Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties

Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties offers after-school programs that include sports, arts, and academic enrichment. The program includes activities that focus on building resilience in children, boosting their self-esteem and confidence, and teaching healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress, peer pressure, and emotional challenges.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

The leadership team includes Dr. Camesha Whittaker-Samuel as Chief Executive Officer, Mike Medford as Area Director, and Chance McElveen as Director of Grants & Programs. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need the program most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens and leaders. The program states that it never takes a single approach to help kids succeed and relies on caring mentors, trained Club staff, and a safe place that is consistently there for the kids they serve. It offers innovative, quality programs intended to empower youth to excel in school, lead healthy productive lives, and become responsible, caring citizens who can participate in the democratic process, develop leadership skills, and take part in planning, decision-making, contributing to the Club and community, and celebrating national heritage.

The programs are described as aiming to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for post-secondary education and a 21st-century career. They focus on developing young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors, nurture their well-being, set personal goals, and grow into self-sufficient adults. Club programs also address physical fitness, stress reduction, positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment, and interpersonal skills. Arts programs range from photography to hip-hop and are presented as offering creative outlets and self-expression for young people.

Workforce-related programs allow kids and teens to explore their interests and passions, develop employability skills, and apply their knowledge to real-world work experiences. Reported outcomes from Club youth include that 90% said they can stand up for what is right, 54% of regularly attending members said they volunteered in their community, Club, school, or neighborhood at least once in the past year, and 92% said that as a leader, they make sure everyone feels important. The organization states that it aims to provide a world-class Club Experience so that every young person who enters its doors is on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. Its core beliefs are listed as: a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, and hope and opportunity.

The organization notes that by championing excellence and growth, its programs create lasting positive impacts on members, families, and the wider community. It states that support for the Clubs fuels academic success, health initiatives, and preventive programs addressing opioid, alcohol, and tobacco use, and that contributions to after-school and summer programs enable parents and caregivers to pursue their careers while children are in a secure and enriching environment. Community and funding partners listed by the organization include a wide range of local governments, schools, law enforcement agencies, health systems, banks, foundations, and businesses such as AdventHealth, Bank of America, Daytona State College, Flagler County Schools, Volusia County Schools, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Halifax Health, NASCAR, Publix Super Markets Charities, and many others.

Last updated February 12, 2026.