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Aztec Boys & Girls Club
MISSION STATEMENT:
To Inspire and Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us the Most, to Realize Their Full Potential as Productive, Caring and Responsible Citizens. |
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THE CAPACITIES KIDS NEED TO SUCCEED:
The following
outcomes summarize our expectations and goals for young people in
Clubs:
– Positive Self-Identity
– Educational, Employment, Social, Emotional and Cultural Competencies
– Community Involvement
– Health and Well-Being
– Moral Compass
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Core Characteristics
of Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls
Clubs . . .
- Are for boys &
girls. They satisfy the age-old desire of young people to have a
“club” of their own.
- Have full-time
professional leadership, supplemented by part-time workers and
volunteers.
- Require no proof of
good character. They help and guide girls and boys who may be in danger of
acquiring, or who have already acquired, unacceptable habits and attitudes,
as well as those of good character.
- Make sure that all girls and boys can afford to
belong and even the least interested will not be deterred from joining.
- Are for girls and boys
of all races, religions and cultures.
- Are
“building-centered”. Activities are conducted in the warm,
friendly atmosphere of facilities especially designed for youth
programs.
- Have an
“open-door” policy. Clubs are open to all members at any time
during hours of operation.
- Have a varied and
diversified program that recognizes and responds to the collective and
individual needs of girls and boys.
- Are guidance oriented.
Clubs emphasize values inherent in the relationships between young people,
their peers, and adult leaders. They help boys and girls make appropriate
and satisfying choices.
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