On an ordinary day in February 1983, a then, 13 year old Clarence Duhart was looking for a place “just to play ball”. He went to his local Boys Club and became a member instantly. The Boys Clubs helped him, initially, by giving him a safe environment to participate in sports throughout the year. “On my first day visiting Clubhouse #2, I was asked to try out for the 13 and under basketball team. I made the team,” reminisces Clarence. Not only did he make that team, but he was recruited to join the AAU team which won the National Championship in Las Vegas, NV later that year.
Playing sports like basketball was an outlet for Clarence. It also gave him the opportunity to be a part of a team and have daily interactions with positive male role models. He says, “Joining the Club was just the blessing I needed at that time, because I was on a serious downhill spiral in my life. The men and programs at the Club gave me a sense of purpose and a safe outlet.” He also used the Club as a place to exercise, lift weights and simply release energy as a young man. He continued exploring his passion of training himself and many others. Now, he has a very successful fitness career for over 20 years. He credits the Club to helping him discover this love of fitness and wellness.
Clarence is the Fitness Specialist and Founder of CD FIT: High Performance Training which provides physical fitness classes throughout the Washington Metro area.
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We serve kids and teens through an adopted strategy created by our National Headquarters to ensure Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
LOCATIONS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington has fifteen locations throughout the Washington, DC region. Visit a Club page below, or find a Club near you!
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Northern Virginia
- Annandale
- Bailey’s Community Center
- Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic
- General Heiser
- Hylton
- Martin K. Alloy
- Murraygate
- Ox Hill
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Virtual
- Clubhouse @ Your House
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Events
News
- WASHINGTON COMMANDER HELPS CLUB KIDS GIVE BACK WHILE GIVING THANKS
- BGCGW ANNOUNCES JOINT-INITIATIVE WITH COHNREZNICK ON YOUTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- D.C. COUNCIL RESTORES FUNDING FOR JELLEFF RECREATION CENTER CLUB
- DC GOVERNMENT INFORMS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IT WILL BE DEFUNDED
- BGCGW ANNOUNCES 7th ANNUAL BLUEFEST GALA
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist.
Stories & Blogs
- From Club Kid to Club Leader: Nola Payton’s Journey Comes Full Circle
- Alum Achievements: Celebrating the Tremendous Accomplishments of Abigail A.
- Alston Waller, from Club Youth to Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Clubhouse Director
- Carlos Hood: From Jelleff Club Youth to STEM Technologist
- BGCGW Youth of the Year, Wins DC/Virginia State Title and Advances to Regionals
- Shaping Futures: The Essential Role of Club Directors at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington