Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi

CORE PROGRAM AREAS: --Education & Career Development --Character & Leadership Development --Sports, Fitness and Recreation --Health & Life Skills --The Arts KEY ELEMENTS A safe and positive environment: BGCNMS staff, facilities, program offerings and age appropriate settings produce a sense of physical and emotional safety and provide continuity and predictability for members. Fun and sense of belonging: BGCNMS Clubs generate happiness, fun and enjoyment for members. Supportive relationships: BGCNMS Clubs provide youth with the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Opportunities and expectations: BGCNMS Clubs allow members to acquire a range of physical, social, technological, artistic and life skills. Recognition: BGCNMS make use of multiple methods for recognizing and affirming young people's accomplishments.

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi operates five Clubs in our communities--Tupelo's Northside and Haven Acres, Oxford, New Albany and Ripley. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize theri full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCNMS provides welcoming, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life changing programs, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults.