Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.

For more than 35 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has provided hope and opportunity to tens of thousands of young people. Our programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of…

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In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.

For more than 35 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has provided hope and opportunity to tens of thousands of young people. Our programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Boys & Girls Club provides:
A safe place to learn and grow
Ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
Hope and opportunity

What makes the Boys & Girls Club unique:
All boys and girls ages 5-18 are welcome
Clubs have full-time professional leadership
Supplemented by part-time employees and volunteers
We require no proof of good character, and we help and guide young people who may be in danger of acquiring unacceptable habits or attitudes
We assure that all boys and girls can afford to belong
Dues are $10 a year, and we offer payment plans or scholarships to youth who cannot afford it
Activities are conducted in a building especially designed for youth programs
We have an open-door policy
We offer various programs that recognize the individual needs of our members
We are guidance-oriented

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has three Club-based facilities:
Eastside Boys & Girls Club unit:
320 Raymond Avenue NE, St. Cloud
Open from school dismissal - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday for K-6
Open from school dismissal - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday for 7-12
Summer hours are noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday

Roosevelt Boys & Girls Club unit:
345 30th Avenue North, St. Cloud
Open from school dismissal - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday for K-6
Open from school dismissal - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday for 7-12
Summer hours are noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday

Southside Boys & Girls Club unit:
1205 6th Avenue South, St. Cloud
Open from school dismissal - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday for K-6
Open from school dismissal - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday for 7-12
Summer hours are noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday Categories:   Social Services

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