Our purpose is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.
Young people need to be surrounded by people who love, care for, appreciate and accept them. This support can come from family members or from other adults, such as Club staff, neighbors or teachers.
The three clubhouses of the Boys & Girls of Lancaster are positive places where kids are emotionally and physically safe. A place with structure and clear limits. A place with full-time, trained youth-development professionals who provide positive role models and mentors. A place where our members can achieve:
A Positive Self-Identity: being connected to the Club provides a feeling of safety allowing Club members the freedom to develop their self-confidence. Youth are happy and have strong belief in their self-worth, their ability to achieve and a sense of hope about their future. They are adept at setting goals and making decisions to achieve.
A Healthy Lifestyle: regular fitness activities and positive healthy behaviors are an everyday part of The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. Giving youth the tools and knowledge to make good choices about their health and personal safety allows them to engage in positive, risk-free behavior and live health lives.
A Strong Character: ethical behavior is a Club expectation. By offering programs that instill social awareness and encourage volunteerism, youth develop a moral compass enabling them to have positive interactions with others. This includes exhibiting citizenship, honesty, integrity, caring, justice and fairness.
Educational Success: belief in the importance of education and the value of learning are critical to educational success. Club staff assist members to develop good habits (i.e. study skills, regular attendance, daily preparation). Proficiency in basic educational disciplines and the capacity to utilize technology give youth the motivation to pursue further educational and / or career opportunities.
Social Competency: positive interaction with Club staff and peers is a key factor. Cultivating supportive relationships along with the appreciation of cultural diversity help members of The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster develop positive relationships with family, friends and co-workers.
Latonya Broadnax
"All the staff set me straight and allowed me to take leadership with activities within the club which gave me the drive to lead and be a leader to others."
Our purpose is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.
Young people need to be surrounded by people who love, care for, appreciate and accept them. This support can come from family members or from other adults, such as 
