Great Future Moments
Everyday youth at our Clubs demonstrate positive service and leadership at school, home, church and community. We celebrate them and the staff at our Clubs for the impact they make in the lives of these children. Read their stories below.
Please Note: FREE Flag Football Event Date Change to March 14
The date for the PUSH FREE Flag Football Camp, for youth in grades 3–12 has changed to March 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will take part in position-specific drills, one-on-one competitions, and speed and agility stations. The event will also include prizes and giveaways. The camp is presented by PUSH in partnership with BGCSTL. Youth attending the clinic will also have the opportunity to register for the upcoming free NFL Flag Football summer league, which runs April 25 and...
Full-Day Summer Camp for Ages 6–18 Offered Across Missouri and Illinois with Financial Assistance Available
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) announces that 2026 Summer Day Camp registration opens Monday, offering families one of the most affordable and high-quality summer camp programs in the St. Louis region. For parents searching for a safe, affordable summer camp in St. Louis, BGCSTL provides a structured, full-day program for youth ages 6–18 across multiple locations in Missouri and Illinois. Camp sessions run between June 8 and July 31, 2026 (dates vary by location),...
Women’s Leadership Circle Sip & Shop Returns to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Youth Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), in partnership with its Women’s Leadership Circle (WLC), announces the return of the annual Sip & Shop event at Paisley Boutique, 36 W. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119. The Women’s Leadership Circle Sip & Shop event was canceled last year due to inclement weather. Organizers are excited to bring the event back to the community in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis youth programs. Sip & Shop is a signature...
Register Now for a Free St. Louis Youth Flag Football Camp
St. Louis Youth Flag Football is gaining momentum as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) launches a free flag football clinic and upcoming summer league at the historic Mathews-Dickey Club. Through a new partnership with the PUSH Flag Football League, led by former NFL player Pierre Desir, youth across the region will have access to structured, high-quality football programming. The free St. Louis youth flag football camp will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March...
BGCSTL High School Hoops Showcase Spotlights Game MVPs
The second annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Mathews-Dickey Club High School Hoops Showcase brought together some of the top names in area basketball for an unforgettable day of competition at Viking Hall on the campus of Normandy High School. Before a packed and energetic crowd, standout players were recognized after each matchup with a Most Outstanding Player award from the winning team. Thanks to Raising Cane’s for supporting the players with combo cards and swag....
Boys & Girls Clubs Hosts Second Annual High School Hoops Showcase
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Mathews-Dickey Club hosts the Second Annual High School Hoops Showcase, tipping off with a girls matchup between Hazelwood Central and Lutheran North at 2:30 p.m. at Normandy High School’s Viking Hall. The showcase continues with top local boys high school teams, including Lutheran North, Normandy, University City, Lift For Life, Vashon, and Webster Groves. Club members DJ Adam Lion and DJ Magic will keep the energy high throughout the...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Teen Turns Mental Health Advocacy into Super Bowl LX Opportunity
St. Louis, MO – Jaelyn, a teen member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis – Bethalto Club, is excited to attend Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California this Sunday, February 8, 2026 after demonstrating outstanding leadership and advocacy in her community. Through Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Think, Learn, Create Change (TLC) program, teens learn how to advocate for social justice issues that matter to them and their communities. To build these skills, BGCA partnered with the...
BGC Mathews-Dickey Club Hosts High School Hoops Tournament
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis’ Mathews-Dickey Club will host the second annual High School Hoops Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Normandy High School’s Viking Hall, bringing together student-athletes, coaches and families for a day focused on teamwork, leadership and community engagement. The tournament highlights the importance of athletics as a tool for youth development while providing a positive, high-energy environment for local high school players to showcase their...
HOMETOWN HERO GIVES BACK
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is proud to announce a $25,000 donation from St. Louis native Kyren Williams, Pro Bowl running back and captain for the Los Angeles Rams. For the second consecutive year, Williams was selected as the Rams club winner for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive...
Raising Cane’s Surprises Club Kids With New Bikes, Helmets & Celebrity Guests Nelly & Ashanti!
Smiles, cheers, and holiday excitement filled the gym at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Mathews-Dickey Club as youth and families gathered for an unforgettable Christmas surprise, thanks to Raising Cane’s. For the second year in a row, Raising Cane’s donated 100 brand-new red bicycles and helmets, giving Club members the gift of fun, freedom, and safe outdoor play—just in time for the holidays. The excitement reached another level when award-winning artist Nelly and...