Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
Mount Kisco, NY, United States
About
Founded in 1939, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is a charity based in Mount Kisco, United States working on children & youth, education, health +3 more.
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is a non-profit youth organisation founded in 1939 as the Boys Club of Mt. Kisco. It serves local children and teens aged six months to 18 years from more than 40 Northern Westchester communities in New York. The Club runs early childhood education and Head Start preschool, after-school care, academic support, leadership and workforce development, health and wellness, sports and aquatics programmes, and child safety initiatives. It also provides mental wellness services with onsite clinicians, emergency food distribution and meals for members, and hosts the Youth of the Year programme. Its stated mission is to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need it most, to realise their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Club operates from its campus in Mount Kisco, New York.
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Early Childhood Education
Education
Licensed preschool programme with a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children aged 3-5, including literacy, STEAM, music and nutrition, with meals provided.
Head Start
Education
Free early childhood programme for children aged 3-5 from eligible low-income families, run in partnership with Family Services of Westchester, with a family advocate supporting at-home learning.
After School Program
Children & Youth
After-school programme for children in grades K-7 offering homework help, a hot meal, daily physical activity and mentoring.
Power Hour
Education
Academic success programme for members aged 5-18 providing homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities.
Keystone
Community development
Teen leadership and service programme covering academic success, career exploration and community service.
Youth of the Year
Children & Youth
Annual programme recognising teens for leadership, service, academic achievement and healthy living, with local, state and national levels.
Junior Staff
Employment & Skills
Workforce development programme for teens aged 13-18 preparing them for careers in Boys & Girls Clubs and other service professions.
Money Matters
Employment & Skills
Financial literacy programme for members aged 13-18 covering budgeting, saving, investing and paying for college.
SMART Moves
Addiction
Substance use and premature sexual activity prevention programme for ages 13-16, teaching decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
Learn-to-Swim
Health
Swimming and water safety lessons for children from six months to 16 years, taught by certified instructors and lifeguards.
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Halo Award
League of EAGLES Silver Level Key Performance Standard Award for Strong Boards
Board Philanthropic Leadership Award
Organization of the Year
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Praesidium, Westchester County Department of Health, Westchester County Office of Children and Family Services, Northwell Health Northern Westchester Hospital, Family Services of Westchester, Bedford Central School District, Cognitive Behavioral Consultants, Ladle of Love, UPS, The Pennsylvania State University, Mount Kisco Rotary
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