Club Info

About Our Club

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CORVALLIS has been offering quality programs to youth grades K-12 in Corvallis and the surrounding area since 1975. We are the main provider of after-school care in Benton County.  We serve over 3,000 members ages 5-18, and provide outreach services to 5,000+ youth across Benton County. We provide daily meal service at no cost and offer access to dental care in our in-house Johnson Dental Clinic. We are a private not-for-profit organization that is overseen by an elected volunteer Board of Directors, funded primarily through local donations.

OUR VISION
We envision a future where all Club members graduate from high school ready for college and career, equipped with the skills, confidence, and character to thrive as healthy, engaged community members and leaders.

OUR MISSION
In partnership with families and the community, we provide K-12 youth with safe, inclusive spaces, caring mentors, and high quality programs. We build character and social emotional skills, support academic success, and offer leadership opportunities that prepare youth for success in school, career, and life.

We believe that…

• Children are an integral part of a community and the future of our society.
• Our best hope for the future is to support growth and enrichment through challenging, fun activities with the guidance of caring adult role models.
• Children learn and develop through a choice of diverse experiences.
• Every child deserves equal access to community programs and resources.
• Adults gain immense satisfaction by personally contributing to the positive development of youth.

Human Centered Statement

At BGCC, we focus on putting the needs, experiences and well-being of young people at the core of our programs and initiatives. Our strategies prioritize youth development, and community engagement to create a safe and supportive environment for youth and teens.

We empower our youth, teens and staff to reach their full collective potential. Our commitment to advancing a Human Centered environment is evident in our vision and mission. It shapes everything we do: hiring staff, recruiting board members, forming partnerships, program and curriculum design, and creating opportunities for youth.

BGCC continually evolves to provide relevant opportunities so that all youth are empowered and included, no matter what their circumstances.

We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do by incorporating youth and family voice as we strive to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and overcome the opportunity gap for a healthier shared community.

Five Core Program Areas

Character and Leadership Development

Empowers youth to sustain meaningful relationships, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.

Education and Career Development

Youth master basic educational disciplines, apply their learning to everyday situations, and embrace technology to  achieve career success.

Health and Life Skills

Young people learn to adopt positive, self-nurturing behaviors, set personal goals, and live as self-sufficient adults.

The Arts

Participants will develop creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and art education.

Sports, Fitness, and Recreation

Programs in this area develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.