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BGCM’s mission is to significantly enhance the lives of all youth to fulfill their potential as caring, productive, and contributing citizens. Kids and teens are offered the opportunity to engage in fun, learning enriched programs that help them develop healthy, confident attitudes, in a safe environment where they can hang out, learn new skills, meet new friends, and find social and emotional support. BGCM empowers members to succeed in school, explore careers, stay healthy, and pursue diverse interests!
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ABOUT the boys & girls club of malibu
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) has been an integral part of the community for over 23 years. BGCM provides after-school enrichment programs focusing on character and leadership, the arts, academic success, health and wellness, and diversity equity and inclusion at all four Malibu public schools. However, they are more than just an after-school program…Dedicated to Malibu and the following areas of service:
• Mental health and wellness support services for the community at large
• Teacher led, school-based projects that go beyond the classroom to foster care, connection, and creativity
• Community engagement and global citizenship
• Social entrepreneurship
• Substance abuse prevention, opioid prevention, and suicide prevention
• Sustainability and regenerative systems
• Kindness and Manners Matter education
Doing whatever it takes to keep kids safe! Through partnership with the local school district, SMMUSD, the BGCM Wellness Center operates as a trauma-informed facility, providing direct support services to those who need it most; ensuring access to mental health education, counseling, and wellness support services in Malibu and in surrounding communities. Services include, but are not limited to:
• Partnering with the local school district to provide social emotional learning for grades K-12. (1,400 students)
• Bilingual services
• Services tailored for historically marginalized individuals, including, but not limited to: LGBTQ, immigrants, BIPOC, etc.
• Supporting faith-based organizations
• Providing resources and life skills workshops to the Latin community
• Maintaining and improving the mental well-being of the aging population
• Connecting with government agencies to achieve improved mental health in Malibu and beyond
“The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu has had such a big impact on the person I am today. The programs have shown me how to always leave a positive impact on the people around me and have helped me work on socializing skills. BGCM has led me down a great path that will be beneficial to me and are always encouraging me”.
Azalea, Grade 11
"I am thankful for all the support from Boys & Girls Club. All of the staff are the best part! I also love doing art, playing in the playroom, and getting to read during Power Hour".
Nova, Grade 2
“The Club has helped me in many ways. Their staff is incredibly kind, caring, and compassionate. They’ve guided me through struggles and always put a smile on my face”.
Irina, Grade 10