Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth

Mission: To enable all young people to reach their full potential as responsible citizens through education, recreation, and other positive community experiences in partnership with the Grand Rapids Police Department.

To provide a world class Camp and Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Through our affiliation with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth adheres to a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.

Boys & Girls Clubs provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Our Core Programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. Based on physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, our Clubs offer program activities in the arts, health and life skills, sports, fitness, & recreation, character & leadership development, and education  career development.