Dear Parents, Guardians and other Caregivers,
I hope you'll bear with me today and take a moment to read this longer-than-usual note. I want to plant the seed that our BGCP team is looking closely at the impact we make with our kids. Our goal is always to provide an "Optimal Club Experience" as we know that is when we make the most impact.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America collects a lot of data from the nearly 5,000 Clubs across the country, and they tell us that when members report having an Optimal Club Experience, they are more likely to achieve positive outcomes in our key focus areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Leadership. For example, members who report an Optimal Club Experience are 32% less likely to consume alcohol or tobacco compared to their Club peers who report a Club Experience that needs improvement.
Continued exposure to a high-quality Club Experience, which BGCP focuses on each and every day, fosters a love for learning, enabling young people to grow into effective, engaged, and adaptive learners. It builds young people's confidence and competence to motivate, collaborate, and lead. And it equips our kids and young people with the ability to live as positive, healthy decision-makers.
So BGCP, along with other Clubs across the country, prioritizes:
Safety and Wellness -- Every member feels safe and included, and experiences social, emotional, and physical wellness.
Equity and Inclusion -- Every young person has access to high-quality youth development experiences and real-world opportunities.
Readiness -- Every young person is equipped with the skills and experiences that lead to success in school, work, and life.
So as we work with your kids during a wild and fun Summer Session, and as we plan for Fall, we are laser focused on providing an Optimal Club Experience for all kids. We thank you for joining us in this important work.
Fondly,
Lisa Cavelier
CEO
Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena
[email protected]
Cell: 626-757-1099
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