Mission

AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTH COUNTRY, WE PROVIDE A FUN, SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS TO GATHER AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES DURING AFTER SCHOOL TIME AND VACATION PERIODS OFTEN KEEPING THEM FROM PARTICIPATING IN HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS. PART OF THE CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST IN TEACHING THEM RIGHT FROM WRONG, HOW TO HANDLE LIFE'S EMOTIONAL DECISIONS, KNOWING THE CONSEQUENCES THAT MAY COME ABOUT AS A RESULT OF THE THEIR DECISIONS AND HOW TO HANDLE THE PEER PRESSURE THAT COMES WITH GROWING UP. OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE LIFE-LONG SKILLS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR SUCCESSFUL FUTURES AS PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. WHEN ASKED ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT BGNC, MEMBERS WRITE ABOUT TEAMWORK, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE OFFER MANY CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND ENCOURAGE A VARIETY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THAT SERVE AS A POSITIVE OUTLET WHERE CHILDREN CAN SAFELY LET OFF STEAM.