A top priority in all Clubs, programs in this core area help members succeed in school and apply their knowledge and skills to daily challenges.Through activities that are educational and engaging, our members gain the strength they need to achieve their goals.

Power Hour

For one hour before other programming begins, members receive assistance with homework and/or tutoring. Students learn to view studying and academic achievement as a daily responsibility.

Standards of Learning

An interactive program offered at Virginia Clubs in which elementary school children are tutored and prepared for the state’s Standards of Learning standardized tests.

Smart Tutor

Funded by a grant from the Freddie Mac Foundation, this computer-based tutoring program specifically designed for elementary school students targets reading and math skills.

Job Ready

Teen members are coached to develop the tools and skills they need to prepare for the job market, including resume preparation and mock interviews.

UPS Road Code

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three teenage deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The UPS Foundation has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) on a national program to teach safe driving techniques to teens – UPS Road CodeSM. This program is based in large part on the same safety training used with UPS’s own drivers.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is proud to have been selected to receive a grant this year to implement UPS Road Code, bringing this critical life-saving initiative to hundreds of teenagers at our Clubs.