
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland (BGCC) is proud to offer programs designed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) in five core program areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Character & Leadership Development
- Education & Career Development
- Health & Life Skills
- Sports, Fitness & Recreation
The major focus of programming at the Cleveland area clubs is in Athletics, Arts & Culture and Education and Career Development. Subsequent programs in the Health & Life Skills and Character and Leadearship Development are also offered via Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, and Youth of the Year. In addition, the goal of the BGCC is to develop a strong relationship with community partners, especially the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. To that end, with the help of Cleveland Indians Charities and Travis and Amy Hafner, in the Fall of 2007, BGCC will offer it's Passport and SMART Girls programs in 14 of the CMSD Elementary Schools.

