Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County offers academic programs with tutoring, STEM activities, and resources to boost academic performance. It also offers physical fitness, nutrition education, mental well-being activities, leadership training, ethical decision-making skills, community service opportunities, and programs in arts, technology, and sports. The A+ Attendance Program works with elementary schools, parents, and elementary students who miss five or more days of school, and the Summer Break Spot partnership includes a full camp experience plus free breakfast and lunch every day at open Club sites.

Programs

• Academic Success — Academic programs focus on enhancing learning and intellectual growth, including tutoring, STEM activities, and resources to boost academic performance.
• Healthy Lifestyles — Programs prioritize physical fitness, nutrition education, and mental well-being.
• Character & Leadership Development — Programs offer leadership training, ethical decision-making skills, and community service opportunities.
• Specialized Program Initiatives — Initiatives include arts, technology, sports, and more.
• A+ Attendance Program — Staff work with elementary schools, parents, and elementary students who miss five or more days of school; the program has grown to serve 15 school locations.
• Summer Break Spot — Through the Summer BreakSpot partnership, every open Club site becomes a place where kids can enjoy a full camp experience plus free breakfast and lunch every day.
• Youth of the Year — A leadership development program that includes Youth of the Month, Leadership Recognition Program, and Leadership Readiness Program.
• 21st Century Learning Centers — Innovative learning and growth beyond the classroom.
• Westwood Academy — Engaging learning experiences in a supportive environment.
• Dan McCarty Middle School
• St. Lucie Elementary

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Clubs are open each day after school from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. School-based Clubs are open after school until 6:00 p.m., and some school-based Clubs are open mornings from 7:00 until school begins. Neighborhood-based Clubhouses are open five days a week after school until 7:00 pm. The 21st Century Community Learning Center program schedule is Monday-Friday during the school year, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

About the provider

For over 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County has been a cornerstone of youth development. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need the program most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The organization reports serving more than 2,200 youth daily through afterschool, summer, and outreach programs, 16,000 youth in Clubs and outreach programs, 1,000,000 meals, snacks, and food pantry items annually, and 25,000 community service hours completed by Club members.

Last updated September 8, 2026.