unique and special individuals.
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Youth of the Month
Youth Program
Youth of the Month is a recognition program that focuses on acknowledging and making Club members aware of their own leadership abilities.
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Youth Service Activity Guide
Youth Program
In the Youth Service Activity Guide, young people build a better understanding of diversity, and they learn to recognize and confront bias and unfairness.
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Ultimate Journey
Youth Program
Ultimate Journey cultivates an awareness and appreciation of natural wonders.
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Power Hour: making minutes count
Youth Program
Power Hour helps Club members achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.
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Summer Brain Gain
Youth Program
Keeping youth engaged over the summer. Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards.
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Money Matters
Teen & Tween Programs
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college.
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Career Launch
Teen Program
CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.
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Up Next: Work-Based Learning
Teen Program
Up Next provides teens with work experience right in the Club, where they can learn and practice key employability skills. Participation puts teens at the front of the line – or “Up Next” – for desirable placements in the workforce.
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Diplomas to Degrees
Teen Program
A college readiness program that guides Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.
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Computer Science Pathway
Tween & Youth Programs
While learning to code, imitating algorithmic processes, and designing original technologies, members build key social and emotional skills like teamwork, perseverance, and the ability to identify and solve problems.
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STEM in the Club
Youth Program
Introducing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities to inspire the next generation.
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