bOys & Girls Club
OF THE SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA
CLUB PROGRAMS
At the Boys & Girls Club of The Seminole Nation, we are dedicated to fostering character development and civic mindedness in our youth. Through community service and mentorships, we instill a sense of pride and responsibility in each child. Explore our projects below to see the amazing work our youth are doing to beautify our community.
CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
Our Boys and Girls Club offers cultural programming that’s fun and engaging for children and youth of all ages. We believe that cultural appreciation and understanding are crucial in helping our club members build diverse social networks based on understanding . By exposing our members to different cultural traditions and art forms, we aim to inspire a sense of curiosity and respect for all people, regardless of their background.
CULTURAL
APPRECIATION
ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
At the Boys and Girls Club, we believe in academic excellence for all our members. That's why we offer a an academic tutoring program that assists each club member in completing their school work during club hours. Our program, which we call Power Hour, emphasizes the importance of school attendance, positive student/teach relationships, and homework completion while also providing career exploration opportunities, STEM projects, college tours, and FAFSA assistance to prepare our members for the future.
HEALTHY
LIFESTYLES
Our healthy lifestyles activities and curricula offer more than just fitness activities and nutrition education. We teach mindfulness activities that promote mental, physical and spiritual health as well as mentorship opportunities to improve positive social interactions for our members. Our focus on mental health awareness also includes coping strategies for stress, which is essential for healthy living. Our club members learn to correlate healthy lifestyle choices with their whole body health.
Career
exploration &
financial aid
guidance
At our Boys and Girls Club, we believe that every kid deserves access to career exploration and postsecondary education transition assistance. That's why we offer career exploration and financial aid guidance services for club kids and teens through our new Diplomas to Degrees program. From college and technology center tours to exposure across the STEM fields, our program provides opportunities for our members to explore options and make informed decisions about their future. Plus, we offer guidance in applying for tribal scholarships, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Oklahoma's Promise, so our members can secure the financial support they need to achieve their goals.