THE CHALLENGE: America's kids are in crisis.

THE SOLUTION: Boys & Girls Clubs

THE STRATEGY: The Formula for Impact

For each child, success depends on three things: academic success; good character and citizenship; and healthy lifestyles. For the Boys & Girls Club, these three "priority outcome areas" are the basis of the Formula For Impact.

Academic Success
Young people who drop out of high school are significantly less likely to secure a good job, earn an adequate salary and have a promising future. As such, high school graduation is an important goal for all Club members.

Boys & Girls Clubs:
  • Provide a Club experience which appeals to youth.
  • Support members' school success through such efforts as homework help and school readiness.
  • Engage members in fun, hands-on activities to practice and learn reading, writing, speaking, math and scientific inquiry.
  • Provide extra help for members who have difficulty mastering academic content and skills.
Good Character and Citizenship
Good citizenship is integral to a young person's ability to become a productive, caring and responsible citizen.

Boys & Girls Clubs:
  • Provide a Club experience which appeals to youth.
  • Engage members in Club and/or community based service.
  • Teach rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
  • Introduce concepts of good character, encourage civility and tolerance, and recognize good behavior.
Healthy Lifestyles
The health habits and self-care practices developed in childhood and adolescence affect an individual's health and quality of life throughout adulthood.

Boys & Girls Clubs:
  • Provide a Club experience which appeals to youth.
  • Teach members about basic nutrition and healthy eating.
  • Provide multiple ways for members of all ages to engage in fitness activities, track fitness activity levels and reach out to inactive members.
  • Teach decision-making skills.