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Resilience Reimagined: Boys & Girls Club of Harlem

Despite a global pandemic, the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem marches forward, creating space for communities to thrive.

How BGCHarlem Keeps Harlem Youth Safe

At Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, child safety is always our number one priority. Here is how we are preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Using our Voices

At Boys and Girls Club of Harlem this summer, students focused on things they would like to change in their community.

2020 Summer Camp Highlights!

BGCHarlem's Summer Day Camp Program, over six-weeks, provided a safe environment for kids.

Teen Virtual Town Hall

BGCHarlem, along with select community partners, have turned their protest into action by learning how they can affect positive change.

Let It Shine: Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Anita Chisholm, known as "Fighting Shirley," was the first African–American Congresswoman.

Let It Shine: Bridget "Biddy" Mason

Bridget "Biddy" Mason is an American Hero and Black female Freedom Fighter.

Take the 2020 Census! #HarlemCounts

Make sure that #HarlemCounts by taking the 2020 Census.

Let It Shine: Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer was a women's and voting rights activist, civil rights movement leader, and community organizer.

Let It Shine: Ella Josephine Baker

Ella Baker was a brilliant, Black hero of the Civil Rights Freedom Movement who inspired and guided emerging leaders.

Closing One Chapter, and Ready For Our Next Chapter!

During this session, we will explore our next adventure in getting ready for a new chapter in our lives: starting a new school year.

Google CS First Pitch Your Passion

We will be creating public service announcements based on a cause or issue that we care about.

Fun Fridays: Freestyle Board!

For this Fun Friday, we are making a Freestyle Board.

Healthy Thursdays: Mindfulness Meditations

By teaching mindfulness meditation skills to students we cultivate a compassionate, educated society.

Fun Fridays: Positivity Poem

Let's talking about who we, what makes us happy, and more using a poem.

Introducing BGCH Summer 2020 Book Club Reading: Let It Shine, Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighter

This summer we're reading Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters.

Let It Shine: Ida B. Well-Barnett

Summer Book Club Read on Stories of Black Female Freedom Fighters This summer we're reading Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom ...

Connecting Improv, Telling Our Stories To Prepare Us For The Next Chapter

The theme of our activity this Tuesday is the next chapter, as we prepare for school again, either entering into a new classroom or school.

How and Why Did We Get Here?

This week, we are building on our lesson last week learning about flags to think about places, connection, and community.

Healthy Thursdays: Mindfulness Meditations

The mental and physical benefits of meditation are now widely recognized. Not only for adults, but children too.

Virtual Summer 2020 Programming In Full Swing!

Summer is not canceled! We have some cool summer activities for BGCHarlem Campers once enrolled.

Let It Shine: Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist, feminist, women's right activist, and preacher born into slavery, but who is remembered as a legend.

Fun Fridays: Plastic Bottle Doll

A Recyclable Arts Lesson by Arts Horizon Teaching Artist, Vickie Fremont Let's create dolls out of plastic bottles! For this activity you...

Transition Tuesday Activity: Improv!

Today, we are introducing the concept of improv storytelling. Improv is "storytelling on your feet," according to Greg Atkins.

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