Impact
PAVING PATHS TO SUCCESS
BGCNR offers outcome-driven experiences that promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Our programming encourages youth to graduate on time and be motivated to learn, with a plan to succeed in today's workforce; develop strong character and create positive change in the community; and make healthy lifestyle choices that result in physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Impact is measured and quantified with data from annual surveys completed by club members, parents, and staff.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
83%
of our youth are on track to graduate from high school
96%
expect to graduate high school
92%
earned A and B grades last year
99%
of our 5th through 12th graders are at grade level
CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS
100%
believe they have the skills needed to be successful in a job
100%
believe they can work with people who are different from themselves
91%
state that they can express their thoughts clearly
86%
of high schoolers have immediate plans after graduating
CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP
96%
report that they try to help when they see people in need
88%
say, when leading a group, they ensure feels important
87%
feel they can stand up for what is right, even if friends disagree
87%
have done things to help people in their communities
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
90%
state that if something is really hard, they keep working at it
80%
know ways to calm themselves down in times of stress
57%
are physically active for at least 60 minutes on five or more days each week
54%
eat five or more fruits/vegetables daily, compared to about 7% of youth nationwide