Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County offers Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Character & Leadership Development, the A+ Attendance Program, Youth of the Year, Summer Break Spot, Summer Camp Programs, Spring Break Camp, Workforce Readiness Initiative, Arts, Sports and Recreation, and the 21st Century Community Learning Center. Academic Success includes tutoring, STEM activities, and resources to boost academic performance, while Healthy Lifestyles includes physical fitness, nutrition education, and mental well-being.

Programs

• Academic Success — Academic programs focus on enhancing learning and intellectual growth; includes tutoring, STEM activities, and resources to boost academic performance.
• Healthy Lifestyles — Programs prioritize physical fitness, nutrition education, and mental well-being.
• Character & Leadership Development — Leadership training, ethical decision-making skills, and community service opportunities.
• A+ Attendance Program — Staff work with elementary schools, parents, and students who miss five or more days of school to help lower unexcused absences.
• Youth of the Year — Recognizes youth leadership, service, and academic excellence; includes Youth of the Month, Leadership Recognition, and Leadership Readiness programs.
• Summer Break Spot — Every open Club site becomes a place where kids can enjoy a full camp experience with free breakfast and lunch every day.
• Summer Camp Programs
• Spring Break Camp — Camps with arts, sports, learning, and growth.
• Workforce Readiness Initiative
• Arts
• Sports and Recreation
• 21st Century Community Learning Center — K-12 grade · Monday-Friday, school year, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm · Serves students from K-12 grade at Dan McCarty Middle School, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy (Club Panther), and 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 open after school until 6:00 p.m.; some school-based Clubs open mornings from 7:00 until school begins; neighborhood-based Clubhouses are open five days a week after school until 7:00 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 them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The page states that youth complete community service hours, including 25,000 community service hours completed by Club members and 25,000+ community service hours in 2022.

The Clubs are described as safe, welcoming spaces; the page also states a commitment to safety and that the mission and core beliefs fuel commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all.

Last updated September 8, 2026.