The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem

"What Can I Be?" Anything you want to be! BGCHarlem seeks to reinforce classroom learning in STEM. Listen to this reading highlighting various professions (i.e. astronauts, doctors, scientists, and engineers, etc), helping children see themselves in one of the STEM careers, and motivates them to shape their future through STEM! http://ow.ly/O9R550EmMmI

Accept the pain use it as fuel. We spoke on loss in the pandemic and how we gain new understanding and wisdom from it. This led to discussions about resilience, nutrition, relaxation, loss of socialization and more. We are committed to social emotional learning, encouraging our youth to express their feelings which creates a positive learning environment and improves academic achievement. #WhateverItTakes

Our teens had a conversation discussing stereotyping & biases. Under each photo, they listed their initial assumptions regarding the person’s attitude, values and behaviors. They learned how stereotyping can lead to making incorrect and unfair assumptions about people. We can help children develop habits of mind that challenge, rather than endorse stereotyped views of the people around us.

BGCHarlem encourages our youth to express their feelings which creates a positive learning environment and improves academic achievement. Our commitment to social emotional learning reflects who we are. Whether we're interacting physically or virtually, we do #WhateverItTakes

Have an ‘egg-stra’ Happy Easter! Hope it brings you smiles by the dozen! BGCHarlem wishes you and your family a beautiful Easter Sunday.

We are doing whatever it takes to elevate the voices voices of black youth and ensure their access to opportunities. We show them that their opinions, feelings, and perspectives matter.

Katrina Adams was the first African American USTA Chairman, CEO and President. She became the first African American to become an NCAA doubles champion and eventually won 20 career double titles.

Club alum Denzel Washington was the first African American to win multiple Academy Awards. He attended the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. Denzel says, "Everything you’ve seen or heard about me began with lessons I learned to live by at the Club."

Misty Copeland was 13-years-old when she took her first ballet class at San Pedro Boys & Girls Club. Through hard work and dedication, Copeland was promoted as the American Ballet Theatre’s first African American principal dancer.

Ruth E. Carter was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Costume Design for Black Panther. Drawing pictures was an activity Ruth E. Carter enjoyed while attending Boys & Girls Club. Ruth’s love of art led her to discover her passion for costume design.

You gift makes a difference. Thank you for your continued commitment to our club as we continue to do #whateverittakes to support Harlem's youth. We are taking proactive steps and advocating for the youth and families who rely on us to help navigate these difficult times. Learn how #BGCHarlem is supporting our members and how you can make a difference: http://ow.ly/7oSb50AeqyY #BGCsImpactNYC #COVID19 #bgca #boysandgirlsclub