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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 and meet our SUCCESS STORIES here.
Bhangra Dance Showcase Children from the Bates club were treated to a performance and a lesson in Bhangra dance by three South River High School students. Read the article from The Patch, and enjoy photos here.
Torch Club Clean-Up Day On September 20th, five members of Bywater's Torch Club joined forces to clean, scrape and paint the Club. Torch Clubs are small group offering character development, service and leadership opportunities for youth from the ages of 11 to 13. See the slide show here.
National Night Out Art Contest Winner 
Miles Malone, 11, of the Bates Boys and Girls Club, is congratulated for winning second place in a National Night Out art contest. Read more at The Patch. Credit: Nancy Royden
What's Really Good...and only costs $2??!!
The Civilian Soldier's Keystone Club at Bates is selling motivational bracelets for $2 each. he black bracelets say "What's Really Good ??!!" in hot pink, and a secret message appears when stretched. Stop by the Club at Bates to purchase one today.
2nd Annual Camping Trip (click on photo to see the slideshow)
The 2nd Annual Admiral Oaks Passport to Manhood Camping Trip once again proved to be an educational, and fun, experience for members. Ten members,  three Junior Staff, and three Full-Time Staff enjoyed a night alfresco, many admitting to it being their first time on a camping trip.
The boys, all members of the Passport to Manhood program, enjoyed hiking, boating, swimming and playing football in the lake. They also had a memorable time around the campfire grilling hot dogs on a stick for dinner, making s‘mores, and discussing confidence building topics such as overcoming character flaws. The night was complete with a few scary campfire stories. The staff was impressed with the maturity of the boys who also went on the camping trip last year, and how the new members enjoyed camping for the first time. 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.
If you would like more information about the camping trip or would like to support the 3rd Annual Camping trip scheduled for 2012, please contact Caleb Wolf at CWolf@bgcaa.com
The partnership between BGCAA and Maryland Hall kicked off this April for Club members. Youth from the Annapolis Gardens branch were given a tour of Maryland Hall and participated in hands-on pottery and glass making activiites. To view the slideshow of the visit to Maryland Hall CLICK HERE. Photos provided by Maryland Hall.
Safe Driving PSA's
Check out these life-saving PSA's created by our members with the assistance of FILMSTERS. Funded by a generous grant from Allstate.
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The Showoff
Allstate safe driving video
Produced by BGCAA & Filmsters |
Be Safe, Not Sorry
Allstate safe driving video
Produced by BGCAA & Filmsters |
The Curfew Curse
Allstate safe driving video
Produced by BGCAA & Filmsters |
Out of fifteen teams competing, Bywater won the 3rd Place Presentation Award and 1st Place Judges Award. This is Bywater's second year competing in the FLL Robotics competition. Congratulations Bywater team.
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.
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.
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?
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