General Info

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a social welfare organization that maintains one of its locations in Hueytown Ala. It offers programs in the areas of education, health and life skills development, careers, leadership development, athletics, and drug, pregnancy and gang prevention. The organization provides CareerLaunch, which is a mentoring program that includes taking Internet-based surveys, identifying training and college requirements, and obtaining financial aid for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. Its Project Learn includes activities, such as leisure reading, writing, homework assistance and games for youths cognitive skills development. Boys & Girls Clubs of America also teaches Internet safety skills through multimedia activities and offline interaction with professionals. Its wellness program includes sports, Triple Play games and social recreational activities. The organization also provides programs based on personal and shopping safety.