About Us:

The Monroe Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization that prides itself on being “The Positive Place for Kids.” We offer programs to assist youth ages 6 to 18 years of age in developing self-esteem, values and skills. We focus on areas in character & leadership development, education & career development, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness & recreation.

The program has 5 core areas:

Character and Leadership Development
Educational and Career Development
Health and Life Skills
The Arts
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation

The Boys & Girls Club uses the Youth Development Strategy to ensure enrichment in all of its activities. Enrichment is promoted by instilling:

A sense of Belonging
A sense of Usefulness
A sense of Influence
A sense of Competence