Our Programs

Award Winning After School Programs

The BE GREAT ACADEMY is the after school program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. We have 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.

The CLUB for Teens

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The CLUB is a safe place for teens age 13-18, where you can drop in after school and be yourself without feeling the pressure of being judged.

CareerLaunch

CareerLaunch encourages Club members ages 13 to 18 to assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions and prepare to join our nation's workforce.

Our IMPACT

97 %

COMPLETE HOMEWORK

percentage of participants who complete homework daily.

2199

YOUTH SERVED IN MIDLANDS

served each year.

1627

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

70% of participants give back to their community through food drives, tutoring, clean ups, mentoring, etc.

87 %

EARN A/BS

percentage of participants who earn mostly A/Bs.

News & Events

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is at Windsor Elementary.

5 days ago

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our wonderful Windsor Elementary Campus Director, Robin McCall!!!🎂🎈 🎉 May the joy you share every day always be returned 💯

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

1 week ago

Thank you, Panda Cares, for your tremendous support for youth in our area! We are so grateful to have your help in supporting the health and educational needs of children in the Midlands.🙏 #CommunityPartnerships #GratefulEveryDay #BoysAndGirlsClubs #ColumbiaSC #Midlands ... See MoreSee Less

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is at Watkins-Nance Elementary.

2 weeks ago

Congratulations to this young leader at the Watkins-Nance campus for winning the BE GREAT Academy #YouthOfTheMonth award!!! #GreatFuturesStartHere💙

The Youth of the Month is a recognition program that focuses on acknowledging and making our members aware of their own leadership abilities and power to positively influence their communities.💪

Learn more about our nationally recognized, award-winning after school programs and curriculum, find a location near you and register online at midlands.begreat.club

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