The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga (BGCSHC) is a chartered affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America system (BGCA). The first “Boys Club” was founded in Hartford, CT in 1860. The National organization was founded in 1906, and chartered by the Congress
Our Mission
“To provide all young people a safe, positive and unique place
to develop their natural talents, and to inspire them to
achieve their full potential.”
Our Vision For the Future
“To equip all children with the skills to become productive, responsible and caring citizens by delivering innovative youth development programs.”
Our Values
Great Futures Start HERE…. in all we do, we constantly strive to:
Be Accessible and Affordable for ALL Kids
Balance Fun with Learning– “Fun with a Purpose”
Instill a Moral Compass–Act Ethically and With Integrity
Celebrate Diversity
Respect all Individuals
Grow Community Partnerships
Recognize and Honor our Supporters
Value our Staff and Volunteers
Be a Leader
Deliver Measurable Results and Outcome Driven Programs with Impact
Be Accountable
Our Desired Outcomes
A Moral Compass, Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character and Citizenship
Our Youth Development Strategy
Providing youth with the tools they need to thrive, by helping them develop a sense of:
BELONGING, USEFULNESS, INFLUENCE and COMPETENCE
GREAT FUTURES START HERE