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Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County
EVERY KID DESERVES A PLACE. A place to feel safe. A place to feel connected. A place to belong.
We provide youth centers where kids can go after school and during out-of-school time to grow beyond the classroom. Since our doors opened 30 years ago in 1995, we have grown from one Club to over 16 Club locations serving 1,200 each day and over 17,000 each year.
Our Mission
To inspire and enable all young people—especially those who need us most—to become productive, caring, and responsible young people.
Our Vision
Our vision is 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, demonstrating good character and leadership, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Our Impact
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County are having a real, positive impact on the lives of kids and youth. Providing a Club Experience at one of our youth centers means we meet the youth where they are and understand what they need to grow and succeed. We emphasize three key outcome areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
No matter why they enter a Club, youth leave with the knowledge that the Club Experience provides a fun, safe space and a fostering environment where they can be who they are – and become who they were meant to be.
Read more about our Impact by downloading the 2024 Impact Report
Academic Success
Every person has strengths and gaps when it comes to learning
It’s our job to help kids figure out where their greatest potential lies. Whether through tutoring and homework help, access to technology, college- and career-readiness programs or skills development, Clubs have an outstanding track record of helping young people make academic strides. The success of our centers can be seen by the achievements of our youth, as we guide them along the road to high school graduation, with a solid plan for the future.
- 100% of our teen Club members expect to graduate from high school
- 88% expect to complete some kind of post-secondary education
Character & Leadership
Productive, Caring, Responsible Citizens
As youth are taught to be productive, caring, responsible citizens through high-quality programs and staff who model good behavior, they are more likely to carry these values with them when they leave the Club. In addition to fostering accountability, our youth centers also help young people develop leadership skills, a sense of civic duty and an understanding of the value of giving back to their community.- Over 77% of Club teen members volunteer at least once per year
- 56% volunteer in their community at least once per month
Healthy Lifestyles
Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellness
In the most important hours between when school gets out and dinner is served, we have an obligation to make sure the youth who spend this time at one of our youth centers are achieving social, emotional, and physical wellness. From building self-esteem and confidence to providing healthy snacks and activities, Clubs offer a breadth of ways that kids can develop healthy habits for life.
- 53% of Club members ages 9 and older report getting at least an hour of physical activity on five or more days per week
Life & Workforce Readiness
Set Goals, Solve Problems, and Navigate Real-World Challenges
As youth build the skills they need to succeed in school, work, and life, they gain the confidence to pursue meaningful futures beyond the Club doors. Through hands-on experiences, supportive mentoring, and programs that encourage curiosity and persistence, young people learn how to set goals, solve problems, and navigate real-world challenges. Our focus on career exploration and life skills helps members step forward with purpose, prepared to enter the workforce as capable, motivated, and resilient young adults.
Our History
For over 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs have served as beacons of hope in neighborhoods across the country. The movement began in 1860 and has grown to serve millions of youth in every state. The Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County carries that legacy forward, serving the needs of children and families across OKC.
April 1860
The first Boys Club is founded in Hartford, Connecticut, by three women who wanted to give boys a positive alternative to street life.
May 1906
The Boys Clubs of America national organization is officially formed.
September 1990
The name is changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, reflecting a commitment to serving all youth.
December 2010
BGCA is recognized by The Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s top 10 nonprofit organizations.
Our Safety Policies
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of child safety across every program and space we operate. Our policies are built to create a secure, supportive environment where youth can learn and grow with confidence. From staff training to facility protocols, safety guides everything we do. To learn more about our practices and safeguards, visit our full Safety Policies page.
Get in Touch
Ready to partner with us, support our mission, or just learn more? We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a parent, donor, volunteer, or community leader, you play a vital role in helping Oklahoma County youth thrive.
Let’s make a difference—together.
Stay Connected
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