Our Boys & Girls Club wants to develop a way for the community to know what is happening in and around the Club. Through this new “Stay in the Loop” email campaign, community members will receive emails periodically from our Club keeping them up-to-date on Club member highlights, Club events, and important dates. It takes a community, and we want to ensure that ours is in-the-loop! If you would like to Stay in the Loop, click here!
Effective January 1, 2025, we are now The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County to better reflect our inclusive commitment to serving all youth in our surrounding communities, inclusive of El Dorado, Smackover-Norphlet, and Strong-Huttig. While the name may be new, our mission remains unchanged: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Teagan, a 13-year-old student at Barton Jr. High, has been a proud member of the Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado for eight years. Her journey with the Club began when her mother started a new job and needed reliable childcare. Referred by her aunt, Teagan began attending the Club after school and quickly found it to be a positive and enriching environment. Through new friendships, hobbies, and improved mental well-being, Teagan has grown into a more open and confident individual.
The Club has played a significant role in shaping Teagan’s personal growth and leadership skills. As President of the Club’s Blue Krew, she actively contributes ideas for fundraisers, encourages her peers to get involved, and assists Club staff in various capacities in and around the Club. This role has strengthened her confidence and shown her how impactful her dedication can be.
Recently, Teagan was selected to attend the National Day of Advocacy (NDoA) in Washington, D.C. Though nervous about her first flight, her excitement grew as she prepared to meet influential leaders and explore the nation’s capital. Teagan believes her long-term involvement, respect for others, and helpfulness to Club staff set her apart for this opportunity.
At NDoA, Teagan hopes to discuss issues like child hunger and mental health, both of which she feels are crucial for youth today. As she has returned home from Washington D.C., she plans to inspire her Club community by emphasizing the importance of involvement and the opportunities the Club provides.
Teagan credits Club staff members Ms. Neika, Ms. Nesie, and Mr. David for encouraging her growth and inspiring her to become a leader. She encourages other Club members to take on leadership roles and advocate for causes they believe in, emphasizing the personal growth and self-discovery that come with stepping up and making a difference.
The Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado is proud of Teagan and appreciative of the advocacy and leadership she exudes through the Club and the community.
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March is National Nutrition Month, and our Club will be hosting two events that focus on health and wellness. Stop by our Smackover-Norphlet Club for a Spring into Wellness Family Night, during which we will have guests talking all things nutrition! This event will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado, partnered with El Dorado School District, intends to apply to become a 21st Century Community Learning Center. Through this application, we are confident that we will be able to better serve our Club members by providing them with the services and resources necessary to build great futures!
March is National Nutrition Month, and our Club will be hosting two events that focus on health and wellness. On March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30, stop by our El Dorado Club for a Dodging Unhealthy Habits Family Night, during which we will have a dodgeball match–parents vs. kids!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County have started a new program called Club Closet. Our mission is to establish positive self-esteem and self-confidence in our members in order to foster a sense of identity and freedom for every child. To help this program grow, we are requesting gently worn clothing and accessories, which you can drop off at either Club campus.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County announce sponsorship of the USDA Child and Adult Care Family Program in El Dorado, Smackover-Norphlet, and Strong-Huttig. Free meals will be made available to all children and will be provided without regard to age, sex, race, color, disability, or national origin. Meals services will run Monday through Friday.
Our program is a safe environment for members both after school and during the summer.
Our program unlocks opportunities for our members to grow, learn, and engage in order to develop positive skills and confidence.
Our program served over 28,000 meals to our Club members in 2023.
75%
of BGCA members said they volunteered in their community, Club, school, or neighborhood at least once in the past year.
97%
of BGCA teens expect to graduate from high school.
80%
of BGCA teens submitted an application to a post-secondary institution.
