Academic success
At Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, we want every member to realize their full potential, and that journey begins with academic success. Based on a 2019 survey, 85% of our teen members expect to receive a 4-year college degree or greater, and 15% expect to attend a junior college or a trade school.
Our goal is for every member to graduate on-time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary education or a 21st century career. We empower our members and support their academic success through various high-yield learning programs.
power hour
Mondays - Fridays,
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Power Hour offers a structured time and place for Club staff and volunteers to support Club members in achieving academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities. In power hour you can expect to see the word of the day, the spelling bee, members working on homework, grade-aligned reading, and other fun activities.
stem mentoring
Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEM Mentoring is a group mentoring program that connects small groups of youth with caring mentors to engage in weekly, structured, hands-on, multimedia STEM activities. The overall goal is to positively impact the social development, interest in STEM related careers and academic achievement of our members. Activities include LEGO Robotics, Quickball Math, World of Water, and science experiments.
card club
Mondays, 7:00pm
Tuesdays - Fridays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sponsored by MagiKids , one of our most popular clubs is back! With the help of staff and volunteers, club members use critical thinking skills to play Magic the Gathering. Thanks to the generous donations of Magic players within our community, there is no shortage of cards to go around, meaning our members do not require their own decks to play!
chess Club
Wednesdays & Fridays, 5:00pm
Club members are joined by a local chess enthusiasts to learn and play one of the most popular strategy games of all time. Chess Club is open to members of all ages and experience levels. Beginners and experienced players are welcomed alike.
code club
Fall 2020
Club members learn basic coding and computer skills with the help of an instructor. Club provides the computers for members to explore exciting games and websites that will help them with both technology skills and potential future job opportunities.
career day
Mondays, 4:00pm
This fun and interactive program provides activities for youth ages 13 – 18 to explore a broad range of career areas, match their interest to career clusters, and identify the skills and education needed for their particular career path. Career Launch is designed to support youth in preparing for their first job, internships, summer employment, and so much more.
Rochester Reading Champions
by Appointment Only, please CONTACT us for more information.
Rochester Reading Champions provide one-on-one reading tutoring to members of Club twice weekly for a 45-60 minute session. All volunteers complete 120 hours of Orton-Gillingham training. After 80-100 lessons they see an average improvement of three grades in reading proficiency and two grades in spelling ability. Rochester Reading Champions is offered through Rochester Public Library.