Education and Career Development enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career. Members participate in daily homework help, educational enrichment activities and career preparation programs. We also provide daily Internet access and computer skills training.

For more information on Education and Career Programs, please contact:

Molly Sullivan

Education Program Director

508-753-3377 x 105

Sports, Fitness and Recreation develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills. The Club offers instructional programs, seasonal sports leagues, traveling sports teams, swimming lessons, boxing, weight training, social recreation programs and a variety of special events and field trips.

Character and Leadership Development empowers 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. Members participate in the Torch and Keystone Clubs, national leadership development and community service programs, and their accomplishments are recognized through the Youth of the Year program.

Ike McBride

Senior Main South Clubhouse Director

imcbride@bgcworcester.org

508-753-3377 x 101

Health and Life Skills develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Members learn skills to resist peer pressure in our SMART Moves drug, alcohol, and early pregnancy prevention program. Other programs stress needed conflict resolution skills.

Cindy Jackson

Member & Family Services Program Director

cjackson@bgcworcester.org

508-753-3377 x 111

The Arts enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.

Shauree Allotey

Cultural Arts Program Director

sallotey@bgcworcester.org

508-753-3377 x 106

Summer Program The club offers a variety of fun and educational activities during the summer, there are opportunities in the arts, athletics, social recreation, science and technology, swimming, baseball, and boxing. We also collaborate with the WPD for 3 weeks of G.A.N.G. (Gang Awareness for the Next Generation) camp Programs are designed for 8 - 13 year olds and teens. Check out this video of the 2007 Social Recreation summer program.

Ike McBride

Senior Clubhouse Director

imcbride@bgcworcester.org

508-753-3377 x 101