Teen Programs

Explore your passions, develop leadership skills and get higher education and career assistance

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In partnership with CA Alliance and the Governor’s Office of Research and Planning, our teens are raising awareness in the community about safety resources during extreme heat events and water conservation. Check out these helpful resources to stay cool and save our water!

Youth of the Year

Compete to see who will represent our Clubs

Show your grit! Compete against other members for the title of Youth of the Year (YOY). The YOY represents our Club, advancing to regional, state and national competitions.

College Bound

Work with a college coach to chart your path to success

Our College Bound case managers work with each member to help them write personal statements, select where to apply for higher education and apply for scholarships.

Career Path Dash

Speed dating for career exposure

Meet with countless professionals and explore your career options. You will gain valuable insight on how you can successfully pursue your passions.

Leaders in Training

Be a leader in your Club

Develop leadership skills, self discipline and teamwork. LIT’s assist our young Club members, lead recreational activities and provide additional support. You will gain valuable work experience and explore educational and career opportunities through personal guidance and career development workshops.

Become A Member

Youth of the Year

Youth of the Year (YOY) is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

Jasmine G: Youth of the Year Winner 2023

Jasmine is a Senior with Project Based Learning at Santa Monica High School. She is a motivated, determined, and creative student with a passion for working with children. She is excited to work towards her goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist.

Silvia S: Youth of the Year Winner 2022

Silvia is currently a junior at Santa Monica High School. She began her time at the club 8 years ago when we had housing sites with Community Corporation of Santa Monica. She is now one of our top Leaders in Training as well as a member of our Keystone Club at Main Branch. Silvia Wishes to attend USC after graduating with the goal of joining the FBI.

Thank you to our Sponsor, Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica

What People are Saying

“Thank you for having and supervising a clean and big space for my daughter to do distance learning. She feels safe and happy being a member. Thanks to the staff for making this possible. Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica means a family to us. It’s a privilege to belong to the Club.”

— Cristina Jimenez and Isabella Castaneda

What People are Saying

— Cristina Jimenez and Isabella Castaneda

What People are Saying

“If it weren’t for the support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica, I’m scared to think of where we’d be today. So thank you, thank you, thank you so very much, the difference you’ve made in my family’s life has been profound and I will forever be grateful! When I think about the impact you’ve had on just my one family and how we are just a drop in the bucket of all the desperate families you are helping, well … it’s very humbling, to say the least.”

— Joanne McClain