Our Core Beliefs

The Boys & Girls Club provides:

A safe place to learn and grow
On going relationships with caring, adult professionals
Life enhancing programs and character development experiences
Special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances.
 

Club Facts

•  The Boys & Girls Club of Moorparks erves over 2,700 kids annually.
•  We serve 550 youth in our Moorpark Basketball Association (MBA) program
•  We serve 300 youth in our Moorpark Packers Youth Football program
•  54% of the youth we serve daily are from low-income families.
•  42% of our members daily are from single parent families.
•  The Club is opened after school Monday-Friday until 7:00 p.m. and from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. weekdays when school is not in session.
•  Membership is only $15 a year so any child can afford to belong, however, no child is ever turned away because of inability to pay.
•  Because membership fees are only about 1%of our budget, the services we provide are only made possible through the support we receive from individuals,
    organizations, and corporations within our community.

OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Our programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys & girls by instilling:

A SENSE OF COMPETENCE

the feeling there is something boys & girls can do and do well.

A SENSE OF USEFULNESS

the opportunity to do something of value for other people.

A SENSE OF BELONGING

a setting where young people know they "fit" and are accepted.

A SENSE OF POWER OR INFLUENCE

a chance to be heard and to influence decisions

When this strategy is fully implemented, self-esteem is enhanced and an environment is created which helps girls and boys achieve their full potential.
 

Core Programs!
Vehicles for Development

The Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark is not simply about after school care, it is much, much more!  Mentoring and skills development is our specialty and we want the "Club" to be as special to the Kids as they are to us!  The Club provides diverse activities that meet the interests of youth. Core programs engage young people in activities that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. Based on physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, we offer program activities in five areas:

Education & Career Development

Empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others 'cultural identities.

Power Hour - Educational enhancement program including homework help, tutoring, Power Pages, reading, and more.
Technology Lab-State of the art computer access, computer training, educational games, internet safety program.
Reading Club
Mad Science - Hands on science projects in a fun learning environment
Additional Educational Activities - Newspaper activities, writing contests, geography fun, and much more.
Ultimate Journey-A participatory environmental education program which provides an understanding of how human actions affect nature and the importance of conservation of our natural resources.

Character & Leadership Development

Enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to every day situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.

Youth of the Month
Torch Club - Leadership development program for kids ages 11-13
Keystone Club - Leadership development program for kids ages 14-17
Community Service Projects

Health & 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.

Kids In Control - Safety Awareness Program
Goals for Growth - Goal setting program for 8-12 year olds.
SMART Moves - Provides members with the knowledge, skills, and self esteem to help them avoid risky behaviors and situations including tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
SMART Girls - To prepare girls ages 10-15 to make positive decisions and to develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles.
Street SMART - To help young people ages 11-13 successfully identify, resist, and resolve negative conflict.
Tobacco Education - To educate and train participants about the dangers of tobacco use, to resist peer pressure, and dissuade peers from using tobacco.

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.

Arts & Crafts
Dance
Drama
Strings Program - Violin, Viola, and Cello Music Program

Sports, Fitness & Recreation

Develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.

Basketball
Youth Football
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
Indoor Soccer
N.I.K.E. Sports Challenges
Fitness Authority Competition
Ping Pong, Bumper Pool, Pool, Foosball, Air Hockey, Table Games Tournaments, Special Events, Field Trips