Our Approach: 

Boys & Girls Clubs fill the gap between school and home.  We provide welcoming, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life changing programs, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults.

BGCNMS staff and volunteer tutors provide help with homework and projects after school each day.  We implement “Power Hour” when the members arrive to the Club after school.  The Club members maintained an average 3.0 Grade Point Average, and 100% of High School Seniors graduated in 2019.

Health:

We challenge members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness and form positive relationships with peers.  Our SMART Moves program exposes member to activities designed to develop decision making and critical thinking skills, as well as learn how to resist or avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and premature sexual activity.

Leadership development, instilling a sense of civic duty and an understanding of the value of giving back to the community are the foundation of the Club experience. Our programs are developing leaders who carry these values with them and become productive, caring and responsible members of the community.

Sports and Recreation: 

BGCNMS provides its members with physical activities and sports to developing skill and confidence, motivating our Club Kids to remain physically fit.  All of our Clubs have a gym on site for easy access to physical activities.  Whether it’s a friendly intramural basketball game between Clubs, our summer football camp, or just a variety of indoor and outdoor physical activities—our goal is to encourage healthy living, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Career Development: 

BGCNMS is committed to preparing its members for the workforce and we encourage post education and training.  Among these opportunities include guest speakers, field trips to colleges and industries, and job fairs for our members.  We know that each of our Club Kids have unique gifts and potential.  It’s important to expose them to as many options as possible for their educational and career choice, with the goal of creating productive, caring citizens in our communities.  Our teenage Club members are also given the opportunity to apply for Junior Staff part time paid positions in our organization.

The Arts: 

Art education provides a wonderful opportunity for young people, and BGCNMS strives to expose their members to a variety of art.  We have several activities to engage our members in The Arts, including art workshops at Tupelo’s Gum Tree Museum of Art and summer Ballroom Dance Camp.