The Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County opened its Main Ave Club doors in the fall of 2007, in response to the community's need for a safe, fun place for kids to go after school and during the summer academic holiday. In 2022, the Club expanded its impact beyond its traditional Club site, to serve kids with afterschool programs offered at each of the 9-R School District Elementary schools and in Bayfield through its Friday Community Impact program. These expansions mean more La Plata County kids have a safe place to go with programs and activities that inspire, encourage, and celebrate their intellectual, physical, creative, social, and emotional well-being.
Donations to the Club are tax deductible. Eligible cash donations may qualify for a Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit equal to 50% of the total donation
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Utilizing youth developmental benchmarks, programs and activities are designed to meet Club members where they are, addressing physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs, through fun and engaging activities.
All programming is intentional, with measurable outcomes.
The Club Experience: The Club's youth development model, rooted in supportive relationships with peers and adults is the foundation of the Club. The Club is the place where kids can envision and chase their dreams, through exploration of everything from hands-on STEM experiments, arts & crafts, social recreation including basketball, yoga, pickleball and more, leadership and character development programs, etc.
The Club's board of directors is a working board, earning the Boys & Girls Clubs of America League of Eagles Gold Leadership Award for five consecutive years, through 100% personal donations; participating in face-to-face solicitations; attending monthly board meetings, participating in the the creation and implementation of the strategic plan, serving on a board committee, participating in the development and implementation of an annual individual board achievement plan.
Organization name
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, Inc
2006
Tax id (EIN)
20-5112759
Category
Youth Development, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education, Recreation & Sports
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
2750 Main AvenueLa Plata County, CO, US