Character & Leadership Development Programs
Character and Leadership Development
Programs in Character and Leadership Development empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self‐image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
Youth of the Month & Year
Ages 14‐18; September – April
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premiere recognition program. Each month the Club recognizes an outstanding member. The Annual winner goes on to represent BGCSTL at the State competition.
Keystone Clubs
Ages 14‐18
Teens learn to be self‐sufficient leaders; elect their own officers; plan and implement their own activities, community service and trips.
Torch Clubs
Ages 11‐13
Kids identify Club and community needs, develop programs and activities and actively participate in their community.
Eagle of the Month & Year
Ages 6‐10; September – April
Monthly and annual winners participate in programs to enhance service to the Club, community and family; academic performance; life goals; and public speaking ability.
Kids Club
Ages 6‐10
Through fun activities, kids support their Club and community and learn to respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
Peer Education
Ages 13-18; Fall, Spring & Summer Sessions
Peers provide other members with accurate information on a variety of teen health concerns through frank and open conversations.
Youth of the Month & Year
Ages 14‐18; September – April
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premiere recognition program. Each month the Club recognizes an outstanding member. The Annual winner goes on to represent BGCSTL at the State competition.
Keystone Clubs
Ages 14‐18
Teens learn to be self‐sufficient leaders; elect their own officers; plan and implement their own activities, community service and trips.
Torch Clubs
Ages 11‐13
Kids identify Club and community needs, develop programs and activities and actively participate in their community.
Eagle of the Month & Year
Ages 6‐10; September – April
Monthly and annual winners participate in programs to enhance service to the Club, community and family; academic performance; life goals; and public speaking ability.
Kids Club
Ages 6‐10
Through fun activities, kids support their Club and community and learn to respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
Peer Education
Ages 13-18; Fall, Spring & Summer Sessions
Peers provide other members with accurate information on a variety of teen health concerns through frank and open conversations.