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The Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield is a youth activity center designed to offer programs for school-aged children after school and during vacations in five core areas: The Arts, Character & Leadership, Education, Health & Life Skills, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.

Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys & girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

From homework help to computer access for research, to innovative after school activities, to sports and vacation programs, the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield is at the forefront of providing exciting opportunities for school age children.

The Boys & Girls Club is a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. It is truly The Positive Place for Kids.  

Mission Statement Minimize

To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

A Boys & Girls Club Provides

  • A safe place to learn and grow...
  • Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...
  • Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...
  • Hope and opportunity

The Capacities Kids Need to Succeed:

  • Positive Self Identity
  • Educational, Employment, Social, Emotional, and Cultural Competencies
  • Community Involvement
  • Health and Well Being
  • Moral Compass
Youth Development Strategy Minimize
Boys and Girls Club programs promote the development of young people by instilling:

  • a sense of competence,
  • a sense of usefulness,
  • a sense of belonging and
  • a sense of power or influence.

When this strategy is fully implemented, self esteem is enhanced and an environment is created which helps boys and girls achieve their full potential.
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