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WELCOME
Founded over 119 years ago, the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn has provided focus, structure and direction for thousands of children in the greater Lynn area.

With a current annual membership of over 2400 boys and girls, the Club offers a myriad of programs for children ages 6 – 18. No child is ever denied membership due to an inability to pay a membership fee.

PROGRAMS
The Boys & Girls Club of Lynn has a lineup of tested, proven and Nationally recognized programs that address the most critical issues that are affecting today’s youth and provide them with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to pursue their dreams and succeed in life. Programs are designed to support achievement of Youth Development.
Examples of the more successful and popular programs at the Club include:

CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Goals for Growth, Keystone Club, Torch Club, Special Response Team, Youth of the Year
EDUCATION and CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Homework Help, Tutoring, Job Ready, Computer Skills
HEALTH and LIFE SKILLS
Teen Health Awareness, Power Outreach, HAWC, Kids in Control, Smartmoves, Streetsmarts
SPORTS, FITNESS and RECREATION
Homerun Challenge, Traveling Basketball & Hockey Teams, Flag Football, Nike Games, Swoosh Club
THE ARTS
Beat Builders, Artistic Thinking, Creative Dancing, Music Lessons

OUR MEMBERS
Our Members pay an annual fee of $10 per year to join the Club.
• Currently serving over 2800 members ( 65% male, 35 % female)
• Approximately 350 youth attend the Club on a daily basis
• Membership is representative of Lynn’s ethnically diverse population – Latino (44%), Caucasian (23%), African American (22%), Asian (4%) and other (7%)

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
The Boys & Girls Club of Lynn operates two year-round facilities – the Main Building and Curwin Circle – and one seasonal (summer) camp – Camp Creighton Pond
• Activity hours during the school year at the full-time facilities are 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. During school vacations the hours are 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• The Main Building is located at 25 North Common St. The phone number is (781) 593-1772. E-mail address is info@bgcl.org• Mailing address is P.O. Box 325, Lynn, MA 01905. Facility Resources at the main building include the Gym, Learning Center, Swimming Pool, Computer Room, Bowling Alley, Games Room and more.
• The Club operates a summer camp at Camp Creighton Pond, located at 210 Essex St. in Middleton. The phone number is (978) 777-0279
• Summer hours for Camp Creighton Pond are 8:00 a.m. – to 5:00 p.m.