May 2013
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Clubs and Organizations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bessemer City
401 E. Washington Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Phone: (704) 629-5663
Who We Are and What We Do
Boys & Girls Club of Bessemer City is a development organization for youth ages 6-18 in Bessemer City. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our youth development strategy is to promote the development of young people by instilling in them a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, a sense of belonging and a sense of power or influence.
Boys and Girls Club Program Highlights
- Educational Enhancement – Programs enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to every-day situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career. Programs include: Study Buddy, Computer Classes, and Baking for Success.
- The Arts – Programs help children enhance self-expression and creativity, develop multi-cultural appreciation, gain exposure to and develop skills in crafts, visual arts, performing arts and literary arts. Programs include: weekly arts and crafts as well as musical programs.
- Citizenships / Leadership – Programs help youth develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for planning and decision making, and contributing to the club and the community. Programs include: community service projects, Goals for Growth/Graduation, 4H Club and Scout programs.
- Health & Physical Education – Activities help children achieve and maintain fitness, acquire a broad range of physical skills, develop a sense of teamwork, cooperation and fairness and use sound judgment about safety, nutrition and avoidance of risky behaviors.
- Social Development – Programs provide opportunities for children to participate in fun group activities designed to develop social skills and self expression.
Boys and Girls Club of Bessemer City Provides:
- A safe place to learn and grow
- Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
- Life-enhancing programs and character development
- Hope and Opportunity
- A positive place for kids
How you can help the Boys and Girls Club:
- Volunteer as a tutor
- Volunteer as a coach
- Become a mentor
- Help with a party
- Be a friend of the Club
- Donate school/art supplies
- Sponsor a child
- Sponsor a program
- Come and play
Thank You
The Boys & Girls Club of Bessemer City wishes to thank all of our donors, volunteers, local businesses and churches for your generosity, you make dreams come true for children. Because of you, we do not have to charge fees. So everyone is welcome and equal here.Your gifts, big or small, put love in action. We see it every day and never cease to appreciate all that you make possible.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
— The staff and members of the Boys & Girls Club of Bessemer City, North Carolina.
Get Involved
To get involved and help provide positive support for our youth, please call (704) 629-5663 or come visit us at 401 E. Washington Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016.
Other Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston Unit Locations:
- West Gastonia Boys & Girls Club, 310 South Boyd Street, Gastonia, NC 28052.
Phone: (704) 810-9524 - Greater Gaston Pals Mentoring Program, Gastonia NC.
Phone: (704) 867-5320
Bessemer City Optimist Club
Contact Tony Glenn for more information at (704) 629-5681.
Carolina Cruisers
The Carolina Cruisers, a classic auto club, is headquartered in Bessemer City. The Cruisers host several car shows each year. The Cruisers send a portion of their profits each year to the Crowders Mountain Shrine Club for the NC Hospital for Crippled and Burned children.
Contact Information:
Scott Jenkins: (704) 867-2861
Dan Boling: (704) 629-4771
Chris Hoyle: (704) 629-3442
Civic Clubs:Bessemer City Lions ClubP.O. Box 564 Bessemer City Women’s ClubP.O. Box 1504 |
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