Our Story

Our History

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

OF MISSOULA COUNTY


The Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County was chartered on December 31, 1997.  We began as a teen program focused on serving high school aged students from our original location on the Hip Strip in downtown Missoula. 


Shortly into the Clubs existence we found that elementary school aged kids needed a safe place to be after school. So the Club expanded and formed partnerships with schools, churches and community organizations to help support our efforts of adding more Club locations and services.  We work hard to adapt to the changing demographics of Missoula so we can continue provide a safe, fun and affordable place for Missoula youth to go each day.


With over 25 years into this incredible and rewarding journey, we are grateful to still be serving the families of Missoula County. Thank you for being part of our family!

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

OF AMERICA


The Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut by 3 women who felt that boys roaming the streets needed a positive alternative. They created The Boys Club to provide a safe place for boys. The goal of the organization was to improve behavior and increase the boys personal expectations and goals. 


In 1990, the organization became the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  But the legacy of helping our members realize high personal expectations, goals and good character remains true all throughout BGC Clubs.


Boys & Girls Clubs of America have developed 6 areas of programming. Not every local club offers every program, but every club has the same goal; to help members reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our Mission

To inspire and guide all young people to develop positive values and realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens through quality out-of-school time programming. 

Our Vision

To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, living a healthy lifestyle, and giving back to the community. 

Our Values

Growth

fostering personal and academic growth.


Respect

creating an emotionally and physically safe space for everyone.


Empowerment

empowering youth to reach their full potential.


Active

encouraging healthy lifestyles.


Teamwork

developing engaged community members.

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