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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF Abs~"vIICA TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MOVEMENT is a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. WE PRACTIC A SET OF PRINCIPLES BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS are for boys and girls. They have a girl and boy membership and satisfy the age-old desire of boys and girls to have a "club" of their own. have full-time professional leadership, supplemented by part-time workers and volunteers. require no proof of good character. They help a nd guide girls and boys who may be in danger of acquiring, or who already have acquired, unacceptable habits and attitudes, as well as boys and girls of good character. make sure that all girls and boys can afford to belong. Membership dues are kept Iow so that all boys and girls can afford to belong and even the least interested will not be deterred from joining. are for all girls and boys. Boys and girls of all races, religions and ethnic cultures are eligible to become members. are building centered. Activities are carried on in the warm, friendly atmosphere of buildings especially designed to con- duct programs. are non-sectarian. have an open door policy. Clubs are open to all members at any time during hours of operation. have a varied and diversified program that recognizes and responds to the collective and individual needs of girls and boys. are guidance oriented. Clubs emphasize values inherent in the relationship between the boys and girls and their peers, and girls and boys and adult leaders. They help boys and girls to make appropriate and satisfying choices in their physical, educational, personal, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual lives. USING THREE BASIC METHODS Individual Individual assistance is a purposeful contact made by a Club worker with a girl or boy on a one-to- one basis. Small group Small groups consist of a small number of members who meet regularly with an adult leader for a specific program activity or other purpose. The interaction between the participants is as important asthe interac- tion between the staff, worker and participants. Large Oroup or drop-in activities These activities provide informal and indi- vidual involvement to help girls and boys achieve a high level of social skill develop- ment, confidence and participation. They allow for freedom and mobility. TO PROVIDE A CORE PROGRAM Based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, Clubs offer diversified program activities in six areas: Personal & Educational Development Citizenship & Leadership Development Cultural Enrichment Health & Physical Education Social Recreation Outdoor & Environmental Education BASED ON A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY a sense of competence-- the feeling there is something boys and girls can do and do well. a sense of usefulness--the opportunityto do something of value for other people. a sense of belonging---a setting where an individual knows he or she has a place and where he or she "fits" and is accepted. a sense of power or in- fluence--a chance to be heard and to influence decisions. When this strategy is fully implemented, the self-esteem of girls and boys is enhanced and an environment is created which helps them achieve their full potential.