Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County offers Teen Leadership Programs for middle and high school students on Friday nights, with the Club open until 10:00 PM. The program includes Leaders in Training (LIT), Junior Leaders, Torch Club, Keystone Club, and Youth of the Year, along with service hours for participation in Teen Leadership Programs.

Programs

• Teen Leadership Programs — middle and high school students · Friday nights; the Club stays open until 10:00 PM · Provides leadership and service experience; includes LIT and Junior Leaders programs; service hours are awarded for participation.
• Leaders in Training (LIT) — middle school students · Introduces leadership fundamentals, teamwork, and responsibility while preparing participants for future leadership roles.
• Junior Leaders — high school students · Builds leadership skills through real-world experience, including serving as counselors at BGCCC Summer Camp, mentoring younger members, and exploring career pathways.
• Torch Club — 10-13 · Leadership and service program for middle schoolers that builds confidence, leadership skills, teamwork, and includes Service, Education, Health & Fitness, and Social Recreation activities.
• Keystone Club — high school students · Teen-led leadership and service group that helps students develop leadership skills, advocate for issues they care about, and engage in meaningful service projects.
• Youth of the Year — Club members · Highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can achieve, recognizing young leaders who advocate for youth, inspire change, and embody leadership, service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles.

At a glance

• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Facility hours: Program Hours: 2:30 pm – 6 pm; Administrative Hours: 10 am – 6 pm

About the provider

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County states its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Program Hours are 2:30 pm to 6 pm, and Administrative Hours are 10 am to 6 pm. The club is closed if Carroll County Public Schools close for weather or if CCPS dismisses early for weather.

If Carroll County Public Schools close for weather then the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is closed. If CCPS dismisses early for weather then the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County is closed.

What families say

“The LIT program helped me get to know myself and build responsibility.” — Steven

“I learned that I was stronger than I thought I was and I could push through the hard stuff.” — Suraya

“I know that everyone there wants me to succeed and they give the chance to be the best I can be.” — Abby

Last updated October 29, 2026.