Youth Beat

For over 20 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County’s (BGCAA) has taken members from the Clubhouse to the White House, from the games room to the corporate boardroom, from the Annapolis street of Copeland to Gordonstoun, Scotland. See what we can do!

Senator John Astle and BGCAA Enjoy a Day on the Bay Tagging Fish

State Senator John C. Astle, a passionate activist for hunting and fishing issues and 13 children from BGCAA ventured out on the Chesapeake Bay for the final tagging expedition of the 2010 Maryland Fishing Challenge, Featuring Diamond Jim.

Summer School in Scotland

Two local teens were selected by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County to receive scholarships to attend International Summer School in Gordonstoun, Scotland. The scholarship, provided by the Boys & Girls Scholarship Trust, provides the opportunity to interact with boys and girls from other parts of the world and experience life in a foreign country. All this with the backdrop of Scotland's magnificent scenery and everything it has to offer in sports and recreation. The teens leave in mid-July and will be sending us weekly updates about their adventures. To follow their journey click here.

Passport to Manhood Goes Camping (click on photo see slide show)

On June 16th members of the Admirals Oaks "Passport to Manhood" program journeyed to Cunningham Falls State Park for an overnight camping trip complete with smores, hotdogs, scary stories, and long hikes into the wilderness. Upon arrival members set-up a campsite, hiked up to the Falls, cut firewood, and cooked hot dogs and smores over the fire. After dinner a "Passport to Manhood" session on fatherhood was discussed followed by scary stories around the campfire! The next morning the campers enjoyed pancakes which energized them for a 3 mile hike to the Overlook. After cleaning up the campsite upon their return everyone enjoyed a dip in the lake before the ride home.

During the overnight camping trip the skills instilled upon the youth throughout the year came into play. They worked as a team, encouraged each other to succeed and respected not only each other and the staff but the nature and their surroundings as well.

Congratulations to all the members who participated in the camping trip. It entailed a year-long commitment of good grades, participation in the "Passport to Manhood" program in the Club, and good behavior.

Youth Friendly Websites
Check out our new listing of online games we use in our Club computer labs.

Teen Hero Award
Congratulations to Wayland Mullins from the Boys & Girls Club at Bywater in Annapolis! Wayland won local recognition through the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens “Teen Hero Awards”. This award was given to teens who unselfishly volunteer their time and make a difference in their community by helping others.

Over 400 amazing entries were received with inspiring stories of teen volunteerism across the country. As a result, the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens honored our heroic Club member with $5,000 to be donated to the the charity of his choice. Hmmm, wonder who he chose?

Denzel is GREAT!
About 20 of our Club members joined Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Spokesperson, Denzel Washington, at a press conference in Washington, DC to kick off the "BE GREAT" campaign.