Mission

The purpose of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is to promote the social, educational, health, leadership, and character development of boys and girls during critical periods of their growth.

We provide:

A safe place to learn and grow...

Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...

Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...

Hope and opportunity.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County offers an environment that helps young people reach their full potential. The environment = people, place & programs.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County provides young people with a safe and positive place to spend their free time after school, and during the summer. It also provides after school and summer youth development programs in the areas of character and leadership, education and careers, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation.The Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County remains accessible to all young people between the ages of 6 and 18 at a minimal membership cost of only $5.00 per year.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Offers Programs in These 5 Core Areas:

Character & 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.

Education & Career Development Programs in Education and Career Development enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.

Health & Life Skills Programs in Health and Life Skills develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

The Arts Programs in The Arts enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

Sports, Fitness & Recreation Programs in Sports, Fitness and Recreation develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.