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10 Back to School Tips from The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

As summer draws to a close, it's time for students to start preparing for another school year! To help you make a smooth transition and ensure a successful academic year, we've compiled a list of tips for going back to school, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Choosing a Career Path - Teens - Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
How to Choose a Career Path

Unleash Your True Potential: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Career Path! Discover how to align your interests, skills, values, and goals for a fulfilling and successful career. Explore invaluable tips, career assessments, firsthand insights, internships, and more. Don't let indecision…

Broward County College Preperation
Unlocking Bright Futures: Broward County's Teen Programs Empowering College and Career Success

Discover the Path to Success for Broward County Teens! Explore our dynamic teen programs, offering free SAT prep, college readiness, exciting career showcases, college tours, and scholarships. Don't miss out on the opportunities that can shape a brighter future. Click here to unlock the…

Broward County Summer Programs
Explore, Engage, and Excel: A Summer Full of Opportunities with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

Welcome to a summer packed full of excitement, adventure, and learning with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC). Our summer programs are tailor-made to fuel your child's curiosity, enhance their social skills, and ignite personal growth, all while making lifelong memories and…

Charity Navigator Recognizes Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County
BGCBC RECEIVES 4-STAR CHARITY NAVIGATOR RATING FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) was awarded the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.   Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator.

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Summer Programs that Make Kids AND Parents Happy

It is past-time to start thinking about summer programs for kids and what sort of activities will be available for your boys and girls of early-elementary age. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County are ready with the programs that have been developed to engage, nurture, and prepare the kids…

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Grab-and-Go meals for Club members

To help curb the impact our Club closures will have on our community, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County will begin providing grab-and-go meals to Club members during the following hours: Monday-Friday 4-6 and Saturday 12-2  at each Boys & Girls Club in Broward County beginning on Monday…

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14th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance

Each year the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance grows, bringing together new supporters, introducing exciting new event components and showcasing even more impressive classic automobiles and motorcycles

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BGCB ANNUAL FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

BGCBC Annual Flag Football Tournament is always a time where we showcase the talented members, from all 12 clubs throughout the county.

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BGCBC ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

Backstage at Broward College’s Bailey Hall was buzzing with excitement while twenty-five of our Club members waited backstage for the curtain to rise on our 2nd Annual The Dreamers Talent Showcase. Their energetic performances included heartfelt vocal performances and a variety of moving dance…

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Volunteer Article

On January 27th, the Dr. Harold Reitman Club in Fort Lauderdale had the pleasure of hosting Undersheriff Nichole Anderson, of the Broward County Sheriff Department and BGCBC Corporate Board Member, as she stopped by the Club to visit with our members.

YOY Celebration Dinner Winners
YOY Celebration Dinner

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted its first Youth of the Year finals celebration on January 23, at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale

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21ST ANNUAL BIKERS BASH

The 21st Annual Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash was held December 5th – 8th. Thursday night’s kickoff party was held at Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson, where guests could register for the weekend events and mingle with sponsors and committee members.

Group Xmas Picture of Kids
WOMEN OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARTY

On Saturday, December 14, members from the Thomas D. Stephanis Club in Pompano Beach had the awesome opportunity to attend the annual Christmas party at John Knox Village, which was sponsored by the Women of Lighthouse Point

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DALE CARNEGIE HIGH IMPACT PRESENTATIONS

Youth of the Year finalists and alternates participated in the Dale Carnegie High Impact presentations on December 7 and December 14. During these sessions, twenty-two (22) Club members learned the soft skills needed to speak in public comfortably.

Red Cross Award Presentation
AMERICAN RED CROSS RECOGNIZES BGCBC LIFEGUARD WITH LIFESAVING AWARD

On December 6, The American Red Cross Broward County Chapter presented BGCBC Lifeguard Victoria Hill with a Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders during a ceremony at the Carver Ranches Boys & Girls Club in West Park.

Footlocker Managers
FOOTLOCKER

On Monday, December 16, the Lauderhill Club had the privilege of welcoming several Managers from local Footlocker Stores in the Lauderhill area.

First Xmas Family Picture
ANNUAL BGCBC ADOPT-A-FAMILY

Once again, our annual Adopt-A-Family was a huge success for our Club members and their families.

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32ND ANNUAL YACHT RENDEZVOUS

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted its 32nd Annual Yacht Rendezvous November 7th -9th, 2019. The three day event, founded by Rita and Rick Case of Rick Case Automotive Group and Chaired by Christy and Larry Hierholzer, took place at the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island Club in Miami.

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Mic Drop Workshops

The purpose of Mic Drop Workshop is to help teen Club members find their voice and rediscover their self-confidence in a more compelling and passionate way

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Rick Case Honda Store Visit – Rick & Rita Case Club

Rick Case Honda in Davie hosted ten (10) teen members from the Rick & Rita Case Boys & Girls Club. The visit began with a tour of the Showroom.

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NSU Career Launch

BGCBC visited the Nova Southeastern University Campus on November 11, 2019. Sixty (60) high school juniors and seniors were invited to tour the campus and learn about NSU admissions and traditions.

John Clidas, Richard Lane, Dr. Doug Laurie
RICHARD LANE NAMED BGCBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Rich has been volunteering for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for 14 years and has served on the Advisory Council of the Reitman Club where he was heavily involved in the Teen Caravan event on Christmas morning and has provided an abundance of office equipment to the Club and the…

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BGCBC ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

On Thursday, November 21, BGCBC volunteers and staff came together for the Annual Awards Dinner, which recognizes the years of service that our volunteers and employees have provided to make a difference in the lives of our youth every day.   

Charity Navigator 2019
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY EARNS NINTH CONSECUTIVE 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR

Charity Navigator has awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County the coveted “4-star rating out of 4-stars” for the ninth consecutive year. This is the highest possible rating awarded by Charity Navigator and indicates that BGCBC is strong financially and committed to accountability and…

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27th Annual Hollywood Welcomes the Stars

The 27th Annual “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” benefiting the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club was held on Friday, October 25 at the Signature Grand, in Davie, FL.

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17th Annual CaddyShack Revisited Golf Tournament

The 17th Annual CaddyShack Revisited Golf Tournament presented by BMW of Pembroke Pines, founded by Rita Case and Co-Chaired by Jeffrey Duecker & Glenn Olson took place on Monday, October 14th, 2019 at the exclusive Grande Oaks Golf Club.

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23rd Annual Dunn’s Run

The 23rd Annual Dunn’s Run was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. On a beautiful South Florida day 1,200 runners/walkers participated in the 5-mile run or the 5K walk & run around scenic Deerfield Beach.

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HUIZEGA CLUB GETS A NEW GYM

Scott Linsky, Shannon Wilbur, and their Planet Fitness Team worked their magic and granted the wish of the teens at the Marti Huizenga Unit by updating the Joe Sonken Charitable Trust Fitness Center and transforming it into a mini Planet Fitness gym.

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BGCBC ANNUAL OLYMPICS DAY TRACK & FIELD EVENT

Club members took advantage of a no school day on October 18 to show off their speed, endurance and agility at BGCBC’s Annual Olympics Day Track & Field event.