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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.

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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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4103 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
202-540-2300

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13
Apr

President Obama and Club Members Search for Nature’s Treasures

Washington, DC (April 2022) – TV personality Al Roker and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) were treated to an exclusive visit from former President Barack Obama. Club members from Culmore, Murraygate and Ox Hill Clubs attended the event at Great Falls National Park in McLean, Virginia. Club members were broken up into […]

12
Apr

Top 5 Qualities to Look for in a Summer Camp for Your Child

Summertime learning loss, coupled with rudimentary reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can put your child’s life skills progress behind. Now more than ever, it’s important to be thoughtful and intentional about how your kids will spend their summer. Reinforcing or picking up new life skills during the summer can be a great way to […]

23
Mar

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Announces $6.8 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Announces $6.8 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott. Donation part of significant $281 million investment in Boys & Girls Clubs around the country Washington, DC (March 17, 2022) – Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington announced a gift of $6.8 million from MacKenzie Scott. This significant support […]

22
Mar

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON INTRODUCES FREE PROGRAMMING FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SCHOOLS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prince George’s County, Md. (March 22, 2022) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW)  today announced a free new learning opportunity for students in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The unique virtual afterschool platform, Clubhouse @ Your House, offers an extensive selection of safe and enriching, hands-on learning experiences […]

11
Jan

BGCGW names Arts Center in honor of board member and Women’s Leadership Group (WLG) Founder & Chairman, Patty Perkins Andringa

In 1999, BGCGW board member Patty Perkins Andringa, saw a need to engage more women in the work of the Clubs – establishing the Women’s Leadership Group (WLG) .  Since its inception, this group has netted $6.4 million in support of our Club programming with an emphasis on the arts. The WLG has provided thousands […]

11
Dec

3 KEYS TO HEALTHY HABITS FOR KIDS AND TEENS!

When it comes to health and wellness “Triple Play” leads the way! As a fundamental program offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW), Triple Play takes a holistic approach to teaching today’s youth self-care and smart habits. The program provides lessons that develop good habits for the body, the mind and the […]

10
Dec

SPOTLIGHT: BGCGW WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF ARTS

Meet Christina! She is the new Director of Arts for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW)! She has been practicing and teaching art in schools and for communities for over two decades. Christina worked as the Implementation Coordinator for Michelle Obama’s Turnaround Arts program—a school improvement initiative using all of the arts disciplines to […]

25
Nov

GIANT FOOD PARTNERS WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON FOR GIVING TUESDAY

This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) has a Giving Tuesday partner in Giant Food. Giving Tuesday is November 30th; however, between November 26 – December 2, local Giant Food customers can donate or round-up their purchases at any local Giant store checkout to directly benefit BGCGW and its more than 21,000 […]

27
Sep

DOUG FIRSTENBERG, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL OF STONEBRIDGE HONORED BY 2021 YOUTH IN REAL ESTATE

On Tuesday, November 9th 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) will host its 17th annual Youth in Real Estate (YRE) fundraising event. The event is one of BGCGW’s largest annual fundraisers and is a highly anticipated gathering of local Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia real estate industry leaders. Each year, the event […]

18
Sep

ANGELA ALSOBROOKS, COUNTY EXECUTIVE of PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HONORED BY 2021 YOUTH IN REAL ESTATE

On Tuesday, November 9th 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) will host its 17th annual Youth in Real Estate (YRE) fundraising event. The event is one of BGCGW’s largest annual fundraisers and is a highly anticipated gathering of local Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia real estate industry leaders. Each year, the event […]

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