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Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley offers diverse activities that meet the interests of youth. Every day, an average of over 1,500 San Fernando Valley youth stream through one of our doors and participate in academic, social, and recreational programming.
Together, we are guided by the passion to inspire and enable the youth who need us most. Our vision is to build the community’s social and economic fabric by ensuring the academic and career success of every participant that walks through our doors.
CORE
PROGRAMS
We provide safe environments during critical hours of the day – after-school until 6 p.m. During this time, we support youth with their homework, encourage them to participate in moving their body for 30 minutes, and ensure access to healthy snacks. Every day, our participants have an opportunity to get involved and learn something new.
We achieve this by providing programs with impact that appeal to our participants, strengthen their academic performance, build character, encourage healthy lifestyles, and meet the basic needs of our young people.
Our core programs engage young people in activities that enable them to develop self-esteem and reach their full potential. We strive to base programs on interests, and the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of our youth. Our team of Young Development Professionals (YDPs/Couch) delivers programs that recognize youth development principles and practices.
Special initiatives and programs focus on social and educational enhancement to help youth achieve Academic Success, Develop Good Character and Citizenship, and engage in Healthy Lifestyles.
We know our programs are making a meaningful difference with positive outcomes in regard to attitudes and behaviors about achieving academic success, developing good character and citizenship, and practicing healthy lifestyles.
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To date we proudly share that 74% of alumni say the Club kept them out of trouble, 66% say they became more committed to their education because of the Club, and 87% of alumni say the Club was one of the best things available to them growing up in the community.
Education & Career Development
programs reinforce what youth learn during the school day, while creating experiences that invite them to fall in love with learning and enable all youth to be effective, engaged learners who are on track to graduate with a plan for their future.
We offer many programs including:
STEM & Technology Lab
State-of-the-art computer access, computer training, educational games, 3D printing internet safety program.
Career Launch
A career development a program for kids ages 11-14.
Additional Educational Activities
Newspaper activities, writing contests, geography fun, and much more.
College Bound
Helps young people on a path to graduation and the pursuit of higher education.
STEPS and PATH
Focused on exploring career opportunities and entrepreneurship through our workforce development program.
While youth have fun, we are weaving in opportunities for youth to apply their academic skills by participating in these diverse programs.
The ARTS
program (digital, fine, applied, and performing) encourages the youth’s imagination and self-expression.
Help youth develop knowledge and understanding of specific art forms while developing communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
We are helping youth express themselves through a multitude of Arts programming.
Youth are eager to be involved in music, dance, drama, and fine arts, and have been involved with community Art shows, theater performances, and talent shows.
Program participation has increased by 40% with these enhanced activities.
Health & Wellness
programs provide opportunities for youth to enhance relationships with themselves and others, regulate emotions, and solve problems. We accomplish this by teaching them how to develop social-emotional skills, build positive attitudes, and skills for healthy decision-making.
Groups explore a range of health topics and behaviors, including substance abuse, sexual behavior, and violence to help them cope with the changes from childhood to adolescence to becoming caring, productive, and responsible adults.
Some of our annual programs include:
Goals for Growth
Goal setting program for 8-12-year-olds.
Money Matters
A Financial Literacy program for kids ages 11-14.
SMART Moves
Provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem to help them avoid risky behaviors and situations including tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
SMART Girls
Prepare girls ages 10-15 to make positive decisions and to develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles.
Street SMART
Helps young people ages 11-13 successfully identify, resist, and resolve negative conflict.
HerStory
Passport to Manhood
Character & Leadership Development
programs build leadership with self, leadership with others, and leadership with the community while gaining the confidence and abilities they need to create meaningful change.
Youth of the Year (YOY)
Participants at each site are selected monthly to be their Youth of the Month participant. The eight selected participants at each site between September and April then compete to be the site’s Youth of the Year. The winners are all invited, along with their families, to attend the Youth of the Year Event in May and be recognized for their character and leadership development. Our High School participants then compete with other Clubs in the Los Angeles area and have an opportunity to go on to win a national competition.
KeyStone & Torch Clubs
Leadership development programs for kids in high school and middle school. This year we will look to launch a new leadership program for our elementary school aged participants.
Civic Engagement
Club participants are actively involved in planning and implementing service projects that serve their community and beyond.
Sports & Recreation
programs promote healthy development. We support participants and schools through an array of psychomotor programs.
These programs and activities include:
Triple Play
Fitness Authority Competition
Volleyball
Indoor Soccer
Sports Challenges
Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, and Table Games
Tournaments, Special Events, Field Trips
Middle School Teen Center Core Programs
We offer many programs including:
Power Hour
The Power Hour: Making Minutes Count aims to help Club members achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners. When members are participating in our program they will have the opportunity to receive academic support and also will be given the opportunity to work on and improve their literacy skills through time to read. Members will engage in the Spotlight on Books: DEI edition curriculum, where they will be encouraged to read books surrounding the theme for the month.
Literacy – Book to Movie
The purpose of the Book-to-Movie Club is to help improve excitement around reading. Members will participate in this program where they, as a group, read books and upon finishing are given the opportunity to watch the corresponding film. Throughout this program members will be able to compare and contrast the differences between their reading of the book and the film adaptation. Members will also improve their literacy and analytical skills through their analysis of both formats of the same story
Future Ready
The Future Ready Teens Program aims to expose middle school members to College & Careers as potential next steps in their education or plans after high school. This program introduces members at a young age to the possibility of higher education by providing them with knowledge about how they CAN go to college. The program introduces members to the concept of going to college through exposure to different college options and career paths to help guide them. The Future Ready Program not only provides members with information about College, but it also exposes them to the different workforce, career, and job opportunities. The purpose of the program is to ensure members understand that their opportunity for success in their future can be defined by not just one but many broad options. As the world is evolving so are its needs and opportunities for employment. This means that what was once the idea of success may ring very different now hence our emphasis on not only college but also careers.
Torch Club
Torch Club is a powerful vehicle through which Club staff can help meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their development. Torch Club members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.
Junior Youth of the Year (6th-8th grade)
Distinct from the National Youth of the Year program, Junior Youth of the Year seeks to develop junior leaders ages 10-13 within the Club environment. The program fosters Club members’ emerging leadership abilities while preparing them for later participation in the Youth of the Year program. In addition to recognizing the leadership achievements of Club youth, Junior Youth of the Year also cultivates their leadership potential, providing the foundation they need for advanced leadership development, academic excellence and postsecondary success. Through this program, Club youth become motivated to seek opportunities for leadership and to act as responsible citizens and change agents.
Youth of the Month
Youth of the Month is a recognition program that focuses on acknowledging and making Club members aware of their own leadership abilities. Youth of the Month is a Club-driven experience that fosters leadership within the Club. Youth of the Month is primarily a recognition program, but engaging in various leadership experiences is an important part of the program. Sites have a great deal of flexibility in how they implement Youth of the Month, so specific activities and experiences may vary, but the focus is always on making Club youth aware of leadership abilities they might not think they possess and cultivating them so that they learn what it means to be a leader.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Drug Prevention & Education
Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices. Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and evidence-based prevention programs, teens learn about the risks of substance use, how to resist peer pressure, and strategies for making responsible decisions. Made possible by our volunteers through Tarzana Treatment Center.
Mental Wellness Activities
Support your emotional well-being through activities that promote self-care, resilience, mindfulness, stress management, and healthy coping strategies. Teens participate in meaningful conversations and experiences that help build confidence, strengthen relationships, and encourage a positive mindset.
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Learn how healthy habits contribute to lifelong success. Programs focus on nutrition, meal preparation, physical activity, sleep, personal wellness, and making informed choices that improve overall health while encouraging active lifestyles.
Conflict Resolution & Peer Support
Develop the communication and leadership skills needed to build positive relationships. Teens practice problem-solving, teamwork, active listening, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution while learning how to support and encourage one another in a respectful environment.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Basketball
Whether you’re just learning or looking to improve your game, basketball provides opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship through practices, games, and friendly competition.
Volleyball
Build confidence both on and off the court while developing volleyball fundamentals, communication skills, teamwork, and perseverance in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Fitness Challenges
Stay active and motivated through fun individual and team fitness activities designed to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall wellness. Teens set personal goals, celebrate progress, and develop healthy lifelong fitness habits.
Open Gym
Enjoy a safe and welcoming space where teens can stay active, socialize with friends, practice sports, and participate in recreational activities under the supervision of caring staff.
Tournaments & Competitions
Represent your Club while competing in sports leagues, tournaments, and special events that encourage teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and healthy competition while creating memorable experiences.
ARTS
Music Courses: Ukulele, Drums & Guitar
Explore the world of music by learning to play an instrument, reading basic music, developing performance skills, and expressing creativity. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, music classes help build confidence and encourage self-expression. Made possible by our volunteers and partners from the Get Together Foundation.
Art Programs
Bring your imagination to life through drawing, painting, digital art, mixed media, and creative design projects. Teens develop artistic techniques while exploring creativity, problem-solving, and personal expression.
Photography & Media
Learn the fundamentals of photography, videography, and digital storytelling. Participants create original content, develop technical skills, and use media as a powerful tool for communication and creativity.
MEMBERSHIP & TRANSPORTATION
FREE DAILY TEEN PROGRAMMING & TRANSPORTATION*
Thanks to community support and funding partnerships, Teen Center after-school programming and transportation are available at no cost for all families. Contact us to see if your child’s middle school is a participating location.
To Enroll, Families Must:
- Complete a membership application
- Provide required financial/income documentation
- Submit emergency and school information
Cost to Families:
- Annual Membership Fee
- Optional Seasonal Camps (additional cost applies)
Scholarships are available for qualifying families. CCRC Accepted
Schools Eligible (That we partner and may partner with in Fall):
- Hale Middle School
- Canoga Park Middle School
- Woodland Hills Academy
- Lashon Academy
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