What We Do
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across MO & IL, including (Adams Park Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto, Boys & Girls Club of Lovejoy, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, O’Fallon Park Club, Riverview Gardens Club, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Club, Bentwood Townhomes Club and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate the Mentor St. Louis and St. Louis Internship programs.
Core Program Areas
Character & Citizenship
The Arts
Education & Career Development
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
Health & Life Skills
Workforce Readiness
After School
Boys & Girls Clubs offers youth, ages 6-18, an enriching and dynamic experience that will spark creativity, engagement, and exploration through a structured learning experience every day after school!
Teen Programs
There are many opportunities for Teens to get involved at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Your teen is certain to find a place to advance their skills and education
Summer Camp
BGCSTL summer campers are exposed to a variety of learning and participate in field trips, social recreation, and cultural activities on-site and in the community. This structured environment offers a nutritious breakfast and lunch.
Become a Member
When your child joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, they get access to nationally-recognized programs, caring professional mentors and opportunities to become leaders at home, at school and in the community. We are open the hours that kids and teens are mostly likely to need a safe place — after school and during the summer– and our focus is on helping club members envision a great future for themselves. Our promise is to do whatever it takes to help them get there.
St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP)
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Career & Workforce Readiness Unit operates career and workforce development programs year-round for members ages 6-18 along with additional opportunities for our alumni ages 19-24.
Youth of The Year
The Club’s premiere recognition program. Each month the Club recognizes an outstanding member. The Annual winner goes on to represent BGCSTL at the State competition.
Mentor St. Louis
Mentor St. Louis, a school based program, which empowers local elementary school students and Club members to succeed in school through structured, positive mentoring relationships with caring adult volunteers.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The Teen Tech Center is full of the latest technology, and kids are allowed to set their structure by deciding what technology interests them. The Teen Tech Center allows students the chance to explore technology.
Smart Girls Conference Highlight Videos
Teen Programs
There are many opportunities for Teens to get involved at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Your teen is certain to find a place to advance their skills and education. To find out more information about how you or your teen can get involved, click here.
Summer Camp
BGCSTL summer campers are exposed to a variety of learning and participate in field trips, social recreation, and cultural activities on-site and in the community. This structured environment offers a nutritious breakfast and lunch. For more information, click here.
Become a Member
When your child joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, they get access to nationally-recognized programs, caring professional mentors and opportunities to become leaders at home, at school and in the community. We are open the hours that kids and teens are mostly likely to need a safe place — after school and during the summer– and our focus is on helping club members envision a great future for themselves. Our promise is to do whatever it takes to help them get there.