Year-round Programming

  • Triple Play

    • Triple Play is a fitness program that seeks to engage kids' Mind, Body, and Soul.  This is a national program through Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).  At our Club, Triple Play involves a variety of learning opportunities and seeks to keep kids engaged in physical activity for 50 minutes at a time during the school year, and 60 minutes per session during the summer.  Kids participate in a variety of games, from team sports, such as football or basketball, to individual competitions and relay races.  During these activities, kids are taught sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork.  

    • Triple Play also engages in community partnerships with Brevard College Athletics and seeks opportunities for our kids in the local sports leagues through Transylvania County Parks & Rec, and at a national level through NFL Flag.

  • Sports Teams

    • Our Club participates in a number of local sports leagues through partnership with Transylvania Parks & Recreation, Transylvania County Little League, and Transylvania Youth Soccer Association.  Our Club is also involved with the NFL Flag program at a national level, competing in tournaments around the country.

    • The goals of each team are to learn and grow not only in athletic skills, but also in life skills of communication, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, work ethic, and preparedness. Heavy emphasis is placed on Club behavior and respect.

    • In the winter of 2018, select teams began having team Power Hours. This is a smaller program designed to help build camaraderie off the playing field/court and allows for teams to work together in other areas of their lives.

    • We currently have basketball, fall and spring soccer, volleyball, and Flag Football teams.

      School Year Programming

  • Healthy Habits

    • Healthy Habits is the "Mind" component of Triple Play, where eating smart and maintaining physical fitness are emphasized to improve the wellbeing of Club members.  Our Healthy Habits lessons are designed to:

      • Teach young people about the benefits of healthy habits such as eating right and being physically active.

      • Equip young people with skills to adopt healthier habits by participating in fun and engaging learning activities both at the Club and home.

      • Encourage young people to try foods they may not otherwise be exposed to. 

  • Date SMART *MS/HS program offered every other year

    • Date SMART is intended to increase young people’s understanding of and build the skills they need to achieve healthy relationships free of violence and abuse.  Over the course of 10 sessions, members learn about such topics as: what qualities they value in friendships and dating partners, confidence in spotting signs of abuse in romantic relationships, and the importance of respect and consent in relationships.   

  • SMART Moves

    • SMART Moves is a 10-week program for grades 2 through 5. The goal of SMART Moves is to give our members a safe, intentional environment in which to have conversations and gain skills that will help prepare them to make wise and healthy lifestyle choices. We have incorporated group discussions and activities, media presentations, and group prompts designed to reach members on topics such as family, community, school, friendship, recreation, harmful substances, decision making, and healthy living.

  • Street SMART *6th & Up

    • Street SMART is a prevention program that focuses on awareness about things such as maintaining positive relationships, handling conflict, understanding bullying, and being aware of the dangers of gangs. The program is broken into different units and progress is tracked with a pre and post-test.  Through a collaboration with the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department, members meet with an officer to get information and ask questions about the reality of these lessons in Transylvania County.

  • Seed Club

    • Seed Club gives members the opportunity to be involved in the preparation of our Harvest Project program from germination to planting of seeds.  Members will learn about the process of cultivating seeds, and  planning and planting a garden.  They will also develop the skills needed to care for seeds, both before and after they are planted.

  • Bee Club

    • Members are provided the opportunity to learn about the bee through the Boys & Girls Club’s indoor hive. The purpose of this club is to introduce members to an incredibly important insect and create an interest and understanding of the value that bees provide for the earth. Members will have an opportunity to view the bees, learning about the making of honey and beeswax, and the implications they have on our environment. This program gives members a hands-on experience with bees without the fear of being stung!

  • Running Club

    • The program is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles with a focus on fitness, self-esteem enhancement and character development. This program seeks to give adolescent members the tools needed to reach their full potential as caring individuals. Members participate in local races during the school year.

      Summer Programming

  • Harvest Project

    • Harvest Project uses food systems and healthy eating habits as unifying concepts to teach members to grow, harvest, and prepare produce.  Experiences in the garden foster a better understanding of how the natural world sustains us, environmental stewardship, and a deeper connection to the needs of their community.  Our members participate in every aspect of growing a fruit and vegetable garden from seed, thus endowing them with the confidence to replicate the process at home.  Through gardening with Boys & Girls Club members we provide access to free produce for our members and their families and quality education about food, gardening, and nutrition to young gardeners.