What We Do

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis (BGCM) is all about creating opportunities for children through after-school education. We serve more than 5,000 youth between the ages of 6 and 18 each year by providing the fun experiences and critical guidance kids need to build bright futures.

Through a variety of academic and recreational programs, BGCM empowers members to make productive use of their time and wise decisions in their lives. It’s how we’re opening doors for Memphis kids every day, at the positive place for kids. 

Character & Leadership Development empowers youth to support and influence their community by fostering fundamental integrity, meaningful relationships and a positive self-image.

Education & Career Development enables youth to leverage education and technology into future employment opportunities.

Health & Life Skills promote positive behavior that helps kids nurture their own well-being, sets personal goals and develop the self-sufficiency to grow into responsible adults.

The Arts encourages creative exploration and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of arts and crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

Sports, Fitness & Recreation develops fitness, social skills and teamwork, while promoting the positive use of leisure time through healthy exercise. 

Through these and other programs, including our new Technical Training Center and fun summer excursions at Camp Phoenix, members are equipped with the fundamental skills and values that they need to seize important opportunities and achieve future success.

All boys and girls ages 6 through 18 may join. The parent or guardian will need to fill out a membership application available at a Club near you. Members are free to come and go as they choose and membership dues are kept low, so anyone can afford to join—or even work to earn their membership. Join now!

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