

A SAFE PLACE
TO THRIVE
OUR MISSION
WHAT WE DO
Boys & Girls Clubs fill the gap between school and home. We provide welcoming, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens aim to inspire and enable all young people - especially those that need us most - to realize their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens serve over 450 children every day at our four facilities; Joel E. Smilow Club, The Club @ H.T. Edwards, Rocksprings Community Center, and Nellie B Community Center.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens aim to inspire and enable all young people to be successful. We do this by providing our members with a safe space to learn, grow, and have fun.
CORE PROGRAM AREAS
Visual Arts
Allows kids of all ages to develop their skills as artists with projects in color theory, composition, drawing, painting, mixed media and more.
Lyricism 101
Lyricism 101 helps teens to cultivate and amplify their powerful, formidable voices. Members are encouraged to celebrate diversity and community as they work on their writing skills and explore hip hop culture's past, present, and future.
Media Making
Students create, edit and share media projects - including films, music, photos, and animation.

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