Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta offers youth development programs during non-school hours that focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character and leadership. The organization also oversees Camp Kiwanis, a 160-acre outdoor residence camp. The program traditionally serves nearly 8,000 kids and teens each year.

• Ages: 6–18 years old

For more than 85 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has operated as a 501(c)(3) charity. Its stated mission is to ignite the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is accredited by Charity Navigator and GuideStar and is an equal opportunity provider. The organization reports that nearly 90% of its Club kids say they feel good about their future. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is partnering with AmeriCorps to recruit individuals who want to support youth and is proudly supported by United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. The organization uses the phrase “Great Futures Start Here” and shares the quote, “It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead,” from Nelson Mandela.

Last updated April 24, 2026.