Welcome! The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, NY has been helping kids "Be Great" by providing critical services to our City's most vulnerable population for more than 100 years.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, NY

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, NY

From homework help to service learning; social recreation and kung-fu; health services to cooking classes; and character development to career readiness, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany, NY has what every kid needs - - a safe place to learn and grow and ongoing relationships with caring adults.

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July 23rd, 2010

Please take a minute and vote for “Charles Muller, Rensselaer, NY” as a Sears Unsung Hero! If he wins, he’ll donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Albany! Thanks, and if you can, pass this link on via your Facebook page or Twitter accounts!

http://www.searsunsungheroes.com

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Family Fun Day!

June 21st, 2010

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany is partnering with the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany to bring the Capital District a day of Family Fun! Come on down to our 21 Delaware Ave location to enjoy a community event concentrating on health and wellness. Not only will there be various community organizations giving out valuable information and giveaways, there will also be door prizes, tours, and performances just for you! 

When: June 26th 11am-2pm

Where: The Boys & Girls Club of Albany, 21 Delaware Ave. Albany, NY 12210

Why: Because you & your family will have an AMAZING time!

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Annual Alumni BGC Albany Golf Tournament

May 26th, 2010

The 2010 Annual Alumni Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany Golf Tournament has been announced for July 26th at Briar Creek in Princetown, NY. As one of the best golf courses in the Capital Region, Briar Creek will be a great place to enjoy a great day of golf. Following the event will be a casual dinner with other alumni and friends of the Club.

We are also looking for sponsors! Please download this sponsorship application and send or fax to the club! We have many sponsorship levels available.

For more details about the event, please contact the Club at 518-462-5528. See you in July!

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Youth of the Year Announced

May 14th, 2010

Sharonda Ginyard & Jighyatta Hoke

Congratulations to our Youth of the Year!

Sharonda Ginyard (left) and to runner-up Jighyatta Hoke (right) for outstanding commitment and service to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany. Sharonda will compete against 52 other candidates to be named 2010 New York State Youth of the Year, to be decided on May 25, 2010. Please join us in congratulating her and wishing her the best of luck in the State selection!

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Community Impact Awards – Call for Nominations

May 11th, 2010

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Community Impact Awards presentation to be held at the Albany Institute of History & Art on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

The Community Impact Award is presented annually to individuals and organizations that through their commitment have made a significant and enduring impact on the youth of our community.

The Search Committee is seeking nominations through June 1, 2010 for consideration for this year’s award. To nominate someone, please fill out a Nomination Form and provide a brief statement explaining why the nominee merits the award. The winners will be notified and honored at the Red White & Chocolate Celebration on November 10th.

If you have any questions please contact Mary Ann Sekellick, Director of Development at 518-462-5528 or at sekellickm@bgcalbany.com

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CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge

March 26th, 2010

Workforce Team Challenge

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany has been chosen as The Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC) of Albany and CDPHP®  Workforce Team Challenge ’s CHARITY OF CHOICE!!!

The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge is a 3.5-mile road race open to teams of employees from corporations, businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, not-for-profit corporations, and financial institutions. Runners, joggers, and walkers are invited to compete and all participants receive a complementary T-shirt and light refreshments following the race.

When: Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6:25pm

Where: Empire State Plaza in Albany.

We encourage you to support the wonderful programs that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany offer to the community by participating and making a donation!

For more information about how to participate visit www.cdphpwtc.com

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Delaware Ave Camp Applications AVAILABLE NOW!

May 27th, 2009

2010 summer camp applications are now available. If you don’t have access to a printer, just stop by the Club and pick one up!

Download: 2010 Summer CAMP APPLICATION

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