Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County offers after-school programs that include Homework Help, Tutoring, Music & Arts Enrichment, Physical Activities & Sports, and Meals & healthy snacks. Its other programs include Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain, Money Matters, SMART Moves, Hot Meals, Triple Play, Torch Club, Keystone Clubs, Youth of the Month, and Career Launch.

Programs

• After-School Programs — Ages 6-18 in program examples; youth and teens served · Programs listed include Homework Help, Tutoring, Music & Arts Enrichment, Physical Activities & Sports, and Meals & healthy snacks.
• Power Hour — Ages 6-18 · Homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.
• Summer Brain Gain — All ages · One-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students.
• Money Matters — Ages 13-18 · Promotes financial responsibility and independence.
• 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 is a major component of the daily program.
• Triple Play — Program aimed to improve knowledge of healthy habits, increase physical activity, and strengthen positive relationships.
• Torch Club — Age 11-13 · Small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13.
• Keystone Clubs — Ages 14-18 · Teen leadership development opportunities in academic success, career preparation and community service.
• Youth of the Month — All ages · Recognition program.
• Career Launch — Age 13-18 · Prepares teens for the world of careers and work.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: After-school and summer programs; the site says it is removing barriers to afterschool and summer care for families.

About the provider

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible people. The history text says the year was 1939 and that construction began on a bridge to the future for thousands of children from Polk County. The program page says the Club uses six core values: Academics, Health & Wellness, Sports, The Arts, Character & Leadership, and Workforce Readiness.

The program page says the Club offers high-quality programs and uses six core values: Academics, Health & Wellness, Sports, The Arts, Character & Leadership and Workforce Readiness. The contact page lists locations in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, Lake Wales, Fort Meade and Mulberry.

Last updated September 8, 2026.