Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area

Sport & Play is a core focus at our Clubs, giving youth in N/NE Portland and East County access to active play and team sports. Beyond building healthy habits and life skills, it exposes them to new sports and careers in areas like marketing, design, and sports business.

Our STEAM programming, grounded in a racial equity and social justice framework, provides youth with enrichment opportunities during out-of-school hours to address gaps in learning, access, and exposure. Through hands-on, project-based activities—like coding and game design—youth build critical skills, achieve academic benchmarks, and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in school, careers, and beyond.

Financial literacy is a core part of our Clubs’ approach, helping youth build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve long-term economic empowerment and mobility. Starting as early as age 6, our programs teach money management and personal finance, equipping youth to thrive personally and professionally in careers aligned with their passions.

BGCP’s Life & Career Pathways program equips youth with the skills, experiences, and exposure needed to succeed in life, school, and work. Through internships, certifications, career workshops, job shadowing, and entrepreneurial projects, members explore opportunities beyond their zip codes while connecting their interests and strengths to potential career paths.