Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County offers Power Hour for ages 6 to 18, Summer Brain Gain with one-week modules for elementary school, middle school, and high school students, and Summer Brain Gain: Read!, a literacy program that complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum. It also offers Money Matters, SMART Moves, Hot Meals, Triple Play, The Arts, Torch Club, Keystone Clubs, Youth of the Month, and Career Launch.

Programs

• Power Hour — Ages 6-18
• Summer Brain Gain — All Ages · One-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards.
• Summer Brain Gain: Read! — A literacy program that complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum.
• Money Matters — Ages 13-18 · Promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18.
• SMART Moves — Age 6-15 · A prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
• Hot Meals — Providing hot, nutritious meals to members as part of the daily program.
• Triple Play — A program aimed to improve Club Members’ knowledge of healthy habits, physical activity, and positive relationships.
• The Arts — Members are exposed to performing arts, visual arts, digital arts, and applied arts.
• Torch Club — Age 11-13 · A small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 13.
• Keystone Clubs — Ages 14-18 · Provides leadership development opportunities in academic success, career preparation and community service.
• Youth of the Month — All Ages · Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s recognition program.
• Career Launch — Age 13-18 · Prepares teens for careers and work through exploration of vocations, educational decisions and success in the world of work.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old

About the provider

The history page states that the year was 1939 and construction began on a bridge to the future for thousands of children from Polk County. It also states that the organization expanded to serve girls in the early 1990s. The mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible people. The site states that after-school programs and nutritional dinners enable parents to work, and that the organization impacts the community by increasing graduation rates, lowering teen pregnancy and crime rates, and increasing volunteerism.

Last updated September 8, 2026.