Boys & Girls clubs is a club where boys and girls learn to express themselves by learning and participating in fun activities. It gives boys and girls in America a sense of belonging and identity. For those who are left at home with no supervision and they feel left out and alone, they get to feel loved and cared for when they join. Programs are organized for the young boys and girls to enhance learning self-competence and belonging.
The Boys & Girls clubs of America movement include a total or more than 1140 individual organizations and national organizations. They are able to serve more than four million children via membership. Apart from that they have children from all backgrounds, white, Black-Americans, Asians, American-India including others. They have a government office in Washington that provide assistance to youth club program developments, publicizing and communication.
They have many different education programs that aim to teach …show more content…
In the year 2013 it was estimated that 1678 youth between the age of 16 to 20 years died in car accidents. Most of them were found to be texting and calling before the accidents. The club found a gap between the rising number of car accidents and the reason for the accidents. One of the ways they aim to stop it is through education on useful techniques that teen driver can use when driving.
They have a program called “The UPS Road Code program” that aim to teach teen how to drive safely, the precaution of texting or calling while driving, and drunk driving. In addition to their lesson, they host events that across the country giving teens a chance to socialize by participating in the fun activities and challenges lined-out. Apart from that, they use social media to give tips on safe driving and the dangers of