Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic

Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic offers academic enrichment, school engagement, targeted dropout prevention, and intensive intervention and case management. It also includes high school graduation support, preparation for post-secondary education and career success, age-appropriate nutrition and healthy living lessons, character and leadership programs, swim lessons with Red Cross certification, and a swim team that competes in USA Swimming sponsored meets. Summer Camp is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Programs

• Academics — ages 5-18 · Educational and career programs that focus on academic enrichment, school engagement, targeted dropout prevention and intensive intervention and case management.
• Teen Center — ages 5-18 · Provides a range of services that guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.
• Health & Wellness — 6-8, 9-12 and teens · Age-appropriate modules to teach Club members about nutrition and healthy living.
• Character & Leadership — ages 5-18 · Programs to help youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills for participating in the democratic process.
• Aquatics — 6-18 · Provides swim lessons to kids ages 6-18 and certifies their training through the Red Cross. Swim team provides the opportunity to compete in USA Swimming sponsored meets.
• Summer Camp — 5-13 · Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The program was founded in 1963 and has served the community for over 60 years. Its mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Last updated October 18, 2026.