The Geneva Community Center is the home of The Boys & Girls Club of Geneva Teen Center Program The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva is to empower all young people in our community, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential. Core Beliefs A Boys & Girls Club Teen Center provides: - A safe place to learn and grow -Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals -Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences -Hope and opportunity Youth Development Strategy -A Sense of Competence: there is something boys and girls can do and do well -A Sense of Usefulness: the opportunity to do something of value for other people -A Sense of Belonging: a setting where an individual knows he or she has a place where he or she "fits" and is accepted -A Sense of Power of Influence: a chance to be heard and to influence decisions Core Program Areas •Character and Leadership Development •Education and Career Development •Health and Life Skills •The Arts •Sports, Fitness and Recreation Youth Development Outcomes •Positive Self Identity •Competencies, Educational & Employment, Social, Emotional, Cultural •Community & Civic Involvement •Health & Well-Being •Moral Compass Visit our website: www.GenevaBGC.org