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Mentor Orientation - February 2nd - 6pm     
 Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Traducir esta página Translate this page  | Feb 2 - New Mentor Orientation Join the "Make A Difference Project" by mentoring local youth at BGCAA. The minimum commitment is one hour a week for three months and the experience could be life changing. Learn more on February 2nd at our informative orientation taking place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club at Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park (121 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis). Please RSVP to TSnowden@bgcaa.com. Feb 3 - ArtMakers of Annapolis Exposing the Arts While Preserving Communities The Boys & Girls Club at Annapolis Gardens will host their quarterly "ArtMakers of Annapolis" program from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on February 3rd. The theme of the show is in honor of Black History month. Come enjoy music, food and art! Please contact Kenyatta Rowel with questions at KRowel@bgcaa.com. March 21 - Youth of the Year Dinner The Youth of the Year Award is the highest honor a Club Member can receive. The award recognizes Club members' service to Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. Join us on March 21st as we celebrate the achievements of our youth at this annual Awards Dinner. More details and registration to come. Register Now. May 4 & 5 - Naptown barBAYq While BBQ teams compete for cash prizes and bragging rights, you will enjoy live music from 25 bands on two stages. Many different types of food and drink will be available including some cooked by the competing BBQ teams. Numerous regional artists and craftsmen will also take part in the festivities. The barBAYq is hosted by the Parole Rotary Foundation with all proceeds benefiting BGCAA and the Anne Arundel Medical Center Pediatrics Emergency Inpatient Unit. Go directly to the barBayQ website here. September 24 - Tee It Up Golf Tournament October 13 - Be Great 5K Run & Fun Walk RECENT NEWS Students Compete in Robotics - The Capital Despite Saturday's icy weather, 15 teams of middle school students - approximately 114 kids - accompanied by coaches, parents and supporters, traveled from around the region to participate. Of the five teams selected to advance to the state competition two are from Anne Arundel County including The Smarties team from the Bywater Boys and Girls Club. BGCAA is proud to announce the 2011 Leadership Academy Scholars and graduates. These graduates completed the twelve-week Leadership Academy sponsored by Towne Park in Annapolis. House Speaker Busch Roasted for Charity - The Capital Thursday night's gala at the Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park opened with a video of an off-camera announcer asking people in downtown Annapolis what they knew about Michael E. Busch. Read the entire article here. Tackle Football at the Boys & Girls Club -The Capital "Let's go!" Hit it and get it up!" Faster!" shouted Kim Jones and other coaches. "I love football and I love working with kids," said Jones. "Football brings people together. You meet friends for life." It's also a team game, and one of the hardest things to teach the children, he said, was to play as a unit and not a bunch of individuals.Read the entire article here. Mission trip to India inspires teen - The Capital Ja'Nai Turner, Admiral Oaks Youth of the Year 2010, spent 10 days in the slums of India and now sees her life in a whole new light. She was part of a 10-member team led by Nanci Ricks, co-founder of the Dalit Freedom Network and auther of "To Love The Slumdog: My Journey Serving the Untouchables." RECENT EVENTS Passport to Manhood Hiking Trip - January 23 & 24 Teens from the Admiral Oaks Club enjoyed two days of hiking at Rocky Gap State Park during the January break. Graduate To Go Tour - December 5 Annapolis was included on the 10-city tour sponsored by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Graduate To Go Outreach Tour was designed to encourage students to graduate from High School and strive for a bright future.  BGCAA 121 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 Your gift today will help us provide the life-changing programs and guidance that make our Clubs successful. Working together, we can reach the next generation of youth who will transform themselves, their communities, and America for the better. United Way Agency Code #7785462 Maryland Charity Campaign #2790 |
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